KSkilesStudio
Traverse City, Michigan |
Announcement One of a kind jewelry and metalwork that brings the magic of nature into your home and life.
Announcement
One of a kind jewelry and metalwork that brings the magic of nature into your home and life.
Featured items
Chunky turquoise and silver choker style necklace
Copper and bronze spiral pendant on an endless copper, turquoise and quartz bead chain
Sterling silver circle and green blue chunky turquoise drop earrings, summery mermaid beach style
Sterling silver morning glory leaf pendant on a 24 inch sterling chain
All Items
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Copper, turquoise and quartz long drop dangle earrings
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Forged, wrought iron, maple leaf art
$48.00 FREE shippingOnly 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
Forged steel ginkgo leaf art
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Peachy coral colored silver, glass and quartz earrings
$18.00 -
Copper and turquoise dangle earrings
$22.00 -
One of a kind hammered solid 16 inch argentium sterling silver link chain
$148.00 FREE shipping -
Silver, turquoise and quartz earrings
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Simple minimalist branch textured hook for lightweight or permanently installed items
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Planning the Garden, watercolor drawing on paper, 8.5 by 55 inches
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Dragonfly Wings silver earrings- professional office jewelry- abstract and exciting- winglike
$48.00 FREE shipping -
Sterling silver morning glory leaf pendant on a 24 inch sterling chain
$128.00 FREE shippingOnly 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
Sterling silver circle and green blue chunky turquoise drop earrings, summery mermaid beach style
$48.00 FREE shippingOnly 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
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Chunky turquoise and silver choker style necklace
$98.00 FREE shipping -
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Sterling Silver Ginkgo Leaf Earrings - made to order
$68.00 FREE shipping -
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Copper ginkgo leaf stud earrings -made to order in my Northern Michigan studio
$48.00 FREE shipping -
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Abstract funky fused sterling silver geometry moon earrings
$44.00 FREE shipping -
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Copper and bronze spiral pendant on an endless copper, turquoise and quartz bead chain
$89.00 FREE shippingOnly 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
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Forged demi-hoop oak leaf spiral earrings in bronze and brass
$48.00 FREE shipping -
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Quantity - mixed media, fiber art for the wall
$15.00 -
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Tired Chains - mixed media, fiber art for the wall
$28.00 -
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Copper ginkgo leaf pendant on an 24 inch chain - Made to order
$48.00 FREE shipping -
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Tiny bronze oak leaf pendant on a 22 inch chain
$48.00 FREE shipping -
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Abstract copper rectangles with a folded line- industrial style, post apocalyptic
$21.00 -
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Bronze maple leaf tac pin or tie tac
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Forged, wrought iron, maple leaf art
$48.00 FREE shipping -
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Copper ginkgo leaf earrings -made to order in my Northern Michigan studio
$38.00 FREE shipping -
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Forged and Repoussed Bronze Maple Leaf Earrings
$48.00 FREE shipping -
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Copper maple leaf pendant on a 16 inch chain
$48.00 FREE shipping -
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Sterling Silver Minimalist Droplet Earrings
$28.00 -
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Moth Wing silver earrings
$48.00 FREE shipping -
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Sweetheart Rose Earrings, dahlia flower, flower jewelry, art nouveau, boho syle, post, made in michigan, gift for her, nature lover
$21.00 -
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Bronze oak leaf brooch pin
$48.00 FREE shippingOnly 1 left -
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Forged steel ginkgo leaf art
$48.00 FREE shipping -
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Forged steel ginkgo leaf art
$48.00 FREE shippingOnly 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
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Pink quartz and copper bracelet 7.5 inch long
$25.00Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
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Forged copper leaf pendant or keyfob
$38.00 FREE shipping
Reviews
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paulamholt1955 on May 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese earrings arrived so quickly! They are beautifully hand made! Thank you!
