kentuckygirl
Novato, California |
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Think memory, shrine, reliquary, totem, legacy: each heirloom quality, hand-soldered pendant encapsulates an image or bit of treasure and keeps it close to your heart. Oriel pendants feature or showcase a specific wild animal, mystical being, vintage memory, religious icon. Each piece is carefully, lovingly hand-soldered with lead-free solder. I often use vintage or hand-dyed ribbons, handmade papers, Swavorski crystal beads or rhinestones. Each piece of oriel jewelry resonates with the soulful, creative in you. My custom pendants are a way to keep your animal companions close to you; a means to honor a long-lost relative, a way to enshrine a special bit of personal treasure. Once you choose an oriel and wear it, it becomes part of your psyche -- a little window into your desires and wishes, likes and loves, dreams and fantasies.
Here's what one of my customers said: "I have two of Virginia's oriel necklaces, one is the GlamGirl Ice Diva, and the other is an Itsy Bitsy of a mosque with stars. They are very special to me and have a great feeling. When I wear them, people always comment about them."
Each pendant is a small work of art -- a handmade collage -- sandwiched between a beveled glass and a plain piece of glass, wrapped with copper tape, then soldered with lead-free solder. Decorative solder beading (resembling silver icing) enhances both sides of the oriel's frame.
To learn more about my jewelry and artwork -- visit my blog: http://www.mymaneblowinginthewind.blogspot.com
or website: http://www.kentuckygirldesigns.com
Visit my other Etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/WildSpiritAnimals for animal energy/power necklaces!
Custom work available -- I can make an oriel of your favorite animal companion, an ancestor or living loved one, a piece of memorabilia...you dream it, I can make it!
Are you new to Etsy? Here's a helpful checkout guide:
http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_checkout.php
Announcement
Think memory, shrine, reliquary, totem, legacy: each heirloom quality, hand-soldered pendant encapsulates an image or bit of treasure and keeps it close to your heart. Oriel pendants feature or showcase a specific wild animal, mystical being, vintage memory, religious icon. Each piece is carefully, lovingly hand-soldered with lead-free solder. I often use vintage or hand-dyed ribbons, handmade papers, Swavorski crystal beads or rhinestones. Each piece of oriel jewelry resonates with the soulful, creative in you. My custom pendants are a way to keep your animal companions close to you; a means to honor a long-lost relative, a way to enshrine a special bit of personal treasure. Once you choose an oriel and wear it, it becomes part of your psyche -- a little window into your desires and wishes, likes and loves, dreams and fantasies.
Here's what one of my customers said: "I have two of Virginia's oriel necklaces, one is the GlamGirl Ice Diva, and the other is an Itsy Bitsy of a mosque with stars. They are very special to me and have a great feeling. When I wear them, people always comment about them."
Each pendant is a small work of art -- a handmade collage -- sandwiched between a beveled glass and a plain piece of glass, wrapped with copper tape, then soldered with lead-free solder. Decorative solder beading (resembling silver icing) enhances both sides of the oriel's frame.
To learn more about my jewelry and artwork -- visit my blog: http://www.mymaneblowinginthewind.blogspot.com
or website: http://www.kentuckygirldesigns.com
Visit my other Etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/WildSpiritAnimals for animal energy/power necklaces!
Custom work available -- I can make an oriel of your favorite animal companion, an ancestor or living loved one, a piece of memorabilia...you dream it, I can make it!
Are you new to Etsy? Here's a helpful checkout guide:
http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_checkout.php
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Anonymous on Jan 28, 2012
5 out of 5 starsThis is the last item I needed to complete a Shamanic project I am working on, and the work on it is exquisite. Thanks for being a great seller!
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Anonymous on Apr 7, 2011
5 out of 5 starsYahooo! Thanks again!
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Anonymous on Jan 15, 2010
5 out of 5 starsIncredible, you are a talented artist, full of heart. Glad I found you....love this so much ! Many Thanks for a beautiful forever piece !
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Anonymous on Aug 20, 2009
5 out of 5 starsThis is absolutely one of the most beautiful pendants I have ever had the pleasure of finding. The workmanship is "picture" perfect and I feel honored to be wearing this piece. As an avid equestrian and as well as my appreciation and love for vintage work, it blends the two in perfect harmony. Thank you for creating such a special piece. Also, the packaging is outstanding and it's exciting just to open the box!
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Anonymous on Jul 23, 2009
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful personalized pendant of my dear old dog Stella. She takes her time to learn about your pet and what they mean to you before starting on the piece. It is a large and sturdy piece of work, is not going to fall apart from normal usage (don't drop it). Comes in a gift box and with an adjustable chain.
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Anonymous on Sep 1, 2008
5 out of 5 starsThe pieces I purchased are stunning. The quality and artistic workmanship are outstanding. These pieces bring me great joy and the seller is a wonderful woman. A great transaction. Highly recommended.
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Anonymous on Sep 1, 2008
5 out of 5 starsThe pieces I purchased are stunning. The quality and artistic workmanship are outstanding. These pieces bring me great joy and the seller is a wonderful woman. A great transaction. Highly recommended.
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Anonymous on Sep 1, 2008
5 out of 5 starsThank you, thank you, thank you. I wish you could see my mother's face as she tries to figure out whether the wings are "real" of not! In her world, there are many (to us) magical creatures. She feels vindicated, I think, that I have given her another one!! A totally superb gift for her!!
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Anonymous on Aug 29, 2008
5 out of 5 starsFantastic! A lot of history and love with the making of this pendant! Thank you!
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Anonymous on Aug 1, 2008
5 out of 5 starsThese necklaces are the most special gift I could think of for family members in Spain that I want to stay connected to....
Shop policies
Each pendant is a little work of art, a handmade collage, sandwiched between glass slides or beveled glass pieces, hand-soldered (I use lead-free solder), and ornamented with pretty, dangly things or esoteric symbols. It is then polished to a beautiful shine, a 24" ball chain necklace is added, and a hang tag containing care instructions is attached.
CUSTOM WORK: I can also create a custom, one-of-a-kind oriel pendant for you, using your own photographs of long lost relatives, animal companions, friends, family, even dreams.
Be forewarned that when you wear one of these magical, mini works of art, people will exclaim "Oh, my!", "How fabulous!", and inevitably, "Where did you get this!?"
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
If damaged or dissatisfied, please return the oriel and its purchase price will be refunded. Please email me first.