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Unlocking the Secrets of Eternity Artful Hardware Pendant

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:39:14 -0500

$35.00
Strong, bold, beautiful...

Pendant: 1 1/2"
Cord: 18"

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And A Little Something Blue Artful Hardware Locket Pendant

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:39:02 -0500

$55.00
“Something Old,
Something New,
Something Borrowed,
Something Blue
and a Silver Sixpence in Her Shoe..”

The perfect gift for the perfect bride!
Leave the locket empty or display your favorite engagement or wedding pictures inside.

Locket: Just over 1"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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Set of 4 Slices of Time on Your Clothes Hardware Faux Cuff Links Button Covers

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:38:35 -0500

$50.00
Mechanical genius for your wrists... or wherever you see fit!
Just snap these over your regular buttons and transform them into classy gems!
These are truly unisex... and not limited to cuffs. They'll fit over just about any flat button 1/2" in diameter or less.

Button cover face diameter: 3/4"

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Steam Plane Train and Automobile Travels Artful Hardware Pendant

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:38:15 -0500

$50.00
“The great difference between voyages rests not with the ships, but with the people you meet on them.”
~ Amelia E. Barr

Pendant: Approx. 1 3/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

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The Trouble With Being Punctual Hardware Rectangular Cuff Links

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:28:23 -0500

$70.00
"The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it."
~ Franklin P. Jones

Gorgeous watch mechanisms, stainless steel with hints of brass, perfectly matched and totally elegant. You just can't go wrong with these cuff links.
Do take note that the tiny jewels encased in the watch mechanism are genuine rubies...

Watch movements largest diameter: 3/4"

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Because She Is My Rose Ornate Artful Hardware Pendant

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:28:13 -0500

$55.00
“But in herself alone she is more important than all the hundreds of you other roses: because it is she that I have watered; because it is she that I have put under the glass globe; because it is she that I have sheltered behind the screen; because it is for her that I have killed the caterpillars (except the two or three that we saved to become butterflies); because it is she that I have listened to, when she grumbled, or boasted, or even sometimes when she said nothing. Because she is my rose.”
~ The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupery)

Pendant: Approx. 1 1/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

The pendant is attached right onto the chain so the clasp won't keep sliding down to the front!

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The Ominous Sea Artful Hardware Pendant

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:27:35 -0500

$185.00
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore”
~ Vincent van Gogh

This one of a kind piece features an ominous octopus looming over a ship and crowned by an extraordinarily detailed antique pocket watch plate set with a deep blue lapis lazuli cabochon... Sure to make heads turn!

Pendant: 2 1/4" (including "bail")
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

The clasp slides freely on this necklace so you can wear it to the side to enhance the pendant or wear it on the back of your neck like you would for a "regular"necklace.

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Defining the Life of a Seamstress Artful Hardware Pendant

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:27:35 -0500

$50.00
“She loved to sew, loved life.”
~ Bob Hale

This one of a kind pendant is the perfect gift for the loving seamstress in your life. It's cast in clear resin in an antiqued silvertone bezel with an old seamstress definition taken right out of a vintage Webster's dictionary.

Pendant: 1 1/8" (buttons are just under 3/4")
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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Flight of the Travelling Bumblebee Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:37:27 -0500

$45.00
Escape the mad race, slow down and pollinate the flowers...

Pendant: 1 1/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

Please note that the compasses used in my work do spin and generally point north, but are not meant for orienteering purposes. They are chosen for their aesthetic value rather than their level of preciseness.

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Long Mechanical Gear Dangles Hardware Earrings

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:37:27 -0500

$12.50
“The screech and mechanical uproar of the big city turns the citified head, fills citified ears - as the song of birds, wind in the trees, animal cries, or as the voices and songs of his loved ones once filled his heart. He is sidewalk-happy.”
~ Frank Lloyd Wright

Length: 2 1/2" including earwire

Show a different kind of bling with a mechanically inspired pair of unique earrings.
Dressed up or dressed down, these are perfect for any occasion.

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Dragonfly Drops Artful Hardware Ear Cuff

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:37:27 -0500

$15.00
Deep in the sun-searched growths the dragonfly
Hangs like a blue thread loosened from the sky.
~ Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Dressed up or dressed down and whether you have pierced ears or not, this cuff is the perfect accessory to bling up your ear with some nature-inspired flair.
Great for any occasion... or no special occasion at all!

Band width: Just over 1/8"
Dangle length: 3/4"

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Defining the Life of a Pharmacist Artful Hardware Bracelet Cuff

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:37:27 -0500

$55.00
"There are three legs of responsibility. Your doctor, your pharmacist and you."
~ Terry Seaton

This bold yet delicate bracelet is the perfect gift for the pharmacist or pharmaceutical student in your life.
It features a pestle and mortar lying atop an old Collins medical definition, which has been cast in clear resin for durability.
This bracelet has a nice weight and a beautiful shiny finish. Sure to become a favorite!

Oval bezel: 1" x 3/4"
Bracelet adjusts to fit most wrist sizes. (Pictured at just over 2 1/4" in diameter)

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Walk of the Travelling Turtle Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:45:01 -0500

$45.00
"Slow and steady wins the race."
~ Aesop (620 BC - 560 BC, The Hare and the Tortoise)

Pendant: 1 1/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request).

The clasp slides freely on this necklace so you can wear it to the side to enhance the pendant or wear it on the back of your neck like you would for a "regular"necklace.

Please note that the compasses used in my work do spin and generally point north, but are not meant for orienteering purposes. They are chosen for their aesthetic value rather than their level of preciseness.

