Etsy Shop for mmadden

100 Argentium Sterling Silver Balled Headpins - 28 gauge, 1.5-1.75 inches long - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:29 -0500

$30.00
I'm so excited to be able to offer argentium sterling silver headpins to the Etsy community! Argentium is special because it's harder and brighter than regular sterling. Most importantly, it's tarnish-free. That's right – these headpins will never discolor or require polishing.

Use these headpins in place of fine silver headpins; they are especially good in cases where you need extra strength or durability, such as a piece for a child or everyday wear.

These headpins are painstakingly buffed to a shine using steel wool. The balls are smooth and even, with a soft brushed look. They look great in any design. You're going to LOVE working with them!

The nitty-gritty…

Length: 1.5 – 1.75 inches
Handmade argentium silver headpins
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

If you would like to sample these headpins before you take the plunge, please convo me and I'll set aside a small quantity or you to try.

If you would like any other quantity or length, just convo me.

Candy Shop earrings - pink amethyst, blue zircon, iolite, aquamarine, rose quartz, and rock crystal - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:29 -0500

$48.00
Floating from handmade sterling silver loops, stunning pink amethyst step-cut ovals are crowned by a lush bundle of colorful, candy-like rondelles - blue zircon, iolite, aquamarine, rose quartz, and rock crystal. Very sweet, without the cavities!

The nitty-gritty…

1.75 inches long
Handmade sterling silver earwires
Handmade fine silver headpins
Handmade sterling silver ring
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

Ice Queen earrings - rock crystal, moss aquamarine, and moonstone - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:29 -0500

$38.00
Dramatic, but with a subtle color palette. In this design, flawless rock crystal pear briolettes are flanked by huge moss aquamarine rondelles and tiny moonstone rondelles. The stones float from an elegant handmade teardrop loop. If you love large earrings but don't like weighty designs, these are for you!

The nitty-gritty…

2.5 inches long
Handmade sterling silver earwires
Handmade fine silver headpins
Handmade sterling silver teardrop ring
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

Go Green earrings - tsavorite garnet - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:29 -0500

$28.00
Vibrant little tsavorite garnets line the inside of a teardrop-shaped handmade sterling silver ring. The tsavorite garnets range from pale leaf green to a deeper, almost emerald green - one of the joys of natural gemstones.

The nitty-gritty…

2 inches long
Handmade sterling silver earwires
Tarnish-resistant argentium silver wire
Handmade sterling silver teardrop ring
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

Wine and Roses earrings - pyrope garnet - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:29 -0500

$28.00
The original and still the best - one of my earliest designs rendered in pyrope garnet, a stone somewhere between crimson and magenta. A lightweight, wear-anywhere design.

The nitty-gritty…

1 inch long
Handmade sterling silver earwires
Fine silver headpins
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

Bluebird necklace - Swiss blue topaz and orange zircon - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:29 -0500

$128.00
The vivid color of a flawless Swiss blue topaz briolette is set off by a tangle of fiery zircon rondelles. The focal stone is about 17 mm wide. The design is anchored by a simple cable chain and completed with a handmade S hook set off by tiny tundra sapphire rondelles.

The nitty-gritty…

Length: 18.5 inches (can be adjusted)
Fine silver headpins
Handmade S hook clasp
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3
Shipping anywhere else only $4

Bon Mot earrings - chrysoprase - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:28 -0500

$28.00
Glistening heart-shaped briolettes of minty chrysoprase hang from leaf-shaped ovals handcrafted from square argentium sterling silver wire. To be worn when you have a few bon mots up your sleeve, or would like to hear a few good zingers.

The nitty-gritty…

Length: 2.5 inches
Sterling silver earwires
Tarnish-resistant argentium sterling silver wire
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3
Shipping anywhere else only $4

Soiree necklace - pink amethyst and pyrope garnet - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:28 -0500

$138.00
How to describe this necklace? Lush, opulent, over-the-top. The focal stone is a massive, delicate petal-pink amethyst – 25mm long and plump at 14mm deep. It’s topped by a splash of pyrope garnets in complimentary shades of raspberry.

The focal stone is hung on a simple sterling silver chain finished with a lobster clasp and decorated with a rhodolite garnet briolette. The necklace is long-ish at 21 inches, but it can be adjusted if you wish.

This necklace would look great with my Wine and Roses earrings - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22532492

The nitty-gritty…

Length: 21 inches (can be adjusted)
Sterling silver chain
Finished with a lobster clasp
Handmade fine silver headpins
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3
Shipping anywhere else only $4

Sand castle earrings - tundra sapphire and zircon - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:28 -0500

$48.00
Sparkling tendrils of tundra sapphires mingle with zircon rondelles in shades of sand and sea.

The nitty-gritty…

Length: just over 1.5 inches
Handmade fine silver headpins
Handmade sterling silver earwires
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

Antigravity earrings - blue labradorite (spectrolite) and tsavorite garnet - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:28 -0500

$28.00
What sort of crazy person declared that "blue and green should never be seen"? They're smashing together, in my opinion.

This design incorporates blueberry-like rondelles of blue labradorite as well as tiny flashes of bright green tsavorite garnet. The gemstone cluster orbits a handmade fluted sterling silver ring. Fun, lightweight and easy to wear! Grab these before I decide to keep them for myself.

The nitty-gritty…

1.5 inches long
Handmade sterling silver earwires
Handmade fine silver headpins
Handmade fluted silver ring
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

Catalyst earrings - white iolite, spinel and tundra sapphires - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:28 -0500

$48.00
Go on, start something. Small dimensions make for a big impact as flames of spinel and tundra sapphires lick white iolite briolettes.

