Etsy Shop for BarbaraNewman

Southwest Sand Dune Pendant

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:12:24 -0500

$42.00
This is part of my wave series pendants. In this one, the glass lampwork is inspired by my many trips to Sedona. Instead of ocean waves, these are sand dunes swirling.

The glass bead is made on my torch with Ivory, Amber, Turquoise and Aventurine glass. It is then fumed with silver.

It is hung on a sterling snake chain that can be worn from 16 to 18" long.

This is a very attractive pendant and will bring lots of compliments.

Black glass bead and pearl flower earrings

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:38:06 -0500

$42.00
It's the detail that counts. The black glass was unique and called for a special earring wire. I found the pearl and sterling earring wire that compliments the black bead.

Each glass bead is a unique handmade bead by me at my torch.

A lightweight sterling wire charm at the bottom swishes and sways and will make you feel special when you wear these earrings.

Black and White Swirl glass earrings

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:26:51 -0500

$28.00
My Black and white swirl bead earrings are a classic. This signature bead style, these black and white earrings are a staple for any wardrobe.

The earring wires are sterling and there are small pearls to add a bit of class.

Red and Black Glass Disc earrings w sterling charm

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:20:20 -0500

$28.00
You need something new. You need something different. These red and black glass discs are handmade and are a great contrast to the sterling woven pattern.

The earrings are 2" long from the top of the earring wire to the bottom of the Sterling triangle charm.

Red on White Canvas Glass Earrings

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:15:42 -0500

$28.00
Red glass on White Canvas earrings. When I make glass beads, it feels like I'm painting on glass. Especially with this style bead. It's a free style bead.

The red swarovsky crystal will sparkle when it catches the light.

The earring is 1 3/4" from the top of the earring wire to the bottom of the sterling bead.

Red and White Swirl earrings w Sterling bead

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:04:39 -0500

$28.00
Classic Red and White swirl beads with sterling bead and sweet sterling earring wire.

Approximately 1 5/8" from top of earring wire to bottom of sterling bead below the bead.

The glass beads are made by me in my studio.

Enjoy!

Twisted Sister-Red and White Glass Beads with Twisted Sterling

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:57:12 -0500

$36.00
The Red and White swirl beads are my signature style. The twisted sterling wire is striking and the sterling swirl charm completes the look for a sharp pair of earrings to compliment your wardrobe.

The earrings are 2 1/4"long from the top of the earring wire to the bottom of the sterling swirl.

The wire work and red and white glass bead are all made by me in my studo.

Nanna's Dog Bone necklace

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:09:43 -0500

$58.00
Remember Peter Pan, where the dog Nanna carries a dog bone around her neck.

This necklace is oxydized sterling silver wire wrapped around Ivory handmade glass bones and hung from black beading wire.

What a statement this necklace makes! People will know you love dogs for sure. You will have a unique piece of jewelry. It is 18" long.

20% of this sale will go to the Quincy Animal Shelter.

Brilliant Bracelet with Lampworked beads in Reds, Blues and Sterling

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:09:43 -0500

$88.00
Brilliant Bracelet with Lampworked beads in Reds, Blues & Sterling

7 1/2" Lampworked bead bracelet with sterling Lobster clasp and dangle charm to keep the clasp to the back. Each bead has a world of color and light traveling through it. I know you will enjoy it.

Each glass bead is made by me on my Minor torch. The beads are made with Vetrofond and Effetre glass combining silver in the glass to get them to come to life.

All bracelets can be resized before shipping.

Sparkling Wave - Dichroic Aqua and Ivory Pendant

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:09:43 -0500

$36.00
Bits of dichroic sparkle brightly through the aqua glass in the Sparkling Wave pendant. It's a beautiful and unique glass bead pendant framed by sterling disc beads on a sterling snake chain. The Sterling chain can be worn from 16" to 18"

The glass bead pendant is about 1". I make the glass beads in my studio on a Firebird torch using Vetrofond Italian soft glass. All glass is fired in a digitally controlled annealing kiln for longlasting enjoyment.

This necklace is great as a gift or a treasure to keep for yourself. Thanks for looking.

Milky Way Magnifying Glass

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:10:39 -0500

$42.00
I make glass beads of all sizes and shapes. Sometimes the glass beads have a mind of their own. The glass bead handle on the magnifying glass reminds me of the big sky with planets roaming around.

This is a one of a kind piece for someone special.

Dichroic Purple Letter Opener

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:07:51 -0500

$38.00
Dichroic purple glass bead adds some vibrancy to this letter opener. The glass beads were lampworked by in my studio of soft glass with metal dichroic glass. A more contemporary letter opener for a conversation piece. I hope you will enjoy it!

Barbara

Royal Red Letter Opener

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:34:28 -0500

$39.00
A Royal Red glass bead interlaced with silver foil makes up the gold plated letter opener.

It will had class to any desk top it sits on. It's the details that count, and the details of this beautiful piece will bring joy to the owner.

The red and silver glass bead is handmade by me in my lampwork studio.

Cobalt Wave Necklace

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:43:00 -0500

$48.00
A cobalt glass wave bead with silver foil melted in to get this rich texture to the wave. Glass accent beads hang to the side. All glass is made by me on a torch and annealed in a kiln for long lasting enjoyment.

