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The discovery
process involves sifting through barrels of discarded auto and motorcycle parts at
engine shops to find these precious metal
“bearing shells” that once weathered the harsh
elements inside engines. It was
by accident that I discovered these "gems" because
I often search for larger car parts that have a
sculptural shape. It would have been easy to
overlook the bearing shells at first glance
because of their simple crescent shape. Yet upon
wiping off the grease the amazing metal
surface is revealed...a palette of distressed patina
resembling a petrified object found in nature -
composed of layers of alloys such as copper,
aluminum, tin, steel and bronze. In addition,
the original specs, name and year that identify
the part’s origin and point in time are stamped
within the patterns of the worn metal.
The
artistic process involves envisioning a
new function for the worn out automotive bearing shells and hand
forming them
into wearable jewelry and belt buckles that even incorporates other automotive
objects such as fan belt lining and vintage emblems and
automotive factory tags as embellishments. With the
decline of the automotive industry and car capitols like Detroit
- where many of the car parts and tags originated - the jewelry
pieces become even more collectible, historic and valuable.
- Artist
/ Designer - Steven Shaver
AUTO BEARING BRACELETS™
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one-size fits all men and women . patina engine wear pattern
. stamped part specs and year
flex rubber fan belt lining. clear lacquer finish . magnetic
clasp closure
AUTO BEARING BELT BUCKLES™
- pieces inlayed into 2" x 3 1/2" antiqued nickel buckle fits
1.5" to 1.75" snap on belt, not included
patina engine wear pattern . part specs stamped in metal .
clear lacquer finish
FAN BELT BUCKLES™
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rubber fan belt pieces inlayed into 2" x 3 1/2" antiqued
nickel buckle . fits 1.5" to 1.75" snap on belt, not included
LICENSE PLATE
BUCKLES
- license plate pieces inlayed into 2" x 3 1/2" antiqued nickel
buckle . fits 1.5" to 1.75" snap on belt, not included
Show off your industrial, edgy side with our signature
bracelets, belt buckles, rings and necklaces made from recycled
car parts, emblems, auto factory tags and license plates.
Cool gift for guys or gals who love cars, motorcycles, rock n'
roll, vintage artifacts and industrial art jewelry unlike
anything else.
Jewelry from parts from other cars can be custom made by
request.
©
Copyright and
TM
2009 . Steven
Shaver Designs. All rights reserved. Exclusively
from Steven Shaver Designs.
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Auto Bearing Bracelet™
GM vehicle parts with patina
and stamped specs and year

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$125.00
Auto Bearing Buckle™
1950's-60's type Chevy parts

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$85.00
License Plate Belt Buckle
Wisconsin state lake

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$59.00
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Auto Bearing Belt Buckle™
GM parts with rare pre-WWII
Flint
Chevrolet
Motor Co. tag

click to enlarge
$295.00
Auto Bearing Belt Buckle™
Ford parts with stamped logo

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$150.00
Fan Belt Buckle™
rubber fan belts with
numbers

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$75.00
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Auto Bearing Belt Buckle™
GM parts with rare pre-WWII
Ternstedt
Detroit plant tool tag

click to enlarge
$199.00
Fan Belt Buckle™
ribbed fan belts grill design

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$70.00
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