“Torque”, Sterling Silver and Steel Hand Held Power Drill Brooch, 2026
A sense of panic is taking hold in the art jewelry community as metal prices continue to rise. Silver and gold are climbing at alarming rates—$85.82 per ounce for silver and $4,623.05 for gold as I write this…reshaping how, and if, we make. If you’ve noticed an increase in the prices of work by your favorite jewelry artists, this is the reason.
This vintage handheld sterling silver power drill brooch was made in response to that pressure—material, financial, and emotional. Torque is about applied force, resistance, and the feeling of being twisted by forces far outside the studio, while still showing up to make the work.
A sterling silver hand fabricated, formed and pieced. The piece is worn as a brooch using the hand made sterling silver and 18 gauge spring steel mechanism. The brooch measures approximately 3×3”and is signed, hallmarked and dated 2026. $7.00 flat rate insured and tracked USPS Ground Advantage shipping within the US. International shipping prices vary.
“Torque”, Sterling Silver and Steel Hand Held Power Drill Brooch, 2026
A sense of panic is taking hold in the art jewelry community as metal prices continue to rise. Silver and gold are climbing at alarming rates—$85.82 per ounce for silver and $4,623.05 for gold as I write this…reshaping how, and if, we make. If you’ve noticed an increase in the prices of work by your favorite jewelry artists, this is the reason.
This vintage handheld sterling silver power drill brooch was made in response to that pressure—material, financial, and emotional. Torque is about applied force, resistance, and the feeling of being twisted by forces far outside the studio, while still showing up to make the work.
A sterling silver hand fabricated, formed and pieced. The piece is worn as a brooch using the hand made sterling silver and 18 gauge spring steel mechanism. The brooch measures approximately 3×3”and is signed, hallmarked and dated 2026. $7.00 flat rate insured and tracked USPS Ground Advantage shipping within the US. International shipping prices vary.