Some jewelry feels like heirlooms born today, yet bearing the gravity of centuries.
DMD Metal, created by goldsmith and artist Derek McKay Duncan, draws from antiquity—Roman coins, sacred symbols, ancestral textures—and the precision and edge of modern consciousness.
Each ring, pendant, and talisman feels dug from the earth and destined for your hand.
A Maker’s Method: The Beauty in Detail
Derek's process is as intentional as his aesthetic. With a background in sculpture, graffiti, and fine jewelry restoration, he brings a deep reverence for form and an obsession with detail. Each piece begins under magnification—sculpted by hand, hour after hour, to preserve even the quietest textures.
It’s slow work. It’s precise work. And it shows.
He draws on old-world goldsmithing techniques, merging them with modern model-making to create prototypes that hold both weight and intimacy. His jewelry isn’t just beautiful—it’s built to last. Not just in durability, but in meaning.
Three Ways to Meet a DMD Piece
1. For the Ritualist
Each pendant or signet feels like a seal—an invocation. Choose a piece that speaks to your lineage, your devotion, or your archetype. Let it anchor your daily ritual or become part of your altar adornment.
2. For the Aesthetic Devotee
There’s something unmistakably bold in Derek’s work. The textures are ancient, the silhouettes timeless. Wear them as statement pieces—layered or alone. Their power lies in their quiet authority.
3. For the Collector
These are not trend pieces. They’re modern relics—carved with intention and crafted to endure. Invest in one as a personal heirloom, or build a collection that reflects your inner pantheon.
Why We Carry DMD Metal at Kinship
Because we believe in adornment as more than beauty.
Because we trust the hand that still works slowly.
Because Derek’s work honors both the past and the person who wears it.
There’s a quiet reverence in every piece. A sense that it’s not just made—it’s meant. And when something is meant for you, you feel it.
Your Invitation
Hold the weight of something lasting.
Let your jewelry be a bridge between the seen and the sacred.
Explore our DMD Metal collection at our Topanga store or online.
With love,
Kinship
