Etsy Shop for bigib

Copper box paper necklace torn edge

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:42:49 -0500

$29.98
New...

This necklace inspired by the love of paper...

I these got stunning color, beautiful handmade Indonesian papers. Rather than just rolling it to paper beads, I decided to make a box for it.

The box is made from copper, hammered with square texture and heat patina. The copper box is coated with thin varnish to help prevent from oxidizing.

The paper is resin coated, cut to the size and connected with a piece of balled sterling wire. Cotton waxed black cord comes with this necklace.

The box size is about 1.5mm x 30 mm. (1/2"x1-1/4"). This is to match the copper box paper earrings.

Also available in "clean" edge.

New, Double Disk Two Names Handstamped Sterling Necklace

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:39:02 -0500

$34.95
Two flat sterling silver disks, hand stamped with name of your choice, black patina, brushed finish adorned with flower shape charm.

Maximum character on each disks is about 9.
Disk sizes about 7/8" and 5/8".
Necklace comes with black waxed cotton cord.

Last picture shown similar pendant size on a person.

Sunshine Polishing Cloth for sterling silver or jewelry cleaning FREE when you purchase 50 dollar or more jewelry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:23:13 -0500

$3.80
One 5 x 7.5 inch prepacked Sunshine Polishing Cloth.
Keep your jewelery looking new. Safely cleans gold, silver, brass, copper, jewelry, flatware, hardwood, and many other surfaces.
Made in Japan.

Free when you purchase $50 or more jewelry.

Square Sterling and Copper Earrings on Post

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:33:56 -0500

$29.00
NEW design...
Dare to be different...

Square sterling silver earrings adorned with sterling bead and copper wire, dangled on balled wire.
The balled wire sits on a sterling tube which connected to a post.

Total about 1 inch long.

Simple square earrings with clear and black beads

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:29:01 -0500

$29.95
Square, triangle, lines are the basic geometric shape. As an Architect, I start from these basic shape to design buildings.

Mies van der Rohe is one of the Architect I admire. His philosophy is "less in more". With that idea, I design this piece.
Each squares is cut, pierced, filed, tumbled and then adorned with beads.

This earrings is made of square sterling silver wire, cut, pierced, filed, tumbled and cleaned.

This square sterling silver adorned with matte clear and black glass beads dangled on a french wire.

Square size about 9 mm. Total earrings about 5/8".

Last picture to show how it sits on the ear.

Simple square earrings with light blue and blue beads

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:22:32 -0500

$29.98
Square, triangle, lines are the basic geometric shape. As an Architect, I start from these basic shape to design buildings.

Mies van der Rohe is one of the Architect I admire. His philosophy is "less in more". With that idea, I design this piece.

This earrings is made of square sterling silver wire, cut, pierced, filed, tumbled to shine and cleaned.

This square sterling silver adorned with matte blue glass beads dangled on a french wire. Also available in green.

Square size about 9 mm. Total earrings about 5/8".

Last picture to show similar earrings sits on the ear.

To learn more about the design concept, please visit my blog
http://bigibdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/02/architecture-inpsired-square-earrlings.html

Sterling Silver Orion Constellation Necklace

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:11:24 -0500

$24.98
Orion, a.k.a the hunter, is probably the second most recognized constellation after big dipper.

Pendant is made from slightly domed sterling silver disc, drilled, to portray big dipper constellation. The disk is brushed finish.

Pendant about 7/8", comes with adjustable black cotton waxed cord.

Sterling silver venetian box chain also available for $9. Please see my "supplies" listings.

Two last pictures shows 1" pendant in 18" sterling chain or adjustable black cord.

To learn about the Orion myth, you can check out http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/extra/OrionStory.html

If you need different constellation, please convo me.

Two Hand Stamped Personalized Name Christmas Ornaments

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:33:47 -0500

$14.00
Perfect for the Holiday.... Metal round Christmas ornaments dangled on red ribbon. Personalized it with your family name and year. The names are hand stamped. Since this is not a machine stamp, please allow some varieties.

Diameter is about 2". Big enough to put your own family picture with diameter about 1 and 1/2". Picture is not included.

Please order by December 12 for Christmas delivery. Allow about 5 days to work on it.

This listing is for TWO ornaments. Great gift idea for your family and your in laws, or for you and your teacher, or...

