Reaction Designs Metalwork

Tim Nelson is a New Orleans based metalsmith and jeweler. He creates steampunk inspired wearable sculpture and jewelry. See photos to view currently available pieces and previous works. His work can be purchased directly from his shop on Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/shop/ReactionDesigns or from Symmetry Jewelers in New Orleans.

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Stackable rings give you the ability to customize your look each morning, evening, or even on the fly. These delicate, low profile rings can be worn alone or nested together to combine metal colors, finishes, gemstones, and textures to suit any outfit, event or mood.

Available in any precious metal with any gemstone you want, the combinations are limited only by your imagination!

Shown here made in white and gold plated Sterling silver and twisted 14kt gold wire with Sky blue, London Blue and Rainforest Topaz, Pearl, and Moissanite.

Available from Symmetry Jewelers or by custom order. Send me a message through my Etsy page here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ReactionDesigns

More to come later!

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A new piece I just created at my day job at Symmetry Jewelers. It's 18kt white gold with 1.5 carats of accent diamonds and a 9mm Moissanite center stone all set by hand. It's assembled in 3 separate pieces to achieve the overlapping layers.

https://www.symmetryjewelers.com/

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Custom Order: Sombra Belly Ring by Reaction Designs.

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Shining Star Earrings: A beautiful tribute to the splendor of night, these earrings will shine brightly from afar like the stars in the sky. Sterling silver stars with pink topaz center stones. The earrings measure 1.25" in height. They go beautifully with the matching Moon and Stars pendant found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/585548613/crescent-moon-and-star?ref=shop_home_active_2

$75

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Crescent Moon and Star Pendant: A beautiful tribute to the night, this pendant captures the splendor of the moon and bright shine of a lone star.

Sterling silver crescent moon and star with pink topaz center stone. The pendant measures 2" in height and 1.25" across and comes on an 18" chain. Goes beautifully with the matching silver and pink topaz star earrings found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/585549945/shining-star-earrings?ref=shop_home_active_1

$149

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Brass and Copper Steampunk Earrings: Composed of brass and copper with an accent green plastic bead in the center for that nuclear feel. A warm combination of colored metals allows them to be matched with a wide array of styles and outfits. From casual wear to formal attire. These earrings measure 1.25" long on shepherd's hook ear wires. $65

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Pentacle Pendant: A beautifully crafted pentacle star pendant for the Wiccan or Witcher fan in your life. Modeled after the Obsidian Star worn by the sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg in the popular Witcher game series. Each one is hand finished and set. Shown in Sterling Silver with a 14 karat Yellow Gold overlay, a faceted center stone, and 5 cultured white pearls. It can be crafted from any precious metal from Silver to Platinum, with any precious stones or color of pearls. Price varies based on materials. Comes on black leather cord but can be put on a matching precious metal chain for an additional charge. Measures 1.5" in diameter.

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Hand Forged Silver "Leaf" Earrings: These delicate leaf style earrings are each formed by hand with a hammer and anvil, then they are sanded and polished to a mirror shine to produce a lightweight but strong and beautifully delicate set that will shine even in dim lighting.

Hand forged Sterling silver, measuring 2.25" long on shepherd's hook ear wires.

$75

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A last minute prop for CSI New Orleans. Very Mardi Gras.

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Looking to jazz up your outfit with a little Southern zest? Then look no further! This is a hand engraved pin, designed to resemble the Louisiana delicacy, crawfish. They are sure to give your outfit that spicy zing that will always make you smile! Shown here in Sterling Silver option. They are each engraved by hand before they are finished and antiqued to emphasize the details. They are also available in Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, and Platinum. Each crawfish measures 1" in length.

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Looking to jazz up your outfit with a little Southern zest? Then look no further! This is a hand engraved pendant, designed to resemble the Louisiana delicacy, crawfish. They are sure to give your outfit that spicy zing that will always make you smile! Shown here in Sterling Silver. They are each engraved by hand before they are finished and antiqued to emphasize the details. They are also available in Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, and Platinum. Each crawfish measures 1" in length.

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Nothing says style like a crisply pressed french cuff shirt and a unique and personal set of cuff links! This is a matched pair of hand engraved cuff links, designed to resemble the Louisiana delicacy, crawfish. They are sure to give your outfit that spicy zing that will always make you smile! Shown here in 10K Rose Gold to give them a beautiful red hue. They are each engraved by hand before they are finished and antiqued to emphasize the details. They are also available in Sterling Silver (shown here), Gold Plated Silver (shown here), Yellow Gold, and Platinum. Each crawfish measures 1" in length.

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If you live along the coast or in the South, you know what this symbol means! Tropical storms and Hurricanes are just a fact of life down here, but to people who go through them, they can be much more. They can be devastating, true, but they can also unify entire cities or regions in their wake, bringing out the best in all of us. They can create a bond that other areas simply don't understand. This is a beautifully handcrafted pendant designed to resemble the weather symbol for Tropical storms and Hurricanes. A perfect gift for your own beloved calm in the eye of the storm, this pendant will add a a tasteful elegance to any outfit or everyday attire. Shown here in Sterling Silver with a hand set 6 mm Blue Zircon and a ring of 38 White Cubic Zirconias, also all hand set around the frame. This pendant measures 1.25" in diameter. Available in additional precious gemstone options upon request for an additional fee.

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Underworld - Lucian's Medallion Replica: Designed to resemble the medallion worn by Lucian in the Underworld movies, this beautiful pendant is sure to give you or your loved one that signature Lycanthrope style you've been looking for! Gold plated sterling silver pendant measuring 1.5" in diameter featuring screen accurate details cast into the surface, with a 6mm green tourmaline cabochon set in the center. 22" gold plated chain included.

$649

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Old photos did not do the Mother of Pearl Pneumo justice.

A beautiful and more feminine addition to the Pneumo line, this delicate container holds a clean cylinder of Mother of Pearl adorned with sleek silver architectural elements. This is the first Pneumo to sport the flared brass end caps that have become standard on many of the models. However, because this necklace contains found objects, this is the one and only "Mother of Pearl" Pneumo that can be made. Measures 1.5" in length and comes on a 16" Sterling Silver chain.

$125

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Red Wings: An angelic pendant made of sterling silver and gold plated silver with a red spinel center stone, finished with hand engraving. Commission a piece like this or find something else you love at Reaction Designs.

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If you live along the coast or in the South, you know what this symbol means! Tropical storms and Hurricanes are just a fact of life down here, but to people who go through them, they can be much more. They can be devastating, true, but they can also unify entire cities or regions in their wake, bringing out the best in all of us. They can create a bond that other areas simply don't understand. This is a beautifully handcrafted pendant designed to resemble the weather symbol for Tropical storms and Hurricanes. A perfect gift for your own beloved calm in the eye of the storm, this pendant will add a a tasteful elegance to any outfit or everyday attire. Shown here in Sterling Silver with a hand set 3 mm lab created Sapphire, the pendant measures 1" in diameter. Available in additional precious gemstone options upon request for an additional fee.