Impression Dies

A swallow whose wings and tail form a circle like it's eclipsing the sun or moon. Perfect for pendants, brooches, and more.

A pendant bezel from 1950s Pforzheim, Germany.

A swallow bird with wings outlined for enamel. The die is long enough to make rings and bracelets. From Paris, France.

A medallion depicting a tiger in profile amid nouveau grass blades. The tiger is masterfully engraved with subtle stripes.

An elegant Christian pendant depicting a cross silhouette against a backdrop of lily flowers.

An art nouveau coin purse handle from Ru-Mart Toolcraft (Providence, RI).

Two antique drops for the price of one! This pair of pendant/earring drops is from Rostaing out of 19th century Paris, France. There are other pairs of pendant/earring drops in this same style from Rostaing we sell separately. This pair of drops includes jump rings in the center holes. They were made to hang gemstones in the center rather than setting stones.

Two antique drops for the price of one! This pair of pendant/earring drops is from Rostaing out of 19th century Paris, France. There are other pairs of pendant/earring drops in this same style from Rostaing we sell separately. This pair of drops includes jump rings in the center holes. They were made to hang gemstones in the center rather than setting stones.

A deep design depicting a bird bending down on a branch. From W & S Blackinton (est. 1865).

A tiny mirrored detailed sparrow pair with partially tucked wings, as if it's diving or falling. From 1960s Providence, RI (Ru-Mart Toolcraft).

An Egyptian Revival style pendant with an Art Deco center flanked by wings. From W & S Blackinton (est. 1865 Meriden, CT).

A masterfully hand-carved art nouveau pendant depicting a symmetrical vignette of a kelp forest featuring two tropical fish mirrored above a jellyfish. Acquired from Gold Machinery. Origin unknown.

This trio of elegant components comes from c. 1840 Paris, France. They can be used together to make earrings, but are so versatile that they can be used in any project.

We got this master hub in Paris France a few weeks ago. This is a very significant piece. Henri Vever was one of the top goldsmiths in world his jewelry is on display in the best museums on the planet. Google him. If you want to truly get to experience working from a master this is your chance.

This large swallow is very similar to another swallow we have of the same size from the same company, but this version has a small lip so that you can easily enamel the design. From the Parisi Tool & Die Co.

Three gorgeous bails with a unifying style. Each has curled ends to make links and a floral center. All from Foster & Bailey.

This pair of birds are covered in stone settings. They made fashionable brooches. From Whiting & Davis.

This trio of unique bails are united by flourishing designs.

This bail has subtle twisted edges. From Paris, France.

This die depicts a small bird with a short tail and short beak ruffling its feathers or preparing to take off from a leafy branch. From Rumart Toolcraft in Providence, Rhode Island.

This design makes a great drop earring. Made in Paris, France.

Design your own impression die! Made with special die-carving steel that is easy to carve. Use files, gravers, burs, or chasing tools to carve your own design in the negative.

Design your own impression die! Made with special die-carving steel that is easy to carve. Use files, gravers, burs, or chasing tools to carve your own design in the negative.

Pour molten silver into this mold to create a rough cone shape perfect for using with shot dies. *Note - Due to size of ingot, the impression will likely NOT be centered. We will press it as deep as we can, without breaking the integrity of the impression die.