Focus On... Michelle Chang Jewelry! {And A Giveaway!}

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Michelle Chang Jewelry

"To me, jewelry making is drawing, design, sculpture, and craft. It's art embodied in a tiny object, one that can be worn to become a part of the person wearing it."

Michelle is an incredibly talented jewelry designer and creator based in New York City. I came across her shop and was instantly in love. I'm sure you will be, too. Read on for an interview and a generous giveaway!

{banded pyramid ring - my fave!!}

What kind of mediums do you use and why?

I use sterling silver and gold, as well as semi-precious stones and diamonds. I want to use real precious metals and stones of value as I want my jewelry to be kept and worn for many years.

{snake stud earrings}

What made you decide to sell on etsy?

It seemed like the perfect platform to test my designs and the ease of setting up my shop was of great appeal.

{baby skull cufflinks}

Where do you get your inspiration?

I find inspiration in many things small and large, natural and man-made, living and inert. Every piece of jewelry is made by hand and is therefore unique.

{baby elephant necklace}

What is your favorite music to craft by?

I listen to independent music or classical. Often i listen to NPR to take a break from music.

{baby kitten stud earrings}

When it's cold outside...I wish it was snowing

{heart stud earrings}

When I'm hungry...I think about my mom's cooking.

{baby skull bangle}

When I need a boost...I drink earl grey tea with cream.

{puppy stud earrings}

I wish I was/were... scuba diving in the tropics.

{tiny umbrella necklace}

If I could give one gift to everyone I know, it would be... peace

{puffy heart necklace}

If I could have coffee with anyone, it would be...dostoyevsky

{manta ray necklace}

If you were an animal, what would you be? A bird

{beth necklace}

What's your favorite piece of your own? the open mouth snake ring

{open-mouth snake ring}

What are your favorite blogs/websites right now? scubaboard.com

{horseshoe ring}

You can find Michelle

on her etsy!

Michelle has so graciously offered to give away one 8 sided triangle necklace (a $60 value!) to a lucky winner!

- To be eligible for entry, you must be a follower of my blog through google friend connect or through your preferred RSS reader. -

- Make sure you leave me a way to contact you if you win. -

- Please leave separate comments for each entry. -

First entry (mandatory):

Head over to Michelle Chang Jewelry and tell me your favorite item!

Extra entries (optional):

- Heart Michelle Chang Jewelry on etsy.

- Sign up for the Kate and Oli mailing list.

- Follow me on Twitter, tweet about this giveaway and leave me the link.

- Add my button to your blog.

- Become a Facebook fan of Kate and Oli.

- Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link.

Fine print: Giveaway begins when it is posted and ends at 11:59pm pacific standard time October 4, 2010. A winner will be selected by a random number generator on October 5, 2010 and will be emailed promptly. Michelle will ship anywhere in the world!