Monday, 9 July 2012

Inspiration for pieces explained: 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/B22016.htm and http://www.jewellerydragon.com/N22030.htm

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Thursday, 5 July 2012

Inspiration for pieces explained: 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.    

For more details, see:    http://www.jewellerydragon.com/n22010.htm  

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Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Inspiration for pieces explained: Amethyst Drop Earrings

       

I wanted a pair of earrings to go with the Amethyst Drop Necklace http://www.jewellerydragon.com/N22041.htm, and decided to make them simple, but very pretty!    

For more details, see:    http://www.jewellerydragon.com/E22028.htm  

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Friday, 29 June 2012

Inspiration for pieces explained: Jade and pearl flower bracelet

       

I wanted the bracelet to match the necklace and earrings, but not too much, so I turned them on the side instead of having a dangle. Works well, I think.    

For more details, see:    http://www.jewellerydragon.com/B22020.htm  

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Thursday, 28 June 2012

Inspiration for pieces explained: Jade and pearl flower earrings

       

These are gorgeous beads that I found at a supplier, and knew I wanted to pair up with pearls. The dangling pearl gives lots of movement to these earrings.    

For more details, see:    http://www.jewellerydragon.com/E22013.htm  

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Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Inspiration for pieces explained: Green and Purple Amethyst Bracelet

     

 I love green amethyst, and to find a purple stone that matches in size is very unusual, so I decided to create a bracelet that combined the two. I added the stones to a chain charm-style so they would dangle, and allow the facets to sparkle magically.    

For more details, see:    http://www.jewellerydragon.com/B22012.htm

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Friday, 22 June 2012

Inspiration for pieces explained: Elegance Garnet Earrings

        

I wanted matching earrings to go with the elegance garnet set, and decided to make them a dangle.     

For more details, see:    http://www.jewellerydragon.com/E22035.htm      

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