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Prehnite Drops

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:58:08 -0500

$90.00
These gorgeous earrings are simple, yet stunning. Made with Sterling Silver and Prehnite, they exhibit wonderful flashes of green, contrasted with a dark patina on the Sterling Silver. These earrings hang about 1.5" down from the ear and can be worn with many forms of dress.

On the reverse is my maker's mark, as well as a .925 stamp for the sterling silver.

Sea Pod no. 1

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:58:08 -0500

$120.00
This beautiful brooch is made from recycled sterling silver, with a steel brooch pin. It has been cast and fabricated, and given a fine silver finish. It has a nice weight to it, and is probably best worn on thicker fabrics, such as sweaters, coats, or scarves. The shape reminds me of some sort of pod plant you would find in the ocean.

This brooch measures 1.75" x 1" x .5"

(4.5 cm x 3.5 cm x 1 cm)

Japanese Maple Earrings

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:58:08 -0500

$75.00
These sterling silver earrings are reminiscent of the little seeds that hang from the Japanese Maple tree outside my window. These have been given a subtle texture and black patina. These can be made in silver, as well. They have slightly curved hooks and hang 2" down from the ear.

If you have any questions, just convo me!

Sterling Silver
Patina

Double Leaf Chain

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:32:52 -0500

$130.00
This 17" sterling silver chain features my leaf shapes, and has been given a beautiful black patina. The leaves have been doubled up, giving it a more chunky feel. Although the patina has been sealed with wax, some wear is to be expected. If you are interested, I can create this chain without a patina, or in custom lengths.

Sterling Silver
Patina

Ocean Jasper Earrings

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:32:51 -0500

$190.00
The patina on these sterling silver earrings creates a nice contrast with the bright colors of the Ocean Jasper. These stones are unique and absolutely gorgeous. The earrings are very fun to wear and hang nicely from the ear. They can be worn with a multitude of styles and colors.

These earrings hang almost 2" down from the ear.
The patina has been sealed to prevent it from wearing off, although some wearing of it should be expected.

Sterling Silver
Ocean Jasper - Yellow & Pink
Ocean Jasper - Green & Pink

Moonstone Charm Necklace (Elisabeth Collection)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:28:52 -0500

$315.00
This is the first necklace from my new Elisabeth Collection. This gorgeous charm necklace features a beautiful Moonstone as the focal point, which measures in at 19mm x 41mm. Also featured are a beautiful teardrop shaped Pink Amethyst, and a little marquise shaped Labradorite.

Amongst the stones are a little round charm made from a cuttlefish casting, and a little silver shape reminiscent of leaves or twigs. They give the stones some nice contrast and add to the 'discovery element' of the necklace.

The necklace is about 18" long, made with blackened sterling silver chain. All settings are blackened sterling silver and are handmade by myself. The clasp is a toggle clasp, which is also hand made and very secure.

This necklace has a nice weight to it and can be worn casually or as a focal piece for more formal dress.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

Leaf Hoops

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:14:29 -0500

$120.00
These sterling silver leaf hoops have a dark patina, and are absolutely fabulous. I just love them! They are super fun to wear, and very unique. The patina gives them an almost drawn quality, as if they have jumped off one of my sketch book pages. Each element is hand made by myself. Hanging about 2" down from the ears, these earrings have wonderful movement.

Sterling Silver
Patina

Leaf Blades

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:14:29 -0500

$120.00
Made of sterling silver, these unique earrings have been given a dark patina and hang beautifully from the ear. They are reminiscent of a pen drawing, and are intriguing and fun to wear. Each pair is one of a kind and hand made by myself.

These earrings hang about 1.5" down from the ear.

Sterling Silver
Patina

Inside Out Seed Pods

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:59:25 -0500

$55.00
These seed pod earrings are inspired by Jacaranda seed pods, but are reversed to reveal the inside. They are beautiful and have a smooth, semi-shiny surface. The ear hooks are unique and easy to manage. These look great with any style. I wear mine all the time!

I created these earrings through a series of processes including hollow forming with a hydraulic press, sawing, filing, sanding, and fabrication.

Sterling Silver
These hang about 1.5" down from the ear

Square Labradorite Ring

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:59:24 -0500

$86.00
This beautiful ring has a marquise cut Labradorite cabochon set in silver. The band is square is extremely comfortable to wear.

This ring is a size 6 1/2. If you would like another size, please convo me.

Labradorite is part of the Feldspar group, and ranges in colors from clear/yellow to black. This stone has a beautiful blue flash. Labradorite is named after its geological type area, Labrador, Canada.

Labradorite is believed to be a "power stone", assisting in helping the wearer's self esteem, confidence, spiritual growth, and productivity.

Seed Pod Earrings

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:52:47 -0400

$55.00
These sterling silver earrings are inspired by the Jacaranda seed pods that I loved in Australia. They look amazing on! I hand fabricate these using hydraulic die-forming techniques, piercing, polishing, and hand fabricating the earring wires.

Hollow Flower no. 2

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:52:47 -0400

$185.00
This beautiful brooch is made with copper, enamel paint, and a beautiful pearl. It's journey was quite long and complex, starting with a partial mold of a drawer handle, which was then electroformed (plated with a thick layer of copper). I then took the electroformed piece and decked it with copper (the flat piece on the back) that had been etched with a lace pattern. Following that, I fabricated the sterling brooch findings and painted the whole thing using enamel paints. Then the brooch pin and pearl were added.

Although it may look robust, this piece is fairly delicate in that the paint may be prone to wear and tear. It is fairly light and can be worn with a variety of materials and fashions.

1.5" x 1.5" x 1"

Eucalyptus Earrings--Proceeds go to Aussie Helpers

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:18:34 -0400

$60.00
These wonderful Sterling Silver earrings depict Eucalyptus leaves. These particular ones are fairly long, hanging about 2" down from the ears. Despite that, they are very light and wearable. I have given them a brushed patina to accent their highlights. On the backs, there are two stamps--my maker's mark, and a .925 sterling silver stamp.

All proceeds from these earrings will go to Aussie Helpers, a non-profit grassroots organization in Australia that aids and assists farmers in need, who have suffered from the effects of many years of drought in Australia.

You can read more about them on their website, http://www.aussiehelpers.org.au/ .

Reticulated Earrings

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:54:29 -0400

$60.00
These modern sterling silver earrings encompass pieces of reticulated brass. They have been fully hand fabricated by myself, from the reticulation of the brass, to the forming of the earrings themselves. The sterling silver has been given a black patina, to further contrast the golden color of the brass, which has been secured into the settings with a very strong resin. These hang about 1.25" down from the ear.

Sterling Silver
Brass

Hollow Flower no. 1

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:54:29 -0400