Etsy Shop for RubySlipper

3D FANTASY NATURE BRACELET

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:50:06 -0500

$30.00
This is a bracelet built up on a silver charm link bracelet. The tiny painted metal bits are actually soldered onto the links, giving the bracelet a "3D" appearance and include some dark rose metal flowers with Swarovski crystal centers. There are also two pink carbachons in bezels attached, along with bits of leaves and vines and tiny daisies, all accented with crystals along with tiny white seed beads. There is a yellow butterfly that appears to be "flying" above the flowers, and also a little red ladybug crawling along the vines!

Due to the delicate nature of the construction in this bracelet, care should be taken when wearing it not to get the smaller metal parts caught on anything and make sure the components are facing right side up when you put it on.

This bracelet measures about 6.5" in length, and has a 6" extension chain attached. The closure is a lobster claw clasp.

GARNET TEARS EARRINGS

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:50:06 -0500

$14.00
Made of teardrop-shaped garnets in sterling silver bezels and soldered together to make these lovely long earrings! The garnets are flawless and a deep transluscent wine red. They hand from sterling silver French hook earwires.

They hang down approximately 2" from the ear lobe.

Garnets are January's birthstone, but would make a nice gift (for yourself or a deserving friend) anytime of the year!

PINK HOPE TRIBUTE NECKLACE--BREAST CANCER DONATION WITH PURCHASE-GIFT WRAP OR CARD IF DESIRED

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:50:06 -0500

$15.00
This is a necklace* made with chainlink in an antique silver color and pink acrylic rings linking the chain together. There are 5 lengths of chain connected by 4 links.

In the middle there is a pink square pendant in an antique silver frame with the word "hope" handwritten against a pink background. The cover is a clear piece of glass. There is a moon and star toggle closure.

The length of the necklace is kind of between a regular necklace and a choker. It measures 20 inches from one end to the other, and the pendant hangs down about 3 or 4" from the average neck.

It can be worn as a symbol of concern for women's health issues, as a personal statement or in support of a loved one.

*FIVE dollars ($5) will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation from the purchase of this necklace.

For an extra dollar I will giftwrap it and include a hand-made card with any sentiment you'd like to express.

PASTEL CRYSTALS EARRINGS

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:50:06 -0500

$12.00
These are a pair of earrings fit for a queen (or princess)! The base is an oxidized silver with little outcroppings of spikey vines and leaves and circles!

There are hanging dangles of Swarovski crystal bicones in light beautiful pastel colors in different sizes. They sparkle and glint in the light. These earrings are made for pierced ears and hang down approximately 2 inches from the ear lobe.

FAIRY QUEEN NECKLACE

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:50:06 -0500

$22.00
This is an ethereal neck adornment made with brass chain interspersed with tiny brass stampings of dragonflies and transluscent bi-colored Czech glass beads in aqua and fucshia. The focal piece is a large brass stamping of a female fairy sprite with wings. The beads change color depending on which way they roll. Very pretty!

The necklace measures about 28" in length, hanging down about 15 from the neck. There is a brass twisting closure in the back for extra security. The dragonflies measure approximately 1 x 1", and the large fairy pendant about 1.5 x nearly 2" across.

The stampings were cast from vintage findings. A very unique necklace and one-of-a-kind! There will not be one exactly like it anywhere!

BEAUTIFUL AND SIMPLE VICTORIAN EARRINGS-TENSHA BEADS FROM JAPAN

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:50:06 -0500

$12.00
Simple and lovely; not much description needed here! These are Japanese Tensha earrings on long ear wires in antique satin brass. They hang down about 2.5".

BERRIES AND CREAM BRACELET

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:50:06 -0500

$20.00
This bracelet reminds me of different types of berries; raspberries, blueberries and blackberries all blended together with cream! It consists of many sections connected by eyepins making a 7.5" long piece of jewelry. There are lots of wire-wrapped beads; faceted and round black beads, lampwork rondells with pink flowers, silver filigree spacers, pink and black leaves, tiny rose Swarovski crystals along with tiny white catseyes, and some smaller beads in hot pink, black, and white catseye, with silvery-blue Swarovski pearls. All the metal is silver plated.

This is a stunning piece, perfect for Spring, with a toggle and ring closure.

PASTEL CANDY CONFECTIONARY NECKLACE

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:50:06 -0500

$14.00
This necklace is made of three strings of colored Czech pressed glass, lampwork beads and silver baubles. The beads are all in light delicate pastel colors of baby blue, pink, yellow, white, lavender and other "girly" tints. The beading string is tie-dyed in variegated pastel colors.

