Etsy Shop for debbiecarroll

Retro Christmas Cameo Necklace - Lantern and Pine Boughs

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:41:21 -0500

$18.00
My very retro holiday cameo necklaces feature vintage resin cameos all depicting different holiday themes. They are mounted in a brass setting which has been painted a brilliant cherry red enamel, and are topped off with vintage faux pearls & shiny brass spacers. Vintage black enamel chain adds a touch of elegance, and each is finished with a pretty brass filigree which covers the back.

The perfect way to add a little holiday festivity to any outfit! Much more versatile than your standard issue Christmas sweater I would say....

Necklaces measure 16 inches with a 2-inch extender.

Please see my other listings as pictured for all four designs!

Gift boxing is included!

Leonardo Pendant Necklace

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:39:58 -0500

$28.00
Another example of the lion crest, an especially popular image in France for the family name Lion or Lyon.

The cabochon is made of resin, plastic or possiby lucite in solid black with a detailed lion crest in gold. It is mounted on a gold-plated adjustable band with a brushed finish.

Necklace measures 16.5 inches, and the pendant is 1 1/8 inches, with a 3 inch chain extender.

Gift boxing is included.

Starlet Necklace

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:45:03 -0500

$75.00
Worthy of the red carpet runway, draped upon the neck of the next up & coming Hollywood starlet, this stunning necklace will add a major dose of glamour to any ensemble!

The vintage rhinestone studded centerpiece is the main attraction in this design, with a supporting cast comprised of vintage glass & metal chain, vintage crystals & a fabulous vintage prism pendant suspended on chain!

Necklace measures 16.5 inches with a 3 inch vintage, etched chain extender.

Gift boxing is included!

Originally priced at $85.00

Silver Lining Necklace in Blue

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:43:41 -0500

$48.00
Every cloud has one, or so they say...

The silver lining in this piece is not so hidden, but is front and center! A lusterous vintage faux silver-gray pearl is framed by luminescent vintage lucite in sapphire blue and accented with vintage Czech jet faceted glass, vintage lucite in stormcloud gray and more vintage glass - Czech givre "zebra" beads with clear glass and swirls of cobalt blue. Antiqued Silver filigree bead caps & silver plated peanut chain complete the piece.

Necklace measures 16.5 inches with 3 inch chain extender.

Gift boxing included!

Retro Christmas Cameo Necklace - Bell with Sprig of Holly

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:04:19 -0500

Falling Leaves Necklace

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:58:42 -0500

$82.00
If you have ever visited my shop, it is no secret that I love to use brown and green in my designs...this piece is no exception and serves as my homage to fall, a season which lasts two weeks (if we are lucky) here in Texas!

This necklace features everything I love - rich lucite in shades of amber and tortoise, charming vintage buttons, delicate brass leaves and vintage glass linked together on on oxidized brass wire.

Necklace measures 17 inches with a 3 inch chain extender.

Gift Boxing is included!

Jane Austen Earrings

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:57:36 -0500

$20.00
Handmade earrings to match my Jane Austen Necklace feature gorgeous vintage carnelian glass long ovals capped with brass bead caps and sweet vintage carnelian glass rounds, on brass leverbacks.

Earrings measure 1 1/4" from the loop.

Gift Boxing included

Green Mansions Necklace

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:50:48 -0500

$78.00
Beautiful & a little exotic, like a jungle flower, this unique necklace combines generously sized, faceted Carnelian teardrops knotted on cord with vintage Japanese ceramic beads & Czech glass.

These are some of the most interesting beads I've come across, the color is a bright grass-lime green with dark rust-red & deep yellow detailing and a touch of white, in a cool elongated shape. I've had them for a very long time, just waiting for inspiration to strike...I love them combined with the carnelian stones!

Necklace measures 17 inches and adjusts to 20 inches, the pendant is another 2 inches in length.

Matching earrings are also available and featured in my shop.

Gift boxing included!

Gumball Earrings

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:02:25 -0500

$22.00
Wonderful vintage lucite, in rich navy blue & luscious lime are linked to gold-plated rings and punctuated with bright spots of citrus orange vintage glass rounds. Leverbacks are gold-plated.

These are wonderful match to my Gumball Necklace, as pictured above, which is also available in my shop. These really add a punch of color to any ensemble!

