{"title":"Bender Sterling","description":"\u003cp\u003eShellie Bender is best known for her award-winning “WEARable SCULPTURE,” described as being \"between jewelry and architecture.\" In her career, she has utilized many materials, including gold and silver, wood, natural stone, pearls, and rubber. Her current line of jewelry incorporates luscious, vibrant rubber with sterling silver and magnetic closures, all designed by her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShellie’s conceptual focus is on the interaction between contrasting materials and the fluid movements of the wearer while engaging with her bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings. Her pieces are worn by collectors nationwide, and her presence in Lawrence, KS, is best known for her dedication to Art Education and for her sculpture “Mobility,” located outside the Historic Union Pacific Depot. \"I think of my work as wearable sculpture, falling somewhere between jewelry and architecture.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer work has been exhibited at many fine galleries in the US, Canada, and Japan. A New York native, she moved to Lawrence, KS, after completing her master's in design. Shellie Bender's work is included in Lark Books' 500 Necklaces, a global collection of contemporary designers interpreting a timeless form, selected by Marjorie Schick, and 500 Metal Vessels, juried by Fred Fenster.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"big-vintage-modernist-sculptural-sterling-brooch-designer-shellie-bender-1980s","title":"BIG Vintage Modernist Sculptural Sterling Brooch Designer Shellie Bender 1980's","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBIG Sculptural Vintage Sterling Silver Brooch by US Designer Shellie Bender 1980's\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 3.75\"W x 2\"H x 1\"Thick (9.53cm x 5.08cm x 2.54cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkings: Bender Sterling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 23.6g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic large sterling brooch by the iconic USA jewelry designer Shellie Bender. Features a media blasted surface and blackened pebbled interior for a very dramatic effect. Brooch is in excellent condition with little to no wear. Very cool and unique piece of wearable art! Included with purchase is a silver plate converter so it can be worn on a chain as a pendant if preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bender Sterling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41923558375639,"sku":"124-31-20210926-1","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/products\/bender-sterling-jewelry-big-vintage-modernist-sculptural-sterling-brooch-designer-shellie-bender-1980-s-36982862512343.jpg?v=1650927062"},{"product_id":"shellie-bender-modernist-sculptural-sterling-stone-dangle-earrings-1980s","title":"Shellie Bender Modernist Sculptural Sterling \u0026 Stone Dangle Earrings 1980's","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDesigner Shellie Bender Modernist Sculptural Sterling \u0026amp; Stone Dangle Earrings 1980's\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 2.75\"L x .6\"W x .25\"Thick (6.99cm x 1.54cm x .64cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkings: Bender Sterling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 10.1g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic and long hook style sterling earrings by the iconic USA jewelry designer Shellie Bender. Earrings feature a hammered, textured surface that has been folded over to create a hollow center. Going from a wide top down to a point that features a black stone held in by a pin, thus allowing the stone to articulate. Overall the earrings are in excellent condition, with little to no wear. Sleek and stylish design. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bender Sterling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42697512550615,"sku":"21-20220308","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/products\/bender-sterling-jewelry-designer-shellie-bender-modernist-sculptural-sterling-onyx-dangle-earrings-1980-s-36995724148951.jpg?v=1651095725"}],"url":"https:\/\/trendy-mcm-home.myshopify.com\/collections\/bender-sterling.oembed","provider":"Trendy Modern Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}