Winning Heart Earrings

These lovely earrings are made from polymer clay. This set of heart I recieved in a package of winning beads from Cindy Lietz. If you look back in some of my older post you will be able to see them along with some of her fabulous work. She wanted to see what I have done with them. So, Here you go Cindy. I had them on Monday and recieved tons of Complements. One of my favs now :)

Natural Stones

My Sister purchased these from a vender in Ky., and asked if I would wrap them for her. I still have a couple more to wrap before shipping them out. They are very beautiful stones in person esp. with the crackle effect that goes through them.

16 In. Collar Necklace

This is my second collar that I have made. The first one was made with copper wire and I believe used four wires wide. This one is five strands wide and a heavier wire. Almost to difficult to make.
 This one is 16 inchs round. I really love the look of Jewelers Brass.  It could pass as gold filled.

Speak of gold, I thought I would mention that 14 K & 18 K Gold Collars sell for $200. and up.  
I would sell this one for $75.00 if anyone is interested.

Worried about tarnishing? All base metals tarnish even silver so you might want to keep a polishing cloth around.

Antique Lady Cameo Earrings

Here is a set of my real antique cameo dangle earrings. The cameos measure 16x11mm. I sculpt the earwires from gold filled wire, and the cameos with jewelers brass. The dangle length measures about 2in'. These elegant earrings would please any lady in your life.  Here is a link to find out more about Cameos :   What are cameos? 

Paua Shell Earrings

This beautiful pair of natural Paua Shell earings measure 25x18mm. Nice size, not to big for a dangle. I sculpted jewelers brass wire to embrace the stone then added gold plated non alergy They are really beautiful in real life.

Paua Te Koha a Tangaroa The Gift of the God of the Sea

Paua is unique to New Zealand. The most colourful species of Abalone.
Regarded by New Zealanders past and present as a taonga or treasure. Maori legend has it that paua was a special gift from Tangaroa, the God of The Sea. It is unique to New Zealand, that lives on the rocky shoreline all around the coast, but grows best in the waters of southern NZ. This marine mollusk eats seaweed and lives clinging to rocks at depths of 1-10 meters, normally along the shoreline. Paua Shell is the most colorful of all the abalone shells. Most other abalone are pale in comparison.

Focal Bead Collar Necklace

This is my latest creation. I used brass wire, and one of my handcrafted focal beads. Simple, beachy, and fun.
The focal bead measures 35mm X 16mm. The measurement on the Collar is 16inch's.

Purple Colored Agate Bracelet

I thought I would try to design a bracelet instead of a ring. I used jewelers brass wire, silver plated wire, and gold plated wire, and dyed purple colored agate 6 mm beads. It will fit a 6 or 7 wrist.

Birthday Present for my Son.

This Black Onyx Cabochon Pharoah Ring was made for my son. The stone measures to be 25x18 nice and big.  

Beautiful Hand Sculpted Cabochon Rings

I've been having a ball creating these beautiful rings. I just love the look and feel of them. This Black Onyx Cabochon is a 18x13mm Oval. In the ring I used Gold and Silver plated wires. 
This ring will fit a ladies size 8.

This is a 16x12 mm Turquoise Oval Cabochon. I used Silver plated wires.

This ring will fit a ladies finger size 9.

Ladies Collar

This is an 8 inch collar that I made for my pendants.

Oval Amethyst Ring

First I would like to say;  I am really getting the hang of making these rings. This one is really nice! The setting is 14x10 v bottom. Nice and big. It will fit a size 7 1/2. Ive added a little back ground on amethyst stones bellow. I will be listing this in my shop soon so keep your eyes open. If you would like to purchace it, email me. brendainflorida
February birthstone Amethyst - Myths, History and Facts
Amethyst History/LoreAccording to Greek mythology, Amethyst was a young virgin who became the object of wrath of the Greek God Dionysus after he became intoxicated with red wine. When Amethyst cried out to Goddess Diana for help, she immediately turned the girl into a white, shimmering stone (quartz). When Dionysus realized what had happened and felt remorse for his actions, his tears dripped into his goblet of red wine. The goblet overturned, and the red wine spilled all over the white rock, saturating it until it became the purple quartz that is now known as Amethyst.