Earrings measure 1 7/8 inches from the loop on the leverback (47mm) and are 1 5/8 at the widest point - the gold rings (16mm).

Gift boxing is included!

Garland Necklace

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:07:33 -0500

$42.00
Summery white blooms to help you look cool even when you are not!

Clusters of vintage beaded cabochons are mounted and linked together with more vintage white glass and finished with vintage chain. I really love the white glass for summer jewelry, it reminds me of the vintage white milkglass vases my grandmother had lining her shelves!

Necklace measures 16 inches and has a 2 inch chain extender.

Gift boxing is included!

Leonardo Ring

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:50:23 -0500

$10.00
Another example of the lion crest, an especially popular image in France for the family name Lion or Lyon.

The cabochon is made of resin, plastic or possiby lucite in solid black with a detailed lion crest in gold. It is mounted on a gold-plated adjustable band with a brushed finish.

One-size, adjustable to fit all.

Gift boxing is included.

Tokyo Rose Pendant Necklace

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:10:10 -0500

$45.00
A vintage Asian-inspired pendant with a delicate depiction of roses is the focal point of this colorful necklace.

The pendant is made of metal with a clear, glass-like finish highlighting the floral design and gold painted accents. Vintage glass beads in cornflower blue are linked with Swarovski Red Coral crystals, intricate metal links and vintage gold-plated Figaro chain to create a casual, yet feminine look.

Necklace measures 17 inches to the top of the pendant drop, which measures another 2 inches in length. A chain extender allows for another 2.5 inches.

Gift boxing is included!

Bronzed Copper and Turquoise Necklace

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:40:55 -0500

$158.00
Stunning & sizable Turquoise nuggets are punctuated with vintage copper discs and large vintage copper rondelle, the design is further enhanced with more wonderfully bronzed copper beads in round & tube shapes which are knotted on heavy cord and separated with graceful little turquoise ovals. The necklace fastens with a handmade, hammered copper hook and vintage copper deco-style ring.

Necklace measures 17 inches. I've added an extender (not pictured) for an additional 3 inches, it is made of the same copper rings as the clasp.

I don't think this will fit in my usual gift box, however a lovely copper organza drawstring bag will be provided!

Copper leaf earrings as shown with the necklace, make a great match and are available in my shop!

Victoriana Turquoise Lucite Necklace

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:41:11 -0500

$48.00
It is really interesting to use vintage lucite with very vintage looking components - it somehow transforms it and gives it a new lease on life, and in this case these lucite marbled turqoise ovals look like the real thing when strung with vintage metal filigree cones. Dainty Swarovski crystal bicones in jet black and turquoise add contrast and very tiny, antique silver-plated seed beads lend a subtle glint of metal. Vintage white metal chain finishes the piece, along with a antiqued silver lobster clasp.

Necklace measures 17 inches and adjusts to 20 inches.

Gift Boxing included!

Copper Topped Turquoise Earrings

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:25:26 -0500

$22.00
Pairing turquoise and copper, a favorite color combination!

Gorgeous faceted turquoise ovals are topped with stylized copper flower spacers & tiny copper rounds. The spacers posess an almost industrial look - think gears and cogs. Antiqued copper leverbacks complete the look.

These look great with either my Muy Caliente Turquoise Necklace or Bronzed Copper & Turquoise Necklace, both featured in my shop!

Earrings measure just under an inch from the bottom loop on the leverbacks.

Gift boxing is included!

Like Water for Chocolate Turquoise Necklace

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:02:33 -0500

$112.00
Who said three's a crowd?

Three spectacular turquoise nuggets with a blue-green hue, and chocolate-brown matrixing, are knotted on dark brown cord and nestled amongst vintage chocolate lucite beads (not quite round, not quite oval)and vintage rough-cut chocolate brown glass. Simple but dramatic.

Necklace measures 17 inches and extends to 20 inches.

Gift box or copper organza gift bag included - your choice!

Chocolate Decadence Pearl Earrings

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:25:22 -0500

$22.00
These lustrous vintage glass pearls from Japan are one of my favorites to work with; they look just as good as the real thing, and come in such delicious colors! These date back to the 40's and when they no longer can found, I will be very sad...

These chocolate brown beauties have a hint of bronze, so I've topped them with faceted fire polish Czech glass beads in bronze, and lovely brass petal bead caps. The leverbacks are antiqued brass.

Earrings measure just shy of 7/8 inches.

