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Ricarda McCleary Clause

A highly respected bit and spur maker, Ricarda is known for her exquisite detail in engraving and her distinctive design work. Influenced by both classic and contemporary work, one can see that Ricarda's strongest influences are ethnographic - whether it is work from the British Isles, South America, indigenous North America...Ricarda's work embodies the crossroads of these cultures historically in the American West. She has been featured in "Bits and Spurs: Motifs, Techniques and Modern Makers" by Ned and Jody Martin, and has also been highlighted in "Western Horseman".

Please allow for some artistic differentiation - Ricarda's work is completely hand-made, and will vary each time it is created. SOLD items can usually be re-ordered.

Silver Cross Buckle

3" x 2 1/4" buckle that fits 1 1/2" belt.

Price: $850.00

Silver Star Buckle

3" x 2 1/4" buckle that fits 1 1/2" belt.

Price: $850.00

Silver Cross Cuff Bracelet

Fits a 6" to 7" wrist. 1" in width.

Price: $700.00

Sterling Cabochon Necklace

A pretty piece with overlay, textured background, and domed, hand-hammered cabochon of sterling in the center. This would dress up jeans and a T-Shirt, or emphasize that little black dress.

Price: SOLD

Gold and Silver Overlaid Buckle

This is a 3" x 2 1/4" buckle, uniquely incorporating four layers of metal. The base buckle's center is hollow. A sheet of silver is soldered from behind, creating a recessed area, to which hand-formed overlays are added - gold on top of sterling. The basis of the buckle is sterling silver with two 14kt gold accents in the floral pattern. This buckle fits a 1 1/2" belt.

Price: $2,200.00

Gold and Silver Overlaid Necklace

Everything about this necklace is a piece of art, from the sterling double rein chain, made by hand, to the spade bit-inspired element. The horizontal portion of the necklace is a stylized lip bar from a Great Basin style bit - showing Ricarda's ranch roots. The necklace is made of sterling silver, 14k gold, and 18k gold. The cabochon drop on the bottom is a signature of Ricarda's. This is a stunning piece.

Price: $2,700.00

Two Fish Bracelets

Top: This celtic type cuff bracelet depicts fish swimming in the sea. The fish are carved out and raised from their background in the center; they are surrounded on top and bottom by what could be waves and sand. This cuff would fit a 2 1/5" wrist. Price:$900

Bottom:This amazing cuff bracelet is made of two fish at opposing angles. Both sides of the bracelet are made up of two whole detailed fish bodies. This cuff would fit a 2 1/2" wrist. Price:$550.00

Pillow Cuff

This cuff bracelet has what look like individual pillows running down the center from one side to the other. The edging is asymetrical around the center pillows and shapes the piece up nicely. This cuff would fit a 2 1/2" wrist.

Price: 600.00

Two Buckles

Left: 3"x2 1/" buckle fits a 1 1/2" belt. The make up of this 14kt and sterling silver buckle was inspired by a hopi pot design. The many different lines of this buckle give the piece a sense of excitement. Price:$1,950.00

Right: This eagle head buckle is very unique. The buckle is made of sterling silver with 14kt gold accents around the eagle's eye. 2 3/4" x 3/4" in size and fits a 1" buckle. Price:$300

Fish Buckle

This fun fish buckle has amazing diversity. The fish itself has full shape and is detailed with gold on its sterling silver body. Below the fish are a series of waves that match up with the outline of the buckle. Below the waves there appears to be rocks or something at the bottom of the body of water; done in silver and gold. 3" x a little over 2" and fits a 1 1/2" belt. Price:$3,250.00

Three Scarf Slides

Left: Celtic slide with cut outs: This is a 2" by 2" filigree cut out slide in an elaborate celtic knot. We like this one because the scarf's color shows behind the sterling. Price:$300

Center: Celtic slide. This slide is 2"x2" and has the same symbol on it as the first slide, in overlay. This piece has wonderful engraved detail and texture. Price:$425

Right: Floral slide. This 2"x2" slide has close and detailed engraving, with a linear border. Price:$300

 

Man in the Moon Buckle

Lovely sterling buckle with a recessed interior, textured and oxidized to look like a night sky. Sterling stars were hand-cut and laid onto the base. In the center, a domed concho was cut out to show the moon, and then riveted onto the buckle. Gold stars, again on the recessed background, look as though they're reflecting the moon's mellow light. This is an incredible piece of art.

Price: $850.00

Engraved Earrings

These stelring post earrings are hand engraved with astonishing detail. They are a little over 1" wide and 1 3/4" long. Very elegant.

Price: $125.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money Clip

Intricate hand engraving in both a geometric and floral style (trademarks of Ricarda's) on both sides. Made of heavy sterling, this clip is actually functional as well as beautiful.

Price: $325.00

Hammered Dome Birdtail Bracelets

Two elegant cuff bracelets; one with 14k gold hammered dome on top and the other with sterling silver dome on top. The sides of the bracelets look as if they are strung through the tops, and are stylized birds' tails - the sterling bracelet is shown upside down to reveal the flared feather end.

Price: $875.00(gold dome/sterling) and $600.00 (sterling dome)

Quilt Cuff

Inspired by a star quilt, the engraving on this bracelet is a series of flowers inside diamonds, and a large 6-pointed star in the center. Highly detailed and refined engraving - a great example of Ricarda's skill.

Price: $700.00

Diamond Twist Cuff

Engraved with vertical pattern inside cleverly designed over-and-under cut out cuff.

Price: $650.00 In Stock

Woven Wire Cuff

This amazing piece has 2" of woven sterling wire on the top of it. The sides are hand carved in a geometric pattern complementing the weaving motif. The idea for the weaving came from the woven willow ceiling in an old Grand Canyon trading post. This one catches the light nicely when worn.

Price: SOLD

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