Susan Kinzig | Kinzig Design Jewelry

Susan Kinzig approaches each piece of jewelry as a small kinetic sculpture with a keen focus on detail.

The discovery of new techniques and materials remain a constant challenge. She particularly attracted to oxidized metals and the warm, rich colors and surface textures that can be obtained through controlled processes and accidental circumstances.

The base metal is sterling silver blackened to a deep gray with the edges sanded back to silver.

The pieces are adorned with combinations of pearls, semi-precious stones and inlays. The mosaic inlays are created from patinated brass and copper that have been buried for days in wood chip mixture to obtain the desired texture and color.

Kinzig Design Home, Lighting: Susan Kinzig can be found designing in her studio in San Francisco with her dog Mia. She received her BFA from Kent State University and worked for 7 years as a graphic designer. Combining her knowledge of design with her mechanical ability she began a career as a jewelry designer. Over the last 20 years, Susan has been able to create a successful three-dimensional line that has become her artistic signature. Kinzig Design Home, Lighting: Building upon her knowledge of metalwork and design, Susan expanded her creative outlook to include lighting. She teamed up with her sister-in-law, Caryn Kinzig, to form Kinzig Design Home. They called upon other artists to blow colorful glass for the lamps. While Susie produces lamps in California, Caryn works on shades in Philadelphia. Caryn received a BA from Brandeis University and an MBA from the Wharton School. After a successful 20 year investment career, Caryn left the corporate world to follow her creative passion and to work with a great partner.

Kinzig Design Home, Lighting