Sunday 15 February 2009

Release me part 2 - Sterling Silver, Blue Topaz, Apatite and Prasiolite Wire-Wrapped Necklace - By SofiesC


Release Me Part 2 - Oxidised Sterling Silver Blue Topaz, Apatite & Prasiolite Wire-Wrapped Necklace - By SofiesC

Materials: Sterling Silver, Blue Topaz, Apatite, Prasiolite

Measurements: Height of pendant: 2.9 cm width of pendant: 2.3 cm Length of chain: 50 cm

Description:

I am a growing wave without the motion

A glass of water longing for the ocean

I am an asphalt flower breaking free but you keep stopping me

Release me

This is the second part of a series of jewelry I created with inspiration bý the wonderful song "Release me" by the swedish band "Oh laura". I started on this project to challange myself and create new shapes. With this piece I wanted to use a colour that I would not normally use, which is blue, and and try to give a feel of the rolling wave by the sculptural shape of the wire work. It's made out of 12 hand crafted pieces of hammered silver wire forged together by the weaving a tiny 30 gauge wire. The beads used in this project is London blue topaz, apatite, aquamarine and prasiolite. The finished necklace has been oxidized and polished to give it an antique feel and bring out details. As in all of the pieces in the series I wanted to convey the feeling of bursting out of a shell, of being to big for the cage you ended up in and making everything possible to break out. I hope both the lyrics and the piece speaks as much to you as it does to me.

Saturday 14 February 2009

Red Geranium - Sterling Silver Garnet and Vesuvianite Wire-Wrapped Earrings - By Blue Almonds


Red Geranium - Sterling Silver, Garnet & Vesuvianite Wire-Wrapped Earrings - By Blue Almonds

Materials: AA Garnet micro-faceted heart briolettes, olive green Vesuvianite Marquises, White Topaz micro-faceted rondelles, Sterling Silver, Fine Silver
measurements: the earrings measure 5.5cm/2.2" (total length) and are 3cm/1.2" wide in the widest point.

These earrings are a part of my jewellery collection called "Garden Angels". This is a sign of summer and holidays to me: the juicy red Geraniums flowering in the window and patio pots. These lovely dangling earrings, hand shaped and wire wrapped with Sterling Silver and Fine Silver are adorned with AA Garnet micro-faceted heart briolettes, olive green Vesuvianite Marquises and sparkly White Topaz micro-faceted rondelles. Simple and delicate yet elegant.

Thursday 12 February 2009

Twinkle Little Star - Oxidised Sterling Silver & Sapphire Wire-Wrapped Earrings - By Mgypsy


Twinkle Little Star - Oxidised & Fine Sterling Silver & Sapphire Wire-Wrappedn Earrings - By Mgypsy

Measurements: 1.4 cm

Materials: Sterling and fine silver, golden sapphire

These extremely small and light stud earrings are made from scratch with sterling and fine silver. Delicate silver vines are adorned with gorgeous sparkling golden sapphire briolettes. The earring have been oxidized and polishe

Orange Peel Swirl - Sterling Silver & 14ct Gold Filled Carnelian, Emerald, Spinel, Prehnite & Sapphire Wire-Wrapped Earrings - By Blue Almonds


Orange Peel Swirls - Oxidised Sterling Silver & 14ct Gold FilledCarnelian, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Prehnite & Golden Spinel Wire-Wrapped Earrings

Measurements: the earrings are 5.3cm/2.12” long in total and 1.9cm/0.76” wide at the widest point

Materials: Carnelian smooth heart briolette; Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Prehnite, Golden Spinel micro-faceted roundelles; sterling silver wire (oxidised), 14K Gold Filled wire

First was the Fern Swirl – delicate and light – and then I fall in love with the curves of this design and created a family of Swirls. This one – Orange Peel Swirl is the most exotic of them. The colour combination is unusual for me, very colourful and the Carnelian golden orange shade brings to my mind hot places, full of sun. I added also some warmth of the tropical sea in the blue Sapphires and greenery of palm trees in Emeralds and Prehnites. I oxidised the earrings to bring out the colours and the shape itself.

Ava - Oxidised Sterling Silver and Amethyst Wire-Wrapped Pendant Necklace

Simple, yet gorgeous, every day necklace made, from scratch, in sterling silver wire, with a beautiful Amethyst faceted heart briolette.

The pendant is just over 4 incl. ring and hangs from a 45cm long sterling silver snake chain that ends with a lobster clasp. The whole piece has been oxidised and then hand polished to make the details and the stone really pop.

This necklace can be made with any stone you choose. If I don’t happen to have the stone you have in mind on stock, I can always order it. Please add 2-3 days to delivery for custom orders. If I need to order the stone, add 1-2 weeks. I will keep you updated though. Price will depend on choice of gemstone.

