A twist on talismanic.
Harnessing an enormous range of tones and textures, Miranda Hicks catalyzes aesthetic futurism and traditional Southwestern jewelry-making techniques within her unique and earthy pieces.
Twisted station chains, interlocking rosary beads and dramatic, oxidized finishes define Miranda’s hand-wrought jewelry. Her talismanic understanding of metal and stone draws upon the centuries of cultural knowledge within Taos, New Mexico – where she and her studio call home.
Inspired by indigenous silversmithing, each piece captures and celebrates the natural landscapes the stones derive from. Miranda forms her sterling silver to each gem individually, highlighting the unique inclusions and organic cuts.
Equally as interesting and mystifying as her silver treatments are Miranda Hick’s unusual choices of stone – druzy amethyst, apophyllite crystal and magnetite appear alongside her signature Herkimer diamonds.
Of particular note is a dreamy phantom quartz pendant, so named for its repeating, ghost-like inclusions within the stone’s heart.
