Tuesday 21 August 2012

Purple Glow in the Dark Rings

I bought these rings at the same time as the orange ones I have already posted.  I really liked the pattern, so used the same one.  These rings seem to glow a bit more.  It is a nice blue shade.

The necklace works well both long or doubled.  The bracelet is the right length to be doubled, so would also work as a choker.


Here is another close-up of this pattern.

Tuesday 14 August 2012

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White Shell Rings

This set again uses an extra-long necklace.  It can be worn triple, as shown here.  It sits like a statement necklace.

I used shell rings.  They are mostly ivory with some brown flecks.  They are separated by pearly white seed beads and small glass seed beads.

Here it is shown doubled.

This is a close-up, showing the spacers.  

Saturday 11 August 2012

Black Choker Set

Here is a set I made in black European 4 in 1.  I used 16 gauge, 5/16 inch, anodized aluminum rings in black (I probably should have changed the backdrop for the picture - but its not too bad).  The earrings are a simple serpentine chain.  It falls out of pattern and hangs quite randomly when worn.  

The necklace is a true choker, sitting almost vertically on my neck.  The bracelets are slightly looser.


A close-up of the pattern for the necklace and bracelets:


Thursday 9 August 2012

Jasper Jewelry Set

Different sizes and shapes of this coloured jasper is easy to find.  I used flat ovals, 10mm and 4mm round beads, large, flat rings, and chips to make the three strands of this necklace.  The bracelet matches the middle strand.  The earrings are simply a 4mm round and a flat oval.


And a close-up of the stones. (I had to use the camera flash, so there is a bit of reflection.  However, it shows the great colours in the jasper.)

Wednesday 8 August 2012

Box Rope

I love the look of this rope.  Its called a box weave.  In these rings (16 gauge, 5/16 inch), it is quite flexible and flows well for jewelry.


The necklace is actually made of two parts.  The loop is just big enough to fit over my head.  Then, the other chain is used to make the square knot.

This is a close-up of the knot (and the weave):


Tuesday 7 August 2012

Turquoise

I had a bunch of turquoise chips, and a few other turquoise odds and ends.  I used them and some glass seed beads to make a really long chain.  It is approximately 104".

Basically, it can be worn any way I want.  Here it is shown with three uneven loops.  However, more or less loops work well, as do knots.



Thursday 2 August 2012

Green and Black

This was another care where I fell in love with the stones.  I was able to find more of these stones than the white and black ones, so the length on this necklace is 43".

I know I have mentioned that I like sets - I have black glass earrings that go with this and the white set (and the long black necklace I will post them with).


It is not quite a choker when doubled-up.

 Close-up of the stones.

Wednesday 1 August 2012

Black Tears

This was another case of interesting stones.  The necklace is 38.5"  This time I kept two beads for the earrings.  They are quite heavy, but wearing them all day seems to not be a problem.


This is the close-up.  I love the marbling in the stones. The fire wire is quite prominent in these pictures, but basically blends into whatever clothing I am wearing.

Here it is doubled.