Masha Archer Brown Black Wreath Necklace (WAF-2M5):

coin: 1 rouble 2005 Russia on clasp

Short single strand neck ring of eight 1/2 incles long

Deep brown/black stained resin baguettes with deep white scoring and incised motifs from the African trade

Granulate brass floral rings from Tibet finished

24 karat gold plated bronze balls from the Baoule tribes of Cameroon using a wax technique currently lost.

Plated furnishing and clasp from the USA

Masha Archer was born in Kiev, Ukraine, to parents who were both artists and teachers of painting and sculpture. The family emigrated to the United States in 1949, and Masha has resided in San Francisco since 1967. Originally, Masha studied painting and graphic design, but later devoted her talents to jewelry design. She has been named “Art-to-Wear Jewelry Designer, USA” by the New York Fashion Group. She has shown her jewelry in museums across the country. Her jewelry is collected by many including the elite in Hollywood. Specially chosen pieces have made their appearance in many television broadcasts.