Douglas Magnus Studios present the "Magnus Collections". These collections feature only the finest handmade products from our studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
The collections presented here represent a lifetime of design and jewelry work by artist, Douglas Magnus.
Magnus's career in jewelry making began in 1972. Southwestern styles were a major influence then, evoking all the mystery, romance and beauty of the American west!
Magnus Designs progressed over the years, yet retain many of the essential elements of regional jewelry making roots, heritage, traditions and materials, but always with an eye toward advancing an original, Modern, universal aesthetic. The work is truly American in its spirit, and expresses freedom, independence, strength and beauty in every aspect of its design and creation!
Inspired by the stars, made with Argentium sterling silver.
The "Constellations Collections" features the highest quality materials available, using proprietary manufacturing technology which is the result of 35+ years of jewelry making for Douglas. Some bracelets features the unique "curled edge", which is a cutting edge design and results in all-day, all-night comfort.
I make these bracelets and other Constellations pieces using the highest quality Argentium sterling silver, which is higher silver content than regular sterling silver (.96 vs .925). This results in a brighter silver with less tarnish and more user satisfaction. The turquoise stones are hand picked by me using only the highest quality available.
The turquoise stones used for the "Constellations Collections" are unique, one-of-a-kind, high quality and hand picked by Douglas.
- Argentium Sterling Silver
- Highest quality stones
- Some bracelets feature the curved edge for comfort
Diamond Plate
Inspired by diamond plate textured steel, made with sterling silver.
I figured the new cowboy...the urban cowboy...the HipHop cowboy...the funky cowboy...needed something different. Maybe something to go with the pickup, or the semi haulin' across the plains...the plains of America. Maybe it's not for just cowboys, this is truly an American Design. It's tough, it's thick solid sterling silver fabrication... Made for a lifetime of wear, even under the most brutal conditions. I have personally tested this design in the bars and restaurants of Santa Fe. It works!
The sterling silver used for the "Diamond Plate Collections" is thick and very heavy duty.
- All American!
- Designed, hand formed/cast in Santa Fe.
- Resists spilled beer.
- Deflects stray bullets.
- Attractive to the opposite and/or same sex.
- Unique, rock or hip-hop style.
- Dog Tags can be customized on backside with name, tour of duty information, etc.
- Larger buckles can be used as a hammer in an emergency.
Magnus Boneyard
Our boneyard features the finest details.
All items are sterling silver and/or 14k gold.
I wanted to design a skull with fine details, yet without some of the overdone enhancements such as fangs, horns out the top or knives stuck in the skull. Works with jeans, or a smooth elegant short skirt as well!
The details in the "Boneyard Collection" pieces are unmatched.
- Designed, hand formed/cast in Santa Fe.
- Exquisite striking details on larger buckle items.
- Link bracelets conform to your wrist beautifully, with slight hang .
- Even more beautiful as silver ages.
- Perfect for rock or contemporary boho styling.
- Most items are for men or women.
I love the "Primal Diamond" for it's raw primitive look. Rustic diamonds are unadulterated diamonds just as they are found in nature. The Primal Diamonds are embedded into Sterling Silver or Gold by hand using ancient techniques. These diamonds are not traditionally 'set' so much as 'captured' in precious time and space. This 'capturing' process is under continuous development, and is considered a proprietary process.
The diamonds used for the "Primal Diamond Collection" are black diamonds.
- All sterling silver and/or 14k gold!
- Designed, hand formed/cast in Santa Fe.
- Exquisite striking details on pendant items.
- The diamonds are molded into the silver suface, not "set" in a pre-shaped holder.
- This technique is proprietary and distinctly unique.
- Perfect contemporary boho styling.
- Please contact us for custom configurations.
New World
Spanish Influences populate our New World collection
Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in North America and the oldest European community west of the Mississippi. While Santa Fe was inhabited on a very small scale in 1607, it was truly settled by the conquistador Don Pedro de Peralta in 1609-1610. Along with the settlements in New Mexico came the art, coins, jewelry, and silversmiths. I have been inspired by these artisans and created an extensive line of jewelry items based on these Old World looks. I call this group of jewelry items the "New World Collections".
The "New World Collections" feature pendants, crosses, earrings, and bracelets.
- Influenced by the Spanish Silversmiths that came to the "New World" in the 1500's as well as the native artisans.
- All items are sterling silver and/or 14k gold.
- Unique textured surface styling using ancient and proprietary technology.
- Some items have "Primal Diamonds" embedded.
- Highest quality turquoise stones used.
- Celebration of Santa Fe 400 year anniversary in some pieces, others celebrate New Mexico's 100th anniversary.
- These items are especially beautiful paired with leather or denim.
Primavera Collection
Inspired by fashion, made with passion.
I make these belts, bracelets and pendants using the highest quality sterling silver and turquoise. The turquoise stones are hand picked by me using only the highest quality available.
The turquoise stones used for the "Primavera Collection" are unique, one-of-a-kind, high quality and hand picked by Douglas. No two are alike, therefore some items may have the same shape or "look", but with different stones
The "Primavera Collection" was the first collection designed by Douglas. Primavera items are fashion forward designs with highest quality materials. Some items feature Chinese turquoise because large stones are not available from most American sources.
- Sterling Silver
- Large high-quality stones
- Some items may take 6-8 weeks for fabrication.
Santa Fe "400"
Santa Fe is my home. I have honored the heritage of the Spanish Colonial era with these unique and distinctive designs.
These commemorative medallions are authentic handmade representations of Santa Fe’s 400 years.
“La Villa Real”, The Royal City, was officially founded by Spaniards in 1610 at the sites of “Ancient Ones: (pueblo peoples and ancestors), going back thousands of years. From then ’til now Santa Fe has figured prominently in the history and cultural diversity of the Southwestern USA.
This rich heritage inspired jewelry artist, Douglas Magnus, to create the ‘Santa Fe 400 Treasure Collection’©. These commemorative medallions are authentic handmade representations of Santa Fe’s 400 years, based on colonial Spanish ‘8 reale’ coins and bullion, utilizing primitive and modern techniques, symbols and materials, including in some, rare turquoise from the ancient Cerrillos mines.
Viva Santa Fe!
- Sterling Silver
- 14kt gold on some pieces
- Highest quality Turquoise stones
- Some items may take 6-8 weeks for fabrication.
Medallions of "Amor"
These medallions, necklaces and earrings harken Old World Style, Quality and Love
Amor is love in many languages and countries. Amor spelled backwards spells "Roma", which is the true source of this word.
- Sterling Silver
- 14kt or 18kt gold on some pieces
- Highest quality Turquoise stones
- Some items may take 6-8 weeks for fabrication.