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Although most of my jewelry is one-of-a-kind, there are several styles
that I often create, with some variations. You can order any of these styles and have it
customized just the way you like it. Be sure to tell me the size,
color or stone, and whether you want sterling or gold-filled clasps and
accent beads.
I make a wide variety of necklaces, and they can be customized to your
personal style. Be sure to tell me the length you want, color or
stone, whether you want sterling or gold-filled clasps and accents, and what
type of clasp you prefer.
One of my more popular styles of necklace is a single
strand of a stone or glass bead, with focal beads in another stone or glass
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facetted 5mm garnet with freshwater pearl and silver accents.
about 18 inches, $65. SOLD |
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bead. These usually have sterling or gold-filled spacers to
set off the focal bead. I often string on silk and knot between
the beads, to make a more secure necklace. This is especially
important for soft stones like amber, freshwater pearls, lapis, malachite,
and
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handmade copper enamel beads, gold-filled spacers and
banded agate (left, 20 inch $50) and black onyx (30 inch $65).
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turquoise, but makes a
nice touch for any necklace.
Vintage glass beads, freshwater pearls and some stones start at $30, amber necklaces and
other stones usually start around $45. If you would like to include handmade copper enamel
beads (3 - 7) as the accent beads, or include fused silver components, this would add $10
to $20 to the cost. Many of my necklaces are priced from $35 to $95,
though some of my "Rare Treasures"™
are a bit more expensive ($75 to $250). Rare Treasures are usually one
of a kind, and include stones like ruby,
sapphire, good quality emeralds, Mexican
opal, spinel, rare garnets like
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26 inch necklace of graduated facetted rubies, centered with a matching
handmade copper enamel bead. $185
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hessonite and tsavorite, saltwater cultured
pearls, and other stones that I find only once in a great while.
Let me
know what I can create just for you.
I also sometimes create necklaces of multiple strands. These often combine
several stones and
may include glass seed beads as well. They may be intertwined or the
strands may fall loosely, and they may be gathered up into a single focal
bead in the center. These necklaces are usually 16 to 20 inches long,
and usually range in price from $45 to $95. An example is shown in
my Picture Gallery, "Champagne Pearls".
I enjoy beading and creating one-of-a-kind pieces, often with handmade
beads as the focal point. Here are
some examples of styles I might repeat. These will be made of
assorted colors of seed beads (I especially like iridescent beads) and may be
accented by small glass or stone beads or one large bead.
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Bead lace has a lovely ruffled effect, and can be made all one color or
2 or 3 complimentary colors. It may have small glass beads hanging
from it in places. Length is usually 16 to 19 inches, and the
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For a more tailored look, multiple strands of tiny beads braided
together, with or without a centerpiece bead, provide a striking effect.
There will be 2 or 3 closely related colors braided together.
Length is usually 16 - 19 inches, and the price around $45.
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Another striking look is my seed bead "rope". The core beads are
one color, and the beads spiraling around the outside may be the same or
a different color. A center bead can be added, if desired.
This necklace is quite strong, due to its construction. Lengths
from 16 - 20 inches. Priced around $45-60.
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I call these my "furry" necklaces, as the multiple layers of beaded
loops fall softly and feel wonderful. These usually have one color
of core beads and 2 or 3 related colors of loops. A center bead can be
added. The length is normally about 16 - 18 inches, and the
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I have recently been making more chains in both silver and in copper.
As chain-making is quite tedious, and uses a lot of metal, I don't do this
too often. Each link must be handmade, then they must be assembled
into the final chain. These chains are suitable for wearing alone, and
are also excellent to show off a special pendant. Some of the chains
are accented by special glass or stone beads. There are several examples
of chains I have made in my Picture Gallery. My chains are usually 24 - 30 inches
long (but can be shortened to your taste), and range in price from $60 to $150.
After playing with silver, I often wind up with scrap
 pieces that are not
otherwise useful. Since I have always liked playing with my torch, I
assemble the silver scrap into pleasing arrangements and melt it. So I
wind up with my "melted metal ™" pendants of fused sterling silver.
These can be worn on a small chain or incorporated into beadwork or bead
necklaces for around $15 - $25.
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Bracelets and anklets differ mostly in the length. A standard size
bracelet is
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amber bracelet, 8 inches, with silver accents, $15
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about
7 inches long, and a standard size anklet
is about 10 inches long. But wrists and ankles vary in size, so I can
make yours the length you need - just let me know what size.
For stone bracelets, I usually use one main stone, possibly an accent stone, and often some
accent beads in sterling silver, gold-filled, or gold vermeil. I often
string on silk and knot
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jasper, malachite, and lapis bracelets, with silver accents, $15-$25
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some or all the beads, or I may use a strong synthetic. I usually use a spring ring, lobster claw, or toggle
clasp, as these are the easiest to operate one-handed. Prices range
from $15 to $50 (most commonly $15 to $25), depending on the stone and the length.
I also make forged sterling silver or copper cuff style and
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forged sterling bracelets, cuff $15, bangles $25
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bangle bracelets, priced from $15 to $50. (Forged means
I like to beat on the silver or copper). Please indicate size as ladies small, medium or large, or
man's small, medium, or large wrist.Sometimes I may make a bracelet of
some of my "melted metal ™"
fused silver pieces. These are hard to get to come out, and are
usually priced around $50.
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I have always enjoyed making earrings. Some of my favorites are my
"Squiggles" ™. These are
individually formed, hammered sterling
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sterling squiggles - , hearts, snakes, spirals, curls, loops, $25 |
silver or copper wire
curlicues, They are light in weight but visually striking. Some are loosely
based on ancient Greek or
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sterling zigzag earrings, $35
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Roman designs, others are just doodles I like. Some may
include a special lampwork or cane bead. These range in price from $25 to $45.
I also make earrings of stone beads, often to match a necklace or
bracelet.
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moonstone earrings with sterling accents $15 |
These may have one or several stones,
usually with sterling or gold-filled accents, with one
to three drops. I like these because they move and call
attention to themselves, but are not heavy. These range
in price from $15 to $35, depending on the stones and
how many drops there are.
I have been collecting glass beads for over
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glass bead earrings, $10-$15 |
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40 years. I am forever fascinated by these miniature works of
the glass makers' art. So I like to make earrings of some of my
favorites. These are usually one special bead accented by a few
smaller beads. Be sure to tell me what color. I also
have some adorable tiny pottery animals from Peru that make wonderful earrings.
These earrings come with sterling or gold-filled French hook ear wires, and are usually $10 to
$20.
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