Swati Nigam

I started making beaded bracelets in 2003 with semi-precious beads. Made many of those and sold. My designs were very simple, but people seemed to like them. That encouraged me to learn more about jewelry making and I started off with wire. I have learned wire jewelry from Preston Reuthor, friends, online tutorials, jewelry forums, Connie Fox, and many other sources. I also started taking metalsmithing classes. It is graet when I can bring together stones, wire, sheet metals, beads and create something that please one's eyes and soul!

What inspires me in my work is spirituality, the Divine that is within us all, and that part of us women that is an eternal royalty.

Hematite Necklace Project

Hematite Necklace

This necklace was a commissioned piece. It is made of a hematite cabochon sculpted into a pendant with anti-tarnish sterling silver wire. The necklace is made by stringing together hematite beads and fresh water pearls. I made the clasp with sterling silver wire. This necklace is 15″ in length.

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Maharani’s Pendant Project

Maharani’s Pendant

“Maharani” means “Queen” in India. I call it a Maharani’s pendant because it reminds me of designs worn by the Rajput clan royalty of the olden days from India. I have used 14k gold filled wire to sculpt an 8.20 carat weight of genuine Citrine stone. I have also added a 6mm genuine round Citrine […]

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