"Flying Frippery" is a series of work intended to express the feeling of being free. Free from time and the expectations of what jewelry should be.

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For centuries, jewelry has been something we wear to accessorize our personal appearance. But what makes personal adornment more than a simple accessory? Jewelry is a talisman. A totem. An expression of who we are. A way of life. Freedom... In a world of accessories, these brooches, rings and pendants have the ability to transform themselves into something more.

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What if, while not being worn, jewelry had a place to be, a purpose? Flying Frippery dives into that concept. These pieces can stand on their own as simplified bird brooches. But once coupled with a display, they can ascend from personal adornment into visual art.