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Key to My Heart Necklace

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:16:10 -0500

$35.00
This gorgeous necklace would be a perfect holiday gift. A cluster of shining garnet "berries" dance atop a vintage purple acrylic faceted heart. This wire-wrapped charm is artfully mounted from a sterling silver padlock and key toggle to fashion this lariat-style necklace. All metal is sterling silver, including the chain.

Necklace hangs a graceful 24.5 inches long.

Amber Heart Earrings

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:51:42 -0500

$15.00
These pretty earrings can easily go from night to day, with just the right level of sparkle! The focal points are some vintage hard-to-find acrylic heart beads. Although they look just like heavy crystal or stone, they are happily lightweight. I've wire-wrapped them together with tortoise shell faceted beads. All metal is sterling silver.

Earrings dangle about 2 inches.

Smoky Crystal Heart Earrings

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:41:04 -0500

$16.00
Hearts take a sultry turn with these mysterious earrings. The focal points are hard-to-find grey vintage acrylic hearts. Although they look just like heavy crystal or smokey quartz, they are happily lightweight! I've wire-wrapped them with Swarovski crystals and iridescent freshwater pearls. The lever-back sterling earwires ensure comfortable, secure wear. Perfect for your holiday get-togethers! All metal is sterling silver.

Earrings hang 2 and 1/8 inches.

Ivory Rose Blossoming Necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:08:56 -0500

$40.00
Vintage-y, romantic and ladylike! The focal bead of this necklace is a striking vintage ivory resin blossom, measuring a full two inches across. It's flanked by a medley of hand-linked beads: creamy mother of pearl, sparkling Swarovski light rose crystals, faceted pineapple quartz tablets, and bone tubes. Fancy swirled jump rings add special detail. Wear this piece as a choker at 16 inches, or use the extender chain to bring it up to 18.5 inches. All metal is sterling silver, except for the extender chain which is silver plated.

Length is from 16 inches to 18.5 inches, fully adjustable.

This necklace forms a matching set with the Ivory Rose Blossoming Earrings, pictured in the last two photos. The earrings are listed separately in my shop, and not included in this listing.

Swimming Upstream Necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:48:01 -0500

$35.00
Here's a 100% one-of-a-kind necklace. I bought the carved jade koi pendant ten years ago in the jade market of Hong Kong. Finally I've found a great use for him! I've also wire-wrapped white freshwater pearls, green adventurine rounds, flashy labradorite buttons, moonstone faceted rounds, and yellow quartz beads. An adorned Bali sterling silver S-clasp is prominently displayed on the side. Long and short chain in textured sterling finishes off this piece. In shades of grey, blue, white, yellow, and green, this necklace has a soft color palette that will look incredible with your ensembles.

Length is 22 and 1/2 inches.

Honey Rose Neckace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:48:00 -0500

$35.00
Here's a romantic, vintage-looking necklace to give any outfit a super-feminine touch. I've carefully wire-wrapped a peach adventurine carved rose, a honey-colored quartz oval, white freshwater pearls, and other treasures to form this necklace. The asymmetric design is eye-catching and flattering. To balance the adventurine rose I've added a stunning rose clasp on the other side. All metal is sterling silver. It has been oxidized and buffed for just the right amount of contrast.

Length is 21 and 3/4 inches.

Ivory Rose Blossoming Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:47:12 -0500

$12.00
Simple and sweet. Faceted tabs of pineapple quartz are topped with creamy mother of pearl beads and Swarovski light rose bicones. They are mounted on bright sterling silver wires and french hooks.

These are designed to match the Ivory Rose Blossoming Necklace, also in my shop! This listing is for the earring set alone.

Earrings dangle about 1 and 3/4 inches.

Nautic Aquatic Necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:27 -0500

$40.00
The beautiful cool aqua blue and white of this necklace will remind you of the beach all year long. I've combined hand-faceted sky-blue glass chunks, white fiber-optic (cat eye) rounds, and tiny silverplated seed beads to form this classic necklace. The beaded section is mounted onto sterling silver oval chain that closes with a graceful sterling infinity lobster claw. What makes this necklace even more interesting is that you can wear it two different ways. Keep the clasp at the back for a traditional look (as shown in photo #4). Or, clasp it anywhere along its length to leave a hanging tail of chain, for a more asymmetrical look (as shown in photo #5). Either way, it's just lovely. Pair it with a crisp white blouse or an easygoing tunic and jeans.

Length of necklace is 31 inches.

Chunky Bling Bracelet in Lilac

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:27 -0500

$28.00
I'm always looking for materials that inspire me - and who could ignore these big lilac stunners! The focal points of this bracelet are vintage acrylic faceted beads. They are super chunky, about 3/4 inch, and really catch the light! I've wire-wrapped them with contrasting oxidized (darkened) sterling silver wire. The bracelet closes with an industrial-looking square sterling lobster claw clasp. There's also a 1 and 1/2 inch sterling extender chain, decorated with matching Czech glass beads. Whenever I wear my own Chunky Bling bracelet I get loads of compliments. Who says plastic can't look rich?