Children First Pearl Bracelet Personalized it with Hand Stamped Sterling Charm and/or Birthstone Crystal Color

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:08:16 -0500

$39.95
This bracelet is made of fresh water pearls, Swarovski cyrstals and pearls, sterling silver, strung on nylon coated steel wire.

Personalized it with hand stamped about 14 mm sterling disc and/ or cross charm.

The sterling disk is hand stamped, drilled and soldered jump ring, pickled and cleaned. Soldered ring will added security that you won't loose the charm.

Max. characters 12, including spacers. Sterling disc will be brushed finish. I do not use black patina for this charm.

The picture shown is in pink for October children or girls who likes pink. You can also choose birthstone color.

The size would be about 6 inch plus 1 inch extender. This size would generally fit 7 years old. If you need a larger size, please email me. Due to chocking hazard, I make for children 3 years and older.
All bracelets comes with lobster clasp and 1 inch extender.

When ordering, please include these information:
1. Name to stamp
2. Crystal color. If no crystal color indicated, I will choose the color.
Here are suggestions for birth stone color:
Jan - red garnet (very dark red)
Feb - amethyst
Mar - aquamarine
April - crystal A/B
May - emerald
June - clear (June birthstone is pearl. Since pearls already included in the bracelet, clear would be appropriate for this design)
July - red
Aug - pale green
Sept - sapphire
Oct - pink
Nov - yellow
Dec - light sapphire

Please allow about 3-5 working days to work after payment is received. Shipping is between 2-3 days. If you need the item sooner, please contact me. I will try to accommodate your needs.

Item comes in a red box. It's ready for a gift.

Sterling Silver Constellation Necklace Leo

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:29:31 -0500

$24.98
NEW design constellation pendant on sterling disk.

Pendant is made from slightly domed sterling silver disc, drilled, to portray Leo constellation.
The disk is brushed finish.

Pendant about 7/8", comes with adjustable black cotton waxed cord.

Sterling silver venetian box chain also available for $9. Please see my "supplies" listings.

The last picture is to show how 1" pendant on black cord look on a person.

If you need different zodiac, please contact me. Leo are for birthdays between July 23- Aug 21

Square sterling Architecture inspired post earrings almost perfect sale.

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:06:45 -0500

$24.95
Square, triangle, lines are the basic geometric shape. As an Architect, I start from these basic shape to design buildings.

With that idea, I design this piece.
Each squares is cut, pierces, filed, tumbled and then adorned with beads.

This earrings is made of two square sterling silver, connected with balled wire, dangled on flattened sterling wire on a post.

This is the first top row earrings of the collection picture. If there's any earrings you would like to purchase but not listed, please convo me

Total about 1.5" tall. This earrings is almost perfect. The top line on the left earrings is not quiet straight. Was $39.

Simple square earrings with sterling beads

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:19:15 -0500

$29.98
Square, triangle, lines are the basic geometric shape. As an Architect, I start from these basic shape to design buildings.

Mies van der Rohe is one of the Architect I admire. His philosophy is "less in more". With that idea, I design this piece.
Each squares is cut, pierced, filed, tumbled and then adorned with beads.

This earrings is made of square sterling silver wire, cut, pierced, filed, tumbled to shine and cleaned.

This square sterling silver adorned with matte blue glass beads dangled on a french wire. Also available in green.

This earrings it the fourth top earrings of the collection picture. If there's any earrings you like and not listed, please convo me. Please check out my Etsy store.

Square size about 9 mm. Total earrings from top to bottom is about 1". The earrings would be the first on the top row in the group picture.

Last picture to show how it sits on the ear.

Sterling Silver Constellation Necklace Cancer

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:18:47 -0500

$24.98
NEW design constellation pendant on sterling disk.

Pendant is made from slightly domed sterling silver disc, drilled, to portray Cancer constellation.
The disk is brushed finish.

Pendant about 7/8", comes with adjustable black cotton waxed cord.

Sterling silver venetian box chain also available for $9. Please see my "supplies" listings.

The last picture is to show how 1" pendant on black cord look on a person.

If you need different zodiac, please contact me. Cancer are for birthdays between June 22- July 22

Sterling Silver Constellation Necklace Gemini

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:49:47 -0500

$24.98
NEW design constellation pendant on sterling disk.