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Guardian Angel of the Machina Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:45:01 -0500

$90.00
“It is only the impossible that is possible for God. He has given over the possible to the mechanics of matter and the autonomy of his creatures.”
~ Simone Weil

A beautifully aged heart key in flight, embellished with a tiny silver ball and gemstone beads (hematite and spectrolite). Hematite is said to bring about a calm mental state while spectrolite, the Finnish "Stone of Light", helps to reach tranquillity and peacefulness. Definitely a one of a kind talisman to bring some peace into the wearer's world!

Key: Just under 2 3/4"
Wings: 2" (each)
Wearable length: 18" including length of wings (Chain can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

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** Clock picture used for background by Roger J Porter.

Around the World in 80 Days Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:45:01 -0500

$70.00
“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”
~ Martin Buber

This unique pendant features a gorgeous hot air balloon flying over an antique sepia map of the Western hemisphere. It's cast in clear resin for shine and durability.
The perfect gift for the earth dweller in your life.

Pendant: 1 1/2"
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

The clasp slides freely on this necklace so you can wear it to the side to enhance the pendant or wear it on the back of your neck like you would for a "regular"necklace.

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Nocturnal Flight of the Tiny Time Key Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:30:33 -0500

$40.00
“The colour of my soul is iron-grey and sad bats wheel about the steeple of my dreams.”
~ Claude Debussy

Key: 1 1/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

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The Striving Writer's Quill Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:30:30 -0500

$75.00
"Writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank sheet of paper until drops
of blood form on your forehead."
~ Gene Fowler

A vintage pen nib, wire wrapped onto a beautiful aged silver feather, enhanced with a blood red glass droplet... a gorgeous tribute to the striving writer.

Pendant: 3 1/4"
Chain: Approx. 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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The Taste of Flight Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:30:30 -0500

$70.00
"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return."
- Author unknown

This gorgeous pendant showcases an antique biplane flying over an old map of Great Britain. It's casted in clear resin for shine and durability.

Pendant: 1 1/2" including bail
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

The clasp slides freely on this necklace so you can wear it to the side to enhance the pendant or wear it on the back of your neck like you would for a "regular"necklace.

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The Time Propellor Artful Hardware Western Bolo Tie

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:26:29 -0500

$40.00
“Our passions are the winds that propel our vessel. Our reason is the pilot that steers her. Without winds the vessel would not move and without a pilot she would be lost.”
- Author unknown

A steampunk twist on a western staple...

An antiqued silver propellor slide on tightly braided leatherette. Very dynamic piece! The propellor spins, so If you tend to play a lot with your accessories, this one should keep you entertained for hours!

Propellor diameter: 7/8"
Cord: 36"

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Fiery Clockwork Dragon Locks Artful Hardware Hair Fork

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:26:29 -0500

$17.00
“You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest in your hair.”
- Chinese proverb

I love hair forks. They are the greatest thing ever when you want a quick do and don't want the straight up pony tail. Twist, wrap or curl... They work better than single sticks. Longer lengths of hair work best, but you can cheat a little by making a bun with a hair tie and poking the prong through. Voilà! You're a queen.

Total length (from tip to loop): Just under 4"
Wearable length: 3 1/4"

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The Queen's Poison Artful Locket Hardware Ring

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:37:12 -0500

$35.00
“Royalty consists not in vain pomp, but in great virtues”
~ Agesilaus

Crown your finger and lead with a royal hand...

This ring features a tiny locket, which you can use to hide your secrets: pictures of loved ones, a lock of hair, a drop of poison... Though it's not watertight and I don't condone concealing lethal substances!

Ring face diameter: 1/2"
Adjustable antiqued silver plated ring. (Very comfortable... won't pinch like most adjustable rings on Etsy!)

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** Clock picture used for background by Roger J Porter.

L'Arbre de lune Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:36:48 -0500

$135.00
Do you know the moon tree?
It grows on crescent moons and lights up the sky with dreams of whimsy.
If you listen really hard on a calm night, you'll hear its leaves chiming to the sleepless yonder...

Set in a gorgeous redheart wood turned bezel (handmade by Etsy's WoodArtandSteamPunk), a silver tree grows on a crescent moon in an ink blue starry sky.
Hung on a black leather cord, complete with a silver branch toggle clasp.

Pendant: Approx. 2"
Cord: 18"

The clasp slides freely on this necklace so you can wear it to the side to enhance the pendant or wear it on the back of your neck like you would for a "regular"necklace.

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Timeless Ticking In the Vines Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:36:30 -0500

$45.00
“The timeless in you is aware of life's timelessness; and knows that yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream.”
~ Kahlil Gibran

Extraordinarily detailed antique pocket watch regulator and brass clock gear upcycled and beautifully featured in this classy pendant.

Pendant: Just over 1"
Cord: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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Nocturnal Flight of the Time Key Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:35:44 -0500

$75.00
“The colour of my soul is iron-grey and sad bats wheel about the steeple of my dreams.”
~ Claude Debussy

Gorgeous vintage Corbin skeleton key with shiny silver mechanical bat wings and keyhole lock clasp, fluttering around your neck as you move... Complete with an intricately detailed hourglass charm.

Key: 2 3/4" (2 1/2" wingspan)
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

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Opening the Gates of Happiness Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:27:16 -0500

$40.00
“Love is the master key which opens the gates of happiness.”
~ Oliver Wendell Holmes

A skeleton key and a lock, dangling freely over an excerpt on love. This "quote" has been taken out of a vintage Webster's dictionary and casted in clear resin for shine and durability.

