Peacock Pendant Worn by A Brasilian Beauty

Sylvia Mecozzi from Brasil wearing the beautiful Peacock Pendant and Brooch made by Nacho Gomez. I love how she pinned it to the center point of the dress that she is wearing. She has such great style and excellent taste in jewelry if I do say so myself. She really appreciates the handmade aspect of this piece. And of course it looks fantastic on her!

Owl Pendant/Brooch. Summer 2012

Nacho made this beautiful piece as part of a jewelry series on owls. The silver is 950 purity and the piece functions as both a pendant and a brooch. Each feather in the tail  and body of the owl is hinged in the back which gives it great movement. The owl is holding a "branch" in its talons which is actually a piece of coral. The head and top wings of the owl is given form and texture by using the technique of repousse and chasing. They are hollow which allows the piece to be much lighter than it would be if it were made in the lost waxing technique.  The feathers are all hand hammered individually which allows the wearer to see the true hand of the artist. Once again Nacho does not dissapoint -he has such an eye for detail !

Peacock Pendant and Brooch

Nacho made this beautiful piece as part of a jewelry series on peacocks. The tail feathers are comprised of thirteen round lapis cabachons and nine peridot cabachons which all sit in textured bezels.The stones give it great color! The silver is 950 purity and the piece functions as both a pendant and a brooch. Each feather in the tail is hinged in the back which gives it great movement. The body of the peacock is given form and texture by using the technique of repousse and chasing. This also allows the piece to be much lighter than it would be if it were made in the lost waxing technique. Once again the Master does not dissapoint -he has such an eye for detail and truly amazing craftsmanship!

ANOTHER Bad Ass Silver Bracelet made by Nacho

This piece is inspired by Antonio Pineda- yet another Taxco Master Designer/Metalsmith. Both Nacho and his father Filliberto made jewelry for Pineda...The craftsmanship on this piece is really unbelievable !

Scorpion Bracelet with 'Tiger Eye' Stone

Another scorpion bracelet made by Nacho - this time with a gorgeous Tiger Eye gemstone as the focal point. Tiger Eye represents optimism, peacefulness and clarity. This is not a bracelet to be worn out in public if you don't like receiving attention. Truly stunning- a powerful piece !

Rattlesnake Bracelet- One of a Kind

Nacho made this bracelet as a custom order for a friend of mine who owns a restaurant in Austin. It's called Ranch 616 and if you've never eaten there you don't know what you are missing! The sign for the restaurant is a rattlesnake that spells out its name, hence the concept that Nacho worked with to complete this very special piece.

Ranch 616
616 Nueces St
Austin, Tx 78701
http://www.theranch616.com/

Summer Photo of the Iguana Bracelet

This creative piece made by Nacho looks as good on a human wrist as it does on a Palm Tree in the middle of the Texas Summer !

Scorpion Bracelets with Rutilated Quartz

These two scorpion bracelets are AMAZING ! Nacho and his brother Arturo went to a mountain where they often go to hunt and camp. They captured a scorpion close to this size by pouring gasoline into the nest. When the scorpion came out to investigate he became their prisoner - to be used as a model for these bracelets (by Nacho) and to be cast in metal (by Arturo) using the lost wax method. I especially love the movement of the bracelet and it fit snuggly on my wrist. Almost lifelike- UFFFF !!!!

Lobster Bracelet

This is the first and only lobster bracelet that Nacho has ever made. He designed it by using a real(frozen) model! Eek !The bracelet is huge and the movement is incredible. Hinged joints make it (almost) come to life !

Horse Bracelet

This stunning bracelet is just another example of what a fantastic metalsmith Nacho is - It really shows off his skills in sculpture. Every detail is so interesting- I especially love the expression on the horse's face !

Mermaid Necklace with Coral Bead Accent

This is the second mermaid necklace that I have ever seen made by Nacho. She is holding a coral bead and the detail in her scales and face is simply stunning. This would make the perfect piece for any "ocean aficionado" who has a little imagination !

Fort Worth Zoo Ball Donation

This Horned Toad Bracelet(stamped # 1 by Nacho)was purchased by a very special and supportive fan of both Nacho Gomez (his works of art /jewelry ) AND the Fort Worth Zoo. She donated it to the silent auction benefitting the opening of the NEW Herpetarium. Fort Worth is very lucky to have such supportive patrons who help make this town the special place that it is .

La Oruga sin Mariposa

This bracelet was made for a special client in Texas . It is a bracelet that Nacho has made before but the original design had a leaf on top with a butterfly clasp. I like them both the same but for someone who doesn't want such a large bracelet (as the original design) this style is perfect! Nacho offers it with several different types of stones such as onyx, garnet, malachite, or turquoise .

360 West Magazine Article on Nacho

These photos were taken by Rachel Peters for 360 West Magazine.
The August issue is all about "what's cool " and I think these pieces fit the bill perfectly and then some ... These pieces aren't just cool but are collectible/wearable pieces of art. Meda Kessler says it best in her article on Nacho Gomez-
"But it's on a wrist or around the neck where his pieces really shine. Talk about statement jewelry. These substantial pieces (which pair nicely with thin bangles or with turquoise ) are conversation-starters " . SO TRUE !!!!

www.360westmagazine.com
http://bluetoad.com/publication/?i=19733&p=15

Anyone interested in trying on a sample (as there is a short wait to own your very own )can find the collection at Dean-Kingston.
This super-hip store is located at
821 Foch St /// Fort Worth Tx 76107 (817)698-8323
www.dean-kingston.com

Amadillo Bracelet- $990.00
Iguana Chica Necklace- $625.00
Iguana Bracelet- $990.00

Chain Collection Part 2

These two chain styles I call the "cien pies" or centipede and "cucharas" or spoons...They look a lot heavier than they really are and feel great against the skin.

Chain Collection Part 1

These two chain styles I refer to as the Boomerang and the Greek . They look a lot thicker and heavier than they really are which means that thye are very comfortable to wear. They feel so nice on your skin- warming up to your body's temperature....

Snake Necklace with Grey Moonstone

This snake necklace is made from individually hinged "scales " or joints that give it a very flexible movement. It literally wraps around and lays beautifully as it molds to the curve of your neck. The center stone of this piece is a carved grey moonstone with details that must be seen to be believed. The eyes are made of black onyx and give the double snake heads even more dimension - Simply Exquisite !!!

Dragon Bracelet

This cool dragon bracelet has garnet eyes and the clasp opens by pushing down on the flames coming out of its mouth !

Jaguar Necklace

This fierce jaguar necklace has garnet eyes . It lays right around the collarbone and will definitely turn heads when you are wearing it !

Dragon Necklace

This dragon necklace has garnet eyes and the clasp is opened by pressing on the flames coming out of the dragons mouth. Very clever !