Eyeba

Bistable Pendant collection

$215.00

This piece began a while back, inspired by the work of my favorite jewelry artist, Anthony Lent. His Adorned Hands collection has always stayed with me. Some of his most powerful work, in my eyes (sorry, you know I can’t help myself 😎). I made two early versions and knew the idea needed more time, so I let it rest. A recent conversation with him on the @athousandfacets podcast is where the design resurfaced and ready to be revisited.

What resonated most in that conversation was the idea of making for yourself first, and allowing the work to find its own path within your practice or business, if and when the time comes. Not everything you make needs to neatly fit your main customer and maybe it shouldn’t. As artists, we need to create first, and let the meaning, purpose, and audience reveal themselves later.

It made me think about how easily the pure act of making.. making simply to make can slip away once an audience enters the room. This version of the design came from a place of returning to that instinct.

At first glance, you might see an eye held by hands.

But what if it’s something else entirely?

What do you see?

Is it protection? Creation? Witnessing? Or a form that shifts the longer you sit with it?

While designing this piece, I kept returning to the idea of perception.. how the same image can hold multiple truths depending on how, and when, you look at it.

One reference is Figure–Ground Reversal, famously explored by M. C. Escher, where positive and negative space trade roles. In works like Sky and Water I, birds become fish, background becomes subject, and the eye is asked to choose… then choose again. There is no single correct reading,, only a continuous oscillation.

Another influence (of course) comes from Salvador Dalí ~duh! You all know how I love his use of ambiguous imagery: forms that seamlessly transform into something else entirely. In paintings like Apparition of Face and Fruit Dish on a Beach, a face dissolves into a still life, and perception itself becomes the artwork. Meaning emerges not from certainty, but from instability.

This piece lives in that in-between space.

It asks nothing of you except to look

and then look again… and maybe once more.

Sometimes it’s just an eye and hands.

Sometimes it’s something else altogether.

And sometimes, it’s simply art made for the sake of being made.

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I personally believe this pendant will only become more interesting with time. As the silver naturally oxidizes and darkens in the crevices, the details will become more defined, giving the piece even more depth and dimension. I love the idea that it will continue to change and evolve as it’s worn.

This pendant does not come with a chain. For chains click here!

All Eyeba products are made for everyday wear! They can be worn in the water as well! Be careful with the glass eyes as they can be more suseptible to scratches.

We ship our packages within 1-2 business days. You can choose UPS or USPS Priority Shipping at checkout for domestic shipping. We only have DHL as an option for international shipping. Please check our full shipping policy for more information.

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at info@eyeba.com. If your return is accepted, we will send you a return label. Please note that we will deduct $7 from your refund for the label.

Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

To see our full return and exchange policy click here

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 402 reviews.

Customer photo review of Sterling Silver Chains

It is such a beautiful chain I purchased one in 18" & returned for another in 20" length.

Sterling Silver Chains

Customer photo review of Eye Friend Pendant

I love my new pendant! The eye is securely attached and the articulated limbs are so fun. Can't wait for my next eyeba piece.

Eye Friend Pendant

Customer photo review of SKETCH Hand painted Eye Ring - sz 7.5

I wanted something unique, beautiful and well made. That’s exactly what I got! I look forward to adding several more Eyeba pieces to my collection.

SKETCH Hand painted Eye Ring - sz 7.5

Customer photo review of Sterling Silver Chains

I bought the sterling silver paperclip chain in 18 inch & loved it so much I now reordered another in the 20 inch. A great neckpiece. I also ordered a custom classic eye ring which I am waiting for.

Sterling Silver Chains

Customer photo review of Mini Starburst Eye Pendant

I love all of the cool eyeball pieces I have received so far. They are fun to wear and always generate interest.

Mini Starburst Eye Pendant

Customer photo review of Custom Dali Eye Ring

Effortless, efficient, and brilliant x best wedding ring ever …. We r looking out for each other ❤️❤️

Custom Dali Eye Ring

Customer photo review of Custom Skeleton Eye Ring

Such a beautiful ring! So happy to add this unique ring to my collection. Will hopefully be ordering another one soon

Custom Skeleton Eye Ring

Customer photo review of Custom Mini Eye Bracelet

I had been eyeing (no pun intended) this eye bracelet for quite some time and am so glad I finally made the purchase. I ordered the custom bracelet with 10 eyes but since I have small wrists I had to have it resized. Eyeba was kind enough to do a free resizing and removed one eye to accommodate my wrist size and even let me keep the eye. 10/10 can't wait for my collection to keep growing! Side note - the eyes are only on the front, if you flip them you'll see white and the prongs which isn't a big deal but something I didn't think about when I initially purchased it. Also, I love the packaging! It's like a book with a compartment for your bracelet to keep it safe.