The nitty-gritty…

Length: 1.25 inches
Handmade fine silver headpins
Handmade sterling silver earwires
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

Lavender fields earrings - tanzanite and white iolite - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:27 -0500

$38.00
Like fragrant tendrils of lavender, tanzanite rondelles float above perfect briolettes of glowing iolite. A winning color combination and easy style that's great for everyday – and perfectly elegant for a special occasion.

The nitty-gritty…

Length: just under 2 inches
Handmade fine silver headpins
Handmade sterling silver earwires
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

Primrose earrings - citrine, scapolite and rock crystal - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:27 -0500

$48.00
Take a ray of sunshine with you wherever you go! Large, golden orbs of citrine taper down to buttery yellow scapolite rondelles and a sparkling trail of rock crystal rondelles. Everything is situated on handmade sterling silver earwires.

The nitty-gritty…

Length: 1.5 inches
Tarnish-resistant argentium sterling silver headpins
Handmade sterling silver earwires
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3
Shipping anywhere else only $4

100 Fine Silver Balled Headpins - 26 gauge, 1.5-1.75 inches long - free domestic shipping

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:27 -0500

$23.00
These fine silver ball headpins are shiny, pliable and great to work with. Your headpins will arrive bundled in groups of 50, as shown.

Because these headpins are handmade, they vary from 1.5 and 1.75 inches in length.

The nitty-gritty...

100 fine silver headpins
26 gauge
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

If you need any other quantity, gauge or length, just convo me!

Sample pack - 26 gauge fine silver and argentium sterling silver headpins

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:34:06 -0500

$11.00
If you're new to my shop, new to Etsy, new to jewelrymaking, or new to the joys of handmade headpins, try this sample pack!

The sample pack includes:

(Wearing black string) 15-20 26 gauge fine silver headpins (1.5-1.75 inches long). Characteristically bright and shiny, these are a staple for any jewelry designer.

(Wearing pink string) 15-20 26 gauge argentium sterling silver headpins (1.5-1.75 inches long). Sturdy, tarnish-resistant, and with a slightly antique sheen, these are great for projects where you need an extra bit of strength.

Please note that the amounts of each are approximate, since I zoned out a little bit when I was bundling these.

One sample pack per customer, please :)

50 Argentium Sterling Silver Balled Headpins - 22 gauge, 1.75-2 inches long - free domestic shipping

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:42:57 -0500

$30.00
I'm so excited to be able to offer argentium sterling silver headpins to the Etsy community! Argentium is special because it's harder and brighter than regular sterling. Most importantly, it's tarnish-free. That's right – these headpins will never discolor or require polishing.

These 22 gauge headpins are great for larger beads with larger drill holes. They are painstakingly buffed to a shine using steel wool. The balls are smooth and even, with a soft brushed look. They look great in any design. You're going to LOVE working with them!

Available oxidized for a flat fee of $5 - see this listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21162574

The nitty-gritty…

Length: 1.75 – 2 inches
Handmade argentium sterling silver headpins
22 gauge
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

If you would like any other quantity or length, just convo me.

100 argentium sterling silver headpins - 24 gauge, 1.5-1.75 inches long

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:38:33 -0500

$45.00
I'm so excited to be able to offer argentium sterling silver headpins to the Etsy community! Argentium is special because it's harder and brighter than regular sterling. Most importantly, it's tarnish-free. That's right – these headpins will never discolor or require polishing.

Use these headpins in place of fine silver headpins; they are especially good in cases where you need extra strength or durability, such as a piece for a child or everyday wear.

These headpins are painstakingly buffed to a shine using steel wool. The balls are smooth and even, with a soft brushed look. They look great in any design. You're going to LOVE working with them!

The nitty-gritty…

Length: 1.5 – 1.75 inches
Handmade argentium silver headpins
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

If you would like to sample these headpins before you take the plunge, please convo me and I'll set aside a small quantity or you to try.

If you would like any other quantity or length, just convo me.

100 Fine Silver Balled Headpins - 26 gauge, 2 inches long - free domestic shipping

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:30:12 -0500

$25.00
These fine silver ball headpins are shiny, pliable and great to work with. Your headpins will arrive bundled in groups of 50, as shown.

Because these headpins are handmade, some may be slightly longer than 2 inches, some slightly shorter.

The nitty-gritty...

100 fine silver headpins
26 gauge
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

If you need any other quantity, gauge or length, just convo me!

100 Fine Silver Balled Headpins - 24 gauge, 1.5-1.75 inches long - free domestic shipping

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:11:28 -0400

$26.00
These fine silver ball headpins are shiny, pliable and great to work with. Your headpins will arrive bundled in groups of 50, as shown.

Because these headpins are handmade, they vary from slightly in length but are all very close to 2 inches long.

Available oxidized for a flat fee of $5 - see this listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21162574

The nitty-gritty...

100 fine silver headpins
24 gauge
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

If you need any other quantity, gauge or length, just convo me!

500 Fine Silver Balled Headpins - 26 gauge, 1.5-1.75 inches long - free domestic shipping

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:28:07 -0400

$100.00
These fine silver ball headpins are shiny, pliable and great to work with. Your headpins will arrive bundled in groups of 50, as shown.

Because these headpins are handmade, they vary from 1.5 and 1.75 inches in length.

The nitty-gritty...

500 fine silver headpins
26 gauge
Handmade in San Diego, CA
Free shipping within the U.S.
Shipping to Canada only $3

If you need any other quantity, gauge or length, just convo me!