I am a jewelry artist. And I dabble in marketing for a gallery of fine American craft in central Florida. Passionate about living a less consumptive lifestyle, I am a champion of vintage and recycled goods. I live for costume parties; I run a more or less monthly canoe club; I pursue great food made from scratch; I have a horse for a lawnmower. Like you, I do many things. Let’s swap stories.
Florida artist Erin Sargeant creates one of a kind and limited edition eco-friendly jewelry from vintage finds. Each handcrafted piece is a spirited gathering of materials, a distinct work of adornment that’s every bit as individual as the woman who wears it.
I formally studied interior design, but I am a self-taught experimenter when it comes to my work as a jewelry artist. My designs evolve from my passion for nature and obsession for collecting vintage belongings. Objects that are worn and threadbare, that wear their history on the outside, shall we say, have always resonated with me. How the richness of a patina whispers testaments to life’s quiet beauty. Transforming vintage brooches, buttons, buckles, ribbons and metals into strikingly modern jewelry compositions is a way to practice art and fashion within a compassionate ecological framework.
