"Grand Canyon" earrings and necklace recently sold at Firefly Moon
The colors in these pieces reminded me so much of the Grand Canyon! The major beads are of this gorgeous jasper that contains chrysocolla. The other gemstones used as accents are red aventurine and turquoise. The earrings feature handcrafted hammered sterling silver embellishments. The necklace, that closes with one of my handcrafted textured fine silver toggle clasps, is a beauty! Both pieces recently sold at Firefly Moon, a new shop for fine artisan gifts (Arlington Heights, MA).
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Here are more examples of my jewelry offered for sale, or already sold, at selected local shops. These are: Divinity's Splendour Glow, a gift shop that has been a local treasure for decades in Arlington, MA and, sadly, was recently closed. Mad About Shoe (9 Thompson St., Winchester, MA), a very special neighborhood boutique that offers "friendly personal service and gentle fashion advice". And, my pet-themed jewelry is available at FlowDog (96 Clematis Ave, Waltham), a wonderful canine aquatic fitness and rehabilitation center that also offers a variety of special products for dogs and pet-lovers, including my playful line of animal-themed jewelry. My newest venue, opened in Fall, 2011, is Firefly Moon (Mass Ave, Arlington Heights), a beautiful new shop that offers the "eclectic and uncommon", including distinctive gifts by local artists. Please contact Firefly Moon (781-999-0965), Mad About Shoe (781-721-5333), or FlowDog (781-209-5720) directly if you're interested in any of these items to check on their availability.
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"Vanilla Chiffon" pearl earrings at Mad About Shoe -- necklace already sold!
These earrings feature very high quality coin pearls with a rich, lustrous nacre that almost looks whipped and fluffy. They're capped with creamy white Swarovski pearls adorned with my handcrafted fine silver textured beadcaps. Earwires and all other components are sterling silver. These are for sale now at Mad About Shoe. The gorgeous matching Vanilla Chiffon necklace (second photo), featuring the same quality pearls and my handcrafted fine silver medallions and toggle clasp, has already sold, also at Mad About Shoe. But, if you'd like to custom order a similar piece, perhaps with a different texture or finish on the silver disks, contact me to discuss it.
"Gemstone Dog Paw" earrings at Firefly Moon
These fun, earthy earrings are one example of my Bonprise Designs jewelry for pet lovers. A green version of this design, featuring rainforest jasper and "Olivine" Swarovski crystals, is now available at Firefly Moon (Arlington Heights). In the version pictured here (available in my Etsy shop), the cute dog paws are also sterling silver but the gemstone is gorgeously veined Botswana agate. The earthy tan and cream stones are accented perfectly with copper and peach Swarovski crystals. These dangle from handcrafted sterling silver earwires with a swirled motif. Several other dog paw designs are available. including a daintier design featuring smaller sterling silver paw charms. At the moment, some are at FlowDog, some at Firefly Moon, and others available online. Contact me for information about availability.
"Copper Starburst" pendant necklace recently sold at Firefly Moon
This hand-fabricated hammered copper pendant has a deep red tigereye stone bezel-set in sterling silver. It dangles from a handmade sterling silver loop and has a starburst design stamped at the top. The complementary strand features red tigereye, onyx, sterling silver and copper, with a handcrafted copper and onyx hook and eye clasp (not shown). This warm and unique piece recently sold at Firefly Moon, a new shop featuring fine artisan gifts (Arlington Heights, MA).
"Ripples" fine silver pendant at Mad About Shoe
"Ripples" is a fine (pure) silver pendant that I handcrafted and finished and set with a 5 mm natural white topaz. I oxidized and polished the silver for this dramatic contrast. The hand-shaped, hammered bail is also fine silver and the pendant comes with a Greek leather cord that closes with a sterling silver clasp. The pendant would also look great on your own silver chain or neckwire. It is now offered for sale at Mad About Shoe.
"Elephantasy in Orange" earrings at FlowDog
These dramatic earrings feature hand-formed and hammered sterling silver triangular hoops, adorned with red aventurine, copper, Swarovski crystal and beautifully detailed Czech glass elephant beads (not ivory..no elephants were harmed!). They dangle from handcrafted sterling silver and Swarovski crystal ear wires. Warm and wonderful, these earrings are now for sale at Flow Dog (Waltham, MA).
"Turquoise and Chocolate" necklace sold at Firefly Moon
This necklace has a Southwestern inspiration, featuring chunks of turquoise with a dark brown matrix, that is perfectly complemented with chocolate brown freshwater pearls. The clasp is handcrafted of sterling silver. This necklace recently sold at Firefly Moon. A pair of complementary earrings, however, are still available. Although each piece of turquoise is unique, if you'd like a similar custom order, contact me. I will search for more turquoise nuggets and work with you on a design.
"Poppy Rocks" necklace, sold at DSG
Big, bright and bold, this necklace features smooth nuggets of red jasper, along with natural labradorite and copper. With its festive red colors, it sold at Divinity's Splendour Glow over the 2010 holidays!
"Orange Creamsicle" earrings at Firefly Moon
Available now at Firefly Moon, these bright, whimsical earrings feature orange and creamy yellow swirled lampwork beads handcrafted by Quebec lampwork artist Marie Andree Marchand. I love Marie's work and have used her beads in several designs. The swirly waves of the beads continue into swirled embellishments that, along with the lightly hammered earwires, I hand-formed in 14 kt gold-filled wire. A Swarovski crystal in pale yellow "Jonquil" and 14 kt gold filled beads provide accent.
"Puppy Love" earrings at Firefly Moon
These graceful and whimsical earrings feature sterling silver heart and dog paw charms, along with the warm gemstone carnelian. They're accented with more sterling silver and with sparkly Swarovski crystals in "Light Colorado Topaz". The earwires are handcrafted from sterling silver and carnelian. Now for sale at Firefly Moon in Arlington Heights.
"Raindrops" earrings sold at DSG
Dainty, shimmering drops of faceted aquamarine are combined with freshwater pearls and sterling silver. Sterling silver leverback earwires. These have already sold at DSG.
"Lightning Strikes" necklace, sold at DSG
Shimmery labradorite, with plenty of blue flash, is the star of this necklace. It is combined with oxidized silver plated spacer beads and sparkly Swarovski crystals in soft grey "Black Diamond". It closes with a hammered, oxidized sterling silver box clasp (not shown). This one-of-a-kind necklace has been sold, but my online shop now has several other pieces I've made with various shapes of this gorgeous gemstone, one of my favorite materials!
"Peach Sorbet" necklace at Firefly Moon
Sparkly and elegant, this Peach Sorbet necklace features freshwater keshi pearls, also called "petal pearls". They're a soft natural peach, complemented beautifully by peach Swarovski crystals and sterling silver beads. This would be gorgeous bridal jewelry, or even bring a special elegance to your everyday outfit. Along with other keshi pearl jewelry, this piece is available for sale at Firefly Moon (Arlington Heights, MA).
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