# Debra Adelson Jewelry

> One-of-a-kind handmade jewelry combining cold-worked glass, traditional silversmithing, and lapidary techniques.

## About Debra

Debra Adelson has always loved making things. That instinct turned into a lifelong practice when she discovered the metals studio as a student at the Tyler School of Art, where she earned her BFA in Jewelry Design and Silversmithing. She thinks of herself as a sculptor first, one who happens to work at a very wearable scale.

For over 25 years, Debra's award-winning work has been exhibited nationally in galleries and museum shops, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Corning Museum of Glass. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. In 2023, she received a Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Debra authored The Art of Jewelry: Plastic & Resin, published by Lark Books in 2008, and her work has been featured in numerous publications. She continues to experiment, evolve, and make one-of-a-kind pieces that balance serious craftsmanship with curiosity, humor, and a deep love of the natural world.

## About the Work

Every piece Debra makes is entirely handmade, one at a time. Nothing is cast. Each piece is built from scratch using a centuries-old cold-working process in which colored and optical glass layers are laminated, then carefully cut and carved in solid form using slow, water-cooled methods. The optical top layer acts as a prism, amplifying light and shifting color as the piece moves.

Glass, metal, and gemstone are brought together through a dialogue between materials, each contributing to the movement, balance, and depth of the finished piece. Solid yet fluid in spirit, the glass captures movement as if it were still in motion, and reflects light and color differently depending on how the piece is worn. The result is jewelry that feels alive.

## Who This Is For

Debra's jewelry is for women who want to wear something truly unique. These are not production pieces. Every item in the collection is a one-of-a-kind work of art that can be worn every day.

## Where to Find Debra's Work

Debra sells her work in person at top-tier juried art and fine craft shows nationwide. These are highly selective, jury-reviewed events that feature only the finest contemporary artists and craftspeople. Her work has also been carried in museum shops and galleries across the country.

## What Makes This Work Different

- Every piece is completely handmade, one at a time, with no casting

- Cold-worked glass is combined with traditional silversmithing and lapidary techniques

- Each piece is one of a kind and cannot be replicated

- Over 25 years of experience and continuous artistic evolution

- Work included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Arts and Design, New York City

- 2023 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellowship recipient

## Contact

For inquiries about purchasing, shows, or commissions, please reach out directly through the website.