MagpieAdornment
Announcement To view pieces by color, choose the Custom Sorting option. I only make one of each piece, and I wrap beautifully. Houstonians can arrange private viewings. Follow @magpiejewelrydesigns on Instagram to see what inspires my creativity. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS CAN TAKE A FEW EXTRA WEEKS TO ARRIVE. Thank you for your patience--and your support.
Announcement
To view pieces by color, choose the Custom Sorting option. I only make one of each piece, and I wrap beautifully. Houstonians can arrange private viewings. Follow @magpiejewelrydesigns on Instagram to see what inspires my creativity. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS CAN TAKE A FEW EXTRA WEEKS TO ARRIVE. Thank you for your patience--and your support.
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sbrownruss on May 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis piece has “spring” written all over it! I love the unique, one-of-a-kind aspect of all Magpie’s pieces, and always receive complements when I wear this. Well made and a special piece in my jewelry wardrobe! Thanks!
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sbrownruss on May 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe necklace is exactly as pictured and so interesting to look at! It will go with many of my summer outfits. Thanks!
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Chris on Apr 24, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSuch a dazzlingly fun piece--I get tons of compliments on it whenever I wear it! I have at least ten pieces from this store and love them all!
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Chris on Apr 24, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI bought this for my daughter and I don't think she's taken it off since I gifted it to her!
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Casey on Feb 21, 2022
5 out of 5 starsKristianna is THE BEST. I sent her a special charm I sourced and asked her to craft a custom necklace for my little one's birthday and she could not have been kinder. It was a joy working with her from start to end and I know the birthday gal will be so excited for her new piece!
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Peggy on Feb 16, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is such a fun conversation piece and really adds some playful elegance to any outfit. The gold and white are so versatile. I can wear it with anything!
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gerryb on Feb 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI am leaving one review for the batch of six amazing necklaces I bought. First of all, they were beautifully wrapped and packaged. The necklaces are creative, artistic and ( mostly) FUN!! My new favorite site. THANKS 🙏
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SK on Jan 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI am incandescent with happiness over this necklace!! Thank you for taking care of my wonderful raspberry one and for this lovely confection I just received!
About MagpieAdornment
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I love the interplay of geometry with quirkiness. -
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I have a cache of artisan-made glass beads made in Indonesia from recycled perfume and wine bottles. -
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An Instagram assemblage: pink and blue necklaces and vintage raw materials with art postcards and books. -
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I draw inspiration from many sources: my travels, art and history museums, nature, cities, books, people.
The Past is Raw Material for the Future
Magpie Jewelry Designs, known as Magpie Adornment on Etsy, combines vintage costume jewelry elements with modern materials to make necklaces and earrings with energy and life.
Designer and maker Kristianna Foye searches for old jewelry and interesting objects in antique markets and estate sales in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. She works with vintage charms, brooches, and beads in combination with modern stones, glass, and tassels. Her sister, Heather manages the business side of the shop.
Every piece of Magpie Adornment jewelry is singular: Kristianna designs and constructs each one herself, and pieces are not repeated. To add further meaning and resonance, each is named based on cultural, historical, and artistic references.
Kristianna finds that the limitations of working with older materials inspire her creativity. She feels that there are so many beautiful things from the past that are no longer worn or enjoyed, and it is a pleasure to use these materials to create something fresh and modern. She is inspired by how colors, shapes, and textures interact and how objects from different eras can affect one another.
Magpie Adornment includes a wide range of necklace and earring styles:
PENDANTS PLUS: vintage pendants are combined with charms, beads, and chains for a dynamic, modern look
CRAZY FOR CHARMS: beaded necklaces (including lariats) with combinations of vintage pendants and charms
OUTFIT MAKERS: color-themed necklaces with vintage and new beads in various colors, textures and materials
BIBS FROM BROOCHES: bib necklaces comprised of vintage brooches
TASSELS RULE: necklaces with tassels Kristianna designed and had made for her exclusive use
SWING INTO EARRINGS: bold chandelier earrings using repurposed vintage necklace clasps, and earrings with mismatched vintage charms and beads
TRIPLE DOUBLES: double-strand or triple-strand necklaces with vintage and modern beads in complementary colors, materials, and textures
LIGHT AND SIMPLE: shorter necklaces with smaller, simpler profiles
Each piece is made lovingly from mostly vintage materials that have a gently worn look, which is part of its unique charm. Enjoy it, and handle carefully.
Please contact us directly if you would like to commission Kristianna to remake your favorite or inherited pieces in modern ways.
All items are shipped from Houston, Texas.
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I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
I accept returns I do not accept returns
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Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: