TAPESTRY

TAPESTRY, a photo by trishastrove on Flickr.

A very special piece for a very special friend.

Four sumptuous beautifully faceted soft yellow Lemon Topaz stones and a crystal-studded 14K Gold Vermeil Flower were the main feature of this piece when I first started on it; then all kinds of other things came to mind and I added more and more. Each and every golden element & cluster of precious stones, symbolizes something meaningful of the golden life, spirit and soul of a phenomenal girl to be encapsulated forever.

DEONE Necklace

DEONE Necklace, a photo by trishastrove on Flickr.

This necklace was made for a very caring, wonderful Mother of 3 with a very big heart. She never spoils herself, always putting her kids FIRST. As she's been through A LOT in the past few months, I wanted to surprise her with a Mother's Day gift as she is so deserving of it.

I figured her as a person who would feel comfortable wearing timeless, elegant, undertated pieces, and as I wanted to incorporate something from this part of the world, I chose handmade Thai Hilltribe Silver & artisan made fancy Balinese beads to go with the lovely Onyx barrels.

It reached her safely, about a week after Mother's Day, having travelled over the oceans and thousands of miles between us, and I was ever so touched when she sent me a photo of herself wearing it, and not only that, she said that she loved onyx + silver :))))) Yeay !!!

LILLYBETH Necklace

Karin's Polymer Clay Heart here, looks very much like either a beautifully painted porcelain vase from a romantic era, or a lovely wrapping paper bouquet sleeve to hold this pretty floral arrangement of carved Shell Flowers, Garnet, Rose Garnet & Citrine Rondelles, Labradorite Brio. and a beautiful Ruby for that dash of colour.
Trailing etched chains complete this Spring-looking floral sweetie, which is snuggled prettily between similar etched chains lightly sprinkled with smooth pink Tourmalines and a blue-flash Labradorite coin.

Delicate, girly, feminine & flirty ..... that's LILLYBETH.

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LILLYBETH Earrings below match this pendant.

LILLYBETH Earrings

Spring blooms in flowery pinks, reds, tangerine ... so lovely for the upcoming Spring Festival at the beginning of February or whenever ... :)

These Polymer Clay Beads, from Karin, have been topped with petite blue-flash labradorite rondelles for a sweet pair of earrings to dangle just under your lobes. Approx. 15mm in dia.

In this Special Set, comes a matching Heart Focal with these beads, into which I've made a necklace (in the background), and will upload this soon.

ISABEL - Custom

Request for a Trillium ROSE Set with petite short chain, to which I've added green onyx and peridot rondelles, which meet in the middle with a single moonstone, followed by the trail of Trillium ROSE gemmies and enamelled/sterling silver Trillium flower. Closes with a Balinese Silver Toggle Clasp.
The earrings have been kept simple with matching rondelles & freshwater pearls, but without the Trillium flower charm, so that this set would be "in balance" when worn together.

Venetia

Carved Tourmaline leaves in various shades of green, smooth Carnelian drops & faceted Ovals, round Natural (undyed) Jade beads and a Natural brass Leaf on an etched Natural Brass chain. The colours speak for themselves ... the romance of Autumn :)
This is a 7-71/2 " bracelet (on a cute mini bracelet display "neck") and can be extended into a necklace by adding extra chain. All components are natural brass.















(Sold - One of a Kind, No Repeats)

FRAN - Custom

In FRAN, all the stones used here are Fluorite, which is a huge fave of mine because of its rich bouquet of brilliant natural colours ranging from deep purple to greens and blues plus its glassy lustre, which is just so magical.

Its range of colours worked so well in this necklace, using them in the various shapes of faceted rondelles, smooth coins and the loveliest lily-pad ones (abt. 2 cm dia.), which are solid and puffy, and cut on both sides.

A Dragonfly (Thai Hilltribe Silver) hovering around the lily-pads playfully adds whimsy to this piece, and the layers of textured chains look like little ripples of water in a serene pond. Measures 30 in., and closes with a lobster clasp.

(Not a good day for photography, as its starting to drizzle, and this is the best I could do with this pix).

Berry Reverie

Day-dreaming of a tall crystal glass of your fave cool drink, brimming over with delightful berries, cream and crushed ice for refreshment on hot, sunny days ???

A Berry Reverie alright ... Elegant Garnet Cabochons encased in 925 silver, from which hang a generous topping of Freswater Pearls, blue-flash Moonstones, Rhodolite Garnets, and deep burgundy Garnet rondelles. Beautiful faceted twisted Crystal Quartz brios. complete this set of danglies.

All accents are Handmade Balinese 925 silver.

TRAMONTO

Inspired by the SUNSET shared with my husband when we visited Italy last year, TRAMONTO starts off with 14K gold-filled ear-hooks, followed by a trail of sunset colours of shaded Carnelians, shaded Pink Tourmalines, teeny smooth Rhodolite Garnets, linked to the ear-hooks by pretty little swarovski connectors, in the softest yellow. A pair of lovely smooth Carnelian briolettes hang off these sunset-trails like the last drops of sun to go down that evening. 14K gold-filled throughout.

GAEL - Custom Order

Vintage brass chains, brown mother-of-pearl & white shell donuts, gold textured links and large Leaf Charm make up this long chain for a birthday gift. Beautiful Smooth Yellow Jade Ovals add flair & zing, as well little dollops of the Orient to this piece.
Returning to N.Z. tomorrow, I chose honey and rock sugar tones to match her blonde-hair, and this spunky, funky mom of a grown up daughter will certainly remember her birthday just celebrated here. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAEL ! xoxo

la mia piccola farfalla

la mia piccola farfalla

" My Little Butterfly" - that's what I've always called her.