Pendant: 1 1/2" at the longest (including "bail")
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

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Pursuit of the Mechanical Butterfly Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:27:16 -0500

$60.00
“Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.”
~ Nathaniel Hawthorne

The dichroic glass cabochon has gorgeous flashes of blue and turquoise. Make sure to zoom in to see all the beautiful details in this piece.

Pendant: Just a little over 1 1/2"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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Old World Travels Artful Hardware Pin or Tie Tack

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:27:16 -0500

$50.00
“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.”
~ Frank Borman

This particular piece showcases delicate vintage watch parts over an old map of Great Britain. The whole piece has been cast and coated in resin for extra shine and durability.
Note that the tiny red jewels encased in the piece are stunning, genuine rubies.

Diameter: 3/4"

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For the Love of Cars Artful Hardware Key Ring

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:26:46 -0500

$17.00
"Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedez Benz.”
~ Janis Joplin

Key ring diameter: 1"
Dangle: Just under 1 1/2"

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Golden Key to the Flight of Dreams Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:26:46 -0500

$35.00
"Dreams the sources of action, the meeting and the end,
a resting-place among the flight of things."
~ Muriel Rukeyser

Pendant: 1 3/4" wingspan
Chain: 18" including wingspan (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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The Rebellious Bird of Freedom Artful Hardware Pendant

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:10:09 -0500

$35.00
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.”
~ Albert Camus

Pendant: 1 1/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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The Starry Night Owl Artful Hardware Ear Cuff

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:10:09 -0500

$12.00
"The nights are wholesome; then no planets strike, No fairy takes, nor witch hath power to charm, So hallow'd and so gracious is the time."
~William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 1, Sc. 1

Dressed up or dressed down and whether you have pierced ears or not, this cuff is the perfect accessory to bling up your ear with some stellar flair.
Great for any occasion... or no special occasion at all!

Band width: Just over 1/8"
Dangle length: 1/2"

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Golden Mechanics of Falling Stars Artful Hardware Ear Cuff

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:22:40 -0500

$15.00
“We had the sky up there, all speckled with stars, and we used to lay on our backs and look up at them, and discuss about whether they was made or only just happened.”
~ Mark Twain

Dressed up or dressed down and whether you have pierced ears or not, this cuff is the perfect accessory to bling up your ear with some mechanical steam flair.
Great for any occasion... or no special occasion at all!

Band width: Just over 1/8"
Dangle length: 1"

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Flight of the Travelling Bumblebee Artful Hardware Brooch

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:26:12 -0500

$45.00
Escape the mad race, slow down and pollinate the flowers...

Height: Approx. 1 1/4"
Wingspan: 1 1/4"

Please note that the compasses used in my work do spin and generally point north, but are not meant for orienteering purposes. They are chosen for their aesthetic value rather than their level of preciseness.

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The Literary Navigator Artful Hardware Pendant

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:26:12 -0500

$50.00
"Books are the compasses and telescopes and sextants and charts which other men have prepared to help us navigate the dangerous seas of human life."
~ Jesse Lee Bennett

Pendant: 1 1/2"
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

Please note that the compasses used in my work do spin and generally point north, but are not meant for orienteering purposes. They are chosen for their aesthetic value rather than their level of preciseness.

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Slices of Time on Your Sleeves Hardware Cuff Links

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:38:30 -0500

$30.00
Mechanical genius for your wrists...

Cuff link face diameter: 3/4"

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Small Timeless Letter In a Bottle Artful Hardware Pendant

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:38:29 -0500

$45.00
"Imagine you have gone down to the shore and there, amidst the other debris..you find an unlikely looking bottle from the past. You bring it home and discover a message inside. This letter, so strange and disturbing, seems to have been making its way toward someone for a long time, and now that someone turns out to be you..."
~ Edward Hirsch

A teeny version of my Timeless Letter In a Bottle...

I've carefully burned the edges of a tiny antique letter reproduction and rolled it up inside this gorgeous glass vial, partially burrying it in sand, which moves freely within the bottle. (The sand comes from our family cottage on the shores of the St.Lawrence in Eastern Canada.) The cork is secured with clear resin for strength and durability.
A definitely unique conversation piece!

Pendant: 1"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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My Heart Bleeds For Freedom Artful Hardware Jeweled G-String Thong Underwear

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:37:59 -0500

$35.00
“A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages.”
~ Tennessee Williams

Simple, sexy, black g-string adorned with a dangling broken heart in a cage...
Who said victorian ladies didn't wear these underneath their bloomers?

Underwear size: Small, medium and large available (Please specify at checkout.)
Jewel size: 1" center, 3/4" hooks

Please take the jewel off to clean the underwear!

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Because She Is My Rose Artful Hardware Bracelet Cuff

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:37:59 -0500

$45.00
“But in herself alone she is more important than all the hundreds of you other roses: because it is she that I have watered; because it is she that I have put under the glass globe; because it is she that I have sheltered behind the screen; because it is for her that I have killed the caterpillars (except the two or three that we saved to become butterflies); because it is she that I have listened to, when she grumbled, or boasted, or even sometimes when she said nothing. Because she is my rose.”
~ The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupery)

Watch mechanism diameter: 3/4"
Bracelet fits up to 7 1/4" wrists (circumference) but can be enlarged slightly to accomodate larger wrists.

Do take note that the tiny jewels encased in the watch mechanism are genuine rubies...

