Biba Schutz’s “More of the Same” Brooch

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Locked Down

How a piece of scrap chain inspired a new design

By Tina Snyder

Relocating one’s studio can be an eye-opening experience. That was certainly the case for New York City–based designer Biba Schutz. During the COVID-19 quarantine period in 2020, Schutz spent six months packing up her jewelry studio in preparation to move to a new space a few blocks away. It was during this process of unpacking, organizing, and weeding through supplies that Schutz happened upon some unused sterling silver foxtail chain.