Infinity - Oxidised Sterling Silver Natural Chalcedony and Ruby Wire-Wrapped Pendant Neckalce - By Gemheaven




Infinity - Oxidised Sterling Silver Natural Blue Chalcedony and Ruby Wire-Wrapped Pendant Necklace - By Gemheaven

Measurements: chain - 24" approx, pendant inc. chalcedony briolette - 45mm.

A signature infinity ring with a beautiful etheral, smooth, briolette of Natural Blue Chalcedony adorned with faceted rondelles in both rubies and natural blue chalcedony.

Oxidised and hand~polished for the organic look, keeping the mystery yet showing the texture.

Wednesday 11 February 2009

Mira - Oxidised Sterling Silver Oro Verde Quartz Wire-Wrapped Pendant Necklace - By SofiesC


Mira: Oxidised Sterling Silver Oro Verde Quartz Wire-Wrapped Pendant Necklace - By SofiesC

Meaurements: Top of bail to bottom of bead 43mm approx, Chain - 16"

Materials: Sterling silver wire, Oro Verde quartz and tourmaline

Description: This is a variation of the Ankaa pendant. This time I used an Oro Verde quartz carved briolette. This design combines intricate wire work and at the same time it's not stealing away the attention too much from the stone. The pendant really is a true eye catcher. This necklace has been oxidized and carefully polished to give an antique feeling to it and to enhance the detail of the design.

Holly - 14ct Gold Filled Emerald and Cubic Zirconia Wire-Wrapped Earrings - By Sma Bla


Holly - 14ct Gold Filled Emerald Wire-Wrapped Earrings - By Sma Bla

Meaurements: Drop 4.5 cm Widest point 17mm

Materials: 14 Gold filled wire Facted briolettes of Emerald Ear studs: 18K Gold Vermeil over .925 Sterling with inlaid Cubic Zirconia

Description: Simple, yet stylish earrings that are perfect for all the upcoming Holiday parties. From elegant ear studs of 18K gold vermeil with a sparkly 3-4mm Cubic Zirconia in each, hang gentle curves of gold filled wire. Below, from the double wrapped outer curve, hang gorgeous faceted briolettes of dark green Emeralds with a little fringe of my handmade jump rings on top.

Road To Orkney - Amethyst, Prasiolite and Blue Sapphire Wire-Wrapped Bangle By Blue Almonds



Road To Orkney: Oxidised Sterling Silver Amethyst, Prasiolite and Blue Sapphire Wire-Wrapped Bangle Bracelet - by Blue Almonds

Measurements: the bangle is 14cm/5.6” in circumference and although it is slightly adjustable it would fit a petite wrist; the bangle is 2cm/0.8” wide are at the widest point

Materials: AA smooth round Amethyst, Blue Sapphire and Prasiolite micro-faceted rondelles, sterling silver

There is actually no road from the UK mainland to Orkney. One has to travel by boat or plain to get there. Most people would choose the boat and in late autumn time the sea gets very harsh which makes the journey quite uncomfortable. When I started weaving the bangle I was listening to the BBC Radio Scotland which would announce weather forecast every hour and I would hear all the news about ferries being cancelled or delayed. With this picture in my mind my hands produced this wild and wavy shape. The frame was hand formed into waves and the outer part was hammered. I then used over 5 meters of thin silver wire, clear Amethyst beads together with sparkling dark Blue Sapphires. I oxidized the bangle heavily to create this dramatic design. Three little Prasiolite beads were added to soften the shape like a touch of sea foam.

Tuesday 10 February 2009

Oxidised Sterling Silver Prasiolite, Citrine, Tourmaline, Vessonite, Garnet, Andalusite and Smoky Quartz Wire-Wrapped Earrings


Release Me - Oxidised Sterling Silver Prasiolite, Citrine, Tourmaline, Vessonite, Garnet, Andalusite and Smoky Quartz Wire-Wrapped Earrings - By Sofie'sC

Measurements: length: 42 mm diameter/width: 10 mm at widest point

Materials: Sterling silver wire and beads, champagne citrine,vessonite, citrine, petro tourmaline, apatite,garnet, hessonite garnet, smoky quartz , andalusite and prasiolite.

I am the wilderness locked in a cage, I am a growing force you kept in place, I am a tree reaching for the sun please don't hold me down, Release me..