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Night Sky Explorer Artful Hardware Pendant

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:37:16 -0500

$165.00
“If the stars should appear but one night every thousand years how man would marvel and stare.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

How lovely would it be to carry a piece of the night sky with you to explore? This marvelous pendant features an ink blue starry sky rejuvenated in a mechanical compass. Lots of depth to this pendant!
The compass needle actually spins like a real compass. (Generally points north when held flat, but not meant for orienteering purposes!) Make sure to click and zoom in to see the extraordinary details in this piece, especially the guilloche etched antique Elgin pocket watch piece and balance cock.

Pendant: 1 3/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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** Clock picture used for background by Roger J Porter.

Taking Care of the Moments Artful Hardware Pendant

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:37:16 -0500

$40.00
"If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves."
~ Maria Edgeworth

Pendant: 1 1/2"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

Do take note that the tiny red jewels encased in the mechanism are genuine rubies!!

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Solving the Puzzle of Time Artful Hardware Pendant

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:16:34 -0500

$60.00
“There was this huge world out there, independent of us human beings and standing before us like a great, eternal riddle, at least partly accessible to our inspection and thought. The contemplation of that world beckoned like a liberation.”
- Albert Einstein

Pendant: Approx. 1 1/2"
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

Do take note that the nine tiny jewels encased in the watch parts are genuine rubies...

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Nocturnal Flight of the Time Key Artful Hardware Pendant

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:20:56 -0500

$75.00
“The colour of my soul is iron-grey and sad bats wheel about the steeple of my dreams.”
~ Claude Debussy

Gorgeous vintage Corbin skeleton key with antiqued brass mechanical bat wings, fluttering around your neck as you move...

Key: 2 3/4" (2 1/2" wingspan)
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

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Elementally Eternal Hardware Earrings

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:19:49 -0500

$12.50
“Every leaf on every tree
And every drop of water in the sea
Every grain of weathered sand
That smashes itself onto dry land
Every stone and every petal, everything that's elemental
You are never gone.”
~ Jann Arden

Length: Just over 2" including earwire

Show a different kind of bling with a mechanically inspired pair of unique earrings.
Dressed up or dressed down, these are perfect for any occasion.

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Fall of Time Artful Hardware Pendant

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:19:23 -0500

$75.00
"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."
~Albert Camus

Shimmery silver leaf dangling from a highly detailed twig and covered in a thin layer of hard resin to protect its mechanical details.

Pendant: 3 1/2" from tip of top twig to tip of leaf (leaf is approx. 2 1/2")
Chain: Approx. 18" including 3 3/4" branch (Chain can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

Note that the blue jewel cast on the leaf is a stunning, sapphire gem.

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Edwardian Sparrows In the Vines Artful Hardware Locket Pendant

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:19:23 -0500

$60.00
“An Edwardian lady in full dress was a wonder to behold, and her preparations for viewing were awesome.”
~ William Manchester

Pendant width (bar): 2 1/2"
Locket diameter: Just over 1"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

Leave the locket empty or display your favorite picture inside.

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Perseus' Falling Stars Artful Hardware Pendant

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:49:34 -0500

$75.00
"Now slides the silent meteor on, and leaves
A shining furrow, as thy thoughts in me."
~ Lord Alfred Tennyson

How lovely would it be to carry a piece of the night sky with you? This marvelous pendant features the Perseus constellation in a dazzling ink sky, shining above a uniquely etched pocketwatch part. It's cast in clear resin in a vintage watch bezel.
The star-adorned clasp slides freely on this necklace so you can wear it to the side to enhance the pendant or wear it on the back of your neck like you would for a "regular"necklace.
Make sure you zoom in to see the gorgeous details!

Pendant: 1 1/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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The Old Wheel of the World Artful Hardware Lighter Case Cover

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:49:04 -0500

$20.00
"Darn the wheel of the world! Why must it continually turn over? Where is the reverse gear?"
~ Jack London

Transform your bland lighter into a cool steampunk accessory!
This lighter cover is sure to turn your standard plastic Bic® into a conversation piece.
Lightweight and reusable... again and again.

This listing is only for the cover and doesn't include the lighter shown in some of the pictures.

Height: 2 3/4"
Diameter/width: 1"

Please note that even though lighter covers are typically associated with smokers, this item comes from a smoke free home!

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Perseus' Falling Stars Artful Hardware Bracelet Cuff

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:37:02 -0500

$55.00
"Now slides the silent meteor on, and leaves
A shining furrow, as thy thoughts in me."
~ Lord Alfred Tennyson

How lovely would it be to carry a piece of the night sky with you? This marvelous antiqued silver bracelet features the Perseus constellation in a dazzling ink sky, shining below a cascade of watch gear perseids. It's cast in clear resin for shine and durability.

Thinnest width: 1/4"
Largest width: 1 1/4"
Bracelet adjusts to fit most wrist sizes. (Pictured at 2 1/2" in diameter)

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Mechanics of Falling Stars Artful Hardware Ear Cuff

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:37:02 -0500

Flight of the Travelling Butterfly Artful Hardware Pendant

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:36:02 -0500

$35.00
“Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.”
~ Nathaniel Hawthorne

Pendant: 1 1/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

Please note that the compasses used in my work do spin and generally point north, but are not meant for orienteering purposes. They are chosen for their aesthetic value rather than their level of preciseness.

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Steamy Seahorse Secrets Artful Hardware Large Money Clip

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:12:31 -0500

$40.00
"My soul is full of longing for the secrets of the sea, and the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me."
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

A gorgeous brass seahorse, cast in clear resin to protect its mechanical details and set on a money clip... the perfect gift for the sea lover in your life!

