I hadn’t made anything for myself in ages. Sure, I have free run of my inventory, but there’s a difference when I make something for just for me. This is a rainbow flash moonstone, which I absolutely love. A subtle, gentle stone. Something inside me woke up and this is what came of that. The last time I was drawn to make a particular piece for a dear friend, I used the exact same type of moonstone, from the same source…how I love the mystery that are gemstones…
I’m feeling pretty good, back up and running on the jewelry front. I made something for me, which I haven’t done in a long time. Pics of that to come, in the meantime, here’s what’s available now! Shop Link
I wanted to make some simple yet stylish earrings, and drops are always good for that. I love the deep, rich purple in these gorgeous amethysts! It’s a February birthstone, and I can make these with a variety of colors and gems…
I originally designed this leaf for pendants, but as I lay it across my hand, I decided to have a little fun with it. I made a slender bracelet which slips through the loop in the leaf and a classic slave bracelet ring which attaches with a lobster claw clasp. I often add pearls into sexier pieces, for both the irony and the balance. Why not go a little sexier? You can check this piece out here: Ivy Slave Bracelet
Talk about a labor of love! This necklace is completely hand-woven with sterling silver wire. About 20 feet and hours later, here’s an Egyptian style chain with a large, faceted amethyst.
This piece is hand fabricated using leftover wire from other necklaces. Silver is pricy, so I definitely try not to waste any! This is a study on mixing textures, hammered and high polished. The beads are onyx and labradorite.
I’ve worked many years with engagement rings, and decided to create something for those in love but not planning to do the marriage thing. I used a pink sapphire set in gold on swirls of sterling silver.
Ivy is my thing. I love the way it looks, love the way it grows, and I love incorporating it into my jewelry. It is tattooed on my ankle after all! I sat down with a model maker to create a wax model of an ivy leaf. He took my sketch and literally pulled exactly what I wanted out of my head. I don’t have many castings, but this is a fun start for me. This piece includes a peridot drop and a peacock pearl for accents.
I’ve spent the last few days at the workbench, finally having some time to myself! I decided to make the Isabella Necklace with a piece of labradorite in the center. Isabella is my niece, and spent many years with a love for fairies. I named this design after her because it looks a bit like fairy wings. Hand fabricated with sterling silver wire.
I designed this when I was 16, happily playing with silver wire while watching a movie. Not everything requires fire and hammers. I’ve done several versions of this with a variety of gemstones, but pearls are my favorite. A little classic elegance melding with a modern design. Named after my mother since she was the first to have one 🙂
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