Austin Birdstone Studio handcrafted artisan jewelry is truly unique, and many pieces are one of a kind. Each piece is individually designed and handcrafted by jewelry designer Deborah Vollmer Dahlke, in her Hill Country studio west of Austin, Texas.
I create my work so that it beautiful, but still functional and fun to wear. Many of my designs are in Argentium Silver® so they are lightweight and easy to care for with minimal effort. I am a member of the British Argentium Guild, so all my pieces are hallmarked. Argentium is hypoallergenic, tarnish free and made from recycled silver. I also work in Keum Boo, an ancient silversmithing technique that fuses 24 carat gold to Argentium. I also use fold forming, a completely new way of forming sheet metal quickly into wonderful architectural 3-D shapes and textures.
I believe each day is an opportunity to celebrate creative expression and jewelry making does that using the canvas of our bodies. It is thrilling to create or wear a jewelry art piece that inspires inspection, questions and pleasure. The expression of each wearer is a statement of their personal style and individuality, and I am honored when my jewelry becomes a part of this collaboration.
Contact Deborah at Austin Birdstone Studio for commission work, to learn where to find our collections, ask questions, or just to say hello!
Deborah Vollmer Dahlke
deborah@austinbirdstonestudio.com
(512) 699-4493