07/26/2026
Today we're serving up two different dishes, each with its own distinct flavor.
The Hummingbird rests on an 8" enamelware plate that wears its age proudly — chipped black rim, speckled glaze, decades of use before it ever grew wings. The bird itself is built entirely from vintage jewelry in blues and silvers: faceted beads for feathers, a tiny charm stamped "wings" tucked into the wingtip, and — inexplicably — a small fish charm riding along for the flight.
The Skull, meanwhile, is quite literally served on a silver platter — a 12" ornately engraved tray, scrollwork and all. Pearl strands form the brow and jaw, a floral medallion sits where a third eye might go, and the eye sockets are faceted stone, catching light like something between jewelry and a memento mori. Elegant, a little eerie, entirely bejeweled.
Both are the work of artist Danielle Nathan, whose mosaic reliefs are pieced together from vintage jewelry — brooches, earrings, loose beads, and other small treasures — reassembled into shapes their original owners never saw coming. From across the room, they read as art. Step closer and it's hundreds of small decisions.
These original works of art can be shipped and are available in store or at Repurfect.com.