These earrings are the first in a series of jewelry inspired by the wonderful song "release me" by the swedish band "Oh Laura" Turning these earrings from idea to reality may have been the most challenging thing I ever made jewelry wise. I really tried to give the impression of wilderness bursting out from it's cage, being released. The wire wrapping in this piece is very intricate and the earrings consist of 22 pieces of hand formed wire wrapped together with a really thin silver wire. The cages have been oxidized and polished to provide an antique look and enhance details. Inside of the cages I have stuffed loads of gemstones of various shape and colour. They really shine through wonderfully. Out of the cage hangs various gemstone beads of different shapes such as marquises, pears and rondells. The earrings are then hung from sterling silver ear posts.

Fern Swirls - Sterling Silver Peridot, Prasiolite, Phrenite and Garnet Wire-Wrapped Earrings




Fern Swirls - Sterling Silver Peridot, Prasiolite, Phrenite and Garnet Wire-Wrapped Earrings - By Blue Almonds

Measurements: the earrings are 5.3cm/2.12” long in total and 1.9cm/0.76” wide at the widest point

Peridot micro-faceted onion briolette; Prasiolite and Prehnite micro-faceted roundelles, Garnet smooth rounds; sterling silver

This was the first of Swirls I created, the most delicate and light, like the first shy unfurling leaves of ferns on the woods. It is entirely hand made from scratch, wrapped with patience and love with meters of Sterling Silver wire. Peridot, Prasiolite and Prehnite together bring different subtle shades of green and little Garnet wine-red beads add the happiness of new sprouting life.

Ava and Mystic Pink Topaz - Oxidised Sterling Silver and Mystic Pink Topaz Wire-Wrapped Pendant necklae




Ava and The Mystic Pink Topaz - Oxidised Sterling Silver and Mystic Pink Topaz Wire-Wrapped Pendant Necklace - By Sma Bla

Simple, yet gorgeous, every day necklace made, from scratch, in sterling silver wire, with a mystic pink topaz briolettes as focal.

The pendant is just over 3 incl. ring and hangs from a 45cm long sterling silver snake chain that ends with a lobster clasp. The whole piece has been oxidised and then hand polished to make the details and the stone really pop.

This necklace can be made with any stone you choose. If I don’t happen to have the stone you have in mind on stock, I can always order it. Please add 2-3 days to delivery for custom orders. If I need to order the stone, add 1-2 weeks. I will keep you updated though. Price will depend on choice of gemstone.

Monday 9 February 2009

Flink - By SofiesC



Flink: 14ct Gold Filled Crystal Quartz wire-Wrapped Earrings - By SofiesC

Materials: gold filled wire, rock crystal quartz and gold filled beads.

This is a gold filled version of the Pella earrings. This time the shape is a bit softer and drop shaped. These are also a bit bigger than the silver pair. The stone used is a concave cut rock crystal quartz. I love the swirly victorian shape of these. The gold filled wire has been shaped and hammered and just as in the pella earrings the shape of the wire construction is accented by the shape of the bead.

The Pella earrings were the name of one of my most inspiring art teachers. I named these after my other inspiration. The softer more sensitive version of Pella, Håkan Flink.

Tanglewood - By Orgellan


Tanglewood: Oxidised Sterling Silver, Vesuvianite, Peridot & Smoky Quartz Wire-Wrapped Earrings - By Orgellan


Measurements: From the top of the earhook to the base of the focal gemstone: 1.75 inches (4.5cm)
Materials: Sterling Silver, Spessartite Garnet, Vesuvianite, Peridot, Smokey Quartz

Deep within the forest, the Tanglewood grows........ The Tanglewood earrings have been lovingly crafted from fine silver and exquisite gems. The base for the earrings are hand-formed sterling silver hoops, with the earhook formed as part of the hoop. The hoop has then been woven with ultrafine sterling silver wire, and a spiral flourish added to the inside of the frames. The hoops have then been adorned with a clustering of earth toned gems including burnt orange Spessartite Garnet, moss greenVesuvianite, vibrant Peridot and rich Smokey Quartz. To finish the earrings have been oxidised to a deep gunmetal grey, fitting with the mythical, and magical inspiration of Tanglewood.

Misty Evening - By Sma Bla


Misty Evening: Sterling Silver Olive Quartz, Citrine & Sapphire Wire-Wrapped Necklace - By Sma Bla

Measurements: Length: 49.5 cm Focal incl.bail: 7.5 cm Width of wire wrapped ring: 3cm Focal briolette: 18 x 12.5 x 7.5mm, 8 carat

Materials: Sterling silver wire Tunduru Sapphire faceted rondelles and briolettes Citrine faceted chubby briolettes Faceted Olive Quartz briolette Price incl.

The Misty Evening necklace features a focal divided in two parts – one silver part and one gem part. Both of them intricate in their own way and both of them working together to form a beautiful necklace that can be worn both daytime and evening time. With jeans and a top, it will display an understated elegance for work. Switch to something more formal and let the elegance bloom.

