Laurie Davis is an Austin-area metalsmith creating one-of-a-kind contemporary art jewelry inspired by astronomical phenomena. My work begins with the vast: celestial phenomena, cosmic structures, and the ancient and modern stories people have created to understand the universe. Through jewelry, those immense ideas become personal, tactile, and wearable. My work transforms the vastness of space into objects that invite personal reflection and remind us that we are part of the same universe we look toward with wonder. Working primarily in sterling silver with high karat fused gold elements and carefully selected gemstones, I hand-fabricate each piece using traditional metalsmithing  techniques. Many of my pieces incorporate hollow forms, hinges, kinetic movement, layered construction, and hand-built settings that require precision fitting and assembly. Each piece is individually handcrafted by me from raw materials through final finishing, making every design one of a kind or produced in very limited quantities Each piece is individually handcrafted in my studio, transforming raw materials into distinctive jewelry that evokes the drama and mystery of the cosmos.