Business Details
Handcrafted Mokume Gane Jewelry & Fine Art
We are a husband-and-wife design team dedicated to creating heirloom-quality mokume gane wedding rings, jewelry, and high art. Our pieces are meticulously handcrafted in our Warren, RI studio using 100% ethically sourced and recycled materials. Arn Krebs specializes in mokume-gane, an ancient metalworking technique that blends artistry with modern design, while Susan Freda focuses on fine art that explores transparency, form, and light through woven wire, cast glass, and painted surfaces.Our work has been recognized through prestigious awards, including the Pollock Krasner Award, and is featured in public and private collections worldwide. We prioritize ethical practices, environmental care, and personalized service, offering studio consultations and custom commissions to create pieces that resonate with individual stories and endure across generations.
Services
Mokume Gane Rings
Custom Jewelry Design
Fine Art Commissions
Studio Consultations
Wedding Sets
Highlights and features
- We offer heirloom-quality mokume gane jewelry with centuries-old techniques adapted for modern design.
- Our commitment to ethical sourcing ensures all materials are 100% recycled and sustainably obtained.
- Arn Krebs brings decades of expertise in metalworking, glassblowing, and multi-media artistry.
- Susan Freda's award-winning fine art explores light, form, and emotional resonance through innovative materials.
- We provide personalized studio consultations and custom commissions tailored to individual stories.
Services
Mokume Gane Rings
Handcrafted mokume gane rings combine ancient Japanese metalworking techniques with modern design. Each piece features unique layered patterns achieved through forge-welding and etching, offering one-of-a-kind heirloom jewelry. Ideal for weddings, anniversaries, or personal expression, these rings use ethically sourced materials and can be customized in metal palette, width, and finish.
Custom Jewelry Design
Personalized jewelry creation through collaborative design consultations. Clients work directly with artisans to develop unique pieces reflecting individual stories and preferences. Services include hand sketching, material selection, and prototype development for rings, necklaces, bracelets, and other wearable art forms tailored to specific tastes and occasions.
Fine Art Commissions
Commissioned fine art pieces exploring light, texture, and form through woven wire, cast glass, and mixed media. Suitable for public spaces, galleries, or private collections, these works evoke emotional resonance through transparent, interconnected structures that reference nature and human experience.
Studio Consultations
In-person or virtual appointments for discussing custom projects, viewing available work, and exploring design options. Includes hands-on guidance for selecting patterns, metals, and finishes, with dedicated time for questions and iterative feedback to ensure client vision alignment with final creations.
Wedding Sets
Coordinated mokume gane wedding ring sets featuring complementary patterns and designs for couples. Available in matching or personalized variations, these sets emphasize symbolic unity through shared materials and craftsmanship, with options for engraving and custom sizing.
People
Susan Freda
Artist & Jewelry Designer
Award-winning artist Susan Freda creates fine art and jewelry exploring light, form, and emotional resonance. With a BFA from RISD and MFA from MassArt, she has received grants from Pilchuck Glass School and the Pollock Krasner Foundation. Her work appears in major collections and galleries nationwide.
Arn Krebs
Master Jeweler & Mokume Gane Specialist
Arn Krebs crafts heirloom mokume gane jewelry using traditional metalworking techniques. With a BFA in Metalsmithing from Montana State and MFA from the University of Hawaii, he combines decades of experience in glassblowing, ceramics, and metalwork to create ethically sourced, nature-inspired designs.
Questions
What is mokume gane?
Mokume gane is a 400-year-old Japanese metalworking technique that creates layered, woodgrain-like patterns through forge-welding and etching. We use this method to craft unique rings and jewelry pieces.
Are your materials ethically sourced?
Yes. All our metals are 100% recycled, and we prioritize sustainable practices in sourcing and production to minimize environmental impact.
Can I customize my jewelry?
Absolutely. We offer full customization for rings and jewelry, including metal choices, patterns, widths, finishes, and engraving options during design consultations.
How do studio appointments work?
Appointments are available Monday-Friday 9-3 PM at our Warren, RI studio. Sessions include design discussions, material selection, and hand sketching. A $200 fee applies for weekday sessions.
Do you create art beyond jewelry?
Yes. Susan Freda produces large-scale fine art installations using woven wire, cast glass, and mixed media for galleries and private collections.
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