Length: 1 3/4"
Width: 1"

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Tears of Metamorphosis Artful Hardware Pendant

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:53:46 -0500

$45.00
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty."
~ Maya Angelou

Pendant: Approx. 2"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

The clasp slides freely on this necklace so you can wear it to the side to enhance the pendant or wear it on the back of your neck like you would for a "regular"necklace.

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Green Tears of Nature Hardware Earrings

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:53:46 -0500

$12.50
“Count the garden by the flowers, never by the leaves that fall. Count your life with smiles and not the tears that roll.”

Length: Just under 1 1/2" including earwire

Show a different kind of bling with a mechanically inspired pair of unique earrings.
Dressed up or dressed down, these are perfect for any occasion.

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The Train's Route to Infinity Artful Hardware Ring

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:40:17 -0500

$55.00
"And there is the headlight, shining far down the track, glinting off the steel rails that, like all parallel lines, will meet in infinity, which is after all where this train is going."
~ Bruce Catton

This gorgeous piece showcases a stunningly detailed locomotive anchored over an old map of Great Britain. Cast in resin for extra shine and durability. Stunning!

Ring face: 1 3/8" high x 1" wide
Chunky yet oh so comfortable adjustable ring!

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The Painful Key to Happiness Artful Hardware Pendant

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:40:17 -0500

$175.00
“Without pain, there would be no suffering, without suffering we would never learn from our mistakes. To make it right, pain and suffering is the key to all windows, without it, there is no way of life.”
~ Angelina Jolie

A perfect aged vintage key hung from an extraordinarily detailed antique pocket watch plate, complete with five original jewels and added drops of blood red glass... This one of a kind necklace is sure to make heads turn!

Pendant: Just over 2" (including pocket watch "bail")
Chain: 18"
The clasp slides freely on this necklace so you can wear it to the side to enhance the pendant or wear it on the back of your neck like you would for a "regular"necklace.

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Art Nouveau Scrolling Damask Dreams Filigree Hardware Ring

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:27:11 -0500

$20.00
Leaves, scrolls and wonderful victorian dreams...

Ring face diameter: 13/16"
Adjustable antique filigree ring. (Very comfortable... won't pinch like most adjustable rings sold on Etsy!)

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Screech and Mechanical Uproar Ear Dangle Artful Hardware Ear Cuff

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:10:44 -0500

$12.00
“The screech and mechanical uproar of the big city turns the citified head, fills citified ears - as the song of birds, wind in the trees, animal cries, or as the voices and songs of his loved ones once filled his heart. He is sidewalk-happy.”
~ Frank Lloyd Wright

Dressed up or dressed down and whether you have pierced ears or not, this cuff is the perfect accessory to bling up your ear with some mechanical steam flair.
Great for any occasion... or no special occasion at all!

Band width: Just over 1/8"
Dangle length: 1"

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Window On the Nature of Flight Artful Hardware Pendant

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:57:13 -0500

$50.00
"'Inventive man' has invented nothing -- nothing 'from scratch.' If he has produced a machine that in motion overcomes the law of gravity, he learned the essentials from the observation of birds."
~ Dorothy Thompson

Pendant: 1 1/8"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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Howling At the Moon Artful Hardware Pendant

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:57:12 -0500

$45.00
“Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is.”
- German Proverb

A gorgeously detailed wolf under a silver moon and star, enhanced by a dark, blood red swarovski crystal bead. Enough to make anyone howl with delight at its sight!

Pendant: 2"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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Whistling Memories of Life's Journey Artful Hardware Key Ring

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:56:53 -0500

$20.00
“When the whistle blew and the call stretched thin across the night, one had to believe that any journey could be sweet to the soul.”
~ Charles Turner

A working steel whistle, embellished with intricate watch parts dangles.
Note that the red jewels encased in the tiny watch plate are genuine rubies.

Key ring: Just over 1 1/4" x 1"
Dangle: 1 1/4"

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For Travel's Sake Artful Hardware Pendant

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:56:52 -0500

$50.00
“I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move.”
~ Robert Louis Stevenson

A beautifully detailed vintage map, cast in resin for shine and durability, hangs from a row of coordinating gemstones: obsidian and lapis lazuli. Obsidian is said to aid in protection while lapis lazuli cures melancholy and increases mental clarity. A great talisman for the avid traveller or an invitation to adventure for the comfortable hobbit from Bag End, Underhill.

Pendant: 1 1/2" (including bail)
Chain: 18" including length of beads (Chain can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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Slice of Time Hardware Bobby Pin or Tie Clip

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:56:19 -0500

$15.00
Truly unisex piece of mechanical genius!

Bezel diameter: 3/4"
Total length: 2 1/4"

Do take note that the tiny red jewel is a genuine ruby!!

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Timeless Letter In a Bottle Artful Hardware Pendant

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:56:06 -0500

$60.00
"Imagine you have gone down to the shore and there, amidst the other debris..you find an unlikely looking bottle from the past. You bring it home and discover a message inside. This letter, so strange and disturbing, seems to have been making its way toward someone for a long time, and now that someone turns out to be you..."
~ Edward Hirsch

I've carefully burned the edges of a tiny antique letter reproduction and rolled it up inside this gorgeous glass vial, partially burrying it in sand, which moves freely within the bottle. (The sand comes from our family cottage on the shores of the St.Lawrence in Eastern Canada.) The cork is secured with clear resin for strength and durability.
A definitely unique conversation piece!

Pendant: Just over 1 1/2"
Ribbon: A generous 30" (Meant to be tied at the desired length.)

