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Something About Grey Pearls Choker Necklace

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:26:38 -0500

$24.00
Something about these beautiful grey pearls just drew me in...and there was simply nothing I could do to add to their beauty...

...so I made this choker to highlight the lovely colors of these almost-round freshwater pearls. They're 4mm and seem to have all the colors of the rainbow in them...

The necklace is 15-1/4 inches long and is finished with a sterling silver lobster claw clasp.

I have matching earrings in my shop.

Something About Grey Pearls Earrings

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:26:38 -0500

$12.00
Something about these grey pearls drew me in... and I just had to make these simple dangles to showcase the rainbow of colors in them.

Each earring consists of five 4mm nearly-round grey freshwater pearls, hanging from a sterling silver french wire. Measure 1-3/4 inches from top of french wire to bottom of earring.

I have a matching necklace listed right now, so be sure to take a look.

Simple yet stunning.

Jealous Hearts. Dangle Earrings with Antique Emerald Green Cut Glass Hearts and Sterling Silver Chain

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:25:34 -0500

$12.00
I bought these antique emerald green cut-glass green hearts from a 90-year old woman I met at a craft fair a few years ago. She had a whole box of beads she'd collected over the years!

I suspended them from sterling silver chain and hung a small bali sterling silver bead at the bottom.

These sweet earrings hang 1-7/8" long from the top of the sterling silver french wire to the bottom. They are 5/16" wide across the heart.

Red Vines. Dangle Earrings with Red Czech Glass and Sterling Silver Earwires

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:25:34 -0500

$12.00
These Red Vines earrings look good enough to eat, resembling that sweet confection I'm so fond of. I made them with red matte Czech glass beads and sterling silver earwires.

The earrings are 1-1/2" (38mm) from the top of the earwire to the bottom. The beads are 3/4" (18mm) tall and a tiny bit over 1/4" (7mm) wide.

Seven Stones. Bracelet made with Onyx, Unakite, Goldstone, Jasper, Lapis, Obsidian and Red Tigereye

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:51:05 -0500

$25.00
In this bracelet I combined 7 non-traditional stones in a traditional style bracelet. All of the stones* are 6mm rounds:

.black onyx
.unakite
.blue goldstone
.red jasper
.lapis lazuli
.snowflake obsidian
.red tigereye

*none of my stones are dyed.

The beads that separate them and the lobster claw clasp are sterling silver.

The bracelet measures 6-3/4 inches long and a little less than 1/4 inch wide.

This will go with anything you wear and, I assure you, you will not see it on anyone else.

Great for a gift or to treat yourself...

Blue Birds

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:50:36 -0500

$15.00
These Blue Bird earrings are so sweet. I made them with handpainted Chinese porcelain beads and Bali sterling silver decorative accent beads.

The long handmade sterling silver fishhook earwires make the entire earring hang 2-1/8" from top to bottom. The birds measure 3/4".

These are one of a kind.

Lilac Stripes. Earrings, Handmade Lampwork Beads with Frosted Crystals and Long Handmade Sterling Silver Earwires

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:50:35 -0500

$15.00
Yipes, stripes!

I made this adorable pair of earrings with lilac striped lampwork beads and frosted crystal beads. I added a tiny sterling silver bead at the top.

The long handmade sterling silver kidney earwires make the entire earring hang 2-1/4" from top to bottom. The lampwork beads measure 3/8" tall and 7/16" in diameter.

These are one of a kind.

Lampwork beads made by the talented Etsy seller,
crazyladybeads.

Lapis Wears a Hat. Dangle Earrings with Lapis, Pewter Caps and Sterling Silver Earwires

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:50:35 -0500

$15.00
I made these sweet earrings with round lapis beads and pewter caps. They dangle from sterling silver french wires.

The earrings measure 1-1/2" (38mm) long (including the french wires) and 7/16" (10mm) wide.

They are truly a treat for your ears or a great gift for someone special.

Some Enchanted Evening. Earrings, Black Round and Copper Square Swarovski Crystals and Sterling Silver Earwires

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:39:26 -0500

$12.00
These earrings are so sexy!