The closure is a sterling silver hook and round ring, easy to open and close by oneself, with a 2" extension piece of chain. At the end of the extension there is a wire-wrapped bead.

The total length of the necklace is 18", including the extension, and it hangs down approximately 2 to 4" from the neck.

One-of-a-kind, handmade and unique!

This accessory would be lovely worn with a "ruffley" dress in feminine colors, but it would also go great with jeans and a t-shirt!

ORIENTAL DRAGONS FOR YOUR EARS

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:50:06 -0500

$12.00
Beautiful Chinese "Jade" has been handcarved into two regal looking dragons which I have wire-wrapped onto French earring hooks to create a pair of earrings which are classic but at the same time just a little whimsical, for you to wear! They are a deep lime green, dangling from sterling silver plated findings. At the bottom I have hung handmade decorative wires with a 2-toned yellow-green Swarovski crystal on each.

JEWELED PURSE NECKLACE

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:50:06 -0500

$22.00
This little purse is made from colorful woven fabric on a black background. It is very small, measuring about 2" across X 2.5" in length. There is a flap across the top to keep items from falling out. It is similar to the little purses women used to have on their bosoms in the Victorian Era. Use it to hold your lipstick, money, a tiny bottle, a key or magical runes or stones. You could even fit a small MP3 player in there! You can wear it on the outside or inside of your top.

This vintage-looking accessory is sewn to a old-fashioned glass beaded necklace. It's also encrusted with beads on all sides and across the flap. The bottom is decorated with long strands of beads and charms, the longest hanging down about 4", and makes a soft "jingling" sound whenever you move. The bottoms these strands have different charms and gems attached.

The necklace portion is made of various vintage-looking glass beads, with seed beads making up the part that lies on the back of the neck. There is no closure as it just slips over the head. It hangs down approximately 16" from the neck to the purse.

Due to the colorful pattern on the purse it would make a good accessory for almost any solid color, but it's pretty enough to just hang on a mirror or somewhere special.

Very unique, handsewn and beaded, and one of a kind.

BUNNIES FOR YOUR EARS

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:50:05 -0500

$8.00
These are a pair of porcelain bunnies that have been made into earrings! They are handpainted in pinks and golds and have gold leaf highlights. They are attached to silver lever-back earwires. Each has a dangle made of two matching Swarovski crystals attached to the bottom.

The bunnies measure about 1 inch long, and with the crystals they hang down about 1 3/4 inches.

Perfect for the Easter season and Spring!

PERIDOT TEARS EARRINGS WITH HAND-MADE COPPER WIRE FINDINGS

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:35:59 -0500

$15.00
These are made with vintage faceted teardrop beads in a beautiful light peridot green color that I have re-purposed into these lovely earrings! They are wire-wrapped on copper wire and attached by a hand-made S-shape copper wire to matching lever-type earring findings.

They are quite large, measuring approximately a 1/2 inch long and 1/4 of an inch wide. They are a gorgeous peridot green with a sparkling Aurora Borealis coating covering the perfectly cut facets.

Since these were sold as vintage on their own I have no way of knowing if these are Swarovski crystals, but they sure shine as if they are...!

HERE KITTY, KITTY... TRIBUTE TO CATS CHARM BRACELET... MORE THAN 30 GLASS, PORCELAIN AND METAL CHARMS

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:35:59 -0500

$35.00
There are cats of every size and variety here. A fat, red porcelain cat, a tiny black ceramic cat from Peru, a cute handpainted yellow kitty, both brown and gray tiger-striped ones, two Maneki Neko (the "beckoning")cats from Japan, symbols of "good luck", a "hello kitty-type" cat, a tiger's eye handcarved gemstone cat, a heavy vintage charm with two kittens in a basket with black rhinestone eyes, a silver Laurel Burch-type cat's head and so many other interesting goodies that I'll leave as a surprise for the wearer of this piece!

The base is an antique gold colored chain link bracelet. Beneath the charms there are bangles and dangles of Chinese coins, pearls and beads.

There are also other cat-type items included on this packed" charm bracelet containing over 30 charms and/or attachments! It measures about 8" from toggle to toggle, which are a ring and bar closure, and is pretty substantial and heavy, making a satifying "jangly" sound when the wrist moves! ;)

It might be the perfect gift for your mom for Mother's day, or maybe a nice birthday present for a friend, especially if she is a "Crazy Cat Lady"!!!

HARLEQUIN PEARL BRACELET

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:35:59 -0500

$15.00
Lucite crystallized pearls and diamond shaped vintage findings of brass have been combined on a brass-colored chainlink bracelet. The pearls are purple, light blue and pink and dangle down about 1 inch and the largest have shiny brass filigree bead caps.

