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Rick Malmström

Specialty:
My Sterling silver jewelry is designed and built with an emphasis on simplicity, structural integrity and surface control. Each piece is constructed using traditional and/or contemporary techniques to join its layered elements. These are textured by hammer-forging, reticulation, or a rolling mill to create contrasts and visual depth while enhancing wearability. Many pieces are also set with semi-precious stones, or found beach stones from the Maine coast. My work is often informed by problem-solving and experimentation, but complete hand-fabrication gives me constant satisfaction because I know that each of my pieces is a unique result of my own design, planning and effort.

Rick’s Biography

As a schoolteacher (now retired), I always valued curiosity, patience, and the simple joy of learning something new – qualities that also shape my approach to creating jewelry. Working primarily in Sterling silver, I strive to create jewelry with an emphasis on clean lines, thoughtful detail, and a contemporary sense of form. My approach is grounded in simplicity, careful craftsmanship, and the belief that the handmade process gives each piece its own character. I thoroughly enjoy working with silver – shaping, forging, soldering, and finishing the metal – and allowing it to guide the design. My goal is to create understated, wearable jewelry that connects the beauty of the material with the individuality of the person who wears it.
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