Each earring has an 8mm round black Swarovski crystal and two square copper crystals. Bali sterling silver bead caps decorate the black crystal.

The earrings measure 1-5/8 inches from the top of the sterling silver french earwire to the bottom of the earring. 5/16" wide.

These would make a lovely gift for yourself or someone special.

Blush Berries. Palest Pink Vintage Glass Berries with Silver Leaves

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:39:26 -0500

$15.00
I made these sweet earrings with blush pink vintage Czech glass berry beads and silver metal leaves. The beads dangle from sterling silver french wires.

The earrings measure 1-1/4" long (including the french wires) and 5/16" wide.

They are truly a treat for your ears or a great gift for someone special.

Red Tigereye Earrings

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:38:18 -0500

$12.00
I combined these lovely red tigereye beads with gold vermeil bali beads to create these versatile drop earrings...

These measure 1-1/4" from the top of the 14K gold-filled earwire to the bottom. The bead is 3/8" in diameter.

Beautiful treasures for yourself or someone you love!

SALE - Long Pinks

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:38:18 -0500

$9.00
I just love long earrings so I made this pair in pink with glass, sterling silver and Swarovski crystals.

Flat pink and white glass beads dangle from chain atop 8mm pink Swarovski crystals. Bali sterling silver accents complete the loveliness of these long and sexy earrings.

The earrings measure 3 inches from the top of the sterling silver french earwire to the bottom. 3/8" wide.

Cinnabar Butterfly Earrings - SALE

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:37:20 -0500

$6.00
Red Cinnabar butterflies dangle from sterling silver french wires in these delightfully simple yet elegant earrings.

Perfect for a gift for yourself or someone else, these measure 1-1/2" from the top of the french wire to the bottom and 3/4" across the butterfly's wingspan.

Owl in my Window. Dangle Earrings with Sterling Silver Owls in Sterling Silver Windowframes

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:14:25 -0500

$19.00
Here's a darling pair of earrings I made with sterling silver owl charms and sterling silver frames. They hang from handmade argentium silver earwires.

These earrings are 1-1/2" (39mm) long from the top of the earwire to the bottom of the frame, and 11/16" (18mm) wide.

Soft Green. Dangle Vintage Style Earrings made with Aventurine Beads

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:13:24 -0500

$12.00
I made these Soft Green earrings with aventurine beads and vintage style antique bronzed brass caps and leverbacks (nickel-free).

The earrings are 1-1/4" (32mm) long from the top of the wire to the bottom. 3/8" (10mm) wide.

These would make a wonderful gift for someone you love - or a treat for yourself!

Red Jasper and Clay Necklace

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:13:24 -0500

$18.00
For this necklace, I combined 6mm red jasper and 3mm sterling silver beads along with a set of pale green clay beads I acquired several years ago. It closes with a sterling silver lobster claw clasp.

The necklace is 18-1/2 inches long.

The Red Jasper and Clay Necklace would make a wonderful gift for someone you love - or a treat for yourself.

(Vase is not included)

Black Mesh. Dangle Earrings with Vintage Plastic Meshed Beads

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:21:41 -0500

$18.00
I made these earrings with wonderful vintage 12mm black plastic beads covered with silver mesh, then added hammered sterling silver endcaps.

The earrings are 2-3/4" (68mm) long from the top of the long sterling silver kidney earwire to the bottom of the earring. About 1/2 inch (12mm) wide.

These would be great with jeans or dressy enough for an evening out...

Cherry Tomatoes. Vintage Style Earrings with Vintage Lucite Beads

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:21:41 -0500

$12.00
I made these Cherry Tomatoes earrings with round red vintage lucite beads and vintage style antique bronzed brass caps and leverbacks (nickel-free).

The earrings are 1-1/4" (34mm) long from the top of the wire to the bottom. 1/2" (14mm) wide. Very light and comfortable to wear.

These would make a wonderful gift for someone you love - or a treat for yourself!

Speckled. Dangle Vintage Style Earrings with Vintage Glass beads

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:21:41 -0500

$14.00
I made these Speckled earrings with vintage glass beads, adding vintage style brass caps and handmade gold-filled earwires.

The earrings are 1-1/4" (32mm) long from the top of the wire to the bottom. About 3/8" (10mm) wide.

