Questions from the curious

Where do you get your supplies from?    

Wholesalers, trade shows, even eBay for difficult to find pieces, and Etsy. I have a few core suppliers, but I tend to keep my eyes open for new ones, especially if they have unique pieces. I'm also hoping to go on a buying trip to India or Sri-Lanka soon.

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Inspiration for pieces explained

Simplicity Pearl Earrings    

   

These pearls were so amazing all I could do was to add them to a simple drop. They are very classic, and gorgeous to wear.


For more details, see:    http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/E22032/Earrings.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.     


For more details, see:    http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/B22016/Bracelet.htm and http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/N22030/Necklace.htm

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Pink Chalcedony and Butterfly Necklace    

   

I found these butterflies online at the same time I bought the chalcedony, and felt that they made the perfect pair. 

I did try to make matching earrings, but settled for just the chalcedony as  the butterflies were very heavy!        

http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/N22019/Necklace.htm              

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Jade and pearl flower necklace    

  

I love these jade flowers, and wanted to give them a lot of dangle from the necklace, and a little extra from the gorgeous pearl sat underneath.

I also matched the stones either side of the central flower as well as I could, but being a natural product it wasn't totally possible!     

http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/N22012/Necklace.htm          

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Blue chalcedony necklace    

   

This is inspired by Georgian pieces that are amazingly beautiful. I added 'swags' either side to mirror and frame the long stone.        

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Jade and pearl flower choker    

  

I fancied a small choker for these beads, but rather than having a dangle, I decided to turn them sideways to make a change. I also used an unusual trace chain to add to the piece.  

http://www.jewellerydragon.com/HTML/Products/N22013/Necklace.htm              

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