Magic 8 Ball Brass and White Topaz Necklace by Therese Keumpel

Therese Kuempel is a Lake Geneva-based jewelry artist who makes each piece by hand in her studio using traditional metalsmithing and wax casting techniques. We both came up through the same creative trenches as SAIC art school alums, and I really admire how she translates playful ideas into forms that feel elegant and refined.

Her work is rooted in craft and material understanding, and it shows in the way the surfaces catch light and hold texture.

There’s something about the slightly imperfect, handmade surfaces of Therese's work that makes the pieces feel alive. They’re graphic and sculptural without being heavy or overly serious. --Gigi