These would make a wonderful gift for someone you love - or a treat for yourself!

Butterscotch and Marshmallows. Earrings, Baltic Butterscotch Amber and Freshwater Pearls with Goldfilled Earwires

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:32:44 -0500

$12.00
Yum...

I was able to get some really nice clean Baltic butterscotch amber several years ago and I found it the other day. So I made this little pair of earrings with tiny white freshwater pearls.

From the top of the earwire to the bottom of the earring is 1-5/8". The width is between 5/16" and 3/8".

The french earwires are 14K goldfilled, with earguards so you don't lose them.

Copper, Meet Pearl. Earrings, Vintage Copper and Pearls with Handmade Goldfilled Earwires

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:32:44 -0500

$15.00
Here is a pair of darling earrings made with vintage copper scalloped bowl-shaped drops (that remind me of shells) and tiny vintage glass pearls.

These hang 1-3/8" (33mm) from the top of the handmade goldfilled earwire to the bottom and 11/16" (17mm) wide.

The copper shells really catch the light. You will be noticed in this pair of earrings as their sweetness shines through.

Mosaic Mother of Pearl Earrings

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:46:00 -0400

$15.00
These earrings have lovely soft colors of pink, green and aqua in mosaic windows of mother of pearl. I made them with vintage Japanese beads that have been repurposed from a necklace I received as a gift 25 years ago. I added modern square rose quartz beads and bali silver spacers.

The long handmade sterling silver earwires make the entire earring hang 2-3/8" from top to bottom. The mosaic beads measure 7/16" in diameter.

These are one of a kind.

Tiny Acorns. Earrings, Czech Glass with Handmade Goldfilled Earwires

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:46:00 -0400

$14.00
I made these earrings with Czech bronze glass acorn-shaped beads with faceted black glass around the widest edge, then added handmade goldfilled earwires.

The earrings are one inch long from the top of the earwire to the bottom. About 5/16 inch wide.

These would be fine with jeans or dressy enough for an evening out...

A wonderful gift for someone you love - or a treat for yourself!

Beach Fun. Dangle Earrings with Glass Beads and Sterling Silver Earwires

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:45:30 -0400

$12.00
My Beach Fun Earrings are made with orange Czech glass beads and blue vintage glass beads for a lovely contrast in color. They remind me of days at the beach.

The earrings hang from sterling silver french earwires.

Length from the top of the earwire is 1-5/8" (42mm) and width is 1/4" (6mm).

Lots of fun to wear!

Carved. Dangle Earrings with Vintage Lucite Beads

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:54:22 -0400

$14.00
Here is a pair of earrings I made with vintage lucite beads that have a lovely carved pattern of cream and a red-brown (or cranberry) color. They have handmade argentium silver earwires.

They hang 1-3/8" (36mm) from the top of the earwire to the bottom and 1/2" (12mm) wide.

Tiger. Long Vintage Style Earrings with Tiger Iron Beads

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:54:22 -0400

$14.00
These Tiger earrings are made with 10mm (3/8") tiger iron beads and long sterling silver kidney earwires. They are decorated with silver vintage style caps.

The entire earring hangs 2-1/2" (63mm) long from the top of the earwire.

Tiger iron is in the same family as tigers eye, but has a more greenish cast to it. It has the same chatoyance as tigers eye.

STORMY Necklace - Twisted Beads and Dichroic Pendant

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:25:11 -0400

$36.00
My STORMY necklace features, front and center, a dichroic pendant made by a talented glass artist. I wove a mixture of copper, green and vintage royal blue seed beeds in a twisted pattern as a soft necklace to hold this beautiful pendant. The colors pick up the strong highlights in the glass.

The closure is a sterling silver toggle clasp.

The necklace measures 1/4" in width and 21" long. The pendant is 1-3/4" x 1" and is not removable.

Fuchsia. Dangle Earrings with Vintage Lucite

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:25:10 -0400

$12.00
I made these with glittery fuchsia vintage lucite beads and pewter leafy beadcaps, dangling from sterling silver french wires.

The earrings are 1-1/2 inches long from the top of the french wire to the bottom. 9/16" inch wide. Very light and comfortable to wear.