Pendant is made from slightly domed sterling silver disc, drilled, to portray Gemini constellation.
The disk is brushed finish.

Pendant about 7/8", comes with adjustable black cotton waxed cord.

Sterling silver venetian box chain also available for $9. Please see my "supplies" listings.

The last picture is to show how 1" pendant on black cord look on a person.

If you need different zodiac, please contact me. Gemini are for birthdays between May 22- June 21

Sterling Silver Zodiac Constellation Aries Necklace

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:08:43 -0500

$24.98
NEW design constellation pendant on sterling disk.

Pendant is made from slightly domed sterling silver disc, drilled, to portray Aries constellation.
The disk is brushed finish.

Pendant about 7/8", comes with adjustable black cotton waxed cord.

Sterling silver venetian box chain also available for $9. Please see my "supplies" listings.

The last picture is to show how 1" pendant on black cord look on a person.

If you need different zodiac, please convo me. Aries are for birthdays between March 21-April 20

Sterling Silver Constellation Necklace Pisces

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:57:29 -0500

$24.98
NEW design constellation pendant on sterling disk.

Pendant is made from slightly domed sterling silver disc, drilled, to portray Pisces constellation. The disk is brushed finish.

Pendant about 7/8", comes with adjustable black cotton waxed cord.

Sterling silver venetian box chain also available for $9. Please see my "supplies" listings.

The last picture is to show how 1" pendant on black cord look on a person.

If you need different zodiac, please convo me. Pisces are for birthdays from Feb 19-March 20. Great for birthday gift or star gazers...

Salvation bracelet inspired Rosary bracelet mom gift SALE

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:43:42 -0500

$29.98

Salvation bracelet is made of 6 colors to represent Christian journey. Black represents our sins, red represents Jesus blood, white represents the cleaning of sins, green represents eternal life in heaven, blue represents Holy Spirit within us and gold represents heaven.

With those colors, I designed a rosary bracelet. The bracelet is made of glass beads, bali spacers and sterling silver wire. I connect the beads with wire loop and wrap loop. Wrap loop is used to give a detail in the white beads.

Please see my blog for the story behind this idea.
http://bigibdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/04/salvation-bracelet-inspired-rosary.html

Size about 7" plus extender. The item will ship the next day after payment.

Was $ 36

Square earrings with green glass beads

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:37:39 -0500

$29.98
Square, triangle, lines are the basic geometric shape. As an Architect, I start from these basic shape to design buildings.

With that idea, I design this piece.
Each squares is cut, pierced, filed, tumbled and then adorned with beads.

This earrings is made of square sterling silver wire, cut, pierced, filed, tumbled and cleaned.

This square sterling silver adorned with green matte glass beads dangled on french wire. This earrings it the third bottom earrings of the collection picture.

The earrings is the third on the bottom row. If you see something you like but not listed, please contact me. Square size about 9 mm. Total earrings about 5/8".

Last picture to show how similar earrings sits on the ear.

Four Washi Yuzen Chiyogami Japanese Paper Magnetic Bookmarks Red Green Christmas Color

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:29:10 -0500

$12.00
This is the bookmark that stays in the last page you read. It's great for reading in a public transportation, car, beach, as you don't have to worry your bookmark will slip away...

The size is about 1"x2.75 ". It's made form Japanese Yuzen Chiyogami paper I acquired when I was in Japan.

This listing is for four magnetic bookmark. Each bookmark may have different pattern from pictured but it is cut from the same piece of paper.

Each bookmark is signed with artist's name in Japanese character and comes with clear cello. It's ready for a gift.

Handmade in pet and smoke free home. Great for birthday gift or people on the go...

Custom hand-stamped name disc sterling silver pendant domed or flat, with or without cross charm, brushed or shiny

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:17:52 -0500

$41.00
Hand-stamped 1" round sterling silver disc adorned with 4mm bicone birthstone color swarovski crystal or pearl on 18" sterling venetian box chain

"Charlie" disc is domed, black patina and brushed finish.
"Thalassa" disc is flat, black patina and brushed finish.
"Virginia" disc is domed, black patina and shiny finish.

