chimera collection
Inspired by myth, made with metal.
Thin, flat, pearly, and semi-transparent disks made of Capiz oyster, soldered with liquid metal circulating the diameter. Available as pendant.
Each piece is small-batched and handmade in Moon Bug Studio in New York City, combining natural shells with stainless steel elements to create something slightly otherworldly. No two pieces are exactly alike.
Details
Stainless steel jewelry
Natural shell components
Small-batched and handmade in NYC
Made to order
Ships within 2 weeks
Care
Chimeras are rejects of nature. To preserve your piece, do not wear in the shower, pool, or ocean and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture. Store dry when not in use.
A statement piece born from the sea.
The Venus Choker is an ethereal fusion featuring a naturally sourced clamshell adorned with hand-soldered details
Strung on a reclaimed vintage beaded chain, the Venus Choker is unique, embracing the organic imperfections of the materials. Whether worn alone or layered, it’s a talisman of transformation & allure of the deep.
Each piece is small-batched and handmade in Moon Bug Studio in New York City, combining natural shells with stainless steel elements to create something slightly otherworldly. No two pieces are exactly alike.
Details
1-of-1
Stainless steel jewelry
Natural shell components
Small-batched and handmade in NYC
Ships within 2 weeks
Care
Though it maybe from the ocean, chimeras are rejects of nature. To preserve your piece, do not wear in the shower, pool, or ocean and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture. Store dry when not in use.
Ancient legends described pearls as tears cried by gods.
Sensual, sensitive, and alluring. Three freshwater pearls cascade down a waterfall of tears, captured in the cup of soldered miniature cross barred Venus shells.
Each piece is small-batched and handmade in Moon Bug Studio in New York City, combining natural shells with stainless steel elements to create something slightly otherworldly. No two pieces are exactly alike.
Details
Stainless steel jewelry
Natural shell components
Small-batched and handmade in NYC
Made to order
Ships within 3-4 weeks
Care
Chimeras are rejects of nature. To preserve your piece, do not wear in the shower, pool, or ocean and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture. Store dry when not in use.
favorites from the deep
Recycled stainless steel chain featuring collective of conches soldered with liquid metal
Each piece is small-batched and handmade in Moon Bug Studio in New York City, combining natural shells with stainless steel elements to create something slightly otherworldly. No two pieces are exactly alike.
Details
1-of-1 Design
Stainless steel jewelry
Natural shell components
Small-batched and handmade in NYC
Ships within 2 weeks
Care
Chimera Shells are rejectful of nature. To preserve your piece, do not wear in the shower, pool, or ocean and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture. Store dry when not in use.
Alchemized
Accessories
From custom glass and made-to-order jewelry to one-of-a-kind pieces, our chimeras are beautiful & dangerous rejects of nature.
Inspired by myth, made with metal.
Vision so sharp. Frames fused with molten metal & raw seams.
Each pair is transformed through an alchemical process - soldered, shaped, and finished by hand to create something sharp, with or without a prescription.
Choose your vision:
• Customize a pair of non prescription spectacles & sunglasses
• Or send us your favorite frames to be alchemized with molten metal and custom textures
Each piece is small-batched and handmade in Moon Bug Studio in New York City, incorporating stainless steel and natural shell elements to create something slightly otherworldly.
No two pieces are ever exactly alike.
Note: Eyewear pieces are sharp & designed for styling- not everyday or industrial wear. Please avoid wearing while operating heavy machinery or in situations requiring protective eyewear.
Details
Stainless steel metalwork
Silver Metal Solder
Small-batched and handmade in Moon Bug Studio in New York City
Custom Frame Notice
If you choose to send your own frames to be alchemized, please note that production time begins after your glasses arrive at Moon Bug Studio. Customers are responsible for shipping their frames to the studio, and this additional transit time should be considered when estimating delivery. Once received, your custom pair will be transformed and shipped within the standard ~3 week production window.
Care
Chimeras are rejects of nature. To preserve your piece, do not wear in the shower, pool, or ocean and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture. Store dry when not in use.
Vision so sharp. Frames fused with molten metal & raw seams.
Each pair is transformed through an alchemical process - soldered, shaped, and finished by hand to create something sharp, with or without a prescription.
Choose your vision:
• Customize a pair of non prescription spectacles & sunglasses
• Or send us your favorite frames to be alchemized with molten metal and custom textures
Each piece is small-batched and handmade in Moon Bug Studio in New York City, incorporating stainless steel and natural shell elements to create something slightly otherworldly.
No two pieces are ever exactly alike.
Note: Eyewear pieces are sharp & designed for styling- not everyday or industrial wear. Please avoid wearing while operating heavy machinery or in situations requiring protective eyewear.
Details
Stainless steel metalwork
Silver Metal Solder
Small-batched and handmade in Moon Bug Studio in New York City
Custom Frame Notice
If you choose to send your own frames to be alchemized, please note that production time begins after your glasses arrive at Moon Bug Studio. Customers are responsible for shipping their frames to the studio, and this additional transit time should be considered when estimating delivery. Once received, your custom pair will be transformed and shipped within the standard ~3 week production window.
Care
Chimeras are rejects of nature. To preserve your piece, do not wear in the shower, pool, or ocean and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture. Store dry when not in use.
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