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The discovery
process involves sifting through oil covered auto
parts at engine shops to find distinctive, 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 ring shape. Yet, upon
wiping off the oil, 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, logo and year that identify
the car 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
transforming them into wearable jewelry and accessories that
even incorporate other automotive objects such as fan belts, 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
factory tags originated - the jewelry
pieces become even more collectible, historic and valuable.
- Artist
/ Designer - Steven Shaver
More
examples of car part jewelry and fashion accessories coming
soon...for now be the first to get the first
edition or limited items!
AUTO BEARING BRACELETS™
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one-size fits all men and women . part specs
stamped into metal . patina engine wear pattern
clear coat finish . magnetic clasp closure or
bendable
CAR BEARING CUFFLINKS™
- curved pieces (approx. 3/4") cut from bearing shells . part
specs stamped in metal on one cufflink
patina engine wear pattern . clear coat finish . cufflink size
approx. 3/4" . plated cufflink stud
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 coat 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" nickel
or chrome buckle . fits 1.5" to 1.75" snap on belt, not included
Show off your industrial,
edgy side with our signature bracelets, belt
buckles and cufflinks made from recycled car
parts, emblems, 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
2010 . Steven
Shaver Designs. All rights reserved. Exclusively
from Steven Shaver Designs.
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Auto Bearing Bracelet™
Ford
part with patina, clear coat
and stamped specs and logo

click to enlarge
$90.00
Auto Bearing Bracelet™
Dodge Viper part with chrome lining
stamped specs. Just this one!

click to enlarge
$125.00
Fan Belt Buckle™
ribbed conveyor belts grill design
on antiqued nickel buckle

click to enlarge
$70.00
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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 part with patina, clear coat
and stamped specs and logo

click to enlarge
$125.00
Fan Belt Buckle™
rubber fan belts with
numbers
on antiqued nickel buckle

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

click to enlarge
$185.00
Car Bearing Cufflink™
Ford part with patina, clear coat
and stamped specs and logo

click to enlarge
$99.00
License Plate Belt Buckle
Wisconsin state lake plate
on chrome plated buckle

click to enlarge
$49.00
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