Now that's she's not so little anymore, with bittersweet feelings our butterfly has flown off to Uni., but then, on a lighter note, I am blessed to have Tania around to keep me busy.

I made this necklace way back in May, and here we have plump 12mm Ruby Quartz faceted rondelles with all natural brass accents, large filigreed butterfly & lovely freshwater pearls.

Modelled choker-style here, it can be lenghtened with the extension for versatility.

Silver Pods Necklace

Remember the Balsam plants most of us had growing in our gardens and also in School? We had so much fun poking their ripened seed pods and watching them split open explosively, scattering their cute dark seeds everywhere.

These lovely Silver Artisan Hand-Coiled "Pods", in fine 925 silver transported me back to my fun childhood days when making this necklace, and I've added deep burgundy faceted Garnet rondelles reminiscent of the seeds, and sprinklings of creamy freshwater pearls along multiple silver chains.
A sweet, under-stated piece, that closes behind with a toggle clasp.
Made this necklace way back in May, and with everything that's going on here, was lucky enough to get my little model to help me out with this pix before she SIN left for her studies.

ALLEGRA - Custom Bracelet

What do you do when you get a request from an exuberant, sociable & very out-going young lady for a bracelet to wear to a semi-formal cocktail function with an off-shoulder LBD...

It had to be Black & Silver ONLY, along simple lines, yet classy, modern/timeless and to speak for itself ..... Precious advice from a wonderful friend and talented crafter immediately came to mind, ie. "Keep it simple, and if you'll wear it yourself, you're on the right track".

While A-AA grade beautifully faceted black Onyx rondelles (in 2 sizes), strung into 6 strands rule in this dark sparkler, smooth & "basket weave" 925 silver beads come together as a 'silvery' focal point. And, ALLEGRA was born. Its also versatile in that it can be worn with the toggle either at the front or back of the wrist.

RUMMY Bracelet - $38 - Sold

A fun pewter charm bracelet full of Aces ... hearts-clubs-diamonds-spades, and a dice to get the game started. A couple of gold-plated swarovski studded 'discs' and jet & garnet coloured swarovski crystals. Roll out the dice and have some fun.

Bracelet measures approx. 8 in. total & is adjustable anywhere along the chain.
Etched pewter chain & pewter charms are of excellent quality; from U.S.

Rummy anyone ??

XYLIA Necklace - Sold

The XYLIA necklace, is very simple in design, and can be used in so many ways, to evoke different looks.

Here, I've presented it in a Peranakan way, with a Kebaya blouse, again using almost the same elements as the XYLIA bracelet, but this time with all 14K Gold-filled spacer beads, chains & components; GP Rollo Chain.

Green Aventurine Bamboo-shaped beads, Karin's vibrantly beautiful polymer clay pillows and a short cascade of natural red coral.

The necklace can be worn short, or a little longer as you like.


another inherited Peranakan Blouse for my daughter from Mama

Chablis 2 - Custom Order

Custom request for a pair of "bunchy" grape cluster earrings, based on an earlier pair I sold a few months ago, which was petite & dainty as compared to this set.

A small topping of shaded faceted olive/moss coloured Vesuvenite & light to dark honey-toned Hessonite faceted rondelles set off these "grape bunches" loaded with lovely freshwater pearls.

14K Gold-filled Ear-hooks, wire-work.

Was in such a hurry this morning to get Tania to the pool, that I rushed the shot with my daughter (as the Princess was waiting eagerly in the car) and had to do the close-ups at the pool .....

DAPHNE - Custom Order

A custom order for someone who wanted a sweet, simple necklace in soft colours for a demure lady.

This necklace features a carved Rose Quartz Butterfly (wing-span slightly over 2cm) in soft pink, atop of which sits a cluster of faceted multi-coloured tourmaline stones and an etched silver ring. These hang from a 925 silver chain with marquis shaped links, 15-1/2" but adjustable to about 17" or so; a tassel of fine-linked silver chains with little rice fresh water pearls complete the look.

All accents here are 925 silver.

DI - $35 - Sold

Thai 925 fine silver hand-woven dangly ear-rings. Glam, elegant and lightweight.

Woven "diamonds" are 1 inch tall x 3/4 inch dia., and hang from a 1 inch long fine chain.

Total length, including the ear-hook is approx. 2-1/2 inches (almost 6.5 cm), and 2 inches (approx. 5 cm) without.

Bow-Wow Charm Bracelet - $38 - Sold

~ Muffett Range : For the Young & Young At heart ~

























White & Pink Mother-of-Pearl Shell doggie charms dangle on both sides of a jet black Swarovski Modular Bead, aptly chosen because it looks just like a bone :)))
Dangling with these doggies are Jet black & silver Swarovski crystals and Czech glass Pearls on a gun-metal cable chain.
This chain measures approx 8-1/2 inches, and is adjustable for different wrist sizes.

Kitty Kat Charm Bracelet - $36 - Sold

~ Muffett Range : For the Young & Young At heart ~
























Pretty Pink & Dark Grey Mother-of-Pearl Shell little kitty kats dangle happily on a solid non-tarnish bracelet chain.
Other charms include Jet Black swarovski Round Beads & bicones, Czech glass blue/gold Melon Beads and purple & lilac czech glass pearls.
The total length of this cute bracelet is 19 cm or 7-1/2 inches, including the toggle clasp.
Little kitties are approx. 1.5 cm or 1/2" wide.
Non-tarnish rhodium components.