Latest News:

11-15-2009

In an effort to help with your holiday shopping, I am now offering free world wide shipping on all of my jewelry items. This also includes complimentary gift wrapping, which can be previewed on my policies page.

10-29-2009

My work is also now available at Trinity Jewelers in Parkville, MO. I am also pleased to announce that they are hosting a shop wide 20% off sale for the entire month of November- which includes my jewelry!

10-5-2009

My work is now available at the North Bridge Gallery of Smithville, Missouri. I had a wonderful time meeting the owners and touring their gallery while I was setting up the display, and their selections are very interesting. I hope you'll drop by to see my latest work!

10-3-2009

I would like to thank my new photographer Paul Brown for his wonderful efforts on my behalf. I will be updating my website using his wonderful photography. Thank you Paul!

9-29-2009

I am pleased to announce that you may follow my continuing adventures in my shop through my new blog. I will be discussing my creation processes and artistic endeavors in detail as well as explaining some of the more esoteric methods of creation available in the modern jewelry industry. Hope to see you there!

9-23-2009

Zona Rosa was a smashing success! I was able to meet so many interesting and varied people who enjoyed my work, which was quite a pleasure. I want to thank all of those who voted for me and my booth, as thanks to you, I won the People's Choice Award!

Jewelry, Design, and Metalsmithing for a Discerning Clientele

Welcome to Kaelin Design. Using a combination of classic and modern methods, I create a variety of Artistic Metal pieces. Currently, I am expanding my jewelry catalog with a range of line and negative space inspired adornments. The inspiration of nature combined with the exquisite luxury of fine materials such as gold, silver, and pearls have appealed to discerning collectors through the ages, as I hope it will appeal to you.

My Definition of Art Metalsmithing:

Metalsmith is the modern term for a person who manipulates metal through traditional and modern methods to achieve a hand crafted result. Traditionally, such people were called smiths, and worked almost exclusively in one medium, such as iron or silver. In modern times, such a title as Blacksmith is misleading as one generally works in a variety of metal media. For those who are curious, in current practice, this does not include shoeing horses. A person who does that type of work is now called a farrier. The art objects created by a modern Metalsmith are considered to be on a par with fine sculpture.