It measures about 8" in length and has a 2 and 1/2" extension chain so it should fit wrists from 7 1/2 to 9 1/2" in diameter.

Handmade and one of a kind, you'll love this unique, re-born vintage bracelet!

VINTAGE BRASS NECKLACE AND EARRINGS

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:35:59 -0500

$25.00
I have taken a brass-colored pendant from a piece of 1970s costume jewelry and adorned it with aquamarine and dark blue with violet rhinestones and crystals to make this pendant necklace. There is also some silk turquoise fabric string I have entwined in the pendant.

There are tiny and small sized glass Czech bicones dangling from the vintage finding. It's attached to a brass chainlink to measure 16" long, hanging down about 9" from the neck.

It has a small screw-type closure in back that can be managed by oneself.

There are also earrings handmade to match, made from vintage aquamarine colored large faceted teardrop beads with added dark blue Czech bicone and round faceted beads. These dangle down from brass earwires which connect to prevent loss. Their length is approximately 1 and 1/2" from the earlobe.

Unique and one-of-a-kind set which is handmade and will never be duplicated!

RING AROUND THE ROSES...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:35:59 -0500

$22.00
A beautiful 7.5" bracelet dripping with white opal catseye beads, lots of faceted rosey pink crystals in a variety of sizes, big and little solid and filigree silver balls, pink transparent hearts, frosted white and clear AB leaves and many silver spacers, all wire-wrapped on silver plated decorative eye and headpins. All silver findings in this bracelet are silver plated.

This sparkling piece also has 2 transparent lampwork beads with pink roses inside of them and 3 dark pink glass roses.

These all combine to make a glistening and breathtaking bracelet that you will be proud to wear to any occasion! It closes with a ring and and bar toggle.

LEMON DROPS AND SUMMER DAISIES - CUTE NECKLACE AND EARRINGS SET

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:35:59 -0500

$28.00
I have read that yellow is THE color this spring and summer!

This is a necklace and earrings set made with a sturdy wire base holding clear seed beads along with clear Swarovski crystals, and some acrylic white with yellow centers daisies and lemon-colored swirly beads! There is about 3" of strong silver chain link on both ends of the necklace which has a silver S-hook and ring as a closure. This can also be closed further up the chain link in order to shorten the length, if desired.

Matching earrings on silver French hooks for pierced ears!

The whimsical sparkle design of this set makes it fashionable to wear with lovely summer dresses as well as jeans and a top!

RED ON BLACK ROMANTIC VINTAGE CAMEO NECKLACE

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:01:21 -0500

$22.00
I contructed this vintage-looking necklace with brass chain, clear crystal connectors, small brass flower charms and a beautiful and unusual red on black cameo set in a lovely oval brass 1.75" bezel. The cameo is a side profile of a lovely young lady and it has an ethereal quality to the way it catches the light! I have attached Swarovski teardrop ruby red glass beads to the bottom of each dangling flower to match the red Victorian cameo lady. There is a brass spring and ring closure.

This piece is 25" in length and hangs down approximately 13".

Girly and feminine; for yourself or a gift for a deserving lady who likes Victorian jewelry!

BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE TO FLY ON THESE EARRINGS - TINY PASTEL SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:01:21 -0500

$10.00
These are a pair of lovely silver earrings for pierced ears with 3 different lengths of silver chain and three colors of Swarovski butterflies; pink, yellow and baby blue!

The top portion is a silver intricate filigree finding connected to a silver French earring hook with a decorative flower.

The matching silver chains hang down about 1 inch, 2 inches and 3 inches, respectively, and the butterflies move on the ends of the chains, appearing to flutter, with all the high quality cut, sparkle and shine of Swarovski crystals!

SMILING SUNS AND SILVERY MOONS....925 STERLING SILVER BRACELET WITH SS MOONS AND TINY GLASS LAMPWORK SUNS

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:01:21 -0500

$18.00
This is a chain link bracelet marked .925 sterling silver. It has five little silver moons, also .925 sterling, interspersed with four tiny, lampwork, smiling orange suns! Their smiles are yellow and they have little black applied eyes! The suns and moons together make a lovely bracelet! The moons are approximately 1/2" in length and the suns are a tiny bit smaller.

It measures 7" in length and has a sterling silver lobster claw clasp and ring closure.

A VINTAGE BRASS NECKLACE FULL OF --MAGIC-- CHARMS

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:01:21 -0500

$16.00
A beautiful pendant on a golden chain... The main component is a wing. I suppose it could be a bird's wing, but I like to think of it as an angel's wing.

I have attached tiny gold Indian "bells" and wire-wrapped AB frosted flat oval translucent pink glass beads along the edges of the necklace on both sides.

