Paper Alchemy Jewelry

New Creation Coming Soon!

The Smithsonian Craft2Wear show in D.C. was a great success! The National Building Museum is a grand venue and was filled with amazing wearable art. My Paper Alchemy Jewelry pieces received a positive response especially when showgoers realized they were made of paper! It was gratifying when artists told other artists to come and see my unusual work. Thanks to the supporters and organizers for a great show.

Paper Alchemy Jewelry Showcase

Welcome!

This magical jewelry-making process involves cutting and layering pieces of embossed foil paper known as Dresden Scrap. This paper has been continuously made in Germany on machines 60 to 200 years old.

Via a class offered by Master Craftsman John McRae I have learned to transform this gilded paper into stunning jewelry patterned after elaborate 16th and 17th century adornments.

Each Paper Alchemy Jewelry piece is a work of art to display on your body or in your home. I invite you to explore my collection of unique one-of-a-kind pieces. 

If you have questions or would like to arrange for the purchase of a piece please contact me:

Valerie Frayer

[email protected]

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New Creations

This lovely bug with its glowing Cat’s Eye shell and red rhinestone head didn’t crawl from under a rock.
Bejeweled Beetle
Crystal Swan Pendant
Cygnus
Pendant with gold colored crystal
Helios
Front of pendant - A black skull on a gold background with additional small findings.
Memento Mori II
 A luscious Golden Topaz crystal fruit pendant
Low Hanging
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Current Collection

This medallion with a large Emerald green crystal as its center surely will inspire envy of its wearer.
Envy
With her iridescent feather crown, Queen Hoopoe rules her domain. Her body sparkles with a titanium coated sugar crystal Druzy and a small glass bead dangles from her long beak.
Queen Hoopoe
Fit for a queen, a large red almond-shaped crystal is the centerpiece with a smaller red heart crystal suspended by a chain
Queen of Hearts
Drakon
M’lady’s fan is enhanced with a blue intaglio cameo framed by pearls. Iridescent tulip-shaped beads fringe the pendant.
Lady Blue
This door to dreams features antique lead crystals, Swarovski crystals, and a transom made from an antique Mother-of-Pearl gaming piece.
Portal
M.O.P
A gold embellished fan with an intaglio cameo mounted on butterfly wings. Cone-shaped crystals dangle from the bottom and it hangs beautifully from a cream-colored velvet rope choker
Flutter Fan
Ready to swim beside her father, Poseidon, she’s adorned with pearls from the seas.
Eirene
Puff
The Blood Moon glows red in the shadow of the sun, its beauty not to be eclipsed. Red velvet beads, glass cabochons, and a glass dome are added enhancements.
Blood Moon
Encrusted with Amethyst chips and mounted on an Amethyst-colored crystal, this dragon is the protector of spirituality. Serene and peaceful in nature. He balances emotions from a gold ruched velvet choker.
Amethyst Dragon
Little Robin Red Breast with his fancy crown and Amber-colored charm in his beak.
LRRB
Secret Garden
This little dragon darts amidst the sea grass displaying flashes of green Malachite.
Sea Dragon
A majestic armored bird stands ready to battle convention. Its topaz-colored crystal wing and garnet-colored eyes stand out from the flock
Battle Bird
Sail away, sail away, sail away. Abalone, pearls, and iridescent beads surround this golden ship as it heads for the shores of dreams.
Distant Shore
A graceful Swan floats on a golden sunburst embellished with glowing Opalite and clear rhinestones and suspended from a cream-colored velvet choke
Ode to Louis XIV
Bijou Birdy
Rich red, black, and gold recall heraldry from times past.
Knights Crest
A bold black and gold pendant with colorful dangling accents.
Black Shield
Memento Mori
Wife of Poseidon she is adorned with Opalite and ocean blue stones. She is a truly royal merwoman.
Amphitrite
This fierce baby is ready to defend the Mother of Pearl cabochon on which he is perched.
Petite Drakon
This golden ship delivers precious cargo from the East with the scent of cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger in its wake.
Spice Trade
A bold piece worthy of the brave and determined. It is accented with topaz-colored stones and a domed crest suspended on a black velvet choker.
Lionheart
A tiny iridescent dragon is the center of attention on this lovely medallion. A champagne-colored crystal dangles at the bottom of the pendant.
Iridescence
Clutching a large antique prism, he soars breathing icy fire and casting rainbows in the sunlight.
Crystal Fire
Neptune’s mount is encrusted in Aquamarine and clear crystals. Ready to ride the waves of compliments you’ll receive
Sea Stallion
Happiness
A warm gold tone crescent moon pendant is embellished with Opalite and blue cone-shaped crystals.
Once in a...
Right at home amidst the elaborate costumes of carnival in Venice is this pendant. An octagram in shape, iridescent glass drops dangle from the star points and a topaz colored crystal with a dragon carving is at the center.
Carnival
Kaida
Can you imagine this gold and Emerald green butterfly flitting past in your garden
Emerald Flutter
None is more elegant than Grace. Her body is adorned with fresh water pearls and she glides from an ivory colored velvet choker.
Grace
This keen-eyed hunter swoops from high on Rainbow Obsidian wings and crystal. A strong and noble avian creature.
Obsidian Raptor
Peer into the heavens through the Blue Goldstone transom of this golden portal. Dangling crystals invite you to knock.
Heaven's Door
A handsome red crest embellished with red crystals and suspended on a red velvet choker.
Crête Rouge
Drogon
Nevermore

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