The designs that I had had rolling around in my head for new summer jewelry creations finally took shape and went from head to hand.
I spent hours going through my treasure trove of gems that I been hording for years, looking for inspiration for my new designs. The pearls and aragonite called out to me, proclaiming their need to be placed into jewelry. They had been stashed away in my inventory for so long. Now was the time to let them come out and shine.
These blush pearls had such a beautiful color and shine and I wanted something simple and classy to show them off. I like how they both turned out.
Once I had made the lentil shape for the pearl above I located this stunning piece of Aragonite from Sefrou, Morocco that I had been saving and decided to create a similar design but on a larger scale. I choose not to use prongs that would interfere with the crystals and used an epoxy to permanently adhere it to the silver. It fit like a charm inside the little nest I had made for it.
I created these copper and silver bangle bracelets designs a few years ago. These two bracelets are my favorite "go to" pieces when I put on jewelry. I wear them all the time and love the marriage of copper and silver together.
I thought I would make them again this summer, nothing like an oldie but goody to bring back into the collection.
Once they were done, I put a really high shine on the copper this time and I love the way it looks against the cool silver.
Of coarse, we can't forget earrings, oh my! I could make earrings all day. Lately the designs keep popping in my head. Here are just a few of then new pieces I made.
Last but not least, are a few new bronze designs.
This year I literally put a spin on this design! I thought it would be fun to have the flower move. The two pieces are riveted together and I wish you could see it spin!
Love the simplicity of the CROSS.
The texture in this bronze cross necklace is from a piece of driftwood. Walking the beach up at St. Joe is one of my favorite pass time and a way for me to wash away the frustrations of the world. I am always searching for unique patterns in the well worn wood that I can use in my designs.
I love the symbolism that the wood grain imparts to this necklace as it reminds me of the sacrifice on the cross.
This triangular shape has become one of my favorite shapes for earrings this summer.
I paired them up with vintage ear wires from the 60's that I got from a seller who has a stash of old vintage findings. Love the look!