There are also two other "precious" charms alongside the wing; an old-looking antique brass key, to unlock a special door, journal or secret box, and a small round disc made of hammered gold colored metal with an enameled red heart on it. This is about the size of a dime. The wing is about 2" in length.

The necklace measures 18" long and has a lobster claw clasp and ring closure and a 3" chain extension.

Do you know someone who could use a little magic...?

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:01:21 -0500

$7.00
These are some whimsical earrings I have handcrafted using Peruvian Clay devil heads and crystal faceted Jet black beads of glass! The earwires are Bali gold plated brass with a decorative tiny ball on the end. The devil heads measure about 3/4" and the beads are 8mm in diameter.

You can wear these on days you are feeling naughty! They would also be a great gift for that "Goth" friend! Don't forget HALLOWEEN will soon be here!!!

VINTAGE MADELINE PAPER DOLLS in HUGE FOOT-TALL BOOKLET

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:48:05 -0400

$5.00
This is a paper doll set that might be fun for someone to use in altered art or just to collect! They are over 10 years old and brand new, however a bit shelf worn on the covers. There is some whiteness around the edges, etc, where the color has been rubbed off.
Other than that they are in brand new condition; never played with or clothes punched out.

It features the little girl in the French convent, Madeline, and some outfits, as well as a cardboard "tote" you can put together to carry it all in.

It is a Golden Book, copyright 1996. It's a big foldover book-type with three staples measuring 12.5" tall x 10" wide.

POLKA-DOT HEARTS BRACELET - HEART-SHAPED CHARM BRACELET...WHITE HEARTS WITH RED POLKA DOTS

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:34:05 -0400

$15.00
This is a bracelet with white lampwork hearts dotted with tiny red raised "bumps". In between each of these are little glass white bell-shaped flower with a Swarovski pink crystal dangle. The hearts also each have tiny red Swarovski bicone crystals dangling from them.

The bracelet is made of silvertoned heart-shaped chain links connected together. Some of the heart links are smooth silver and some are etched with stripes.

The bracelet measures approximately 8" and has a heart and bar toggle closure.

Very chic and unique!

FOUND BY JACK SPARROW AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA...OBVIOUSLY LOST BY A HEARTBROKEN MERMAID-LARGE HEAVY SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL STAR

Sun, 24 May 2009 16:11:41 -0400

$28.00
Gorgeous necklace! This is an antique-looking brass chain dripping with beautiful bounty from the bottom of the sea! The focal point is a gigantic brilliant, beautiful Swarovski starfish crystal in a soft golden hue called Golden Shadow. Enhanced with cut facets on both sides, it glows as though it had a icy cold fire within!!

Along both sides of the chain are dangles of gold-plated filigree balls, soft eggshell-colored pearls,and large round Swarovski crystals in the same cool golden shade and match the color and brilliance of the starfish pendant. The pearls and crystals are covered top and bottom with more golden filigree and the overall effect is sparkling and radiant!

The necklace measures 18 inches in length and has a lobster claw clasp and ring closure.

This lovely piece would make a wonderful gift for a queen or a princess; perhaps you have one in your life??

SMALL AND SIMPLE-BLACK LAMPWORK AND POLKA DOTS-STERLING SILVER FINDINGS WITH SSP FRENCH HOOKS

Sat, 23 May 2009 21:32:25 -0400

$8.00
These earrings are comprised of a focal 8mm properly annealed hand-made lampwork bead with applied flowers in blue, rose and burgundy with yellow centers. There are black, shiny and smooth, 5mm beads above and below this center bead, with an oval transparent bead with a black center core and white polka dots on the outside dangling from the bottom! Very classy and unique! All headpins and eyepins are sterling silver.

They are attached to silver-plated wire-wrapped French hooks for pierced earlobes.

They dangle about 1.5" from the earwire and measure about 2" long overall.

SUNSHINE BRACELET

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:47:15 -0400

$15.00
Over 70 beads and/or crystals! This is a gorgeous bracelet that is just perfect for the coming Spring and Summer months! It is based on strong beading wire and is made of the warm colors of the sun. It's loaded with sparkling orange and light yellow Swarovski fire-polished crystals touched with an Aurora Borealis frost, along with tiny 2mm sterling silver plated beads and dark jonquil yellow Swarovski bicones that make up the basic strand. I have attached plenty of large dangling baubles - transparent orange beads with decorative headpins, 4mm opaque orange faceted Swarovski crystals with tiny orange Swarovski bicones and some yellow flat lampwork circles with swirls of orange and green.

