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  Cynthia Eid

  Sea Grass

  Necklace. Reticulated silver, 22K Kum Boo, argentium sterling silver, patina

  18” long, largest element is 1.5” x .25”

  Photo: Ryder Gledhill

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  Dawning

  Vessel. Argentium sterling silver

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  Golden Zags

  18K gold, stelring silver, bi-metal. Microfolded, anti-clastic formed

  1" cuff

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  Blades of Grass

  Bracelet. Argentium silver

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  Oomph

  Bracelet. Argentium sterling silver

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  Golden Lining

  Sterling silver, 18K gold bimetal

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  Cufflinks

  Sterling silver, woven

  Branch: 5/8", Bar width: 3/4", Head: 1 1/8" x 1 1/8" x 3/16"

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  Cufflinks

  Sterling silver, woven

  Branch: 5/8", Bar width: 3/4", Head: 1 1/8" x 1 1/8" x 3/16"

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  Black and Gold

  Sterling silver, 18K gold/sterling silver bi-metal

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  Dew Edged

  Earrings. Argentium sterling silver, 18K yellow gold, granulation

  3.5" x .25" x .25"

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  Night Lumenears

  Earrings. Argentium sterling silver, 22K yellow gold, patina

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  Two Pods, No Peas

  Earrings. Argentium sterling silver

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  Floaters

  Earrings (one shown). Reticulated silver, 22K kum boo, 14K gold

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  Aciculums

  Necklace. Argentium sterling silver with patina; microfolded and synclastically formed

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  Aciculums

  Necklace. Argentium sterling silver with patina; microfolded and synclastically formed

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  Black Sea

  Necklace. Argentium sterling silver, 18K gold woven patinated chain, bi-metal pendant

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  Changing Sides

  Necklace. Argentium sterling silver, 22K kum boo, reticulated silver, 14K gold

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  Changing Sides

  Necklace. Argentium sterling silver, 22K kum boo, reticulated silver, 14K gold

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  Changing Sides

  Necklace. Argentium sterling silver, 22K kum boo, reticulated silver, 14K gold

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  Choices

  Necklace. Argentium sterling silver, 22K kum boo, reticulated silver, 14K gold

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  Choices

  Necklace. Argentium sterling silver, 22K kum boo, reticulated silver, 14K gold

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  Sea-ish XIII

  Necklace. Argentium sterling silver, hand-made sterling silver chain and clasp; microfolded and synclastically formed and fabricated

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  Dotty Wave

  Ring. Argentium sterling silver, 18K yellow gold

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  Pearls-y Wave

  Argentium sterling silver, 18K yellow gold, pearls

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A true jeweler’s jeweler, Cynthia Eid uses a plethora of metalworking techniques to explore the fluidity with which metal can be moved, formed and joined.

Cynthia Eid’s sculptural jewelry and hollowware is primarily made in Argentium Sterling formed through the creative use of hammers and a hydraulic press.  Cynthia has been on the development teams of Bonny Doon and Knew Concepts, enjoying working together to make tools that help jewelers and metalsmiths.  Lee Marshall has dubbed Cynthia Eid “Godmother of the Knew Concept Saws” since it was her idea for him to produce these saws for jewelers.

Excited about working in sterling silver without the problem of firescale, Cynthia has been working with Argentium Silver since 1999.  After meeting Peter Johns  (the inventor of Argentium Silver) in 2003, Eid has participated in some of AS’s development.   Argentium International, Ltd recognizes her as a Pioneer.   Currently an independent metalsmith and educator, she teaches weekly classes at Metalwerx in Massachusetts, and workshops and short courses in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia.

Statement

The paradox that a “soft”, fluid-looking metal form has evolved from a flat, stiff rectangle fascinates me.  I am entranced by the metal’s progressive mutations — due to my force, determination, and tenacity — from a lifeless plane of metal toward an object of vibrancy, unity and fluidity.

The forms of the objects I make have their roots in my gardens, and my meanderings through the woods and along the water’s edge.  Rocks and shells from these walks fill the windowsills of my studio.

The allusions to nature are intentionally ambiguous, to encourage interactive response and contemplation by the viewer. I prefer to invent something that nature could have made, rather than copying nature’s designs. The similarities to nature occur through my subconscious sense of beauty and observations as I move the metal, rather than through conscious study or design. Experimentation, a sense of play, and serendipity play large roles in the designs of my work.

Selected Collections:

• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts
• Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England
• Numerous private collections throughout the United States and internationally