Friday, 17 June 2011

Inspiration for pieces explained

Pure Gold, Pure Pearl Trio Earrings    



 I decided to make earrings to go with the Pure Gold, Pure Pearl necklace and bracelet set, 




and wanted to make a trio drop. I started with the largest stone as I think it's a different but elegant look.    


For more details, see:    http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/E22033/Earrings.htm

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Thursday, 16 June 2011

Beading clip

You can view me making a gold and pearl necklace on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-F33CU4O2M





You can see how difficult the gold wire is to work with, it doesn't help that it is paired with very large, round pearls that are difficult to grip. 

The basic principle is to create a hoop at one end, thread the bead on, then create another hoop at the end. Simple...until you have to do 40 to create a necklace! 

If I look awkward it's because I've got the camera in front of me as I try to see and stay in shot.

This item is a commission, although you can buy similar items from me at www.jewellerydragon.com

 

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Inspiration for pieces explained

Honey Waterfall Necklace    

  


I had created the Honey Droplet Earrings and necklace set (http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/N22020/Necklace.htm) and decided I wanted to take the concept a little further with a layered necklace.     

For more details, see:    http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/N22017/Necklace.htm

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Wednesday, 15 June 2011

My jewellery

Blue topaz bracelet    


Blue topaz is my birthstone, so I wanted to create a bracelet. However, it was very difficult to find stones that I really liked, they were too pale, or not very good quality. I stumbled across these pear-shaped stones and instantly loved them. 

They were sold strung with the stones graduated, the largest in the centre, but I decided to randomise the stones to give the piece texture.

I love it, it's a fantastic piece to wear.        

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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Tuesday, 14 June 2011

New items at JewelleryDragon

New!


Have a look at http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/New.htm at the new things added to JewelleryDragon.


Here's a taster: 




 
















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Inspiration for pieces explained

Eccentric Necklace    

  

I wanted to make something different, and when I found the Karen Silver hammered rings it all came together.

I decided to use plan crystal in the necklace as well to add sparkle and a glassy texture to the piece. I love the different sizes and shapes in this piece, and it's really fun to wear!  

For more details, see:    http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/N22035/Necklace.htm      

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