Bracelet will fit a 6 and 1/2" to just under 8" wrist. Bracelet itself measures 8" (9 and 1/2" with extender chain).

Watermelon Tourmaline and Lemon Quartz Necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:27 -0500

$51.00
Juicy and vibrant, this necklace will add an elegant touch to any ensemble. The sunny and watermelon-y color palette makes me think of spring. Tiny, beautifully micro-faceted tourmaline rondelles are strung in a graduated color pattern. The pendant is a finely faceted, plump Grade A lemon quartz briolette. It is absolutely stunning! I've wire-wrapped this briolette with sterling silver. Close this stunner up with a graceful sterling S-hook clasp.

This necklace measures 17 and 3/4 inches long. The lemon quartz pendant is roughly 1/2 inch tall.

Please note: the last picture is of a similar necklace that has already been sold, but it illustrates how this style of necklace hangs. You will receive the exact necklace shown in the first four pictures!

Bouquet Bracelet No.1

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:27 -0500

$36.00
Flowers and pearls are a classic combination, and I've updated them a bit with this bracelet design! I used creamy white button pearls, punctuated with a bouquet of iridescent Czech glass flowers. The flowers are mounted on sterling silver ball pins. Another flower adorns the sterling silver toggle clasp.

This bracelet measures 7 and 1/2 inches long. If you'd like a custom length, please message me and I'll make you this bracelet to order!

Boston Terrier Necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:08 -0500

$29.00
I created this necklace as an homage to my spunky Boston Terrier, Dozer. You can't go wrong with classic black and white. For this piece I used vintage white faceted glass beads, wavy black ovals, black agate beads, and tiny glass seed beads. There's even a hand-crafted toggle, fashioned to mesh perfectly with the design. Vive le blanc et noir!

Length is 19 inches.

Good Luck Pig Bracelet

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:08 -0500

$25.00
Smart, pink and cuddly, the pig is an endearing animal. I like to imagine that it's a good luck animal too - the good fortune ambassador of the animal kingdom, if you will. Wearing this little guy on your wrist will definitely bring you a smile, at the very least. Using a carved sponge coral pig/boar bead as my inspiration, I matched him with oval coral beads, turquoise and chrysoprase, and egg-yolk yellow Czech glass melon rounds. I fastidiously wire-wrapped them together with sterling silver wire. Toggle is also sterling silver.

Length is 8 inches.

Satellite Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:08 -0500

$22.00
Sigh... Fabulous earrings. These are made with smooth, cool discs of the palest rose quartz which looks marble-white. Underneath trail streams of chains in different lengths - antique copper, bright sterling silver, and oxidized sterling. The earwires are also lightly oxidized sterling. These earrings would look gorgeous with swept-back hair for a night out on the town!

Length from top of earwire to tip of longest chain: 3 and 3/4 inches
Width of quartz disc: 1 inch

Fly Away Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:07 -0500

$20.00
These breezy earrings feature lovely oxidized charms with birds and flowers. They have been polished just enough to reveal the shiny details. They are topped with sparkling aqua/baby blue quartz rondelles. Finally, the sterling silver wire wraps are also oxidized for contrast.

I have two different ear wires available: sterling silver (shown in photos 1 and 2) or nickle-free silver plate (shown in photos 3 and 4). Please specify which you'd prefer in "Message to Seller."

Length is 2 and 1/4 inches.

Jewel Tone Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:07 -0500

$18.00
These eye-catching jewel toned earrings would be the perfect addition to your holiday outfit. Amber glass drops are combined with garnet rounds and olive AB Swarovski bicones. They've all been artfully wire-wrapped with oxidized sterling silver wire.

I have two types of ear wires available: nickel-free silver plate (shown in photos 1 and 2) or sterling silver (shown in photos 2 and 3). Please specify which you'd prefer in "Message to Seller."

Length is 2 inches.

Princess Peach Bracelet

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:07 -0500

$18.00
This delicate bracelet is a natural accent for all your spring and summer outfits. It features peach adventurine carved roses, hand-faceted glass rondelles, and chunky quartz rondelles. Each bead has been carefully wrapped in bright sterling silver. A classic sterling silver toggle finishes it off.

Length: 8.5"

Brown and White Just Right Bracelet

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:07 -0500

$16.00
A bold bracelet that matches everything. I've taken eyecatching striped zebra sardonyx barrels and paired them with cool snow quartz. Each bead has been carefully wire-wrapped. The sterling silver wire and toggle have been oxidized to show off the beads.