The silver part of the focal is a soldered frame of 1,6 mm sterling silver wire that I hammered flat. I wanted the frame to be embellished somehow so I made silver pearls by melting silver and soldered them on to the frame. I then wire wrapped the frame with hair thin wire and for balance I added a few laps of thicker wire. Within the main ring, I added a smaller oval that I covered completely by weaving hair thin wire over it.

The big silver pearl in the middle has some imperfections on the surface. I could say that it’s completely intentional and that it is my artistic way of showing imperfection in a, in many other ways, perfect world. That would, of course, be complete nonsense. The truth is, the core of the pearl cooled off slower then the surface of the pearl and thus creating these little cavities on the surface. But I liked it! So I kept it as it is, and only gave it a slight sanding.

Below the silver part of the focal, the gems form a spectacular cluster. The main briolette is a stunning 8 carat Olive Quartz faceted briolette with beautiful olive-brownish colour. On top of the Olive Quartz, tendrils of faceted briolettes and rondelles of Tunduru Sapphires cascades down accompanied by faceted briolettes of golden yellow Citrine.

The focal hangs from a simple chain that ends with my hand made hook style clasp.


Saturday 7 February 2009

Chrysalis - By Mgypsy



Chrysalis - Sterling Silver, Copper and Lemon Quartz Necklace - By Mgypsy

Measurements: focal - 5.7 x 2.7 cm, Chain - 50 cm

Materials: Fine and Sterling Silver, Copper, Lemon Quartz

This very organic and autumnal pendant has been hand-made from scratch with sterling and fine silver wire and copper. The beautiful Lemon Quartz focal has been adorned with silver vines and hand-shaped and hammered silver leaves. The pendant and chain have been oxidised and hand-polished.

Nereids Treasure - By Orgellan


Sterling Silver Fluorite, London Blue Topaz, Swiss Blue Topaz, Kyanite, Iolite, Chalcedony, Moss Aquamarine & moonstone wire-wrapped Necklace - By Orgellan

Measurements: The length of the necklace is approx 17.5 inches (44cm) extending to 20 inches (51cm). The pendant length is approx 2.5 inches (6.5cm)

Materials: Sterling Silver, Fluorite, London Blue Topaz, Swiss Blue Topaz, Chalcedony, Iolite, Kyanite, Moss Aquamarine, Moonstone

Oceanic luxury.... beautiful blues teamed with aqua green tones and brooding grey, make this a necklace fit for any ocean goddess. This pendant necklace is entirely crafted by hand using sterling silver wire. The hand-formed silver pendant was adorned with finely woven sterling silver spiraling flourishes with a multitude of watery, ethereal gems clustering the frame. The gemstones used in the cluster are London Blue Topaz, Swiss Blue Topaz, Chalcedony, Iolite, Kyanite, Moss Aquamarine and Moonstone. At the bottom is a magnificent AAA Blue fluorite briolette, woth a coin of AAA London Blue Topaz set within with frame above the cluster. Coordinating gemstone links connect the pendant to the lengths of sterling silver chain, and the necklace is fastened with a hook clasp. The necklace is also fitted with an extender chain finished with a briolette of Iolite. Finally, I gave the sterling silver necklace an antique finish, complimenting the mystical feel of the piece. A wonderfully elegant, one of a kind necklace, filled with ethereal blues and watery magic, to be treasured and loved.

Cranberry In Snow - By Blue Almonds

Cranberry In Snow: Sterling Silver Ruby, Peridot, Chacedony and Citrine Wire-Wrapped Earrings - By Blue Almonds

Measurements: the earrings are 5.3cm/2.12” long in total and 1.9cm/0.76” wide at the widest point

Materials: Deep Red Ruby Faceted Onions (6x8mm), natural Chalcedony faceted rondelles, AA golden Citrine micro-faceted rondelles, Peridot smooth roundelles, sterling silver wire, 14K Gold Filled wire.

First snow has just covered the hills and I can see in the town shops the very first preparation for Christmas. Baubles, candles, golden and red ornaments and lots of nuts and spices - all of this put me in a wintry-Christmassy mood. In my home country my husband’s Grandmother would prepare a special cranberry jelly to be enjoyed on 24 December, the Vigil night. One can eat it with some custard flavored with natural vanilla or cinnamon. Thinking of this delicious dish I wrapped the Cranberry In Snow earrings, one of my new “Swirl” designs. The Ruby onion briolettes are of the freshest and sweetest cranberry size and colour. They are accompanied by icy-snowy, cloudy white natural little Chalcedony. Each earring is flavored with a bit of cinnamon - the golden sparkly Citrine, with a touch of 14K Gold Filled wire and also with tiny little round Peridot.