Fuchsia is a hot color this season. So why not catch the trend?

These would make a wonderful gift for someone you love - or a treat for yourself.

Deep Blue Sea. Dangle Earrings with Vintage Lucite Beads

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:07:47 -0400

$12.00
I made these Deep Blue Sea earrings with round vintage lucite beads, tiny cobalt blue glass beads, and vintage style antique bronzed brass caps and leverbacks (nickel-free).

The earrings are 1-3/8" (35mm) long from the top of the wire to the bottom. 1/2" (12mm) wide. Very light and comfortable to wear.

These would make a wonderful gift for someone you love - or a treat for yourself!

Itsy Bitsy Spiders

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:07:47 -0400

$16.00
Remember this lullaby? I sure do. These sterling silver earrings are dedicated to it.

The itsy-bitsy spider
Climbed up the water spout.
Down came the rain
And washed the spider out.
Out came the sun
And dried up all the rain,
And the itsy-bitsy spider
Climbed up the spout again

Each combines a sterling silver spider with a sterling silver bar chain ("water spout"). They dangle freely from a sterling silver french wire, measuring 2-3/8" long and the spiders are about 3/8" wide.

The spiders are finished on the back and front.

Cafe Au Lait. Dangle Vintage Style Earrings with Swarovski Pearls

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:07:01 -0400

$14.00
I made these Cafe Au Lait earrings with Swarovski pearls, adding vintage style bronzed brass caps and handmade goldfilled earwires.

The earrings are 1-1/8" (29mm) long from the top of the wire to the bottom. About 3/8" (10mm) wide.

These would make a wonderful gift for someone you love - or a treat for yourself!

Lampwork Glass and Amethyst Earrings

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:53:44 -0400

$14.00
I made these luscious earrings with handmade lampwork glass beads from msritasbeads, adding amethyst and sterling silver bali beads and sterling silver french wires.

The earrings are 1-1/2 inches long from the top of the french wire to the bottom. About 1/2 inch wide.

These would make a wonderful gift for someone you love - or a treat for yourself!

Green Luster. Dangle Earrings with Vintage Lucite Beads

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:53:44 -0400

$14.00
I made these Green Luster earrings with round vintage lucite beads, vintage style antique bronzed brass caps and handmade goldfilled earwires.

The earrings are 1-1/4" (32mm) long from the top of the wire to the bottom. 1/2" (12mm) wide. Very light and comfortable to wear.

These would make a wonderful gift for someone you love - or a treat for yourself!

Caribbean Blue. Dangle Earrings with Cobalt, Teal, and Antique Turquoise Glass

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:52:36 -0400

$12.00
The combination of different blues in these earrings is reminiscent of the Caribbean...

I made these with cobalt blue glass, teal glass, and (antique) opaque turquoise glass beads and added sterling silver french wires.

The earrings are 1-9/16" (40mm) long from the top of the french wire to the bottom. About 1/4" (6mm) wide.

These would make a wonderful gift for someone you love - or a treat for yourself!

Yellow Lanterns. Vintage Style Earrings with Czech Glass

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:53:23 -0400

$14.00
Need some cheerful earrings to light your way? Here is a pair of yellow earrings made with Czechoslovakian glass oblong beads and brass antique-style cups that are just the thing...

They hang 1-1/4" (33mm) from the top of the handmade goldfilled earwire to the bottom and 1/4" (6mm) wide.

Cute.

Stonewash Blue Denim. Chunky Sodalite Necklace with Solid Copper

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:05:56 -0400

$40.00
I love the stonewash denim color of these chunky, roughly "faceted" sodalite beads, so I combined them with copper in this necklace...

The sodalite beads are 3/4" long and between 3/8" and 1/2" wide. The spacers are 1/4" diameter and 3/16" wide.

This one-of-a-kind necklace is 18-1/2 inches long and has lots of solid copper spacers and a fancy solid copper toggle clasp.

This is one fine looking necklace with jeans, and also looks good with a business suit for a saucy little edge.

A wonderful gift for someone special or a treat for yourself.

Lapis Dangles. Long Earrings with Solid Copper and Lapis Beads