Length: 8 and 1/8"

Ohm Necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:07 -0500

$40.00
A necklace that conveys warmth, peace, and positive energy. The golden moss quartz pendant has beautiful honey-colored inclusions. I've also included gold-colored potato pearls, carnelian pebbles, pewter and sterling silver bali-style spacers, and a very special carved peach jade barrel that I bought in Hong Kong. The necklace closes securely with a braided-look sterling silver clasp. Too lovely!

Length: 16" (but hangs lower due to the heavy pendant)
Pendant measurements: 1.5" tall, 1" wide

Coral Branches Long Necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:07 -0500

$50.00
This is another favorite piece that's hard to put up for sale! Vivid red coral branches have been wire-wrapped with shiny black tourmaline slices. Sterling silver flattened chain adds even more texture and interest. The necklace is finished off with a small lobster claw clasp. All metal is sterling silver. This necklace can be worn long or wrapped around the neck twice, depending on your mood.

This necklace matches my Coral Branch Earrings perfectly (pictured but not included in this listing)!

Length: 29"

Coral Branches Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:06 -0500

$14.00
These dangly, graceful, kinetic earrings would look beautiful on a night out or for everyday wear. The beads move freely for an ever-changing look, like a Calder mobile. They have been fashioned with vivid red coral branches, sterling silver wire, and sterling silver bali-style french hooks. Color is most accurate in the first picture. They are a perfect match with my Coral Branches Long Necklace, also available at LapinJade!

Length: About 2 and 1/4"

Orange Fireburst Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:06 -0500

$14.00
The inspiration for these earrings came from the pewter charms, with their Celtic knot/sun/fireburst design. I have also added Swarovski fire opal rounds, and sterling knotted rings. The sturdy French ear hook and wire are sterling silver. Don't miss out on these mystical earrings!

Length: 2 and 1/4"

Burnt Embers Necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:06 -0500

$35.00
Here's a long, elegant necklace that will look fantastic with all your fall outfits. I used semiprecious beads including sponge coral, poppy jasper, smokey quartz, bronzite, and onyx. The color gradient, along with the various textures, make this one a real showstopper. The gemstones are set off by a hammered sterling silver clasp and matte black seed beads. The clasp is pretty enough to be worn in the front. Don't miss this beauty!

Necklace is 31 inches long. Wear it long or double it up for extra visual interest!

Cherry Butterscotch Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:06 -0500

$24.00
I'm excited to introduce these great earrings for spring, and I hope you enjoy them. I've wire-wrapped fuchsia chalcedony rondelles and the most amazing, buttery golden yellow chalcedony briolettes with oxidized sterling silver. The beads are unbelievable, they really glow! They hang from fancy floral Bali sterling silver earwires. All sterling has been hand-polished for the perfect accents and highlights. These will look perfect with all your spring dresses and tank tops!

They hang about 1 and 5/8 inches. Briolettes are about 1/2 inches wide.

Ming Tassel Necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:06 -0500

$28.00
Inspired by a unique and ancient silver-wrapped Ming ceramic shard, this delicate necklace will take you from day to night. The shard, painted with a pomegranate motif, dangles from silver-plated chain. It's surrounded by sterling silver-wrapped olive Swarovski crystals and smokey quartz rounds. This necklace slips over the head so no clasp is necessary. Pick this one up to top off your summer dresses!

Length is about 25 inches.

Black Honeycomb Necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:06 -0500

$32.00
When I happened upon these striking carved blackstone beads, I knew they deserved to be the focal piece of a very special necklace. They remind me of honeycombs or some kind of molecules. I've wire-wrapped seven nonagonal-shaped beads onto sterling silver. They are artfully suspended from delicate sterling chains, which close with a graceful lobster claw clasp.

Length is 18 inches. I can add an extender chain if desired, just ask in "Message to Seller."

Modern Primitive - turquoise, coral, and lava necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:06 -0500

$35.00
With the bold animal prints that are so popular this summer, bold accessories are a must as well! The colors and textures in this neckpiece are just wow. The focal beads of this necklace are chunks of real coral, and my own black "lava" beads (actually crafted from polymer clay). Interspersed are pewter Bali-style silver beads. Faux (but very convincing!) turquoise acrylic nuggets and a 2 inch sterling silver extender chain finish up this eyecatching piece. The easy-to-maneuver lobster claw clasp is also sterling silver.

Necklace is 19 inches (up to 21 inches with extender chain).

Oval Link Earrings (Sea Glass)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:05 -0500

$15.00
Simple, sculptural earrings are the result when oxidized sterling ovals and mossy, matte green beads meet. They remind me of sea glass. The ear wires are oxidized nickle-free silver plate. Cute and versatile, these earrings transfer well from day to night.

Length: 2.5 inches

Oval Link Earrings (Garnet)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:05 -0500

$15.00
Simple, sculptural earrings are the result when oxidized sterling ovals and real garnet rounds meet. The ear wires are oxidized nickle-free silver plate. Cute and versatile, these earrings transfer well from day to night.