Gift boxing is included!

I have a pair of these and think everyone should own a pair, you will love them!

Calypso Necklace

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:44:49 -0500

$76.00
Inspired by the bold tropcial beauty of a Gauguin painting, this necklace of deep purple-brown branch coral & golden hued freshwater pearls really makes a statement!

The branch coral is dyed a beautiful shade of purple with hints of chocolate, which pairs nicely with the rich gold of the freshwater pearls; the piece is knotted on cord, with a knot between each bead. Czech glass pearls in a rich shade of burgundy completes the look.

Necklace measures 19 inches and is adjustable to 21 inches.

Gift box or Copper Organza bag (your choice) is included.

Hot House Flower Necklace

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:07:44 -0500

$92.00
Not for the shrinking violet...fun & colorful and perfect for summer!

Vintage flower parts in bright oranges, violet and lilac. Each bloom is created by layering and stacking vintage metal, plastic and lucite petals and accenting with vintage glass beads & leaves and linking them to vintage enamel & copper chain.

Earrings to match - as shown, also availabe in my shop!

Necklace measures 16.5 inches with a 3-inch chain extender.

Gift boxing is included!

Hot House Flower Earrings

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:07:36 -0500

$18.00
Colorful and fun!

Vintage flower parts in vibrant tangerine orange & violet, are layered and linked to create a dramatic, yet dainty drop earrings.

The perfect match for my Hot House Necklace as shown, also available in my shop!

Earrings measure 5/8 inches from the loop, and are 1/2 wide, on gold-plated leverbacks.

Gift boxing is included.

Domed Deco Ring

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:05:01 -0400

$15.00
Fantastic vintage glass Art Deco cabochon features a beautiful relief design in a dramatic shade of Montana Blue - a sort of dark sapphire bordering on Midnight Blue.
The cabochon is mounted on an adjustable silver-plated band with a lovely floral etched pattern.

One size.

Gift Boxing Included!

Camellia Earrings

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:49:14 -0400

$18.00
Vintage Czech glass pearls in a luscious coppery-pink are capped off with antiqued brass & Czech fire-polished bronze glass to form a dainty drop earring!

Earrings measure 3/4 inches from the loop on antiqued brass leverbacks.

Gift boxing included!

Also pictured, the Camellia Necklace currently available in my shop.

Fairy Tale Earrings

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:50:57 -0400

$24.00
Just what Cinderella's fairy Godmother would have conjured up for her to wear to the ball!

Gorgeous crystal emerald cut rhinestones are mounted in settings & linked with clear Swarovski crystal bicones & dainty, yet dramatic, vintage Swarovski crystal faceted teardrops with an exquisite Aurora Borealis finish.

Earrings are on gold-plated posts and measure just shy of in inch from the loop on the setting.

A perfect accompaniment to my Fairy Tale Necklace as shown above, also available in my shop!

Gift boxing is included.

Guinevere Earrings

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:21:23 -0400

$35.00
I just love these wonderful little vintage glass cabochons! They remind me of very tiny shields in a deep pink color with an incised design, accented with an aurora borealis finish. For dramatic effect, I've mounted them on antiqued brass fiiligrees (front and back) and added vintage Swarovski crystal teardrops, also with an Aurora Borealis finish, and contemporary Swarovski crystal bicones in fuschia. Vintage brass leverbacks with a tiny rhinestone setting complete the mood, very medieval!

The earrings measure 1 7/8 inches from the loop.

Gift boxing is included.

Matching pendant to come!!!

Muy Caliente Turquoise Necklace

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:32:07 -0400

$58.00
When these turquoise "peppers" arrived, I really wasn't sure what to pair them with, but just knew I liked them!

After a little mixing & matching, I discovered they looked really great with these little brass flower spacers and vintage sienna lucite moonglow beads. The coppery sienna hue of the lucite brings out the matrix in the turquoise, making it sizzle!

I love the way this piece drapes around the neck, with all the drama up front, then subtlely accented with vintage coppery brass chain around to the back. Great with bright colors & summer whites, this necklace would also spark up the earthy colors of fall and winter!

The necklace measures 17 inches and adjusts up to 20 inches.

Gift boxing is included!

Featherweight Earrings

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:25:51 -0400

$18.00
Light as a feather!

Vintage soft plastic drops in a leaf (dagger, feather?) shape, simply dangle from vintage white bead links on silver-plated leverbacks.

