Inspiration for pieces explained

Victorian Jet Silver Earrings    

Another auction find, and the luck of two identical hoops! No idea what these were originally, but the rarity of finding them both meant I had to create a pair of earrings. The difficult part was actually finding large enough links to take the jet without it breaking.    

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Questions from the curious

Why don't you make rings?   

I have tried to make rings in the past, and failed quite badly. So I no longer bother, although I would like to try again!

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Inspiration for pieces explained

Elizabethan Pearl Delight Necklace    

   

This started off life as a pearl necklace (although linked, not strung). I wanted to put a single focal bead on it, reminiscent of Elizabethan jewellery, but at the time I only had one size of pearl, so instead I decided to create the frill of pearls instead. Ironically it still has an Elizabethan style to it, and I'm planning additional versions that include different stones. Suggestions always welcome!    

For more details, see:    http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/N22016/Necklace.htm

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My jewellery

Peridot bracelet with leaves   

I love this bracelet. I wanted a good peridot bracelet, and decided to make it multi-layered. I love the huge clasp, although it does shrink the size of the bracelet when you are trying to get it on! I also adore the tiny leaves, they give the piece texture.    



Although this is from my personal collection, I'm happy to reproduce jewellery if possible. Please get in contact with me at enquiries@jewellerydragon.com




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Inspiration for pieces explained

Honey Droplet Earrings and necklace    

    

Yellow citrine is one of those underrated stones, but I feel it really has character and depth. It is also a very flattering colour! I couldn't resist these gorgeous twisted pear-shaped stones, the clarity and sparkle from them is just amazing. I chose a simple structure for these as I felt the beads themselves gave a wonderful complexity. 

However, I decided to layer them in the similar Honey Waterfall Necklace (http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/N22017/Necklace.htm).    

For more details, see:    http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/E22001/Earrings.htm and http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/N22020/Necklace.htm

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Coin Bracelet and necklace    

   

This is inspired by 'Gypsy' jewellery, but for my version I used smaller 'coins' which are really just circles with patterned edges. I decided to make the necklace and bracelet different as I'm not a big fan of completely matching sets, I like it when they have similar detail, but not identical. In the bracelet the coins are each added to the bracelet chain with a small link, where as the necklace includes the coin on the links of the necklace itself.    

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http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/B22016/Bracelet.htm and http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/N22030/Necklace.htm

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