Maximum characters and spacers would be about 19. If you need more, the lettering size would be smaller like "Charlie"

Small cross charm also available for $2.

Great for mom, grandma, or anyone special.

Items will be shipped in a box. It's ready for a gift.
Since this is a custom order item, please allow 7-10 working days.

Email me whether you want
1. in flat or domed
2. pearl, swarovski crystal or plain
3. with or without cross
4. brushed or shiny finish.
5. lettering facing out ( like Thalassa ) or in ( like Suzannah )
6. name(s) to stamp.

PS: this is a hand stamped, not a machine stamped. Please allow some variability.

Copper box paper necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:42:03 -0500

Copper Paper Earrings

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:53:50 -0500

$29.95
New...

This earrings inspired by the love of paper...

I these got stunning color, beautiful handmade Indonesian papers. Rather than just rolling it to paper beads, I decided to make a box for it.

The box is made from copper decorated with square texture. The paper is resin coated, cut to the size and connected with a piece of balled sterling wire and ends with Niobium wire.
The copper box is coated with thin varnish to help prevent from oxidizing.

The box size is about 1.2mm x 1.5 mm. (1/2"x5/8"). From top to bottom is about 1.5"

Also available in "torn" edge or with heat patina copper box. Matching necklace also available.

Sterling Silver Boxed Paper Earrings

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:08:32 -0500

$28.00
Sterling silver is cut, drilled and adorned handmade Nepal paper. The paper is resin coated, cut, score and individually folded to create the rich paper texture. The paper is secured with balled sterling wire. The piece then sprayed with clear coat to add durability.

Sterling silver cube size is about 8 mm.

This listing is for earrings only. Matching necklace also available.

Sterling Silver Constellation Necklace Taurus

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:36:21 -0500

$24.98
NEW design constellation pendant on sterling disk.

Pendant is made from slightly domed sterling silver disc, drilled, to portray Taurus constellation. The disk is brushed finish.

Pendant about 7/8", comes with adjustable black cotton waxed cord.

Sterling silver venetian box chain also available for $9. Please see my "supplies" listings.

The last picture is to show how 1" pendant on black cord look on a person.

If you need different zodiac, please convo me. Taurus are for birthdays from April 20-May 20. Great for birthday gift or star gazers...

Sterling Silver Zodiac Constellation Sagittarius Necklace

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:37:59 -0500

$24.98
NEW design constellation pendant on sterling disk.

Pendant is made from slightly domed sterling silver disc, drilled, to portray Sagittarius (the tea pot) constellation. The disk is brushed finish.

Pendant about 7/8", comes with adjustable black cotton waxed cord.

Sterling silver venetian box chain also available. Please see my "supplies" listings.

The last picture is to show how 1" pendant on black cord look on a person.

If you need different zodiac, please convo me. Sagittarius are for birthdays from Nov 22-Dec 21. Great for birthday gift or star gazers...

Sterling Silver Zodiac Constellation Scorpio Necklace

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:54:02 -0500

$24.98
NEW design constellation pendant on sterling disk.

Pendant is made from slightly domed sterling silver disc, drilled, to portray Scorpio constellation. The disk is brushed finish. The pendant is about 7/8" diameter, comes with adjustable black cotton waxed cord.

Sterling silver venetian box chain also available for $9. Please see my "supplies" listings.

The last picture is to show how 1" pendant on black cord look on a person. If you need different zodiac, please convo me. Scorpio are for birthdays from Oct 23-Nov 22.

Great for birthday gift or star gazers...

Sterling Silver Snake Chain 20 inch 1.2 mm

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:32:45 -0500

$15.00
Sterling Silver Snake Chain, made in the US.
20" long, 1.2 mm diameter.

Great to match your pendant or lentil pendant on this listing
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31898489

This listing is for chain only. Pendant not included.
Last one.

Sprout fun spikey balled sterling wire earrings SALE

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:03:00 -0500

$17.95
Fun earrings...!

This earrings is made of balled sterling wire, tumbled to shine and cleaned, dangled on french wire. It moves and look airy.

Comes with a red box. It's ready for a gift.

Was $20

PS: Ear card on the last picture is not included.

Starburst Sterling Silver Earrings SALE

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:43:12 -0400

$22.50
This listing is for one pair flat of star burst suit earrings.