A great match for my Lilypad Necklace, as shown, also available in my shop!

Earrings measure 1 3/8" inches long and are 3/8" at their widest point.

Gift boxing is included.

Lilypad Necklace

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:25:37 -0400

$115.00
Beautiful floral motif in cooling summer colors of white and turquoise that pop with a bit of sunshine yellow!

Each flower is created by layering vintage flower parts in metal, lucite, plastic and glass that is then mounted on vintage white enamal Rosette chain & linked with vintage glass beads.

The effect makes for a feminine but dramatic statement that will perfectly compliment your summer wardrobe & definitely punch up a plain white shirt!

Matching earrings, as shown, also available in my shop.

Necklace measures 16 inches long, with a 3-inch beaded extender.

Gift boxing is included.

Ivory Coast Earrings

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:50:38 -0400

$22.00
I don't believe these are truly ivory, they are probably made of resin, but are beautiful just the same!

Vintage "ivory" carved rounds with lovely details in a wonderful hue of warmed cream are capped with oxidized brass & linked with vintage resin beads in soft salmon pink, reminiscent of an old & cherished cameo!

Earrings measure 1 inch from the loop on the brass oxidized leverbacks.

Gift boxing is included!

Tropical Tulip Necklace

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:56:08 -0400

$45.00
Fabulous vintage lucite beads which really evoke the look of Bakelite!

There is something about the shape & hue of these vintage carnelian lucite flowers, when paired with vintage ivory spirals, and olive green, canary yellow, cabernet & ivory glass, that takes me to the tropics! My Inspiration? The paintings of Paul Gauguin, 1940's tropical prints and barkcloth from the 50's!

Necklace measures 16 1/2 inches and adjusts to 19 1/2 inches.

Gift boxing included!

Daisy Chain Charm Bracelet

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:06:33 -0400

$42.00
A fun and colorful piece!

The bracelet combines vintage lucite leaf pendants in pale pink, hot pink and a yummy shade of sherbet orange, which are linked with vintage tangerine glass beads to oxidized brass chain, along with double-sided vintage daisy charms. The daisies have pink petals and goldenrod centers and are linked to the chain with vintage Japanese brown glass. An oversize brass lobster clasp completes the piece.

Bracelet measures 7.5 inches in length.

Gift boxing is included!

Pinkleaf Earrings

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:59:36 -0400

$18.00
Delicate & ethereal, these beautiful glass leaves are infused with the softest shade of baby pink & lightly etched with fine veins like real leaves.

Suspended on sterling wire, the leaves are accented with tiny stacks of Baby Olive Heishe and topped with pale pink freshwater pearls on silver plated posts.

These look great with my Baby Pink Pearl Leaf Necklace as shown, also available in my shop!

Earrings measure 1 1/8 inches from the bottom loop of the posts.

Gift boxing is included.

Baby Pink Pearl Leaf Necklace

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:59:36 -0400

$28.00
A Shimmering, delicately carved Mother-of-Pearl Pendant is nestled on a string of lustruous, baby pink pearls, punctuated with tiny baby olive heishe shell beads...the perfect understated, yet feminine, accent to a crochet string bikini at the beach, or lovely with a billowy white sundress. The only better accessory would be a golden brown tan!

Necklace measures 16 1/2 inches, adjustable to 19 1/2 inches, it has a silver-plated hook & eye clasp.

For the perfect complement, try my Pinkleaf Earrings (as shown), also available in my shop!

Gift boxing included.

Candy Stripe Earrings

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:59:36 -0400

$14.00
Fun, vintage pink lucite with a subtle stripe is linked with cool mint vintage Czech glass to create a simple, summery dangle earring on plated leverbacks.

Great with a floral summer sundress or a simple T! The colors remind me of those pastel after-dinner mints we always used to beg for as kids.

Earrings measure 3/4" from the loop.

Gift Boxing included!

Candy Stripe Necklace

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:14:40 -0400

$28.00
Soft pastels in fun, pale pink lucite with a very subtle stripe, and wonderful vintage pink & white givre triangular pendants are punctuated with dashes of vintage Czech mint green glass rounds, and finished with baby pink vintage seed beads.

The perfect accent to a golden brown tan....or your favorite sundress or summer T!

The necklace measures 16.5 inches and is adjustable to 19.5.

Gift boxing included!