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Emily on Mar 9, 2020
5 out of 5 starswow, just ..wow. You got a tear out of me once I saw how beautiful this is. Seriously stunning♥ 5stars, all w hearts. Thank you :)
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jooelze on Mar 23, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThis is the second time I have ordered this necklace. I get so many compliments on it, I just had to have a second in case I lost the first. I love this piece, it is one of my favorites.
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julie on Jan 2, 2019
5 out of 5 starsKirsten was very thoughtful and I couldn't be more happy with this piece she made for me. I had been eyeing her work for over a year and decided to give myself a Christmas gift this year. She listened to my requests and made sure, before making the Gingko Leaf pendant, what I wanted... right to the last detail. I have received multiple compliments and it just makes me happy to wear such a unique piece of art work. I will be coming back for more because she has so many wonderful pieces on Etsy site.
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Doreen on Jan 2, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThey were a gift for my friend who said they are the perfect size and she loves them.
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Reviewed by Inactive on Dec 31, 2018
5 out of 5 starsA beautiful treasure I'm happy to call mine. The owner is very kind and has an amazing attention to detail. I just got it and I'm already working on a custom order from her. I couldn't be happier!
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Nichole on Dec 23, 2018
5 out of 5 starsEven better than described. Feels substantial and not at all cheap. It’s a beautiful hook!
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Nicole on Nov 26, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI love this necklace! It is so beautufully made, and unique. I bought this for my daughter, and when it came, I realized that I'll have to buy her something else, because this one is mine :)
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Chas on Mar 14, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThis is an amazing piece of jewelry. I love it , it’s not often you can own a piece of hand made jewelry at an affordable price! Shipping was quite fast too.
About KSkilesStudio
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A chased and repoussed silver peacock feather
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some of my forged steel leaf work
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a bronze railing, inspired by marsh flora, in a private residence
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a detail of a fireplace screen in a private residence
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silver chased and repoussed man-in-the-moon pendant
Lover of Beautiful Objects -from anthropology to blacksmithing to jewelry
When I was a senior in college, as an anthropology major, I took a jewelry class on a whim, as an elective. I thought it would be easy. Boy oh boy was I wrong. I got completely hooked on it! I graduated with honors in anthropology, with a firm appreciation for the link between culture, process, and object. I stayed in the area and kept taking jewelry and metalsmithing courses non-degree until I developed a strong enough portfolio for graduate school. I also took workshops in blacksmithing during this time.
I went to San Diego for grad school and received my MFA in jewelry and metalsmithing in 1996. I moved to Wisconsin and started my career as an independent artist. Circumstances allowed me to focus on blacksmithing and forging. Friends referred me to architects and interior designers, bringing me enough work to keep me busy. During this time I heard about this little handmade online venue called Etsy. I opened my shop in February of 2006, calling it "knitsteel", reflecting my appreciation for both fiber arts and blacksmithing. I was busy with commission work, but listed and sold many of my experimental and fun jewelry pieces, as well as many decorative steel leaf wall pieces and sculptures.
After many years of large, time consuming, demanding ironwork, several kids, and a move further south, I decided to scale back in size and started working in jewelry again. Small scale work lets me work faster and more spontaneously. I want to work with more spiritual and narrative themes, so I'm taking some time to develop these lines through drawing and journaling. You'll keep seeing these pieces show up in my shop, slowly, as I continue to grow as an artist and metalsmith.
Shop members
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Kirsten Skiles
Owner, Maker, Designer
I'm a busy metalsmith, lazy gardener, and active mom. I spent many years working as a blacksmith but now spend my time as a jeweler. I make jewelry that I would love to wear myself.
Shop policies
Shipping
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Wholesale availability
I sell wholesale to qualified USA brick and mortar businesses. Please contact me for minimum orders and availability.
I will work on consignment to qualified USA brick and mortar businesses with artist references. Please contact me with inquiries.
Intended Audience
This metalwork is intended for adults. All jewelry and metalwork may contain small pieces which are not appropriate for children, may be a choking hazard or may have other unintended effects.
Allergies
Metal alloys may contain metals that certain individuals are sensitive or allergic to. If you have a question about the composition of any metal alloy that I use, please contact me for details.