Ken Fury sculpts otherworldly shapes and organic organisms, like creatures, animals, spirits, and trees. Each piece of jewelry is a character with its own story that often shows growth, transformation, and rebirth. Ken's jewelry emerges from his interdisciplinary universe, carrying over the themes and visual symbolism of his paintings, as well as the dynamic energy, fluidity, sharp angles, and rhythmic momentum shaped by his background in dance and music.

Inspired by his roots, Ken honors his Nuevomexicano and Indigenous Genízaro heritage from southern Colorado and New Mexico. His work reflects centuries of cultural blending, incorporating Spanish silversmithing traditions, Indigenous symbolism, and turquoise craftsmanship. He strives to preserve these traditions and contribute to his culture through his unique contemporary vision.

Every piece of jewelry is handmade by Ken using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as hand-fabrication, carving, and lost-wax casting. He began teaching himself in 2006 and later studied at Studio Jewelers Ltd. in Manhattan, graduating in 2009. Since then, he has developed a distinctive style focused on one-of-a-kind and limited-edition fine art jewelry. He works with the finest ethically sourced metals, precious stones, fossils, and rare gems, including turquoise mined from his home area in the American Southwest. 

Ken makes each piece with the utmost attention to detail to ensure its durability, wearability, and originality. His jewelry and paintings have been exhibited in galleries and museums and featured in publications. He currently resides in New York City, where he creates all of his artwork and jewelry.

To me, jewelry is more than just adornment; it is a vessel that carries cultures, memories, and visions into the future. Through symbols, stories, and stones, each piece becomes a powerful talisman shaped by the elements of the earth, the spirit, and the imagination.

I make all of my pieces by hand. I use hand fabrication, which involves creating the piece from metal and soldering it together. I also use lost wax casting, which means carving the design out of wax and casting it into the desired metal. Both are ancient techniques. Lost-wax casting dates back over 6,000 years, and hand fabrication developed later. These methods originated in civilizations such as the Mesopotamians, the Indus Valley people, the Egyptians, and the Chinese. They were also independently developed by Indigenous cultures in the Americas.

Today, creating jewelry by hand is a rare art. Most jewelry is designed with 3D modeling software, printed, and mass-produced with low-quality materials. This trend contributes to the rise of fast fashion and environmental harm. To me, crafting jewelry by hand is a sacred act. Each piece carries the artist’s energy in a way no machine can replicate.

The video above shows one of my hand-carved pieces coming to life from start to finish. Thank you for visiting my website and supporting handmade art. I hope you find something here that resonates with you and accompanies you on your journey.

— Ken Fury