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Silver Origami Kitty Earrings

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:33:17 -0500

$30.00
The origami kitties have been so popular, I decided to shrink them down to earring size. And just in time for the holidays!

These little guys are about half the size of the pendants, barely 1/2 inch tall. They are made from .999 fine silver silver, folded into kitty shapes, and given a light antiquing to bring out the detail. The ear wires are also sterling silver.

Silver Origami Kitty Pendant

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:32:09 -0500

$30.00
The kitties have been pretty popular, so I keep making them. But I make sure each one is slightly different. This pendant is .999 fine silver, folded into an origami kitten.

The pendant is made from metal clay, which becomes fine sterling silver after firing in a kiln. I then put it through an antiquing process to bring out the detail, and give it a light coat of wax for protection.

Weight is 2.7 grams, or .097 oz.
Size is 1.3 inches high.

The bail is included, chain is not included

Winter Colors Crystal Bracelet

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:56:32 -0500

$24.00
Red and green are the traditional colors to liven up the winter, so I put together this piece in crystal and bright silver to make your winter a bit brighter.

Emerald green and deep red Swarovski crystal, in an X pattern, spaced with tiny silvered glass beads. The clasp is a dainty sterling silver filigree.

This bracelet is on the short side - just 6 3/4 inches, although there is a little "give" because of the pattern.

Silver Origami Nativity Set, 12 pieces

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:15:55 -0500

$650.00
Origami is a passion of mine. I've been refining the designs on this set for nearly a year. A challenge to create, this is truly a unique and unusual item.

Each piece of this nativity set is carefully hand folded from .999 fine silver, highly polished, and glued to a dark stained walnut base. Every figure except the sheep use over 10 grams of silver each.

The wise men are nearly 3 inches high, Mary and Joseph are just over 2 inches tall. The cow and donkey are over 2 inches long each, including tails.
Including the stand, the Angel's wing tips are just over 4 inches off the ground. She has a ring soldered to the middle of her back, which fits over a hook on the stand, so she can be removed from the stand for storage.

Set includes:
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
Angel (with hanging stand)
3 Wise Men
Shepherd
Donkey
Cow
2 Sheep (on one base)

THIS IS NOT A TOY.
Not intended for children.
The pieces are delicate, and will not stand up to play or rough handling.

This will ship in a padded cardboard box, with each piece individually wrapped in tissue and foam rubber. I take the utmost care in packaging my origami so that it arrives in the same condition it left my home.

Price includes shipping to anywhere in the United States. For shipping outside the US, please contact me first. Some countries prohibit the importation of large quantities of silver, or charge very high customs fees.

Silver Origami Goldfish Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:15:38 -0500

$45.00
Another origami inspriation, made from folded metal clay. This is a classic Japanese origami design, a goldfish or koi. In Japan, they are believed to bring good luck.

Its made from .999 fine silver, folded into a complex pattern, then fired in a kiln and higly polished to bring out the detail.

The pendant is about 1 1/4 inches high, and weighs just over 5 grams. Bail is included.

Silver Origami Seahorse Earrings

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:15:38 -0500

$30.00
I was challlenged to take the origami seahorse pendant and shrink it to earring size. After some minor cuts to the pattern, voila! Made from .999 fine silver, and polished to a high shine.

They are each just under an inch long, and weigh about 1.5 grams each. The ear wires are sterling silver.

Sweet Heart Earrings - White

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:15:17 -0500

$10.00
Sometimes, simple is better. In this case, the millefiori hearts speak for themselves, and dont need much embellishment. Millefiori is made by pressing rods of glass into flower shapes, then stretching them out and pressing them together into sheets of thousands of tiny flowers.
They are dangled with a single millefiori cube of the same color, in a simple but elegant design. These are white, with flowers of pale blue and yellow.

The hearts are just over 1 inch across.
The earring wires are silver plated.

Sweet Heart Earrings - Blue and Yellow

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:15:17 -0500

$10.00
Sometimes, simple is better. In this case, the millefiori hearts speak for themselves, and dont need much embellishment. Millefiori is made by pressing rods of glass into flower shapes, then stretching them out and pressing them together into sheets of thousands of tiny flowers.
They are dangled with a second millefiori heart in a contrasting color. These are blue, with flowers of yellow and white.

The hearts are just over 1 inch across.
The earring wires are silver plated

Sweet Heart Earrings - Green

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:15:16 -0500

$10.00
Sometimes, simple is better. In this case, the millefiori hearts speak for themselves, and dont need much embellishment. Millefiori is made by pressing rods of glass into flower shapes, then stretching them out and pressing them together into sheets of thousands of tiny flowers.
They are dangled with a single millefiori cube of the same color, in a simple but elegant design. These are green, with flowers of orange, yellow, and red.

The hearts are just over 1 inch across.
The earring wires are silver plated

Sweet Heart Earrings - Blue and Red

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:15:16 -0500

$10.00
Sometimes, simple is better. In this case, the millefiori hearts speak for themselves, and dont need much embellishment. Millefiori is made by pressing rods of glass into flower shapes, then stretching them out and pressing them together into sheets of thousands of tiny flowers.
They are dangled with a single millefiori square in a contrasting color. These are blue, with flowers of red and pale yellow.

The hearts are just over 1 inch across.
The earring wires are silver plated

Silver Origami Puppy Pendant