the golden barrel

gallery of contemporary jewelry

carefree, arizona

 
 

Throughout the years artists and jewelers have been inspired by the beauty found in nature.  It might be the splendor of a flower in bloom, or the way light dances on the rippled surface of a pond.  It seems the never-ending search:  to capture that beauty, communicate it, hold it, share it...


We hope to share with you jewelry designs both inspired and special.  The designers we represent stand apart as leaders in international contemporary jewelry design.  The craftsmanship is unparalleled and the quality of materials impeccable: 18 Karat Gold in 7 colors, 22 Karat Gold, 24 Karat Gold, Platinum and Surgical Steel. 


Here in Arizona we are lucky enough to have the pleasure of experiencing the beauty of one of nature’s great minimalists:  the cactus.  The cactus has evolved over the last 30 or 40 million years to become nature’s perfect example of “form follows function”.  We sometimes take these strange, spiny plants for granted out here in the Southwest, where they seem to grow like weeds.  Adapted to the harshest climates, cacti have become quite unique in appearance:


                             Reduced to the bare necessities, sometimes odd in shape...

                                                    and the blooms:  spectacular! 


                                          As you might find some of the jewelry here...



  

                   welcome to

        the golden barrel

"It is the pervading law of all things organic and inorganic,

Of all things physical and metaphysical,

Of all things human and all things super-human,

Of all true manifestations of the head,

Of the heart, of the soul,

That the life is recognizable in its expression,

That form ever follows function. This is the law.”                                            

                         

                          Louis Henri Sullivan

                           

         Echinocactus grusonii - Golden Barrel Cactus

 

"It is the pervading law of all things organic and inorganic,

Of all things physical and metaphysical,

Of all things human and all things super-human,

Of all true manifestations of the head,

Of the heart, of the soul,

That the life is recognizable in its expression,

That form ever follows function. This is the law.”                                            

                         

                          Louis Henri Sullivan

                           

We are excited to announce an exclusive:  JEROME GOLD, 18 and 22 Karat Rose Gold alloys developed by the esteemed and internationally-awarded jewelry designer, Norbert Muerrle.  Combining pure gold with copper from Jerome, Arizona, this gorgeous rose-colored metal is showcased in his fascinating new collection, “Streets of Arizona.”  The Golden Barrel is proud to showcase this brand new collection, here in the U.S. for the very first time!  We are also now host to the largest collection of Norbert’s work in the country. 


Please call today to arrange a private showing of this special collection, or to meet with Norbert Muerrle during his next visit to Carefree.


         email us:   info@thegoldenbarrel.com     or call for more details  (480) 575-8181


   Please contact us if you are interested in placing an order from our designer collections.

                    sale!!!


                            the golden barrel is hosting it’s first ever sale! 


No one knew it would get THIS BAD, even in Summer, but tough times call for tough action!  Take advantage of this situation and save money on great design as never before!   50% off all NIESSING, 20% off all WEISSENSTEIN, 30% all CARL DAU, 20% off all TAMAWA, and other great deals on designs never before discounted!  Please join us in “stimulating the economy”, so that we can continue our mission to bring the finest contemporary jewelry, at the best value, to “THE VALLEY OF THE SUN” and all those who support us. 

                                           

                              We thank you for your support and patronage.