How did you get into silversmithing?
I grew up in my family’s hardware and appliance business in Aiken, SC, which directly influenced my interest in tools and equipment. In high school I learned to weld in the industrial tech class and began making sculpture and jewelry, which put me on the path to study silversmithing in college.
For more details, read my website Blog post “How did you get into silversmithing?”.
Where did you learn silversmithing?
I knew I wanted to major in jewelry and sculpture in college, so I went to Winthrop University where I studied under an English silversmith from London for both of my degrees.
How do you make your pieces?
Check out the details of my handcrafted process on my website page Handcrafted Design.
Where can I buy your jewelry and functional home designs?
You can purchase my available designs directly from my website Store.
Email info@kaminerhaislip.com for custom commission orders.
I sell my work regularly at exhibitions and trunk shows all over the country, so check my website Blog for event dates or sign up for my email newsletter for announcements on exhibits where you can purchase my work.
MISC Everything Murrells Inlet sells a selection of my silver jewelry in their lovely gallery located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
Helena Fox Fine Art sells a curated selection of my silver hollowware, flatware, home interior objects, and jewelry in their gorgeous gallery located in the historic South of Broad district of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
What are your return, shipping, warranty, and purchase policies?
You can find my return, shipping, warranty, and purchase policies on my website Shop Policies page.
Do you own a shop or gallery in Charleston?
No, I do not own a retail shop or gallery in Charleston. Please see above for where to purchase my work.
Do you work in gold?
Yes, I work in yellow, white, and rose gold. All gold items are custom and made to order. Check out a wide variety of gold pieces I have made in my website Portfolio.
You can also custom order my existing silver designs in my website Store in gold by emailing info@kaminerhaislip.com.
Can you make me a custom design?
Yes, I do accept custom commission orders. You can see examples of custom designs I have created on the Commission Work page of my website and view my Commission Policy that details the process.
Do you sell your work in shops or galleries?
Yes, my work is for sale in two very select galleries, so please see above for those locations.
Do you sell your designs wholesale?
Collaborating on a custom, exclusive design is my preference for wholesale orders, but I do sell some designs wholesale. Email me directly at kaminer@kaminerhaislip.com for details and pricing.
Do you consign your pieces to retail shops or galleries?
No, I do not consign my work unless it is for an exhibition.
Do you offer engraving?
Yes, most of my pieces can be personalized with hand engraving. Check out the details on my Hand Engraving website page.
Do you teach private lessons or workshops?
Unfortunately I do not have time for teaching due to my full artwork and business schedule.
Do you give lectures?
Yes, I do give lectures. Email info@kaminerhaislip.com for details and fees.
How should I polish my silver hollowware, silver jewelry, and copper items? Do you have any tips?
Visit my Silver & Copper Product Care website page for directions and tips for polishing silver and copper and steps you can take to minimize polishing maintenance.
Do you do restoration, repairs, or replating?
No, but I can refer you to an expert in the specific area of what you need restored or repaired if you send an email with details to info@kaminerhaislip.com.
Can you melt down my old jewelry or silver and recycle it into a new piece?
No, but I can ship it to my precious metal supplier for it to be weighed in order to get a credit towards metal for your new piece. You are paid a percentage of the market price depending on what precious metal it is (sterling silver, 14k yellow gold, etc.). The percentage they deduct is the refining and processing fee. You do not get your metal back, because they refine it industrially in mass quantity with other scrap. I order from them the specific metal I need to make your new piece, which will not be your scrap metal.