Super happy with how this turned out in the end. Perfect for adding that extra punch of colour to one of many bohemian items in my closet.
Bohemian necklace
15 Feb 2017 Leave a comment
in GLASS, NECKLACE, PERSONAL, SILVER, TURQUOISE, VINTAGE Tags: ARTIST, GLASS, HANDMADE, JEWELRY, NECKLACE, PERSONAL, SOURKARAMEL, TURQUOISE
Almost there!!
03 Feb 2017 Leave a comment
in DESIGN, GLASS, NECKLACE, SILVER, TURQUOISE, VINTAGE Tags: ARTIST, DESIGN, GLASS, NECKLACE, SILVER, SOURKARAMEL, TURQUOISE, VINTAGE
Assembly is always my least and most preferred process in jewelry making. All the pieced have been prepared, the design is mapped out and now the only thing standing in the way is the speed of my fingers to put it all together and bring it to life.
Work in progress
31 Jan 2017 Leave a comment
in DESIGN, GLASS, NECKLACE, SILVER, TURQUOISE, VINTAGE Tags: ARTIST, GLASS, JEWELRY, NECKLACE, SILVER, SOURKARAMEL, TURQUOISE, VINTAGE
Here we go! Work in progress…feeling a 70’s vibe coming on…it was only fitting to use vintage glass and dyed bone to go with hand drilled turquoise.
BEFORE…
11 Jan 2017 Leave a comment
in DESIGN, NECKLACE, OXIDIZED SILVER, REVAMP, TURQUOISE Tags: HANDMADE, JEWELRY, NECKLACE, SILVER, TURQUOISE
Sometimes an old piece needs a makeover. This necklace was made using only oxidized silver and amazing Iranian turquoise. The large focal turquoise is actually a cabochon. I was able to build a cage using only jump rings (an arduous but rewarding feat). Thought I’d capture it before it gets taken apart for a new look.
Back in action!
09 Jan 2017 Leave a comment
in BRASS, CITRINE QUARTZ, DESIGN, EARRINGS, TURQUOISE Tags: ARTIST, BRASS, CITRINE QUARTZ, DESIGN, EARRINGS, HANDMADE, TURQUOISE
It’s never too late to get back on track and with that being said, I’m redeveloping my online presence in 2017.
This year’s first piece is a pair of custom made earrings using brass, hand drilled turquoise beads as well as some amazing rich citrine quartz I was able to find.
Can’t wait to see what 2017 brings. Looking forward to sharing with all of you xo
MANEWELRY MONDAY
28 Jan 2013 1 Comment
Our first piece in this new series is a deceptively large cuff(that blue kyanite bead is 1.5″ high!). It’s paired with turquoise chips, Bali silver, and copper. There is no elasticity to the bracelet so it closes easily with a simple magnetic clasp.
SUCCESSFUL DESIGN CONCEPTS
27 Jan 2013 Leave a comment
As a designer, there are few things that are as exciting as coming up with an idea and discovering that the final product matches the original sketch.
These are the first official pieces of 2013 and I’m happy to see the year is starting off well.
Using recycled resin spikes(never underestimate the value of sample sales for supplies), faceted turquoise teardrops, red jasper, coral, bali silver and oodles of silver chain, these two necklaces work wonderfully alone or together.
On my neck today…
20 Aug 2012 Leave a comment
in BALI SILVER, NECKLACE, SILVER, TURQUOISE Tags: metal, NECKLACE, SILVER, TURQUOISE
Two of my favourite delicate and lightweight necklaces, both made from turquoise(a mixture of Iranian and Tibetan), have been layered to create a cascade of silver with a pop of colour.
The latest addition…
06 Aug 2012 Leave a comment
in CORAL, GEMSTONE, GLASS, LAMPWORK, LAPIS LAZULI, NECKLACE, ONYX, PERIDOT, PERSONAL, ROCK CRYSTAL, SILVER, TRUNK, TURQUOISE Tags: JEWELRY, LAMPWORK, LAPIS LAZULI, ONYX, PEACH CORAL, PERIDOT, PERSONAL, SOURKARAMEL, TRUNK, TURQUOISE
The last piece I made for my own collection has rarely left my neck since.
Featuring hundreds of individually wire-wrapped beads(peridot, peach coral, onyx, lapis lazuli and turquoise), jumbo and regular sized teardrop lamp work glass beads, and amazingly clear rock crystal beads.
The One That Started It All
23 Jul 2012 Leave a comment
in AMBER, COPPER, NECKLACE, TURQUOISE, Uncategorized, VINTAGE
This is the necklace that started it all. Before this necklace I was someone who played with beads and tried to figure out how everything worked. So one afternoon, many years ago, I decided I would learn to wire wrap beads. Looking at this piece now, I see I wasn’t even close to what I consider the proper technique today, but back then I could not have been more proud.
Copper wire wrapped amber and turquoise necklace.
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