Heather Guidero

Heather Guidero
Providence, RI

 

"Having grown up under the open skies of rural Indiana, surrounded by animals and agriculture, Heather Guidero early on discovered a love for drawing everything in sight. A community arts center class led to her surprising fascination with jewelry and two decades later, she is as enamored with the metalsmithing process as ever. It shows in her masterfully handcrafted collection of contemporary fine jewelry.

Formally trained at RISD, Heather worked as a goldsmith for renowned jewelry company Reinstein/Ross in New York before returning to Providence, Rhode Island to launch her namesake collection in 2005. Her interest in using line to render drawings three-dimensionally results in unique explorations of volume, movement, and pattern that transform into personal and interactive sculpture on the body.

“Settling in at my bench and picking up my favorite antique files is as natural and reflexive as breathing. There's something comforting about the feel of my favorite tools in hand and being able to turn a sheet of metal or length of wire into a piece of jewelry that will be treasured and worn on a regular basis.”

The graphic lines, textures, and patterns of her work are inspired by elements of modernist design, fashion, and urban architecture translated into ethically-sourced gold and silver. Select pieces are accented by brilliant diamonds or colorful gemstones. Innately wearable, Heather’s collection boldly accentuates your personal style, her considerations of natural movement enabling the jewelry to come alive when worn.

Her work has been featured at prominent museums and galleries across the country including the Museum of Art and Design (NYC), DeNovo (Palo Alto, CA), and Jewelerswerk (Washington DC). She also regularly presents new work at wholesale shows such as the American Craft Council Wholesale Show and the Buyers Market of American Craft. Every piece in Heather’s collection is constructed and finished by hand in her Providence studio.

In balance with her studio practice, Heather teaches jewelry classes around Providence, where she helps teens and young adults learn new metalsmithing skills. She counteracts long hours at the jewelry bench with a rewarding yoga practice and enjoys riding her bike, reading, walking around whatever city she finds herself in, and the vibrant Providence food culture.

While her love of cats knows no bounds, Heather’s favorite place to be - outside of the studio, of course - is on the beach, with a good food book in hand."

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Heather was featured in Pistachio's winter 2022 exhibition 'Pistachios Artist Series I' along side Lisa CrowderAimee Petkus, and Samantha Skelton

 

Heather was also a featured trunk show artist November 3rd – 6th, 2022 at Pistachios 

Grey Moonstone Ring

Heather Guidero

$795.00

    Teardrop Dendritic Agate Ring

    Heather Guidero

    $1,045.00

      Carved Tab Link Earrings

      Heather Guidero

      $845.00

        Grey Quartz Pyramid Earrings

        Heather Guidero

        $1,875.00

          Pyrite Pyramid Earrings

          Heather Guidero

          $495.00

            Blue Chalcedony Tangle Earrings

            Heather Guidero

            $495.00

              Carved Segment Apatite Bracelet

              Heather Guidero

              $438.00

                Large Architectural Silver Post

                Heather Guidero

                $315.00

                  Polka Dot Drops - Large

                  Heather Guidero

                  $225.00

                    Pyrite Hoops - Small

                    Heather Guidero

                    $375.00

                      Amazonite Window Necklace

                      Heather Guidero

                      $1,995.00

                        Carved Ovals Necklace

                        Heather Guidero

                        $2,995.00

                          Carved Studs - Citrine

                          Heather Guidero

                          $225.00

                            Carved Studs - Rainbow Moonstone

                            Heather Guidero

                            $250.00

                              Carved Studs - White Topaz

                              Heather Guidero

                              $250.00

                                Golden Icicle Arches

                                Heather Guidero

                                $445.00

                                  Carved Studs - Tourmalated Quartz

                                  Heather Guidero

                                  $250.00

                                    Mini Circle Halo Studs

                                    Heather Guidero

                                    $88.00

                                      Faceted Round Oxi Silver Studs

                                      Heather Guidero

                                      $118.00