Each earrings is made of 5/8" sterling silver disc, individually hammered to create a star burst texture, drilled, cleaned.

Quality "Sterling" is stamped on the back or earrings.

Also available in domed with sterling ball and flat with sterling ball. Convo me for questions.

Was $25

Big dipper, Ursa Major, North Star stud sterling silver earrings SALE

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:28:13 -0400

$22.50
New Big dipper earrings on a post...

This big dipper earrings, made of two sterling silver disc (about 1/2 inch or 14 cm diameter), drilled, domed, brushed finish and end with a post.

Matching necklace also available. Please see my Etsy listings.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33497728

Get this pair of earrings for $19.95 when you purchase both the matching necklace and earrings.

Please convo me for special listing.

Was $25

Three Washi Paper Magnetic Bookmarks

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:30:06 -0400

$9.00
This is the bookmark that stays in the last page you read. It's great for reading in a public transportation, car, beach, as you don't have to worry your bookmark will slip away...

The size is about 1"x2.75 ". It's made form Japanese Yuzen Chiyogami paper I acquired when I was in Japan.

This listing is for three magnetic bookmark. Each bookmark may have different pattern from pictured but it is cut from the same piece of paper.

Each bookmark is signed with artist's name in Japanese character and comes with clear cello. It's ready for a gift.

Handmade in pet and smoke free home. Great for birthday gift or people on the go...

Limited Edition Three Yuzen Chiyogami / Japanese Washi Paper Magnetic Bookmarks Set 2

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:50:47 -0400

$9.00
This is the bookmark that stays in the last page you read. It's great for reading in a public transportation, car, beach, as you don't have to worry your bookmark will slip away...

The size is about 1"x2.75 ". It's made form Japanese Yuzen Chiyogami paper I acquired when I was in Japan. Each bookmark is stamped with artist's name in Japanese Hanko.

This listing is for three sequential limited edition set no 2 black and white swirl with golden line accent

Each bookmark comes with clear cello. It's ready for a gift.

Handmade in pet and smoke free home. Great for birthday gift or people on the go...

Ten Yuzen Chiyogami/ Japanese Washi Magnetic Bookmark

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:16:32 -0400

$27.50
You don't have to be a Japanese to appreciate these awesome bookmarks.

This is the bookmark that stays in the last page you read. It's great for reading in a public transportation, car, beach, as you don't have to worry your bookmark will slip away...

The size is about 1"x2.75". It's made from Japanese Yuzen Chiyogami paper that I acquired when I was in Japan.

Each bookmark may have different pattern from the picture but it is cut from the same piece of paper.

This listing is for ten bookmarks.

Black and white design
Grey bunny and sakura flower on dark red background
Round flower with geometric detail on red/orange background.
White mouse on yellow background.
White bird and flowers in bluish greenish background
White bunny in purple with slight iridescent background
Abstract grey, bluish pattern with golden details.
Abstract greenish with intricate golden detail.
Flower with blue/white background.
Intricate flower design with grey ish background.

Rabbit is one of Japanese/ Asian zodiac that's born in these year 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999.

Mouse is one of Japanese/ Asian zodiac that's born in these year 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996.

If you need a larger quantity, please convo me.

Each bookmark comes with clear cello. It's ready for a gift.

Handmade in pet and smoke free home. Great for birthday gift or people on the go...

C ring and red lampwork earrings new... SALE

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:44:59 -0400

$8.99
Different and yet fun earrings.

It's made from steel C clamp, dangled on sterling silver ear wire, adorned with wire wrapped red lamp work earrings.

C clamp is about 7/8" diameter. From top of the earrings to the very bottom is about 2"

Was $10

Three Yuzen Chiyogami / Japanese Washi Paper Magnetic Bookmarks

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:31:23 -0400

$9.00
You don't have to be a Japanese to appreciate these awesome bookmarks.

This is the bookmark that stays in the last page you read. It's great for reading in a public transportation, car, beach, as you don't have to worry your bookmark will slip away...

The size is about 1"x2.75 ". It's made form Japanese Yuzen Chiyogami paper I acquired when I was in Japan.

This listing is for three bookmarks.

Each bookmark comes with clear cello. It's ready for a gift.

Handmade in pet and smoke free home. Great for birthday gift or people on the go...