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Blood Red Tears of Nature Hardware Earrings

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:38:01 -0500

Steam World Travels Artful Hardware Pendant

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:38:01 -0500

$60.00
"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."
~ St. Augustine

Pendant: 2" (included bail)
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

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The Silver Vampire's Thirst Artful Hardware Lariat Pendant

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:37:26 -0500

$50.00
“When other little girls wanted to be ballet dancers I kind of wanted to be a vampire.”
~ Angelina Jolie

Armed with pewter fangs and garlic bulbs, this necklace may look like the ultimate vampire buster, but the row of telltale red droplets are a glistening reminder of the blood-thirsty beast that lurks inside...

Fang and garlic dangle: 2"
Lariat chain: Approx. 20" not including dangle
(The garlic bulbs and the fangs thread through the ring and you can adjust the necklace to wear at the desired length.)

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The Cheeky Night Owl Artful Hardware Jeweled G-String Thong Underwear

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:36:43 -0500

$35.00
“Save that from yonder ivy-mantled tower, / The moping owl does to the moon complain.”
~ Thomas Gray

Simple, sexy, black g-string adorned with an oh-so-unique jewel...
A tiny owl resting on a crescent moon with a silver star, on a reclaimed watch plate.
Who said victorian ladies didn't wear these underneath their bloomers?

Underwear size: Small, medium and large available (Please specify at checkout.)
Jewel size: 1" center, 3/4" hooks

Please take the jewel off to clean the underwear!

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The Poised Dragonfly Artful Locket Hardware Ring

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:56:46 -0500

$35.00
"When the heat of the summer
Made drowsy the land,
A dragon-fly came
And sat on my hand."
~ Eleanor Farjeon

This ring features a dragonfly-adorned tiny locket, which you can use to hide your secrets: pictures of loved ones, a lock of hair, a drop of poison... Though it's not watertight and I don't condone concealing lethal substances!

Ring face diameter: 1/2"
Adjustable antiqued silver plated ring. (Very comfortable... won't pinch like most adjustable rings on Etsy!)

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Deluxe Tree of Time and Life Artful Hardware Pendant

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:11:12 -0500

$65.00
"Today I have grown taller from walking with the trees."
~ Karle Wilson Baker

Cast in resin for shine and durability in a brushed silver bezel, a gorgeous tree stands on a roman numeral clock face. Slid onto a comfy rubber cord and complete with a sturdy magnetic clasp.

Pendant: 1 1/2" (including tube bail)
Cord: 18"
The easiest clasp you'll ever "operate"! Just bring one end closer to the other in the back of your neck and *clink*: the magnets close!

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Nesting Thoughts In Brass Hardware Earrings

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:10:54 -0500

$20.00
“Each thought that is welcomed and recorded is a nest egg, by the side of which more will be laid”
~ Henry David Thoreau

Pearly white eggs dangling in large brass nests and complimented by perfectly antiqued silver birds.

Length: 3" including earwire (Extra large yet dainty.)

Show a different kind of bling with a mechanically inspired pair of unique earrings.
Dressed up or dressed down, these are perfect for any occasion.

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Gently Awakening Mechanical Butterfly Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:46:57 -0500

$45.00
"Just like the butterfly, I too will awaken in my own time."
~ Deborah Chaskin

Pendant: 1 1/2"
Cord: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

Do take note that the tiny red jewels encased in the mechanism are genuine rubies!!

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My Heart Bleeds For Freedom Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:46:57 -0500

$35.00
“A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages.”
~ Tennessee Williams

You'll definitely feel the energy in this piece as all its elements move, shake and rattle, creating a tiny symphony around your neck as you walk.

Pendant: 1 1/2" (including "bail")
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

The clasp slides freely on this necklace so you can wear it to the side to enhance the pendant or wear it on the back of your neck like you would for a "regular"necklace.

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The Armchair Time Traveller Artful Hardware Pin or Tie Tack

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:46:37 -0500

$40.00
"Books are the compasses and telescopes and sextants and charts which other men have prepared to help us navigate the dangerous seas of human life."
~ Jesse Lee Bennett

An antiqued silver open book, cast in clear resin to protect its mechanical details... the perfect gift for the book lover in your life!

Width: 1"

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Mechanics of the Scientific Mind Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:59:48 -0500

$60.00
“The important thing in science is not so much to obtain new facts as to discover new ways of thinking about them.”
~ William Bragg, Sr.

A detailed microscope over watch and clock gears in a lovely watch bezel. Cast in resin for shine and durability.

Pendant diameter: 1 1/8"
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request).

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The Poison of Habits Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:59:34 -0500

$50.00
"Any act often repeated soon forms a habit; and habit allowed, steady gains in strength, At first it may be but as a spider's web, easily broken through, but if not resisted it soon binds us with chains of steel."
~ Tryon Edwards

The spider awaits, using the flash of the emerald to attract the unsuspecting prey to her sanctuary...
The clasp slides freely on this necklace so you can wear it to the side to enhance the pendant or wear it on the back of your neck like you would for a "regular"necklace.

Pendant: Approx. 2 1/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

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Earth of Majesty Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:35:37 -0500

$35.00
"This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle,
This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars,
This other Eden, demi-paradise,
This fortress built by Nature for herself
Against infection and the hand of war,
This happy breed of men, this little world,
This precious stone set in the silver sea,
Which serves it in the office of a wall
Or as a moat defensive to a house,
Against the envy of less happier lands,--
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm"
~ King Richard II (William Shakespeare)

Pendant: 1"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

The crown, earth and brass circle move side to side, independently from each other, adding a subtle dynamic to the piece when you move (or play with it!).

