Contemporary, unique, and playful jewelry
Handcrafted in Seattle with recycled silver and vintage beads. Sustainably and ethically made.Deep blue glass beads are framed in recycled sterling silver. The open silver framework allows the faceted beads to catch the light. The beads are vintage from the 1970s.
These earrings are one-of-a-kind.
Length: 2-3/4” (70.0 mm)
Weight: 0.18 oz (5.1 grams) per earring
Material: Recycled sterling silver & vintage glass beads
This item is ready-to-ship and will ship in approximately 1-3 business days.
Vintage nephrite jade beads are framed in circles of recycled sterling silver in these unique drop earrings. Each circle is accented with a carved checker pattern and dark patina. The round beads are a lovely olive green color.
I take care when selecting the beads I use to avoid newly mined stones. Everything I use is old stock, vintage, or antique.
Length: 2-3/4” (70.0 mm)
Weight: 0.11 oz (3.1 grams) per earring
Material: Recycled sterling silver & vintage nephrite jade beads (pre 1980s)
This item is made to order and will ship in approximately 7-10 business days.
The Reticulated Circle Ring is a thin recycled sterling silver band showcasing the rugged and organic beauty of reticulated silver.
To create the reticulated silver, I repeatedly heat and cool a piece of silver sheet metal. Eventually the interior of the sheet melts before the surface creating the unique rippled texture. Every ring is one-of-a-kind.
Circle height: 1/2” (12.7 mm)
Ring sizes available: 5 - 13.5 & half sizes
If you would like this ring made in a size other than those listed, please feel free to contact me.
Color: Oxidized silver
Material: Recycled sterling silver
This item is made to order and will ship in approximately 7-10 business days.
These recycled silver circle studs are adorned with clusters of fine silver and 18 karat gold granules.
To create these earrings, I twist two pieces of wire around each other and solder them together. I form the rope of wire into a circle, solder the ends, and lightly hammer the circle flat. Each granule is placed and soldered by hand. The earring posts sit off center allowing the granules to hug the outer edges of the ear.
Diameter: 2/3” (16.9 mm)
Weight: 0.04 oz (1.13 grams) per earring
Color options: Bright silver with oxidized granules OR oxidized silver with oxidized granules
Material: Sterling silver, fine silver, & 18k gold (all 100% recycled metals)
This item is made to order and will ship in approximately 7-10 business days.
Brilliant blue old stock apatite beads spiral within a frame of a recycled sterling silver. A stunning, vibrant pendant for everyday or special occasions.
This pendant comes on a 1.1 mm box chain or a 2.1 mm cable chain. Both are machine-made from 99% post-consumer recycled sterling silver.
Pendant size: 1-1/4” length x 1” width (31.8 × 25.4 mm)
Pendant weight: ~0.18 oz (5.1 grams)
Chain lengths:
16”, 18”, 20” (40.6 cm, 45.7 cm, 50.8) - 1.1 mm box chain (pictured)
22” or 24” (55.9, 70.0 cm) - 2.1 mm cable chain
Material: Recycled sterling silver & apatite beads
This item is made to order and will ship in approximately 7-10 business days.
A heavy chain necklace for an edgy, but refined look. This handmade chain necklace combines smooth and textured links along with a sturdy handmade hook clasp. Handmade chain is a labor of love. I form and solder each link by hand from recycled sterling silver wire and sheet. This chain is also available as the Duo Chain Bracelet and Duo Chain Earrings.
Available lengths: 16”, 18”, or 20” (40.6 cm, 45.7 cm, or 50.8 cm)
16” chain is pictured
Contact me if you would like this made in a custom length. If you would like it made longer, there may be a small fee.
Width: 1/3” (8.5 mm)
Color options: Bright silver, oxidized silver, or a half and half mix (as shown in photos)
Material: Recycled sterling silver
This item is made to order and will ship in approximately 2-3 weeks.
To create this ring, I formed and soldered strips of recycled sterling silver sheet into an abstract rose shape. Then I delicately threaded pink opal beads with thin silver wire through the rose form. The ring band and face have a beautiful, light sand grain texture. The ring is well-balanced to sit comfortably on your finger.
I designed this one-of-a-kind ring for the 2026 Battle of the Rings hosted by Danaca Design Gallery in Seattle, WA. And while it did not make it into the competition, I am so pleased with how it turned out!
Band width: Tapers from 9 mm to 4 mm (~0.4” x 0.2”)
Ring face: 40 mm wide x 37 mm tall (~1.6” x 1.5”)
Ring size: 8
Material: Recycled sterling silver & pink opal beads
This ring is ready-to-ship and will ship in approximately 1-3 business days.
About Metal Thief
Hi, I’m Darragh, the maker behind Metal Thief Jewelry. I make all of my jewelry by hand in my plant-filled home studio in Seattle. Every piece of jewelry is designed, made, photographed, and packaged by me.
I love making eco-friendly jewelry with bold shapes and fun textures. All of my pieces are created using recycled sterling silver and are vegan-friendly. I hope you enjoy wearing my jewelry as much as I enjoy making it.
Thick circles of recycled sterling silver are adorned with fine silver and 18k gold granules that catch the light. I place and solder each granule of silver and gold by hand. These stud earrings are hand fabricated and on the heavier side for stud earrings.
These earrings are one-of-a-kind.
Diameter: 2/5” (10.2 mm)
Weight: 0.10 oz (2.8 grams) per earring
Color: Bright silver
Material: Recycled sterling silver, fine silver, and 18k gold
This item is ready-to-ship and will ship in approximately 1-3 business days.