Thursday, December 2, 2010

St. Hubert, for Hunters


St. Hubert, the patron saint of archers, forest workers, hunting, huntsmen, metal workers and dogs. This is a vintage medal measuring 3/4". I have a collection of different medals that I have picked up along my journey and have decided to incorporate them in my jewelry. This one is very simple. It hangs from a dark brown cotton cord which I can make in 16, 18 or 20 inches long.

Hearts on Leather

A silver (PMC) heart is embellished with a small brass heart and black bead. The pendant measures approx. 1"x 1". A thin black cord with "S" sterling silver closure completes this necklace and can be made to the measurement needed.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Remember Paris










A rare old medal of the Eiffel Tower and The Arch of Triumph in Paris, measures 7/8" and made of brass, hangs from three different lengths and styles of brass chains. Three glass beads embellish the look. A charming necklace of a romantic place. 10.5" from neck to the end of the medal. Handmade closure clasp. One of a kind.

Create Happiness






A pewter heart, 1 1/4" long (with bail) hangs from a small silver disc chain. A cable sterling silver chain and leather cord make up the necklace that has a sterling silver "S" closure. Necklace measures 11" from the neck to the end of the heart. The pendant has a flower, vine and leaves on the front. On the back is inscribed "Some pursue happiness, others create it".


Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Do You Love Paris?




This brass necklace is for the romantics who love Paris. It is made up of three styles of brass chain. A small ball chain holds the Eiffel Tower, a small suitcase key and a French love medal. " I love you more today than yesterday, but not more than tomorrow" is inscribed on the medal.The necklace measures 16" from the neck to the end of the charms. There is an amber glass bead at the neck and a lock and key hang to one side of the necklace. It will remind you of the romantic visit you made there or the longing you have to visit there. A fun, casual piece to wear.




Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Sending You Love

A unique envelope charm envelope sealed with a heart, handcrafted from PMC. Charm measures 3/4" high and 1" wide. A perfect piece worn on a short chain or on a longer chain that is combined with other of your favorite pieces. Wear it alone to make it's own statement. Pricing will vary on whether you desire pendant with 36" 2.5mm sterling silver ball chain as shown, or pendant with nickel 2mm ball chain @ .50 per foot. Charm is also sold separately.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Cecily's Necklace


The second necklace I ever made was for my daughter, Cecily. It is neutral so that she can wear it with everything and she does.

This necklace is made using gray fresh water pearls, snow flake obsidian roundel beads that are wire wrapped with sterling silver wire and silver handmade charms and spacers.
This necklace measures 19" from neck to end of black glass bead. It will become a favorite.

Amber's shell




Amber loves receiving special things with love from her grandmother. Amber loves going to Hawaii with her family and so I used this shell I had gotten in Maui to make this vintage looking necklace. The necklace is handmade except for the sterling silver chain at the top. It will remind one of going to the beach when you were young and is made in a antique sort of way.
17" long, but may be shortened.

Simply Oval


A simple oval charm made of PMC hangs from a special cable link sterling silver chain. Lobster clasp. Measures 9" from neck to end. This is a simply stated necklace that you can wear everyday.


Horseshoe

A lucky horseshoe made of silver (PMC ). Leather wrapped waxed cord and three sterling silver spacers are attached to make a pendant that hangs from a leather cord. A small lobster clasp finished things up. Measures 9.25" from neck to bottom of horseshoe. Made for that special country girl.

Leaf and Twigs




The leaf that wraps around the twig is made of silver. A leaf was embedded into the PMC and formed before it was fired. The twigs are made of PMC also and they are separated by Thai silver spacers. The twigs are looped onto a leather cord and then wrapped with brown waxed thread for a rustic look. A pmc leaf hangs off the side of this piece. The necklace has a lobster clasp and a czech glass leaf shaped bead hanging from the top of the necklace. It measures 8.25" from the nape of the neck to the end of the leaf. One of a kind.





Friday, November 19, 2010

Green Man














The foliate head and the Greenman are traditional forms that represent irrepressible life, with the forces of nature merging with humanity. My Green Man pendant looks very organic and casual. He is made of fine silver (PMC) that has been fired and oxidized. From the clasp to the end of the charm measures 9.5" . The necklace is made from tiger iron, czech glass beads and sterling silver spacer beads with a small Thai silver leaf charm that dangles off to the side. Lobster clasp closure. The green man charm measures 1 1/2 inches long (including bail) and 1 1/4 inches wide. This piece is also available dangling from a leather cord, which is a more masculine look. When you wear this, you will be making a statement about the passion you have for the environment. Also
available on a leather cord.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Medieval Pendant

This design is a statement piece that measures 3" from top of bail to the tip and is 1 1/2" wide. 26 grams of 99% pure silver, the pendant is one of a kind and made of PMC. The pendant has been oxidized for definition. Two pewter findings hold two 16" sterling silver rope chains together making the total length from neck to bottom of pendent is 21".
Medieval Pendant

Joan of Arc

Inspired by Joan of Arc, this handmade necklace features a fine silver broach reproduction of the famed saint. It is made of PMC and fired and then oxidized. I have wire wrapped snowflake obsidian beads with sterling silver wire that has been oxidized. Sterling silver spacer beads and black beads are wrapped into the necklace along with a sterling silver saber looking cross. A small vintage medal of Joan of arc hangs off the right side and a small pewter cross is on the left side. Measures 19 1/2 inches long from top to tip of cross. This necklace is one of a kind and comes with a message to remember to have faith, courage and follow what you believe to be true, just as Joan baby did a long time ago.






Lock Up My Heart


A very dainty necklace made of sterling silver chains and PMC charms. The heart is textured and can be moved slightly to the side when wearing to expose more of the keyhole charm. Both of the charms have been oxidized, as well as the chains. Handcrafted, one of a kind. The heart dangles from a bead chain and the keyhole hangs from a cable chain. A tiny key dangles from the keyhole. The length from the clasp to the tip of the key is 11". The chain is 18". Full of romance and will catch everyone's eye. It will become one of your favorites to wear.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Good Luck Necklace



Winter is slowing coming to Bend and I am visiting my studio more often than I did in the summer. I have just finished a necklace made out of Chinese beads, made from bamboo and painted with bright colored designs on them. I have used a combination of black wire and brass wire and a few glass beads. The dragon pendant is a special coin that I have soldered onto a hand made background. Necklace measures 19 1/2" from neck to end of pendant.