Silver In The Fall - Dispatch Vol. 01

  

We try not to indulge in nostalgia for a variety of reasons, perhaps the most important of them being: It only looks better in the rearview mirror. However, we can honestly claim to feel a little wistful for a time when a tie was neither a statement nor a definition of one’s persona, but simply a necessary accessory. And while we’re glad to not be required to wear one on the daily, we do enjoy their presence in our wardrobe. To help accent those moments when a tie is the call, we offer the Tanner Goods Tie Clip. It can be modified based on your mood or your outfit: The central channel holds a strip of leather—each one comes with three colors of your choice—allowing you to either match back to a belt or shoes, or simply complement your outfit as you see fit. It looks equally at home without the leather as well. Like the Cast Silver Double Wrap Wristband, Beth Wagner cast it from .925 oz sterling silver in the same hallowed space. 2" x 1/4"

On its own, there’s nothing more satisfying than a simple thing done well. Sometimes, though, by bringing it together with another element that’s equally pure of purpose, something simple can be improved and enhanced. In this case, we took our Double Wrap Wristband, upgraded the leather to calfskin, and added a hand-cast sterling silver clasp. Together, they add a rich story to an already appealing piece. The clasp was designed and hand carved in wax by our own Tiandra (T-bucket, if you’re in the family), and cast from .925 oz sterling silver by Portland's Beth Wagner. Beth’s studio is located in the historic Willamette Building, a location well known for its special role in the jewelry world of Portland. While Portland may not be Antwerp, the Willamette Building has historically been our Diamond District, and is home to some of Portland’s few remaining old-school jewelers, and those who are committed to learning from them. The bracelet features waxed linen thread lashing to hold the clasp in place, and is available in these combinations: Black/Natural, Saddle Tan/Black and Cognac/Natural  

Both the Cast Silver Double Wrap Wristband and Tie Clip are available at our Tanner Goods flagship store, as well as online at tannergoods.com