The bracelet measures 7.5" and has a 1" extension chain, so it will fit wrists from 7 to 8.5". There is a silvertone lobster claw clasp and ring closure.

MOONSTONE OPALS AND LAPIZ LAZULI

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:04:47 -0400

$40.00
Made with genuine semi-precious gemstones, this gorgeous set is made for a beautiful woman!

Since these gems are rather pricey, I have opted to used silver-plate rather than pure sterling to keep the final cost more affordable.

The necklace is based on sturdy beading wire and contains polished 4 mm Lapiz Lazuli beads and 6 mm cut and polished high quality Moonstone opals, which seem to glow with their own ethereal internal warmth. In between each gem is a silver-plated bead. Measuring 18" in length, it has a lobster claw closure with an approximate 2" extension chain.

The earrings are both Moonstone opals and Lapiz beads hung from sterling silver-plated French ear hooks with tiny links and silver plated chains, about 2" long at it's longest length. There are 3 beads of each gemstone used for each earring.

ABOUT THE GEMSTONES
The photos can't show the beauty of the gems adequately so I have tried to describe them to the best of my ability. I encourage you to click on the ZOOM to see these beads close up!

LAPIZ LAZULI: Along with Sapphires, this is September's birthstone. It is of the highest quality; a deep cobalt blue with flecks and swirls of white-to-beige highlights, like clouds, reminding me of pictures of the Earth as seen from a satellite in space.

MOONSTONE: The Moonstone is milky white, transluscent-to-opaque, and glows from within. This is very high-quality Moonstone with "fire-lights" in each and every bead!

This lovely set would make an awesome birthday present for a September lady or a gorgeous accessory for yourself!

CRYSTAL PINK WATERFALL

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:20:33 -0400

$14.00
This is a pair of earrings made with 100% sterling silver findings. There are tiny 4mm Swarovski rose bicones dangling from the uppermost part and larger, 6mm Swarovski faceted teardrops dangling below. The silver hoop they dangle from is cut through around delicate raised ornate swirls. Very unique and one of a kind!

The earrings measure 2 and 1/2" in length; 1/2 inch is the wire-wrapped French hook for pierced ears and the remaining length is the earring itself.

The crystals hang free and sparkle with every movement of the head!

SEMI-PRECIOUS GREEN MALACHITE GEMSTONES SET IN .925 STERLING SILVER EARRINGS

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:08:30 -0400

$14.00
This is a pair of beautiful genuine Malachite gemstone earrings. The cut and polished smooth stones are from India. I have placed them into .925 sterling silver Bali bezel nests. They measure about .75" wide by 1" long, and hang about 1" from sterling silver French ear wires for pierced ears. The stones are a deep rich vibrant green with some darker banding.

Healing ability: Malachite is said to aid in the regeneration of body cells, creates calm and peace, and aids one's sleep.

Mystical power: A gorgeous stone, Malachite is worn by many to detect impending danger. This beautiful green stone offers bands of varying hues and is believed by many to lend extra energy. It is believed that gazing at Malachite or holding it relaxes the nervous system and calms stormy emotions. Malachite is said to bring harmony into one's life. It is also believed that malachite gives knowledge and patience. Malachite is used as a children's talisman to ward off danger and illness and is sometimes attached to infant's cradles.

NOTE: I do not guarantee that the above information is true and I present it for entertainment purposes and interest only.

FLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIES

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:46:48 -0400

$8.00
This is a pair of earrings; basically black. The largest bead is a lampwork bead with hand-applied glass flowers in various colors. Above and below this bead are Moonstone beads in a lusterous creamy white. At the bottom is a Czech pressed glass butterfly bead highlighted with Aurora Borealis sparkle!

The French hook earring wires are sterling silver, as well as the headpins used in these earrings.

They dangle about 2" in length. Very classy yet simple.

SEAFOAM AND LAVENDER BRACELET-PLUS SIZE

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:41:07 -0400

$12.00
I adore these colors together! I have made this bracelet with large opalescent 6mm beads in faceted sparkling seafoam green and lavender colors! It's really a fairly plain bracelet but guaranteed to attract attention for it's lovely simplicity!

In between each bead I have placed a large, uniquely-shaped Bali bead in antique sterling silver. There is a sterling silver "hook and eye" closure so it's very easy to clasp closed, even with one hand! The bracelet is based on strong beading wire.

The milky muted tones of the beads make them very feminine and the facet cuts make them twinkle with every move of the wrist!

This is a *PLUS* size to fit women with larger wrists, measuring 8.5" in length, including the closure. It is sometimes so difficult to find bracelets that fit properly for PLUS or very tall women with bigger wrists. Hey, not everyone is a size "3"!!!