CINDRE by Claire Patterson

CINDRE is jewelry for every~body, created by Claire Patterson. Genderless pieces for the love of self adornment at accessible price points - completely made by hand. Focusing primarily on mobile, architectural forms and maximal minimalism, CINDRE jewelry utilizes recycled Sterling Silver alongside sparkling 5AAAAA Cubic Zirconia stones. All Sterling Silver utilized is recycled and sourced locally in Albuquerque with Rio Grande jewelry supply. All 24K Gold Vermeil plating is completed by Theta Plate, also local to Albuquerque. The stones utilized are sold solely “to the trade” as a diamond replacement for fine jewelers, lab created in the US by a family run, Georgia-based manufacturer. Every step in the CINDRE process is executed by hand, by the artist - every delicate solder joint, every jump ring, every set stone - nothing is ever cast or mass produced. 

Claire Patterson studied Metalsmithing at Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, CA. From her birthplace in the Bay Area, to Chicago, to her current home base in Albuquerque NM - the brand has grown over the years and finally taken on a life of its own as her full time endeavor. CINDRE has been featured in Albuquerque the Magazine, traveled with West Coast Craft & Renegade Craft Fair, and is sold in shops across the Western United States.