Diamonds and Pearls - Carrington & Co Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee Necklace 1888

Recycled tin cans, sterling silver ear wire, plastic “pearl”

Small earring is 88 cm length x 36cm width (not including ear wire)

Since 1988, my jewelry is constructed from recycled tin containers as symbols of our consumer society. The colors, patterns, and words taken from post-consumer tin cans contribute important content. The materials are not as precious as gold or silver but in many ways reflect more accurately the values of our society.

Artist bio:
Harriete Estel Berman received her BFA from Syracuse University in 1974 and a MFA from Tyler School of Art,
Temple University in 1980. Since then she has exhibited regularly in the United States and Europe including
seven one-person shows. In addition to teaching, giving workshops and lectures, her work is in the permanent
collections of 16 museums including the Jewish Museum Berlin on view until 2035. Her Judaica, jewelry, and
sculpture is featured in over 45 books. View her work at: http://harrieteestelberman.com

Berman is the author of the Professional Guidelines http://harrieteestelberman.com/professional-guidelines/ and
ASK Harriete http://www.askharriete.typepad.com offering professional development advice and information to the
arts and crafts community.
Berman also does repair and restorations of sterling silver and silver plate for her business, Berman Fine Silverwork. http://www.bermansilverwork.com/