hand-made, one-of-a-kind, and custom jewelry with soul
hand-made, one-of-a-kind, and custom jewelry with soul
The rockin' Collection
what you'll find on this site
Welcome to rockin' metalworks!
This site is intended as a pictorial gallery of all the various styles of metal jewelry made by rockin' metalworks. These include Chainmaille Weaves, Crochet Weave, Forged-by-Hand items, Lost-Wax Casts, and Spindle Adapters. The chainmaille weave necklace above, named "Clear As Day," is made of silver rings, found stone and setting, and a sterling silver clasp. You can also find it in the "Chainmaille Weaves (necklaces)" section; just click on that button at the top of this site.
"Queen's Gambit"
Each piece of rockin' metalworks jewelry has a unique name -- this one, "Queen's Gambit," is made of silver rings, found charms, and a sterling silver clasp -- so you can easily refer to it if you'd like to custom-order a piece with a similar look or design.
"M"
This forged-by-hand bracelet is a cuff of sterling silver with patina darkened burrs, drilled holes, and repetitive stamping of the letter "M" surrounding a malachite stone supported by hand-shaped silver prongs. Most of the pieces displayed on this site have already been sold or committed to someone; you can find out or order your own hand-made piece by contacting the artist, Alan Tanenbaum, by email at alantanen@gmail.com or by phone at 202-486-8619; or go to the "Contact" section, fill in the requested information, and click on "Submit."
Chainmaille Weaves
necklaces
Chainmaille Weaves
bracelets
Crochet Weave
necklace
"Crochet Chokehold"
Silver wire, beads (wood, white jade, and green spot jasper)
Forged by Hand
rings
Forged by Hand
bracelets
Forged by Hand
necklaces
Forged by Hand
earrings
Lost Wax Casts
carved in wax, cast in metal
Spindle Adapters
The design of the plastic spindle adapter for 45 rpm records was classic. Not only was it a purely symmetrical and attractive design with a natural fluidity and feel, but it also was completely utilitarian. It enabled millions of music fans to stack and play their collections of 45s on the same turntable used for their 33 rpm long-playing records. The beauty of the spindle adapter's design has transcended time. The rockin' metalworks sterling silver spindle adapter necklaces are a sure conversation starter for those who love music, have fond memories of their vinyl record collections, or are simply smitten by the elegance and symmetry of the design. Each piece is fabricated from 18-gauge sterling silver, with a hand-fabricated sterling silver bale.
- About the Artist
alan tanenbaum
Designer/CreatorAlan has been designing and creating metal jewelry since 2006. His works have ranged from lost-wax casting to fold-forming, from cloisonne to stone-setting, and from hammering and stamping to chainmaille weaving. In designing, he lets the metal and other materials "speak" to him, leading him to artistic creations that are novel and often striking in appearance while also being practical and wearable. A frequent collaborator is his wife, Jill, a fused glass artist whose fused and dichro glass "stones" Alan often incorporates into his work.To order a custom piece of rockin' metalworks jewelry, or see a selection of Alan's completed pieces currently in inventory, email him at alantanen@gmail.com or call 202-486-8619.