The wave series are a signature of mine and very unique. No two alike.

Hanging on an 18" sterling silver snake chain.

Reddish Brown Cat Paw Zipper Pull

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:47:15 -0400

$12.50
The cat and dog bone zipper pulls are fast becoming best sellers.

This one is a rust or reddish brown glass with a dirty cat paw look. It will make you smile whenever you look at it.
It's great to add to every jacket, backpack or pocketbook. A gift for men, women and children who love cats.

20% of all cat and dog bone accessories go to the Quincy Animal Shelter.

Iridescent Cobalt Glass Bead Pendant

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:27:37 -0400

$62.00
This beautiful, eye catching, iridescent cobalt blue beads hang on a sterling silver bail on a rubber necklace with a sterling closure.

The necklace is 17" long. The glass pendant is 3"long. The charm and bail are both sterling silver.

The glass beads are all made by me in my studio.

If you need a longer or different necklace, contact me by e-mail and advise what type of chain you would like.

Glass Ivory Dog Bone Zipper Pull

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:08:34 -0400

$12.50
My zipper pulls are a fun way to personalize jackets, pocketbooks, and backpacks and great gifts for both children and adults, men and women.

I make the glass dog bones in every color. If you want a different color, please e-mail me and I will make up a special one for you.

The dog bone ivory glass bead is about an inch long. The entire zipper pull is a bit less than 3" long.

If you decide you need one for every jacket, please e-mail me with your request. It's a fun way to show your support of our furry friends. 20% of Dog bone & cat paw zipper pulls goes to the Quincy Animal Shelter.

Enjoy!

Navy w White Cat Paw Zipper Pull

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:37:58 -0400

$12.50
These are fast becoming best sellers.

A navy blue bead with white cat paw on a zipper pull.

20% of all cat and dog bone accessories go to the Quincy Animal Shelter.

Great to add to every jacket, backpack or pocketbook. A gift for men, women and children who love cats.

Inside the Wave Pendant

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:18:51 -0400

$64.00
It's amazing what you can do with glass! You can even get inside a wave.

With this glass pendant I strive to show the movement of glass. I love this piece.

The glass hangs from a solid sterling silver bail. The neck piece is rubber over wire finished with a sterling lobster closure. The wire gives it strength and the rubber comfort against the skin. The neck piece is 19" long and the glass pendant adds another 2 1/2". The necklace can be extended with sterling chain on request. The cost will be dependent on how much silver chain is added.

Blue Jasper and Austrian Crystal Necklace

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:09:07 -0400

$48.00
A beautiful necklace made of blue jasper, Austrian crystal and small blue glass beads. It can be worn to the office or for a night out.

The necklace is strung on a strong tigertail wire with a sterling lobster clasp as the closure. It's 22" long.

A great gift for you or someone else.

Waterfall Necklace

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:05:39 -0400

$78.00
Long Sterling Snake Chain with Turquoise Glass Beads flowing down the body to make what I call "The Waterfall Necklace".

It is a strong statement for those who like to stand out in a crowd.

The sterling snake chain is a 24" long flat chain. The turquoise waterfall is 3" from the sterling bail to the bottom of the pendant.

The glass beads are made by me on a torch of soft glass and annealed in a kiln overnight for long lasting enjoyment.

Dirty Cat Paw Necklace

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:53:11 -0400

$29.00
For those of you who have cats, the idea of paw prints on your floor is nothing new. I made a line of Cat paw and Dog bone jewelry in honor of our 4 legged friends.

The Dirty Cat Paw Pendant is designed by me made of navy glass on my torch with sterling silver wire work. The sterling snake chain goes from 16" to 18" by using the links. I wanted to make a pendant with dirty paws to add a little reality to it.

20% of dog bone and cat paw jewelry goes to the Quincy Animal Shelter, a local no kill shelter.If you want one in a different color, contact me by e-mail to request special orders.

Glass Dog Bone Zipper Pull

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:00:14 -0400

$12.50
My zipper pulls are a fun way to personalize your pocketbooks, backpacks or jackets.

I make these in every color. If you want a different color, please e-mail me and I will make up a special one for you.

The Dog Bone ivory glass bead is about an inch long. The entire zipper pull is a bit less than 3" long.

The glass dog bone bead and nickel silver wire work is made by me.

If you decide you need one for every jacket, please e-mail me with your request. It's a fun way to show your support of our furry friends. 20% of Dog bone & cat paw zipper pulls goes to the Quincy Animal Shelter.

Enjoy!

FUN N FANCY - Blue, green glass pendant on 22 in necklace

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:10:49 -0400

$68.00
The Fun and Fancy blue green glass pendant has a personality all its own. The unique necklace is for someone who is not afraid of being noticed.

The glass pendant hangs on a decorative sterling tube bail. The necklace is a 22"rubber tube over wire with a sterling lobster clasp. The rubber adds comfort against the skin.

The glass bead is made by me with Vetrofond glass on a Firebird torch and annealed overnigh in a digitally controlled kiln for longlasting durability.

Enjoy your beautiful fun Barbara Newman original.