Metals by IB

02/06/2026

The price of silver has changed dramatically over the past year.

• End of 2025: around $70 per ounce
• Early 2026: silver reached historic highs, peaking around $120–$121 per ounce
• After the peak, prices corrected and continue to move with high volatility

This is not a trend or an exaggeration.
Silver is no longer used only for jewelry — it plays a key role in technology, solar energy, electronics, and is also widely traded as a financial asset during times of economic uncertainty.

For artisan jewelers, this means higher material costs and constant price adjustments.

Yet we keep creating with passion.
Thank you for supporting handmade jewelry 🤍

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Metals by Isabel Betancourt

12/15/2025

Deeply grateful for this beautiful and special opportunity to show my work at the VAPA Center in Charlotte, where I will be present through January 3rd.

Thank you to Casa de la Cultura for creating and sustaining these much-needed spaces, where we are not only here to support one another, but to inspire each other as a collective of artists.

I hope this is the first of many exhibitions where we can work hand in hand, share processes, perspectives, and voices, and continue building community together.

As I mentioned during Saturday’s conversation, the word that has recently come to define me as an artist is authenticity: creating from who we truly are, without masks, and with honesty.

May many more experiences like this come our way ✨

12/04/2025

Working with metal is not just about making jewelry — earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or rings. The world of metalwork is so much broader than that, and that’s exactly what I love most about my craft.

Many people know me for my jewelry, but I also have an artistic, sculptural side that I’ve kept a little tucked away… and today I want to share a piece of it with you.

This modern, minimalist sculpture is created entirely in metal using different techniques. For me, it’s a reflection of how fun, genuine, and organic working with metal can be.

It belongs to my KNOTS series, and its name is “Gentle Knot.”
It features an orange finish, bronze terminals, and blown Murano glass details.
One-of-a-kind piece.

10/21/2025

New ideas!

10/21/2025

09/20/2025

✨ “One of our dear Metals Lovers shining with her Bee necklace — a piece full of meaning, symbolism, and power. Thank you, thank you for your love, support, and for enjoying this creation with so much heart.” ✨

09/17/2025

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09/02/2025

✨ August was a month full of movement, learning, and growth. A time to create new pieces, embrace meaningful experiences, and, most importantly, share beautiful moments with my brother. Every step was an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, and I carry deep gratitude for everything this month brought. ❤️❤️❤️