Custom Mini Eye Bracelet

Customer photo review of ORACLE Hand Painted Eye Ring - sz 7.25

The color is pretty and accurate. However the ring size is off, it's a 6.25 not 7.25 as posted, and the photos did not show that it is terribly lopsided. I could understand the design having a slight tilt, but this is very exaggerated and it makes it hard to see from most angles. Kind of disappointing for how expensive it was... I think they need better transparency in more photos of each listed item, from every angle so that the buyer knows what to expect. The sizing isn't the end of the world for me, but I did want it to fit a different finger, so I am disappointed for sure.

ORACLE Hand Painted Eye Ring - sz 7.25

Customer photo review of Custom Thick Mini Eye Ring

I love this ring, it’s the third one I’ve gotten from Eyeba and it’s my favorite one

Custom Thick Mini Eye Ring

Customer photo review of Custom Mini Eye Ring

Absolutely beautiful! The ring of my dreams, truly. I’m so happy to finally have one of these incredible pieces

Custom Mini Eye Ring

Customer photo review of Ojo De Medusa Hand Painted Eye Ring - sz 6.75

I was expecting to put it on my ring finger but surprisingly it fits more my wide fingers. Otherwise, the ring is beautiful and she basically doesn't move on my index finger.

Ojo De Medusa Hand Painted Eye Ring - sz 6.75

Customer photo review of ORACLE Blown Glass Eye Pendant

Wow!! Love the new design, beautiful glass eye :) I like how the back is closed as well since it is glass, it feel safer to wear often…very nice quality! :)

ORACLE Blown Glass Eye Pendant

Customer photo review of Custom Dali Eye Ring

Second time doing a custom and it’s gorgeous and the communications smooth as always! One more added to my Eyeba collection! Thank you to the incredible team🙏🏼

Custom Dali Eye Ring

Customer photo review of Custom Mini Twist Eye Ring

I’m in love with this ring. It was even better seeing it in person. The eye has SO much detail and is very striking to look at. It’s amazing quality and really comfortable to wear. This is definitely worth the splurge and I’ll likely get more over time. Thank you so much!

Custom Mini Twist Eye Ring

Customer photo review of Sterling Silver Chains

Paired with a very cool mini eyeball charm. Super cute, clean, well made, and so shiny.

Sterling Silver Chains

Customer photo review of Mini Starburst Eye Pendant

Absolutely in love with this eye that closely resembles my love's eyeballs so it brings me great joy. Great craftsmanship and quick shipping!

Mini Starburst Eye Pendant

Customer photo review of Custom Mini Eye Pendant

Love it! Great size and light in weight. I am very picky about necklaces, I don’t like to wear often if awkward length or weight. Almost 2 weeks now with this and have found it really easy and comfortable to wear. Even though it’s mini, I think it still stands out beautifully, even when I have more necklaces layered alongside it.

Custom Mini Eye Pendant

Customer photo review of Custom Classic Eye Ring

Got my 2nd- 3rd custom made, thank you hardest part is choosing and waiting, but it’s worth the stressing. I have one finger left in waiting🤩💍 👁️ can’t wait to order again

Custom Classic Eye Ring

Customer photo review of Custom Skeleton Eye Ring With Diamond

Got it for my partner as she has always wanted one and she absolutely loved it! The communication from Jess was great. She used a photo of my own eye to try match the Prosthetic as closely as possible, sent photos to show me this and also sent me a photo of the final product before sending out! Thank you for this beautiful ring! Remember - it is a custom made to order product so give it time - well worth the wait!

Custom Skeleton Eye Ring With Diamond

Customer photo review of 5 Custom Glowing Red Mini Eyes

I didn’t have this color and am happy how it turned out. I had requested this one to be made like the og thick rings and was exactly like requested! Very happy with my purchase as usual! 😃

5 Custom Glowing Red Mini Eyes

Customer photo review of Eyeba x Anaïs and Alaïa Ring

Love this ring, it fits perfectly & color is exactly as it was in the picture listing. Beautifully made, a true one of a kind piece.

Eyeba x Anaïs and Alaïa Ring

Customer photo review of Oracle Hand Painted eye pendant

I think out of all the years I’ve collect brown eyes I’ve only found 3 that are very close to my eye color including this one🙂 This is a very nice pendant, I like that the back is closed. Please make more, I like the quality!!! …and the pigeon is sooo cute thank you will be adding to my purse!!!! 💚🐦

Oracle Hand Painted eye pendant

Customer video review of KING Hand Painted Eye Ring - sz 7.25

The ring came with some slight blemishes/scratches on the side. I didn't really mind it and took it as a sign to wear the ring as I please. I've had it for a week and it's always on me. Looks really great!

KING Hand Painted Eye Ring - sz 7.25

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