Saturday, April 27, 2013

Wedding Season is here and I am so happy to be a part of it!

 I was so thrilled to do these 3 strand twisted Freshwater pearl bracelets for Olivia's Wedding to August!!!  These bracelets can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/122983334/twisted-pearl-bracelet-white-freshwater?ref=shop_home_active
 This is the matching flower girl bracelet and may I say she is Rocking it!
These gorgeous photos are From Laura's Wedding. Freshwater pearl teardrops on CZ stud settings add a very simple but glamorous sparkle.


I absolutely love doing wedding jewelry because it is so magical to be a little part of those Forever moments in someones life!!! Best wishes to all of my beautiful Brides and their lucky Grooms :-)



Sunday, November 11, 2012



This bracelet has been featured in WellWed Magazine!!
This is a classic elegant four strand twisted white Freshwater pearl bracelet with antiqued silver plated clasp. 4-5mm potato shaped pearls, 6-7mm potato shaped pearls and 8mm potato shaped pearls.This bracelet comes elegantly gift wrapped in a white jewelry box tied with satin cord and ready to give.



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Gorgeous AA Grade 8mm off round white freshwater pearls are hand knotted between each pearl with fine white silk and circle around the neck to close with a classic 925 Sterling silver filigree clasp.. This is an heirloom quality necklace, handmade to last with pearls of the very best quality. The surface of each pearl is flawless, no whirls or growth bands. The shape of the pearls are off round.
Length: 18"
Color: White
Grade: AA
Clasp: 925 Sterling

This necklace comes gift wrapped and ready to give in a white jewelry box tied with satin ribbon and ready to give!



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Monday, April 18, 2011

Summer is right around the corner from Spring :)

One thing I do all the time, is buy new materials to "play with"!! I got this awesome cotton woven cord and just had to make something immediately!- could not think about anything else but ideas for that cord! Here is one of them :-) White freshwater pearls, Navy blue freshwater pearl, Swarovski 3mm clear AB faceted crystals and 4mm woven cotton cord!

Friday, April 15, 2011

Simply Fascinating!

I have a very good friend who is a member of the Red Hat Society  http://www.redhatsociety.com/ recently asked if I would make her a fascinator since she abhors wearing hats! I had never made one before but I am always up for a challenge! Especially when this challenge would include materials I have never worked with (or played with) before!!! I first picked out about 25 feathers in red and purple colors and set them aside (after teasing the kitten with an ugly feather into a pile of amped up energy and spooky fur) Second, I gathered my scissors, silk cord, beading needle (medium size), small tube of super glue, rhinestone button, metal comb and my can-do attitude! I carefully sewed each and every feather with the silk cord onto the comb, making sure to not break the spine or to crumple the edges. I added the rhinestone clasp last, sewing it into place and tying off the knot and threading the knot back through the feathers into the soft under side. I added a small piece of felt (with a tiny amount of super glue) to the back of my comb to protect the scalp from the cut ends of my long feathers and to also hide my final knot from the silk line for a finished look. About 2 hours, 8 feet of silk cord, 20 feathers, 1 rhinestone button, 1 soft piece of felt and a smidge of superglue and  TA- DAAAAAA! This is my very first hair fascinator comb!


Wednesday, February 16, 2011

THIS is why I make jewelry!

There is something so magical about weddings. It isn't just the dressing up, eating cake, dancing or even being with your family and friends. There is this undefinable magical quality about them. The music starts, everyone turns and GASP Here she comes. My pulse races, my heart pounds, I suddenly have to think about anything else to keep the tears at bay. (yes I cry at weddings......every single one) Every eye is riveted on this almost supernaturally glowing and beautiful bride floating up the aisle. Then comes the moment when the Bride and Groom are finally standing with eyes locked on one another. As far as I'm concerned- the whole rest of the wedding is an afterglow of this one quiet, brilliant moment. He's looking at her, she's looking at him and they don't see anyone else. We as family and friends get just this little look at absolute, pure love. I have only seen this look one other place and time, and that is when a brand new parent looks upon their brand new baby. There is nothing more precious or amazing a gift than Love. I am honored to be even a small part of such a miracle.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Worth it.



I didn't sleep for 5 days (I mean 2 hours a night, ask hubby I was a wreck!) because I was obsessed with this necklace. I wanted each and every pearl to be perfect and hang just where I wanted them etc. So here she is! Hand sewn pearl brooch, 10mm and 6mm creamy ivory pearls, antiqued brass clasps and ends and findings and a TON of care and love. It was Worth it.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Deep blue Kyanite and Sterling earrings



















Lush deep blue 8x6 Kyanite Gemstones rest within Sterling silver basket setting dangling below Sterling silver bow studs. These earrings sparkle and dazzle and are full of their own natural light. These Kyanite gems are natural not synthetic. from top of the bows to the bottom of the baskets these earrings are 3/4 of an inch long.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Petite Peridot and freshwater pearl earrings















These are petite, elegant and simple freshwater pearl and natural peridot gemstone earrings.

From top of peridot stones these earrings are one inch in length.

4mm freshwater pearls centered by tiny 3mm faceted natural peridot gemstones hung from 14k gold filled earwires for that perfect spring/summer wedding or event :-)

Earwires are Vermeil (14k gold over sterling silver)

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Fire agate, natural garnet and gold amazing goddess necklace















This necklace is amazing! Fire agate teardrops, 4mm round natural garnets and 6mm round fire agates with gold plated bead caps, spacers and wire wrapping. The pictures are not half as beautiful as the necklace itself.

22 inches long with heavy gold plated hook and eye clasp
(lobster or toggle clasp can be substituted on request)