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Steam Powered Motion Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:35:37 -0500

$90.00
“Steam is no stronger now than it was a hundred years ago but it is put to better use”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

An old locomotive set in resin on vintage clock gears in a shimmering black bezel, which rocks from side to side on a pocket watch skeleton... A truly one of a kind piece that's even reversible!

Pendant: Just under 2 3/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

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Ode to the Tattoo Lover Artful Hardware Kilt Pin

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:35:37 -0500

$25.00
"Tattoo the pristine flesh
What is permanent anyway?
This ink only lasts 'til the grave,
Skin and ideas decompose
That which we did compose."
~ Corri Alius

Cherries, swallows and stars... Add some old school tattoo flash to any outfit with this unique pin.

Total length: 3"

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Clockwork Envy Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:03:06 -0500

$30.00
“Nothing sharpens sight like envy”
~ Thomas Fuller

Pendant: Just a little over 3/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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Tall Tale Ship Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:02:56 -0500

$55.00
“I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky; and all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.”
~ John Masefield

Sail on the tall tales of time with this highly detailed antiqued button cast in clear resin in a vintage watch bezel.

Pendant: Approx. 3/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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The Mad Hatter's Teatime Watch Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:02:56 -0500

$60.00
“No wonder you're late. Why, this watch is exactly two days slow.”
~ The Mad Hatter (from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland)

Cast in a vintage watch case beside an ornate teacup and saucer, the timeless Mad Hatter awaits for his infamous tea party to begin...

Pendant: 1 1/2" (2" including "bail")
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

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Singing In the Rain Artful Hardware Jeweled G-String Thong Underwear

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:02:56 -0500

$45.00
“I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain; What a wonderful feeling, I'm happy again.”
~ Arthur Freed

Simple, sexy, black g-string adorned with a rain cloud in silver lining and a golden bird in flight amongst golden rain drops...
Who said victorian ladies didn't wear these underneath their bloomers?

Underwear size: Small, medium and large available (Please specify at checkout.)
Jewel size: 1 1/2" center, 5/8" hooks

Please take the jewel off to clean the underwear!

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Because She Is My Golden Rose Artful Hardware Bracelet

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:18:07 -0500

$75.00
“But in herself alone she is more important than all the hundreds of you other roses: because it is she that I have watered; because it is she that I have put under the glass globe; because it is she that I have sheltered behind the screen; because it is for her that I have killed the caterpillars (except the two or three that we saved to become butterflies); because it is she that I have listened to, when she grumbled, or boasted, or even sometimes when she said nothing. Because she is my rose.”
~ The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupery)

A rich gold mesh bracelet with heart dangles, a gorgeous Elgin jeweled oval watch mechanism and an antiqued golden rose. Complete with an easy to use patented clasp.
Simply stunning.

Bracelet length: 7 1/2"

Do take note that the tiny red jewels encased in the mechanism are genuine rubies!!

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The Tortoise's Teachings Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:18:07 -0500

$50.00
“We called him Tortoise because he taught us.”
~ Lewis Carroll

An intricately etched brass watch part suspended in clear resin with a hint of deep blue sea makes for a truly unique shell...
The toggle clasp slides freely on this necklace so you can wear it to the side to enhance the pendant or wear it on the back of your neck like you would for a "regular"necklace.

Pendant: Just over 2 3/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request).

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Riding the Penny Farthing of Time Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:16:57 -0500

$45.00
Pedaling your way into the not so distance past to better understand the future...

(The front wheel rolls freely, which adds an interesting dynamic to this piece.)

Pendant: Approx. 1 3/4"
Cord: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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The Emulating Robot Artful Hardware Locket Pendant

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:16:22 -0500

$85.00
"At bottom, robotics is about us. It is the discipline of emulating our lives, of wondering how we work."
~ Rod Grupen

A friendly robot and its gear are set on an intricately etched reversible antiqued silver locket.
Geeky has never been so cool.

Pendant: 1 3/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

The clasp slides freely on this necklace so you can wear it to the side to enhance the pendant or wear it on the back of your neck like you would for a "regular"necklace.
Leave the locket empty or display your favorite pictures inside!

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Slavery of the Machine Artful Hardware Ear Cuff

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:02:21 -0500

$12.00
“The fact is, that civilization requires slaves. Human slavery is wrong, insecure, and demoralizing. On mechanical slavery, on the slavery of the machine, the future of the world depends.”
~ Oscar Wilde

Dressed up or dressed down and whether you have pierced ears or not, this cuff is the perfect accessory to bling up your ear with some mechanical steam flair.
Great for any occasion... or no special occasion at all!

Band width: Just over 1/8"
Dangle length: 3/8"

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Fall of the Rock Loving Angel Through Your Locks Artful Hardware Hair Fork

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:53:22 -0500

$15.00
“You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest in your hair.”
- Chinese proverb

I love hair forks. They are the greatest thing ever when you want a quick do and don't want the straight up pony tail. Twist, wrap or curl... They work better than single sticks. Longer lengths of hair work best, but you can cheat a little by making a bun with a hair tie and poking the prong through. Voilà! You're a queen.

Total length (from tip to loop): Just under 4"
Wearable length: 3 1/4"

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Old World Travels Artful Hardware Lighter Case Cover

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:19:28 -0500

$20.00
“I learned that the richness of life is found in adventure. . . . It develops self-reliance and independence. Life then teems with excitement. There is stagnation only in security.”
~ William Orville Douglas

Transform your bland lighter into a cool steampunk accessory!
This lighter cover is sure to turn your standard plastic Bic® into a conversation piece.
Lightweight and reusable... again and again.

This listing is only for the cover and doesn't include the lighter shown in some of the pictures.

