THE ARCHIVE
Angely's foundation as an artist and designer began with the use of alternative materials, and later metalsmithing. Here, you can find a selection of jewels from The Archive. Many of these pieces can be pulled for exhibitions, press, used for inspiration for Custom and Bespoke pieces, special projects and collaborations.
These jewels are not for sale.
METAL
Cuff, 2017. Made in brass, bronze and sterling silver, with pearl. Photographed by Erica Genece.
El Jardin -Object D'Art/ Flower Girl Basket, 2017
Mientras miraba la Luna Brooch, 2016
The Female Warrior Arm Cuff, c. 2017-2018. Sterling silver, pearl, garnet. Styled by Kenya Sherron and photographed by Gregory Williams.
The Lover's Nest Ring, 2018. Rubies, freshwater pearl, Herkimer diamonds, argentium silver (.935), resin. Ring Size 7.5. One-of-a-kind. Originally designed for The Vermillion Collection.
Inspired by Jean-Honoré Fragonard's The Progress of Love: Love Letters painting, The Lover's Nest Ring represents a secret place for lover's, captured by the nest (the leafs structure) with a heart shape Pearl at its center, representing the lovers.
The Charming Willow Ear Cuff Set ©, 2018. Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls, Chezh glass, CZs, resin.Sterling Silver, argentium silver. Approx. 4" x 2" x 0.25". Photographer by Gabriella Lincoln and modeled by Anni Jurgenson.
The Charming Willow Ear Cuff Set © is a combination of nature and the world of fantasy combined in one piece. A branch filled with bits of gems and pearls serves as support for the ear. The beaded silver chains hanging from the branch are inspired by the Willow Tree, which has cascading branches, reminiscent of water falls. The Ear Cuff contains 4 studs for the wearer to mix and match. It was designed for my award-winning Thesis Collection at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Part of the Vermilion Collection.
The Fairy Ear Cuff, 2018 (ear dangle no longer available). Sterling silver, argentium silver, Multi-colored Tourmalines, and Tanzanite. Approx. Approx. 3" x 2.1" x 0. 4". One-of-a-kind. Photo above by Gabrielle Lincoln, modeled by Anni Jurgenson.
Mismatched Earrings Set, 2018. Tourmaline, freshwater pearls, amethyst, quartz, glass beads, sterling and argentium silver. 4” - 7” in length. One-of-a-kind. Photographed by Gabriella Lincoln and modeled by Anni Jurgenson. Not Available for Press or in-Person viewing.
Lariat, 2018. Sterling silver, freshwater pearls, glass beads, acrylic. 28" long. One-of-a-kind.
The Lariat is a concept inspired by using an extra long chain that creates an adjustable necklace that can fit all types of bodies. It contains carved leafs and mini beads representing rosebuds. The necklace does not contain a clasp, which simplifies styling with your outfit.
The Calla Lily and The Vein Ring, 2018. Garnet, sterling silver, argentium silver. Ring Size 6.5. One-of-a-kind. Photo above by Gabrielle Lincoln.
La Mariposa Brooch, 2018 (Approx. 2.2" x 3.5" x 0.4") and The Wondrous Brooch, 2018 (Approx. 3.25" x 1.9" x 0.25"). Sterling silver, nickel. Approx. One-of-a-kind. Photo above by Gabrielle Lincoln, modeled by Anni Jurgenson.
Fun Fact: The Wondrous Branch Brooch was inspired by the fairies from the film Pan's Labyrinth (2006), who were plants or living organisms that transform into flying creatures. In this piece, this idea of transformation is reflected through a fleeing creature that lands on the upper part of the chest, made out of leafy wings and a wooden body.
In the River Stream Cuff, 2018. 45 ct. Quartz from Brazil with Lepidolite inclusions and Amethyst (i.e. Goethite). Argentium silver, sterling silver. 62mm (2.44 inches) Inside Diameter. One-of-a-kind.
The gemstone serves as an escape for the wearer into an ancient world, capturing what I consider water in a river stream. The shape of the cuff is based on the tear-drop shape of the gem, accentuating its beauty.
The Calla Lily Opal Ring, 2018. Boulder Opal and sterling silver. Ring Size 7. One-of-a-kind. This ring was the originator of The Flower Stem Ring and was part of The Vermillion Collection. One-of-a-kind.
This ring represents the concept of taking a Call Lily Flower and wrapping its stem around the finger of the wearer. This sort of fairy tale creates an image of something in movement.
Bouquet of Flowers Ear Cuff, 2020. Citrines (3.39 cts), Garnet (1.50 cts), Sunstone by John Dier (2.13 cts), Amethyst (9.85 cts.), Green Tourmaline (0.675 cts). Recycled sterling silver, argentium silver, fine silver, 14kt gold, shakudo. Approx. 4" x 1.25" 0.27". One-of-a-kind. Not available.
The Enchanting Branch Ring, 2020. Pink Sapphire from Sri Lanka (1.09ct), light pink Sapphire from Sri Lanka (0.69ct), light pink Sapphire from Llakaka Mine in Madagascar (0.60 ct), round pink sapphire from Madagascar (0.25 ct), green Tourmaline, Opal from Lightning Ridge Australia, and Freshwater Pearl. Argentium silver, sterling silver, 14kt yellow and white gold. Ring Size Approx. 6-7. One-of-a-kind.
This multi-finger ring represents a tree branch that landed on your hand, filled with buds of different colors before blooming. The piece is inspired by the still life paintings of the Dutch Baroque masters, where flower arrangements showcased a variety of flowers, fruits, and objects. The piece was originally created for the Cartallum Leven Collection.
Photo above by Erica Genece, modeled by Anni Jurgenson, styled and MUA by Anthony Derryberry, hair by Gloria Espinoza.
