Saturday, January 19, 2008

Fabergé Egg of Life Necklace

I created this necklace a few months ago and misplaced the images in my computer. Well, I finally found them and posted the necklace! I love the pendant, it really reminds me of Fabergé Eggs (which I was privileged to see in California Exhibit a few years ago). As soon as I got this pendant from my supplier, she informed me that they'd been discontinued, so I couldn't get any more. So this is it! Absolutely unique due to the fact that I'll never be able to make another! ;)

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Escape of the Seahorse

I made two more historically accurate necklaces yesterday (I was excited and had the supplies on hand), but the weather has been too dark to take pictures. So instead I went back to a necklace I made a few weeks ago but hadn't gotten around to listing on etsy. It's a Glass Seahorse pendant I got in Maui, and Labradorite and Freshwater Pearls :)

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Historically Accurate Jewelry

I've been meaning to create a historic jewelry piece for a while. Well, I found this gorgeous portrait of Elizabeth Brydges, Queen Elizabeth's handmaiden, dated 1589. After doing a lot of research, I recreated it!


Something that bugs me about the SCA is that most people are all about being historically accurate down to the hat and shoes, but forget about the jewelry. Historic Reenactors wear no jewelry, wear modern jewelry, or wear indian tribal jewelry no matter what they're wearing. So finally here's a piece of jewelry that actually compliments a person's garb :) (TMI about the SCA?)

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Gold Dipped Rose Leaf Necklace





Just in time for Valentine's Day, this a real Rose Leaf that's been dried, then dipped in 24k gold. I used my favorite 6mm gold freshwater Pearls, 4mm bronze freshwater pearls, and sublte yet elegant 6mm pale gold translucent Czech faceted beads. I really love this necklace, and debated whether or not to put it up for sale. Buy I'm determined not to hoard the things I love the most, so here it is for you!