Monday 18 November 2013

Gift Ideas - Beautiful Unique Jewelry

Lovely, highly oxidized, fine silver botanical necklace with deep green emerald accent. The pendant was molded from an antique button using eco-friendly metal clay. The silver is reclaimed from old film stock and other sources and mixed with non-toxic binders to make clay. When it's fired the binders burn off leaving 99% pure silver. It's about 21" long with another 1" for the pendant. At https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/154129089/recycled-eco-friendly-fine-silver-leaf?ref=teams_post
TURQUOISE NECKLACE. Green Turquoise Pendant. Handmade turquoise necklace in sterling silver. The pendant is signed and dated by the artist. The entire piece, pendant and chain, is sterling silver. This is a very substantial handmade chain. The turquoise stone, which is the focal point of the pendant, is a beautiful blueish-green stone with tan colored matrix giving the piece an appealing natural appearance. At https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/167429313/green-turquoise-necklace-turquoise?ref=shop_home_feat

5/8- 16mm- Gemstone plugs- surgical steel single flare tunnel plugs & raw crystal point gemstones. At https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/169316085/58-plugs-16mm-plugs-gemstone-plugs-stone?ref=teams_post
5/8 plugs, 16mm plugs, gemstone plugs, stone plugs, crystal points, custom plugs, tunnels, single flare, gauges, surgical steel,
Art Nouveau was my inspiration for simple, yet elegant, drop earrings. Violet and iridescent faceted glass beads sparkle purple, blue, green and gold in the light. Ear wires were hand formed from artistic wire in gunmetal bronze for a vintage feel, and hammered flat for a distinctive look. Earrings hang approximately 1.75 inches. At https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/169013405/art-nouveau-inspired-violet-faceted?ref=teams_post
Art Nouveau Inspired Violet Faceted Glass Drop Earrings
Beautiful ceramic earrings infused with magical properties of the forest. The duo is finished with hand-cut brass and copper leaf detailing.  At https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/119923677/pagan-charm-earrings?ref=related-2
Pagan Charm Earrings
Amethyst and Labradorite have been used to create this amazing statement pendant, which hangs on a thick leather necklace and is adjustable - the pendant measures 60mm.
The amethyst looks amazing, with little purple inclusions. There is a labradorite gemstone embedded in her neckline.
Handcrafted and absolutely one of a kind.  At https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/167182413/goddess-amethyst-cluster-and-labradorite?ref=related-3

Friday 8 November 2013

Handmade Items for Christmas!

  • You can pick up honestly made items at honest prices. 
  • It almost guarantees that no one will give the same gift as you!
  • Many items are much more environmentally friendly than store bought items. 
  • You are helping to keep the crafting and design industry alive. With this, will come more unique and beautiful items available each year.
  • Every product you buy from a maker will tell a story, whether it’s about the maker, the materials used, or the making process. Stories create connections and people are more likely to appreciate your gift when they know who made it and how it was made.
  • The best reason to buy handmade of course, is that every single product you buy was made with care and love. And that’s what Christmas is all about.