Fauna Silver Jewelry Collection

This is my collection of handmade silver animal jewelry, pieces I fabricate by hand in fine silver and Argentium sterling silver, shaped after the creatures I am drawn to and the meanings they carry. Each one is a small talisman for anyone who carries the meaning of a certain animal close.

I have designed with all kinds of animals, though the winged ones are my favorite, because they are thought of as messengers and carry so much symbolism. I am drawn to the creatures of the sea and the mountains too. Each piece here is a small companion, chosen for the meaning it holds.

Rina examining a Pure Whimsy piece through a magnifier at her studio bench

Made by hand, from sheet and wire

Every creature comes to life at my bench, cut and shaped from sheet and wire. I make the silver myself, melting fine silver with Argentium so it stays brighter and more tarnish-resistant than traditional sterling, then I stamp, saw, file, sand, and solder each little animal by hand, one at a time. They are made to travel with you wherever you go, sturdy for everyday life and light enough that you forget you are wearing one.

a few favorites to begin with

Dragonfly Spirit Silver Ring · Heron Opal Silver Earrings · Hummingbird Whimsical Silver Earrings

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What metal is Pure Whimsy animal jewelry made from?

Most pieces are made from recycled fine silver and Argentium sterling silver. I make my own metal by melting fine silver together with Argentium, which is brighter and more tarnish-resistant than traditional sterling.

Are these pieces handmade?

Yes. I hand fabricate every piece from sheet metal and wire, hand stamping, sawing, filing, sanding, and soldering each one myself, one at a time, in my studio.

Will the silver tarnish?

Fine silver and Argentium sterling silver tarnish very little, even less than traditional sterling silver, and every order includes a Pro-Polish pad with simple instructions to keep your piece bright for years. Many pieces are also intentionally oxidized, which is a finish, not tarnish.

Does it arrive gift-ready?

Yes. Every order ships in a branded gift box with a handwritten note and a Pro-Polish pad, tucked into a hand-sewn jewelry bag or finished with a sticker, and sent via USPS Ground Advantage.