armatoracatena
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Nicole on Aug 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese are so cute, and arrived earlier than expected. I couldn’t be more pleased!
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Nikolai on Jul 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGood weight, beautiful colors and would definitely buy again.
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Réjane on Jul 7, 2020
5 out of 5 starsVery beautiful earrings. They were sent quickly and packaged carefully. They arrived securely today with a little word. I'm very pleased. Thank you very much!
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Kathleen on Jul 7, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful work, I will definitely be purchasing from Kate again.
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Kathleen on Jul 7, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous earrings and bracelet, Kate was so helpful and provided amazing customer service. Can’t recommend enough!
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Joanna on Sep 16, 2019
5 out of 5 starsKate's work is impeccable. Her flower hair clips are beautiful, unique-looking and extremely durable. Shipped to me in a matter of days!
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Cristina on Jun 21, 2019
5 out of 5 starsKate was a dream to work with! I wanted the earrings in time for a special event and she went above and beyond to get them to me. The earrings themselves are gorgeous, incredibly well made and solid, but also light weight and easy to wear. Very happy with this purchase!
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Jacky on Apr 5, 2018
5 out of 5 starsthis necklace is sooo beautiful and unique 💜 thank you so much!
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CatharsisNina on Jan 19, 2017
5 out of 5 starsThough my necklace was lost in the mail, Kate was very helpful in resolving the issue. I'm sure I would have loved it and still adore the look of it online. Wish it wouldn't have gotten lost but at least I got a refund.
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Christine on Jun 20, 2015
5 out of 5 starsThis was a special order which was made exactly as promised. The earrings are lightweight delicate dangles, which I love wearing. Made and shipped on time! Thank you.
About armatoracatena
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International chainmail artist, loves a challenge, a costume, and about a week to make magic happen.
I got my start as a bored college student with some craft skills. I grew up in Indiana and arts and crafts were a major part of my upbringing. While in a college history class I decided I wanted to try my hand at making chainmail/chainmaille. I started by spinning and cutting my own rings and have since switched to a supplier so I could work in different metals and colors. I also do make jewelry with semi-precious gemstones and Swarovski crystal. I draw inspiration from everything around me. I'm a world traveler, teacher, nerd, artist. Everything is fair game for inspiration for me.
Every piece I make will be one of a kind (even when I'm doing more than one piece of the same design-there will be natural differences in each piece that at least I know are there). I have made pieces for SCA and reenactor groups around the world as well as special occasions such as weddings, baptisms, graduations, coming out, etc.
My university thesis involved making 30+ different types of rosaries so, I have no trouble with making pieces of a religious nature such as rosaries or prayer beads of any tradition. I find making prayer beads a meditation act in itself. I'm also up for pretty much any sort of challenge with my art- different colors, different metals, different weaves are always welcome suggestions.
Outside of my chainmail and jewelry work, I am an ESL teacher in Taiwan and do incorporate art in my classroom as much as I can.
Shop members
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Kate Panzica
Owner, Designer
I'm an international traveler and chainmaille artist. I'm currently living in Taiwan and still love to create in many different ways. I've been a chainmaille artist for over 10 years.
Shop policies
All of my work is hand made. Most of the pieces are chainmaille and bead work jewelry. I try to keep everything very unique looking but if you like something you see but would like a different type of stone accent, please let me know, I can do that too! I am always trying new things with my work to keep my work unique and completely one of a kind.
A lot of my work is inspired by my mood, my environment, and the time of year. I do holiday/themed jewelry just as much as much as I don't. I also do jewelry for any religion I can-if there are any requests please contact me!
My shipping rate is $10 for your order first item and $5 for each additional item. All orders are shipped out via Taiwan International Post the next business day from receiving payment for an order. Anything ordered after noon on Fridays will be sent out the next Monday (or next business day).
Custom requests are welcome!
Happy shopping and thanks for stopping by!
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
Payment
Shipping
**As of November 1, 2018** There have been problems with shipping to the United States. I have had several packages not show up and with several attempts to find lost packages/reschedule delivery had little to no success. PLEASE let me know if you do not receive a package. I will do what I can to either remake the piece and/or give you a full refund as well as report it to the USPS.
Also, postal insurance will cost extra in shipping at the request of you, the buyer.
Additional policies and FAQs
I can not ship to the following countries due to Taiwan OR the receiving country's Covid policies:
Canada
New Zealand
South Africa
If you are in one of these countries and still want to purchase a piece of mine- message me and I'll let you know as soon as restrictions are lifted.
Custom orders: give me as much information as you can about what you want, length (necklace/bracelet) preference, allergy concerns (some people are allergic to metal), etc. In this information, I'd also need your deadline for when you want/need the piece in your hands- especially if this is for a wedding or other special occasion.