Jewelry
Falkenstein began making rings, brooches, bracelets, and necklaces while teaching herself welding and metalworking in the 1940s. She continued to create jewelry throughout her life, approaching the medium as an extension of her sculptural practice. Her jewelry often playfully engaged the body or framed it in unexpected ways.
Wood and Brass Necklace with Obsidian, c. 1947. Wood, brass, and obsidian, 7 × 6 in. (17.8 × 15.2 cm). Private collection
Brooch, c. 1948. Steel wire and glass bead, 5 3/4 × 2 1/2 × 7/8 in. (14.6 × 6.4 × 2.22 cm). Photo by Elon Schoenholz Photography
Copper and Glass Necklace, c. 1960s. Copper, fused glass, and leather strap, 3 3/4 × 3 5/8 in. (9.5 × 9.2 cm). Private collection
Brooch, c. 1960s. Copper, 1 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 1/4 in. (3.8 × 11.4 × 0.6 cm)
Ring, c. 1960s. Silver and nickel, 2 × 1 × 1 in. (5.1 × 2.5 × 2.5 cm)
Photograph of Space Probe Ring, c. 1970. Gelatin silver print. Photo by Elon Schoenholz Photography
Photograph of a hand wearing Space Probe Ring, c. 1970. Gelatin silver print. Photo by Elon Schoenholz Photography
Photograph of a necklace with silver and agate, c. 1970. Gelatin silver print. Photo by Elon Schoenholz Photography
Photograph of Yoke Necklace, c. 1970. Gelatin silver print. Photo by Elon Schoenholz Photography
Photograph of rings, c. 1970. Gelatin silver print. Photo by Elon Schoenholz Photography
Photograph of a bracelet, c. 1970. Gelatin silver print. Photo by Elon Schoenholz Photography
Body Chain, c. 1971–72. Brass and quartz geode, 16 × 12 × 8 in. (40.6 × 30.5 × 20.3 cm). Private collection, Santa Monica, California