Missing Link Jewelry
By Charles Ramseyer
CHARLES RAMSEYER'S
STORY
Charles L. Ramseyer (The Missing Link Jeweler) has been making silver links and designing custom adornments and jewelry for over 35 years.
While following the native and historic trade routes of North America, Charles Ramseyer started his jewelry scene in the Lapidary Classes of Evanston, Chicago in the late 70's and has since evolved his work to be comparable to the highest of handmade quality craftsmanship he appreciates in the art of the ancient ones. Charles has been featured at showings in high-end juried art shows Nationwide, from coast to coast, as well as some other creative positive events of this time. ​
In his designs, Charles Ramseyer celebrates the symbols and heritage of adornments from as early as the Bronze Age to the present, that is NOW. Showcasing the centuries-old art form of cold-forging precious metals, 18k Gold and Sterling Silver is hand-formed into custom links, and peened to perfection. ​
Each and every component of this jewelry from the links to the pendants - is authentically and truly hand-made.
A true craftsman of various forms for the past 20 years, Charles has worked on furniture restoration and reproduction, wood, stone, and metal sculptures, as well as architectural designs of his buildings and his land, All aspects of art in which he remains active to this day.
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HOW DID IT START?
While following the native and historic trade routes of North America, Charles Ramseyer started his jewelry scene in the Lapidary Classes of Evanston, Chicago in the late 70's and has since evolved his work to be comparable to the highest of handmade quality craftsmanship he appreciates in the art of the ancient ones.
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Charles has been featured at showings in high-end juried art shows Nationwide, from coast to coast, as well as some other creative positive events of this time.
"I [Charles Ramseyer] only work with naturally terminated facet grade Gemstone Crystals to amplify the empowerment of my jewelry and I specifically choose to leave the crystals uncut, to show the beauty that is our Earth, and keep them as natural as She (Mother Earth) has made them."