The Jasper Necklace, 2020. Jasper, diamonds, sterling silver, argentium silver, rhodium/palladium plated. Approx. Approx. 1.8" x 1.5" x 0.25" . One-of-a-kind. Photo above by Erica Genece, modeled by designer.
Photographed by Erica Genece, modeled by designer.
The River View Ring, 2020. Moss Agate with geode crystals, sterling silver, argentium silver. Rhodium plated. Ring Size 7. One-of-a-kind. Originally created for The Vitreous Threasuri Collection.
The River View Ring frames a gem with thorns that seems to capture a "river" and the space surrounded with the crystals creates the " view," which allows the wearer to look through the ring into their finger.
La Playa Statement Bar Ring, 2021. 20.70 ct. Boulder Opal, Pearl, Resin, Rhodium plated 14kt yellow gold, sterling silver, argentium silver, fine silver. Approx. 2.70" x 0.30" x 0.57". Ring size 8 and 8.5. One-of-a-kind.
In La Playa Statement Bar Ring, a long boulder opal captures a glimpse of a beach ("una playa" in Spanish), with water flowing over the sand. It includes the signature rosebuds found within Angely Martinez Jewelry, both in silver on the ring shank, and as a voluminous pearl, sitting right where the Opal split. This big pearl unifies the entire beach, surrounded by other tiny rosebuds before blooming. For the Jewelry Collector. Part of the Aqualescence Collection
The Island Bar Ring, 2021. 9 ct. Boulder Opal, Pearl, Resin, Rhodium plated sterling silver, argentium silver, fine silver. Approx. 1.56" x 0.4" x 0.47".
Ring Size 7.5. One-of-a-kind.
The Island Bar Ring captures a glimpse of a remote island in the Caribbean, as seen from a satellite point of view. Green tones and a multitude of colors are captured. It includes the signature rosebuds found within Angely Martinez Jewelry, both in silver and a pearl, sitting in the wider part of the gem, filled with resin. Part of the Aqualescence Collection.
Responsibly mined by Sue Cooper from Broken River Mining, from her Yaraka opal mine in Queensland, Australia.
Rings from the AQUALESCENCE Collection. Boulder Opal, Doublets, Pearl, Resin, Rhodium plated 18kt yellow gold, sterling silver, argentium silver, fine silver. 2021. All One-of-a-kind.
POLYMER CLAY
Statement Necklace 1, 2011. Polymer Clay, brass, glass beads, plastic beads, steel. Most of the beads were made by the designer. Photo taken by designer as well.
Statement Necklace 2, 2014. Polymer clay, brass aluminum, steel, glass. Almost all of the beads here were made by the designer by hand. Modeled by Priscilla Torres and photographed by Erica Genece.
The Rose, The Pearl and The Heart Brooch, 2015. Polymer clay, sterling silver, beads, gold leaf, acrylic, semi-precious gemstones plus a variety of pearls. Please note this piece is a bit heavy and must be handled with care. Photographed by Erica Genece.
VINYL
The Vinyl Flower Necklace and Earring, 2017 (hot pink viynl, sterling silver, brass, cubic zirconia, plastic pearl). Photographed by Erica Genece, styled by Kenya Sherron and modeled by Mecca Allah for Elements Magazine, 2018.
PLASTICS & MIXED MEDIA
La Cruz Brooch, 2016. Paper clay, acrylic paint, resin, Swarovski crystals, garnet, pearls, quartz, sterling silver, gold-plated findings. Photographed by Erica Genece.
XL Calla Lily Single Earring. Paper clay, acrylic, glitter, pearl, silver.
About 3" long.
Tree Branch Headpiece, 2015. Paperclay, brass, plastic, resin, pearls, varnish, swarovski cystals, gemstones, acrylic, gold leaf. Photographed by Erica Genece. Currently Not available.
Upcycled Earrings, 2019. Plastic flowers, resin, Swarovski crystals, pearls, gold leaf (back). These are no longer available.
A Moment in Nature Brooch, 2015. Acrylic, 24kt gold leaf, resin semi-precious gemstones, brass. Both photos by Erica Genece. The brooch is no longer in this condition. The flowers are now separate brooches. Please contact designer for any questions.
Las Flores Earrings and Celebration Earrings, 2018. Acrylic, silver, pearls, colored stones, CZs.
The Red Orchid Brooch, 2017. Resin, sterling silver, pearl, piano wire. Below, the brooch, as modeled by Anni Jurgenson.
GLASS
THE CORAL MULTI-FINGER RING, 2016 (Borosilicate Glass) and The Charming Willow Ear Cuff, 2018. This multi-purposed glass piece is what inspired VERMILLION, my debut collection (2018) and was created during a course at Penland School of Crafts in 2016. Photographed by Gabriella Lincoln.
The GLASS KNUCKLEDUSTER above, and Amber Ring below. Photographed Nicole Hernandez and modeled by Bianca Lominy. 2018
Amber multi-finger ring, 2016. Borosilicate glass. Photographed by Nicole Hernandez and modeled by Bianca Lominy, 2018.
All the glass rings that inspired the VERMILLION Collection.
Glass Bubble Necklace, 2016, 2018. Borosilicate glass and sterling silver.
GLASS TREE BANGLE, 2016. Borosilicate glass.
Photo of the Bangle at the VERMILLION Collection launch, 2018.
Glass Branch Object, 2016. Worn as a Earcuff. Photographed by Michael Creagh and Styled by Elanur Erdogan.
WOOD
Raices (Roots) Bangle, 2018. Bloodwood, sterling silver inlay, diamonds.
Croissant Cuff, 2017. Bloodwood, sterling silver inlay.