Length: 2.5 inches

Tingenek Necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:05 -0500

$40.00
Tingenek is an Eskimo word for "bare ice" - I thought it was quite fitting for this necklace. Here I wire-wrapped a variety of ice-clear crystals together with sterling silver, all by hand. The chain and delicate lobster claw clasp are also sterling. There is a second dangling tier of crystal beads for an aristocratic, layered look. This is truly a labor of love like all my pieces!

I can oxidize this necklace free of charge if you prefer an antiqued look.

Length of main tier: 19"
Decorative second tier hangs down an extra inch.

Olive Owl Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:34:05 -0500

$16.00
So I have this little obsession with owls, and I think you might, too. Charming carved serpentine owls hang out with red and bronze seed beads. The french earwires and crimp beads are sterling silver. Earrings hang about 3" long.

Ivory Rose Blossoming Necklace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:26:36 -0500

$40.00
Vintage-y, feminine and romantic, this piece is a keepsake for years to come. The focal piece is a stunning vintage ivory resin blossom, measuring a full two inches across. I've combined it with a medley of hand-linked beads - mother of pearl, Swarovski light rose crystal bicones, pineapple quartz, and even bone tubes. Fancy twisted jump rings provide elegant detail. Wear this beauty as a choker (at 16 inches) or use the extender chain to custom-adjust your length, up to 18.5 inches. All metal is sterling silver (except for the chain, which is silver plated).

Length is 16 inches to 18.5 inches (adjustable).

See the matching pair of earrings in my shop as well! (Pictured in last 2 photos, but not included in this listing.)

Chalcedony, Fluorite, Smokey Quartz OOAK Necklace

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:49:21 -0500

$40.00
This necklace is asymmetrical and very chic. The cuts and colors of the stones I chose are drool-inducing in the best way! I've combined smooth emerald green fluorite ovals, lemonade yellow chalcedony custom-cut nuggets, and swirly diamond-cut smokey quartz. The stones really glow, and the color combination is unexpected yet beautiful. Each stone is wire-wrapped with bright sterling silver. This necklace comes on a double-length of circle link sterling silver chain, and closes with an eternity clasp. Completely one of a kind - I don't know if I'll ever have the supplies to replicate this design!

The length is 26.5 inches.

Orange Creamsicle Earrings

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:50:39 -0400

$22.00
Vintage white lucite rounds splashed with orange - reminds me of orange creamsicles! I've topped them with orange Swarovski crystals, and threaded them onto sterling silver ballpins. The leverback earwires are also sterling. Wouldn't these look lovely with your late summer sundresses?

These earrings are one and 1/2 inches long.

Watch for the matching necklace, coming soon!

Faberge Earrings

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:50:39 -0400

$22.00
When I spotted these fabulous vintage beads, I knew they were crying out to become earrings. They are lightweight black acrylic with gold painted floral accents. They kind of remind me of Faberge eggs. I've paired them with hematite rounds, and sterling silver findings. This design is very limited because I haven't been able to find many of these beads. Pretty and classic!

These are two inches long.

Patina Heart Earrings

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:50:39 -0400

$20.00
These grown-up heart earrings in sophisticated colors are good for anyone who's ever had a broken heart - and who hasn't? The dark red polymer clay charms have a gold metallic pigment, and are incised with fault lines. They are topped with topaz Swarovski crystals and matte eggplant-colored glass seed beads. The oxidized (blackened) headpins are sterling silver, while the earwires are nickel-free, silver plated metal.

Length is 1 and 7/8 inches.

Chandelier Earrings (Blue Danube)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:50:39 -0400

$20.00
So simple yet so stunning. These earrings have been handcrafted from sterling silver components and gleaming Montana blue vitrail-coated crystal beads. These beads have such great depth to them - sometimes they appear midnight blue, others clear and pale. They will shimmer and move with your every step, throwing off glistening light. Really pretty for day or night!

Length is just under 2 inches.

Pearls Girl Necklace

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:50:39 -0400

$30.00
A necklace that combines the sweet with the street. The focal pendant of this necklace is a beautifully carved pale pink mother of pearl flower. It hangs from two oxidized sterling silver chains, one oval and one with circular links. Wire-wrapped antique rose crystals and freshwater pearls in soft colors add interest. This necklace closes with a simple and lovely sterling silver hook clasp. Perfect for spring!

Length is 19 and 1/2 inches.

Cherry Blossom Cloisonne Earrings

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:50:18 -0400

$14.00
These fresh green earrings look like spring. I took lime green enameled heart drops, decorated with cherry blossoms, and added AB-coated Czech beads. The wire and ear hooks are sterling silver.

Height of heart: About 3/4"
Earrings dangle at 2"

Carnival Necklace