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HERITAGE

\ ˈher-ə-tij \

A nod to the ancestors that came before us.

In this ongoing collection, each design celebrates tradition, heritage, and an acknowledgment of the old ways.

Inspired by shapes and ancient symbols of South East Asia, Africa, and beyond, designs are simple yet elegant that highlight stones and pearls carrying the history and wisdom of centuries-old stories and traditions.

Each piece is shaped and formed by hand intended to be worn as well-loved heirlooms.

In an effort to do our part to combat climate change, we source vintage, sustainable, and ethically produced materials as much as possible. We will also be donating a portion of sales to various organizations fighting the good fight to protect our planet.

Select designs are available for sale through the

EYEGUNK GENERAL STORE

eyegunkgeneralstore.etsy.com

001
001

1000+ year-old Mali quartz, 12k GF wire hand-shaped and hammered

002
002

Keishi Freshwater pearl, hand-shaped and hammered 14k GF wire

003
003

Hand-shaped and hammered 14k GF wire

004
004

Hand-shaped and hammered 14k GF wire

005
005

Hand-shaped and hammered 14k GF wire

006
006

Hand-shaped and hammered 14k GF wire

007-large
007-large

ear climbers: hand-shaped and hammered 14k GF wire

007-small
007-small

ear climbers: hand-shaped and hammered 14k GF wire

008
008

ear climbers: hand-shaped and hammered 14k GF wire

EARTH

\ ˈərth \

A love letter to Mother Earth.

In this ongoing series, each design is one-of-a-kind, inspired by my travels, memories, experiences, my study of art history, and my undying love for our planet.

Drawing inspiration from the feeling of sunshine through trees on a hike, walking the halls of the Met Museum, watching a full moon pass through the night sky, and touching slippery algae on a tide pool rock each piece is meant to be a treasured keepsake.

In an effort to do our part to combat climate change, we source vintage, sustainable, and ethically produced materials as much as possible. We will also be donating a portion of sales to various organizations fighting the good fight to protect our planet.

Select designs are available for sale through the

EYEGUNK GENERAL STORE

eyegunkgeneralstore.etsy.com

034
034

Vintage Ashanti Krobo glass beads, handmade African glass trade beads, ethically sourced hand-carved bone disc beads from Africa, 14k GF clasp

036
036

Krobo tribe glass beads made of recycled glass, and vintage fair trade hand-forged recycled white metal spacer beads, 14k GF clasp

033
033

Krobo tribe glass beads made of recycled glass, handmade glass African trade beads, 14k GF wheat chain and clasp

032
032

Krobo tribe glass beads made of recycled glass, handmade glass African trade beads, 1000+ year-old Mali quartz bead, 14k GF ballchain and clasp

031
031

Chrysoprase, selenite, 1000+ year-old Mali quartz bead, rutilated green quartz, aventurine

035
035

Krobo tribe glass beads made of recycled glass, handmade glass African trade beads, citrine, yellow jade, vintage fair trade hand-forged recycled white metal spacer beads, 14k GF clasp

030
030

Vintage fair trade hand-forged/hand-polished silver recycled white metal beads, Krobo tribe glass beads made of recycled glass, freshwater pearl, brass beads

028
028

Malachite, Vintage fair trade cast brass beads, Krobo tribe glass beads made of recycled glass, brass beads

026
026

Vintage fair trade hand-forged/hand-polished silver recycled white metal beads, Krobo tribe glass beads made of recycled glass, ethically sourced hand-carved bone disc beads, blue tiger’s eye

024
024

Vintage fair trade cast brass beads, Krobo tribe glass beads made of recycled glass, ethically sourced hand-carved bone disc beads, onyx, grey tiger’s eye, selenite, brass beads

022
022

Vintage fair trade cast brass beads, red jasper, onyx, African turquoise, brass beads

020
020

Vintage fair trade hand-forged/hand-polished silver recycled white metal beads, Krobo tribe glass beads made of recycled glass, ethically sourced hand-carved bone disc beds, white coral, onyx, grey tiger’s eye, brass beads

015
015

Petrified wood, wood, brass, and betel nut beads

014
014

Onyx, grey tiger’s eye, brass beads

013
013

Vintage Ashanti Krobo glass beads, vintage Ethiopian silver trade beads, vintage African brass beads, onyx, brass beads, sodalite, rutilated quartz, nephrite, selenite, freshwater pearl

012
012

Lapis lazuli, nephrite, onyx, and brass beads with a 14k GF clasp.

011
011

Creme African opal, tree agate, vintage African brass heishi beads, turquoise, labradorite, copper/brass beads, Palayok Designs ceramic pendant, 14k gold-filled lobster clasp

010
010

Lapis lazuli, nephrite, garnet, 14k gold-filled beads, vintage Ethiopian heishi beads, brass beads, labradorite, 14k gold-filled ring clasp

009
009

Vintage fair trade hand-forged/hand-polished silver recycled white metal beads, Krobo tribe glass beads made of recycled glass, batik died bone beads, handmade Nigerian red and white goomba beads from the early 1900s, and green quartz and onyx stones with 14k gold-filled clasp and findings

008
008

Selenite, African jade, green quartz, vintage Ethiopian silver trade beads, brass/14k gold/beads, 14k gold-filled ring clasp

007
007

Pyrite studded magnesite, tree agate, moss agate, rutilated quartz, 14k gold/handmade African silver beads, 14k gold-filled ring clasp

006
006

Moss agate, creme African opal, turquoise, rutilated quartz, onyx, aventurine, labradorite, gold/copper/brass beads, 14k ring clasp