Height: 2 3/4"
Diameter/width: 1"

Please note that even though lighter covers are typically associated with smokers, this item comes from a smoke free home!

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The Unchastity Belt Artful Hardware Jeweled G-String Thong Underwear

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:11:32 -0500

$25.00
"Da mihi castitatem et continentiam, sed noli modo."
(Grant me chastity and continence, but not yet.)
~ St. Augustine

Simple, sexy, black g-string adorned with an oh-so-cool jewel: a skeleton key and a padlock... just for show of course.
Who said victorian ladies didn't wear these underneath their bloomers?

Underwear size: Small, medium and large available (Please specify at checkout.)
Jewel size: 1" center, 1/2" hooks

Please take the jewel off to clean the underwear!

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Finding Yourself In Adventure Artful Hardware Pendant

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:31:13 -0500

$35.00
“It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves.”
~ Andre Gide

A beautiful old map of the island of Borneo, the very symbol of adventure, cast in resin for shine and durability. Simple yet stunning.

Pendant: 1 1/4"
Cord: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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Green Tears of Envy Artful Hardware Ear Cuff

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:20:18 -0500

$12.00
“Nothing sharpens sight like envy”
~ Thomas Fuller

Dressed up or dressed down and whether you have pierced ears or not, this cuff is the perfect accessory to bling up your ear with its cascading green glass teardrops.
Great for any occasion... or no special occasion at all!

Band width: Just over 1/8"
Dangle length: 1"

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Defining the Life of a Paramedic Artful Hardware Pendant

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:09:04 -0500

$40.00
"It is not a case we are treating; it is a living, palpitating, alas, too often suffering fellow creature."
~John Brown

This gorgeous necklace is the perfect gift for the loving paramedic or paramedical student in your life. A gorgeous star of life lies atop an old Collins medical definition, cast in clear resin in an antiqued silvertone bezel.

Pendant: 1 1/8"
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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RESERVED for elveneimile Nothing But Blue Skies in Our Mechanical World Artful Hardware Pendant

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:42:19 -0500

$60.00
Please don't buy if you're not elveneimile. If you would like a similar piece made for you, don't hesitate to contact me!

“I never saw a man who looked with such a wistful eye upon that little tent of blue which prisoners call the sky.”
~ Oscar Wilde

The reconstructed watch pendant features a gorgeous recessed cabochon, which catches the light in all its sapphire beauty. Encircled with a jet black hardware ring, it's ready to rock your world.

Pendant: 1 1/2"
Cord: 18" (This "barbed wire" leather is a lot more comfortable than it may seem!)

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** Clock picture used for background by Roger J Porter.

Exploring Time Artful Hardware Pin or Tie Tack

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:33 -0500

$50.00
"What comes first, the compass or the clock? Before one can truly 'manage time' (the clock), it is important to know where you are going, what your priorities and goals are, in which direction you are headed (the compass). Where you are headed is more important than how fast you are going. Rather than always focusing on what's urgent, learn to focus on what is really important."
- Unknown

Combining elements of time and space, this unique pin features a tiny compass needle encased under glass on a small watch face and gears
The compass needle actually spins like a real compass. (Generally points north when held flat, but not meant for orienteering purposes!)

Diameter: 3/4"

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RESERVED for hewrow Au Temps de la France Artful Hardware Pendant

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:33 -0500

$35.00
Please don't buy if you're not hewrow. If you would like a similar piece made for you, don't hesitate to contact me!

“France, mother of arts, of warfare, and of laws”
~ Joachim Du Bellay

A gorgeous fleur de lys emblem set atop a perfectly aged clock face, framed by a freely moving bevelled ring. This is truly a one of a kind piece!

Pendant: 1 3/4" (including bail)
Chain: 18" (Can be shortened or lengthened upon request)

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** Clock picture used for background by Roger J Porter.

The Edwardian Lady's Flair Artful Earrings

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:46:49 -0500

$15.00
“An Edwardian lady in full dress was a wonder to behold, and her preparations for viewing were awesome.”
~ William Manchester

Length: Just under 1 3/4" including earwire

Show a different kind of bling with a victorian inspired pair of unique earrings.
Dressed up or dressed down, these are perfect for any occasion.

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Deconstruction of Time Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:06:46 -0500

$75.00
"We can chart our future clearly and wisely only when we know the path which has led to the present."
~ Adlai E. Stevenson

A unique mechanical assemblage of vintage watch and clock parts paired with blue hues and a hint of sapphire give this pendant real flair. The clock hand even moves freely, adding to the dynamic of the piece. Truly one of a kind.

Pendant: Just under 2 3/4"
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

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** Clock picture used for background by Roger J Porter.

Confidence of the Mechanical Beetle Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:06:46 -0500

$60.00
“Come what may, I am bound to think that all things are ordered for the best; though when the good is a furlong off, and we with our beetle eyes can only see three inches, it takes some confidence in general principles to pull us through.”
~ Arthur Conan Doyle, Sr.

Make sure to zoom in to see the details on this wire wrapped piece!

Pendant: 1 1/2" including "bail"
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

The easiest clasp you'll ever "operate"! Just bring one end closer to the other in the back of your neck and *clink*: the magnets close!

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** Clock picture used for background by Roger J Porter.

Dewdrops On the Leaves of Time Artful Hardware Pendant

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:05:27 -0500

$60.00
“Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf.”
~ Rabindranath Tagore

Pendant: 1 3/4" at the longest
Chain: 18" (Can be lengthened or shortened upon request)

Highly detailed leaves covered in a thin layer of hard resin to protect their mechanical details.

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