Birthstone PropertiesAmethyst is purple quartz, and is a meditative and calming stone. It works in the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes to provide calm, balance, patience, and peace. Amethyst is also beneficial when dealing with legal problems and money issues, which can lead to prosperity and abundance. Emotionally, amethyst can help heal personal losses and grief. Amethyst has a gently sedative energy that promotes peacefulness, happiness, and contentment. It also brings emotional stability and inner strength, and can enhance flexibility and cooperation. Amethyst can help get rid of addictions (alcohol, drugs, smoking, etc.) and compulsive behaviors of all kinds.

Ladies Watch Bracelet

Upcycled watch face. I scupted a bracelet for it.
It isn't completely finished because I am not satisfied with my work. Being it was my first attempt with this scupture, I think it turned out great.

I would like to thank Annie and James for donating their old Jewelry.

 

This is how it latches.

 Below you will see that I figured out what it was missing.

Blue Saphire Prong Ring

This one turned out really nice. The blue saphire gem stone measures 10x10mm and the ring is a size 7 1/2.

Black Onyx Square Cut Copper Ring

My First Prong Ring, I used a stone out of a cuff link that belong to my mother. I only had the one so, why throw it out? eh..
I upcycled it as some jewelers's would call it. One of the prong was a bit shorter, but it did not effect the ring at all. I wonder what my mother would say :) I made this one to fit me. I used Copper wire. I am still a bit scared of the real silver and golds.

Sea Shell Wire Wrapped Dangle Bangle

I've been trying to come up with some new techniques using Cindy Lietz Dangle Bangle. Here you will see that I used her technique, then I added my touch of wire wrapping. I also used some of the sea shells that my grandkids and I found on the beach last summer. In between each shell I added a few different colors of faux glass pearls. The next one I will probably add more charms. I should have slowed down a bit during the wrapping technique, I can see gaps :(..  oh well, I still like it. 

 Can you tell which shell is PC?
 Please leave feedback. I love your comments.

Picasso? Pendant Set

This is one of my favorite pieces. I used Cindy Lietz "blend and switch" technique for the pattern. I used gold colored metal tape around the edge of the pendant and fill it with epoxy resin. I learned a bit from trial and error in making this piece But, I managed to come up with a fine set that worked.  I think it looks a little like something Picasso would make. When I wear it, I get loads of complements.

Hand Sculpted Copper Cubic Zirconia Filigree

Currently For Sale Click here

My first snap set filigree ring. I am so pleased as to how this one turned out. This Sculpture is unique one of a kind.The set is a 6mm marquise cut cubic zirconia. The band is a 7 1/2 I sculpted this all by hand. I will be posting this one in my store. So keep you eye's open if you want it. Feel free to email me before I list it if you would like it.

Rosie The Fish

Check out Rosie the fish. My Sister gave me this fish statue years ago. Well It go knocked over and broke. I glued it back together and it just sat on my patio table It used to be a clown fish peachy color. I thought how neat it would be to give it a face lift.I still have a few more final touches before it hits the oven. 12 x12 in size.

Refurbished Pearl Ring

So, I had this ring that a private jeweler made for me back around 1994. This ring used to have a black pearl on the side of the white pearl until I lost it. Instead of having a new pearl added back to the ring, I let it sit in my jewelry box until now.

I snipped off the prongs on the side that had the black pearl missing and reshaped the ring then grabbed some copper wire and began to sculp a beautiful pearl, copper and gold ring. Isn't it a beauty! :)

I also did the same on a diamond solitare engagement ring for a client. She said she was going to sell it and wondered if I could do something with it. She loved what I did with it, and decided to keep it.

Love Knot Filagree Ring

Something new I've been learning to do, making more rings. This one isn't perfect , but that is ok. Practice makes perfect," Right?" :) I love working with wire. It is so relaxing.