Bracelet & Earrings: Clear AB and Aqua Faceted Czech Glass with Silver Plated Copper Wire
Monday, July 12th, 2010
Archive for the ‘Bracelet’ Category
Bracelet & Earrings: Daisy Lampwork, AB Opal Swarovski Crystals, and Opalescent Cubes on Silver Wire
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Bracelet: Faceted Aragonite Nuggets with Czech Rhondelles and Gold Vermeil
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
These beads resemble the color of butterscotch candy! The bracelet is 8 inches in length and closes with
an attractive vermeil toggle.
Bracelet & Earrings: Matrix Jasper with Grey Glass Pearls and Antique Silver
Monday, May 24th, 2010
Bracelet: Jasper Rhondelle Mix with Antique Sterling Silver
Monday, May 24th, 2010
I love the neutral colors and variety of beads in this piece. The bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches in length.
Bracelet: Handcrafted Silver Wire Charms
Friday, May 21st, 2010
I use remnant shorter pieces of wire to make charms, jump rings, and clasps.
Most of these charms are made from 18 and 20 gauge silver plated copper wire, dangle is crystal quartz.
The bracelet is 7 1/2 inches long.
Bracelet: Turquoise Nuggets with Handcrafted Wire Knots
Friday, May 21st, 2010
The 18 guage wire knots are a bit tricky to create but add a unique look to the piece.
The bracelet is 7 1/2 inches long and closes with a handcrafted hook.
Necklace-Bracelet-Earrings: Carnelian Heart Pendant with Faceted Nuggets on Copper Chain
Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Named after the red-orange Kornel cherry, carnelian was believed by the Romans to be a stone of courage–able to shore up confidence and strength. In ancient Egypt, the stone was placed on mummies to assist the dead in their journey to the afterlife. From antiquity, carnelian has been worn in cameos in the belief that it will ward off insanity and depression. In contemporary times, carnelian is thought by some to enhance self esteem, to combat feelings of inadequacy, and to increase physical energy. In the home, it is sometimes used as a talisman to protect against fire and misfortune. Carnelian is associated with the solar plexus chakra (the yellow chakra), in which imbalances are thought to cause digestive problems, as well as lack of confidence. Carnelian is a variety of chalcedony and is a micro-crystalline quartz. It appears in a vibrant range of fire-orange reds to brown-reds and has a dull, waxy luster. The reddish tints in the translucent stone are due to one of its ingredients: iron oxide.
The necklace is 24 inches, bracelet 7 1/2 inches–both close with a lobster clasp onto the chain. The earrings have a 2 inch drop.
Bracelet: African Mix Black & White Ceramic Beads on Leather Cord
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
I purchased a mixed bag of ceramic beads quite some time ago that have been calling me to design–it’s challenged me every time I start to work with my jewelry. It’s crazy how many ways these beads can be used and how the different colors and shapes inspire different pieces. The ceramic beads are with silver plated beads and wire. The leather cord was hand wrapped with the wire and secured to the leather cord with adhesive. The closure is handcrafted along with the swirl dangle. The beads are strung onto wire and slightly bent to adhere closer to the wrist. The bend in the wire also serves to hold the beads on the top of the wrist. The bracelet is approximately 7 1/2 inches in length.
Bracelet: Red Ceramic Bead Mix with Czech Glass Rhondelles and Gold Brass Wire
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
The ceramic beads in this bracelet were in a mixed bag I purchased some time ago. I added faceted Czech rhondelles and wired them together using 20 guage brass. the handcrafted a hook can be secured between whatever bead fits on the wrist. I’m concerned that the black design on the focal bead looks somewhat like a swastika.
