Inspiration for pieces explained: Solar Quartz Set

Solar quartz are just stunning. Made from slices cut from stalactites, it has such a snowy, striking look that I wanted to make sure as much of the stone was visible as possible.

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Inspiration for pieces explained: Butterfly Necklace

My favourite thing at the moment is to sculpt with wire and gemstones. There is nothing lovelier than the idea of someone wearing a sculpture by you! So I decided to create a butterfly. I wanted it to be as real as I could get, reproducing the actual design of a British butterfly. 

However, as I started on this peacock butterfly, I realised that there was too much detail in a butterflies wing for me to be able to capture, the tiny stones I work with were too large! So instead I went for a close approximation, and I think that by sticking with the colour scheme I did the right thing, the butterfly looks almost real!

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Inspiration for pieces explained: Multi-Coloured Quartz Earrings

          

   

I adore these earrings because the colours and cuts of the gems are just so original! Each stone is shaped like a little anvil, but with a soft, frosted interior, and sharp, glistening facets. The colours range from clear to black, giving a lovely depth to these pretty, dangly and flirty earrings.     

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Inspiration for pieces explained: Ice Grapes Necklace

              

Inspired by a recent trip to Canada, where they make ice-wine, I found both these beads at different suppliers, and was delighted at how well they went together! Neither overwhelms, but yet the amethyst brings extra depth to the piece.     

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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!     

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Inspiration for pieces explained: Frosted Amethyst and Quartz Necklace

         

Inspired by a recent trip to Canada, where they make ice-wine, I found both these beads at different suppliers, and was delighted at how well they went together! Neither overwhelms, but yet the amethyst brings extra depth to the piece.     

For more details, see: http://www.jewellerydragon.com/N22076.htm. 

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Inspiration for pieces explained: Multi-Coloured Quartz Necklace

         

I adore this necklace because the colours and cuts of the gems are just so original! Each stone is shaped like a little anvil, but with a soft, frosted interior, and sharp, glistening facets. The colours range from clear to black, giving a lovely depth to this stunning necklace.     

For more details, see: http://www.jewellerydragon.com/N22137.htm. 
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Inspiration for pieces explained: Black Night Necklace

              

I adore these stones. They have such an unusual cut, and the frosted/faceted quality of them is just stunning, and subtle. Although I have created pieces that insert different stones or colours into the piece, I had to make this all black. It is now so glamorous I think it would grace any occasion, it has just enough subtly and sparkle to give you an air of mystery. 

And I have a confession to make. 'Dark Night' does refer to the Batman film. Well, on their own, these little dark delights look like little bats!     

For more details, see: http://www.jewellerydragon.com/N22138.htm. 

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Inspiration for pieces explained: Pearl and Frosted Quartz Necklace

         

Pearls have a lovely shine to them, and pairing them up with quartz always works well, you get such a lovely sparkle from the facets. However, using frosted quartz gives a stunning look too, but in a different way. This time it is the pearls that give the shine, with the quartz adding a gorgeously soft look. Overall the piece then ends up subtler and softer, but no less glamorous.     

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Inspiration for pieces explained: Shades of Autumn Necklace

      
I adore these stones. They have such an unusual cut, and the frosted/faceted quality of them is just stunning, and subtle. When I bought them, I actually just bought smokey quartz, which is a lovely, warm brown. 

When they arrived, however, I realised that there was two shades of brown in the multiple strands I had bought. Never one to miss an opportunity, I separated out the stones, and alternated, so you get this wonderful change in colour to add to the soft and sparkle of the stones themselves.     

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Inspiration for pieces explained: Multi-Coloured Quartz Bracelet

              

I adore this bracelet because the colours and cuts of the gems are just so original! Each stone is shaped like a little anvil, but with a soft, frosted interior, and sharp, glistening facets. The colours range from clear to black, giving a lovely depth to this stunning bracelet.     

For more details, see: http://www.jewellerydragon.com/B22093.htm
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Inspiration for pieces explained: Fresh and Clean Bracelet

            

 I adore the cut of these stones, they have faceted ends that sparkle with an icy bright glint, and frosted middles, and the white quartz is just so fresh. I have used these as interlocking pieces, as the quartz is shaped to fit together, but decided instead to add some ping with a fresh, bright colour... and it had to be peridot. This piece really leaps off the wrist!     

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Inspiration for pieces explained: Black Night Bracelet

             


I adore these stones. They have such an unusual cut, and the frosted/faceted quality of them is just stunning, and subtle. Although I have created pieces that insert different stones or colours into the piece, I had to make this all black. It is now so glamorous I think it would grace any occasion, it has just enough subtly and sparkle to give you an air of mystery. 

And I have a confession to make. 'Dark Night' does refer to the Batman film. Well, on their own, these little dark delights look like little bats!     

For more details, see: http://www.jewellerydragon.com/B22092.htm
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Inspiration for pieces explained: Shades of Autumn Earrings

          

I adore these stones. They have such an unusual cut, and the frosted/faceted quality of them is just stunning, and subtle. When I bought them, I actually just bought smokey quartz, which is a lovely, warm brown. When they arrived, however, I realised that there was two shades of brown in the multiple strands I had bought. Never one to miss an opportunity, I separated out the stones, and alternated, so you get this wonderful change in colour to add to the soft and sparkle of the stones themselves.     

For more details, see: http://www.jewellerydragon.com/E22145.htm
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Inspiration for pieces explained: Black Night Earrings

        

I adore these stones. They have such an unusual cut, and the frosted/faceted quality of them is just stunning, and subtle. Although I have created pieces that insert different stones or colours into the piece, I had to make this all black. It is now so glamorous I think it would grace any occasion, it has just enough subtly and sparkle to give you an air of mystery. 

And I have a confession to make. 'Dark Night' does refer to the Batman film. Well, on their own, these little dark delights look like little bats!     

For more details, see: http://www.jewellerydragon.com/E22144.htm
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Inspiration for pieces explained: Rock Crystal Swirly Necklace

       

I love these beads, the pretty pattern is very well done, and gives this piece a lot of interest. I wanted to add silver beads to it to complete the look.    

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Inspiration for pieces explained: Crystal Sparkle Necklace

       


This necklace was designed to show off these unusual stones. I decided to have them all facing the same way rather than half-and-half, and I think it works really well. It certainly adds a lot of sparkle to the neck!    

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Inspiration for pieces explained

Ice Grapes Necklace, Earrings and Bracelet.    

Inspired by a recent trip to Canada, where they make ice-wine, I found both these beads at different suppliers, and was delighted at how well they went together! Gorgeous amethsyt and rock crystal, both with a lovely frosted finish.

Neither overwhelms, but yet the amethyst brings extra depth to the piece.    

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05/06/2011    The Sunday Times Style Magazine    

       
Add simple glamour to this red dress with our Victorian Whitby Jet Cuff.   

 

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