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"Know how to refresh the spirit, through nature and through art."...
Baltasar Gracian
Oh to be the person my dog thinks I am... Linda Sullivan.
"Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things man
will not himself find peace." Albert Schweitzer.
"One can measure the size and moral progress of a nation to how she treats
her animals." Mahatma Gandhi.
A pet is for life and they should not be bred or
purchased to support fashion trends. Always buy from a reputable breeder...
Unless otherwise indicated, all canine pieces and many human pieces displayed on this site are available for purchase. Please contact Joy for information regarding lead time and shipping charges. Most pieces are in stock but not all. Joy welcomes MasterCard, Visa, money order, or personal check, and, Layaway is always welcome.
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Joy Beckner: Fine Jewelry Designs Defined
In the beginning, there were the three Dream Chasers that were created as close to the standard as I knew how. These heads were the starting point from which I created the "Coming & Going" buckles, The "Dear To My Heart" Series and the "Love On My Shoulder" Series.
The basic premise of the titles refers to either a pendant, that is worn close to the heart, “Dear To My Heart”, or a pin, that is worn closer to the shoulder, “Love On My Shoulder”.
Here is the evolution of the designs: |
| 1. From each Dream Chaser head, I created “Dear To My Heart” Design One. The heads are fully three dimensional.
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“Dear to my Heart, Smooth”
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“Dear to My Heart, Wire”
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“Dear To My Heart, Long”
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| 2. “Love on my Shoulder” Design One, Pins, came next. I like the idea of having a dog’s head look as if it is emerging from one’s clothing. That is why I created these heads as three quarters of a head, when I look down on them. “Love On My Shoulder” Design One suddenly became available as a slide, when my jeweler made a Design One slide quite by accident! Each is signed and dated on the bottom.
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“Love On My Shoulder”
Each coat is available as a Pin Pendant, Pin or Slide.
| 3. “Design Two” was designed to reduce the weight and size of both above pieces. Design Two is a perfect profile of the head when looking down on it, and is the basic design from which I create pins, pendants and slides. Titles for these include “Dear to My Heart” Design Two for pendants and slides, and “Love on my Shoulder” Design Two for pins. Each is signed and dated on the enclosed bottom. |
"Dear To My Heart" |
"Love On My Shoulder" |
“Design Two” is available as “Dear To My Heart” Pendants or Slides,
and as “Love on My Shoulder” Pins and Lapel Pins.
4. “Dear To My Heart, Long” Design Three came about because I wanted to present a long, flowing ear on this dog. Then, another client asked for “Dear to my Heart, Smooth” Design Three. “Dear To My Heart, Wire, Design Three” is available by commission.
“Design Three” is a three quarter head when looking down on it, and is open at the bottom. Each is signed and dated on the back of the neck. |
“Dear To My Heart, Smooth” |
“Dear To My Heart, Long” |
“Design Three” is available as a Pin Pendant in Gold and as a Slide in Sterling Silver.
I hope this overview of my jewelry has helped clarify the designs by title, but if you have questions, please feel free to call me: 636-532-3216 or
Thank you for your interest in my work,
Joy
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"A good painting [sculpture] to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires."
- Hedy Lamarr |
Dachshund Definitions
Sizes and Coats |
SS: Standard Smooth
SW: Standard Wirehair
SL: Standard Longhair
MS: Miniature Smooth
MW: Miniature Wirehair
ML: Miniature Longhair
1:6 Scale: Fits in a hand |
| Pieces may be commissioned in Smooth, Wire or Long coat. |
| Jewelry Polish ... KISS - Keep it So Simple |
| The jeweler who casts my work recommends a simple solution to polish your precious metal: baking soda and water! Wet your fingers, dip in baking soda, and gently rub over the piece until the desired sheen has been achieved. It's easy, earth friendly, and economical! Keep it so simple. |
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Joy Beckner Fine Art Jewelry
Sculptor, Joy Kroeger Beckner, creates wonderful fine art jewelry,
as well as functional art pieces and bronze canine sculpture, most notably of dachshunds and
retrievers. Watch for an expansion into wildlife bronzes.
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| Polish your precious metal jewelry simply with baking soda. Wet your fingers, dip in baking soda, and polish jewelry until the desired effect has been achieved. It's easy, economical and earth friendly. Enjoy! - Joy |
Canine photography by Mel Schockner, except as noted.
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Joy's - Updates
Miss Lizzie
Braaehaus
Hometown Girl
11/23/89 - 10/12/06
Photo by Joy
Sept. 2006
In Honor of
Miss Lizzie
National Sculpture Society elected me as a Professional Sculptor member. I am honored and thank those who voted for me.
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