005
005

Aquamarine, smokey dendrite agate, yellow jade, selenite, tree agate, creme African opal, moss agate, brass/copper beads

004
004

Turquoise, green/sea sediment jasper, rutilated quartz, wood, moss agate, creme African opal, brass/copper beads, yellow jade, selenite, tree agate, Palayok Designs ceramic pendant, 14k gold-filled ring clasp

003
003

Wood, brown agate, vintage Ethiopian silver trade beads, brass/copper beads

002
002

Turquoise, sea sediment jasper, yellow jade, selenite, brass/copper beads, Palayok Designs ceramic pendant

001
001

Sea sediment jasper, moss agate, turquoise, brass beads, 14k gold-filled lobster clasp

PETRICHOR

\ ˈpe-trə-ˌkȯr \

In this ongoing series, each design is a collection of stones, gems, glass, metal, and/or coral, inspired by childhood memories of collecting shells on the beach, rocks in the mountains, and lichen-covered sticks in the forest.

More dearly, each piece is a tribute to a childhood spent watching rain trail down the trunk of the giant bird-of-paradise, pill bugs crawling across the moss in the backyard, rabbits leaving trails in the wet grass as they ate, and dragonflies leaving ripples in the pool water.

In an effort to do our part to combat climate change, we source vintage, sustainable, and ethically produced materials as much as possible. We will also be donating a portion of sales to various organizations fighting the good fight to protect our planet.

Select designs coming soon to the:

EYEGUNK GENERAL STORE

eyegunkgeneralstore.etsy.com

001
001

Krobo tribe glass beads made of recycled glass, freshwater pearl, emerald, white coral, rutilated green quartz, 14k GF bead, snake chain, and clasp

002
002

Lapis lazuli, moss agate, white coral, rutilated green quartz, 14k GF beads, snake chain, and clasp

003
003

1000+ year-old Mali quartz bead, garnet, rutilated green quartz, brass disc bead, 14k GF beads, snake chain, and clasp

004
004

Vintage fair trade hand-forged/hand-polished silver recycled white metal bead, vintage handmade Nigerian Goomba bead, lapis lazuli, white coral, African turquoise, 14k GF beads, snake chain, and clasp

005
005

1000+ year-old Mali quartz bead, golden obsidian, lapis lazuli, rutilated green quartz, brass disc bead, 14k GF beads, snake chain, and clasp

006
006

Handmade Naga Tibetan glass bead, Afghan glass bead, handmade Nigerian Goomba bead, Terra Cast® brass disc, African turquoise, hand-forged recycled brass tube, green rutilated quartz, 14K GF snake chain and clasp

007
007

Sandalwood, chrysoprase, 1000+ year-old Mali quartz, rutilated quartz, vintage handmade copper spacer and brass bead from Africa, tiger’s eye, Terra Cast® brass disc, 14k GF tube, disc and round beads, 14k GF snake chain and clasp

 1000+-year-old Mali quartz, sodalite, onyx, green jasper, a handmade brass bead from Africa, labradorite, Terra Cast® brass disc bead, garnet, 14k GF tube bead, snake chain and spring ring clasp

1000+-year-old Mali quartz, sodalite, onyx, green jasper, a handmade brass bead from Africa, labradorite, Terra Cast® brass disc bead, garnet, 14k GF tube bead, snake chain and spring ring clasp

ALL DAY EVERY DAY

An ode to the simple things in life.

Each necklace and bracelet is designed to be worn all day, every day as a staple piece. This collection's designs are made from 14k solid gold filled chain, beads, clasps, and other findings. Each piece is finished with our signature Aventurine bead clasp adornment and handmade in Los Angeles.

Sometimes the simplest things make the biggest impact.

This collection is sold out.

Check out pieces from other collection at the

EYEGUNK GENERAL STORE

eyegunkgeneralstore.etsy.com

Manta
Manta

14k solid gold filled necklace | snake chain | gold flat beads | healing aventurine bead at closure

Three Sisters
Three Sisters

14k solid gold filled necklace | snake chain | gold flat beads | healing aventurine bead at closure

Wheat Fields
Wheat Fields

14k solid gold filled necklace | wheat chain | healing aventurine bead at closure

Nazare
Nazare

14k solid gold filled necklace | snake chain | gold cylinder charm | healing aventurine bead at closure

Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree

14k solid gold filled necklace | flat cable chain | gold cylinder charm | healing aventurine bead at closure

Amulet
Amulet

14k solid gold filled necklace | snake chain | gold cylinder charm | healing aventurine bead at closure

Serpent
Serpent

14k solid gold filled bracelet | snake chain | healing aventurine bead at closure

Link
Link

14k solid gold filled bracelet | flat drawn cable chain | healing aventurine bead at closure

Wheat
Wheat

14k solid gold filled bracelet | wheat chain | healing aventurine bead at closure

CUSTOM

001
001

Pale chrysoprase, 1000+ year-old Mali quartz, selenite, rutilated green quartz, 14k GF findings

002
002

Peruvian pink opal, 1000+ year-old Mali quartz, selenite, pink tourmaline, 14k GF findings

003
003

Freshwater pearls, 14k GF bead, snake chain and findings

OBJECT

Selenite bowl - large
Selenite bowl - large

6” diameter

Selenite bowl - small
Selenite bowl - small

3” diameter

Incense Holder - brass mounted on river rock
Incense Holder - brass mounted on river rock

cut and shaped by hand

Incense holder - brass recessed in river rock
Incense holder - brass recessed in river rock

cute and shaped by hand

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