Cherry Earrings – carnelian and sterling silver

2010 August 27

Cherry Earrings - carnelian and sterling silver

Description:

With a soft tilt, two deep red carnelian cherries will be swinging from each of your ears. Complete with a tiny leaf hanging alongside, these earrings are quietly elegant.

Total length, including sterling silver earrings wires, is about 1.75" (about 4.5 cm). Carnelian beads are about 6 mm in diameter.

These were created freehand, without the use of a pattern. Each earring will vary slightly by pair, and even slightly from one earring to the next.

Materials:

carnelian, silver

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Price: $24

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Espoir Necklace – all sterling silver – etsyprojectembrace

2010 August 26

Espoir Necklace - all sterling silver - etsyprojectembrace

Description:

Hope is a beautiful word in any language, and here, we see it in French.

ne perdez jamais l’espoir – never lose hope

Simple, sweet, a small reminder to hang at your throat.

20 percent of my profits for all etsyprojectembrace jewelry will go to the American Cancer Foundation. This is part of estyprojectembrace, a project designed to donate money in Laura Slocum’s name, who is a fellow Etsy artist battling ovarian cancer.

Total length of necklace, including sterling silver chain, is about 17" (43 cm). Please contact me if you would like to modify the length.

Dimensions of the word "Espoir" are about 1.5" long (4 cm) x .75" (2 cm) tall, from the top of the letter E to the bottom of the letter p.

Clasp is a sterling silver lobster claw style.

Slight variation from one to another. These are created without the use of a pattern, so each has its own unique form.

If you would like me to send a photo of the exact necklace that you will be receiving prior to shipment, please let me know.

Finally, this is made with a slightly thinner wire than my "Love" and "Hope" necklaces, so it is slightly flexible. Please handle with care.

Materials:

silver

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Price: $30

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Medium Letter S Necklace – all sterling silver

2010 August 13

Medium Letter S Necklace - all sterling silver

Description:

Sandra sipped soda
Savored sunshine
Saved spun silver scraps
She sang songs so seductive,
So soothing,
Sirens saw silver stars

Simple, sweet and delicate.

The letter S, what an sensual beginning to any word. Whether your name begins with the letter S, or you just love letters and language, this simple charm is the perfect addition to your wardrobe.

Letter S measures about 3/4 on an inch tall x just over 1/2 of an inch wide (about 2 cm x 1.5 cm).

Total length of sterling silver chain is about 16.5" (42 cm). Please contact me if you would like to modify the length of the chain.

Clasp is a sterling silver lobster claw style.

This letter is created without the use of a pattern, and so each necklace varies slightly in shape. Please contact me if you would like a photo of the exact necklace that you will receive.

Materials:

silver

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Price: $26

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Hope Necklace – all sterling silver – etsyprojectembrace

2010 July 30

Hope Necklace - all sterling silver - etsyprojectembrace

Description:

Look to the future
Bright as the sky
Hold close to your dreams
No matter how high.

Simple, sweet, a small reminder to hang at your throat.

20 percent of my profits for all etsyprojectembrace jewelry will go to the American Cancer Foundation. This is part of estyprojectembrace, a project designed to donate money in Laura Slocum’s name, who is a fellow Etsy artist battling ovarian cancer.

Total length of necklace, including sterling silver chain, is about 17" (43 cm). Please contact me if you would like to modify the length.

Dimensions of the word "Hope" are about just under 1.75" long (4.5 cm) x .75" (2 cm) tall, from the top of the letter H to the bottom of the letter p.

Clasp is a sterling silver lobster claw style.

Slight variation from one to another. These are created without the use of a pattern, so each has its own unique form.

If you would like me to send a photo of the exact necklace that you will be receiving prior to shipment, please let me know.

Materials:

silver

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Price: $30

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Small Letter S Necklace – all sterling silver

2010 July 27

Small Letter S Necklace - all sterling silver

Description:

Samantha savored sky
Savored sea
Saved spun silver scraps
She sang songs so seductive,
So soothing,
Sirens sat sobbing
Sailors
Saw silver stars
Silver sunsets

This letter is part of a series of a smaller, more affordable alphabet. Simple, sweet and delicate.

The letter S, what an sensual beginning to any word. Whether your name begins with the letter S, or you just love letters and language, this simple charm is the perfect addition to your wardrobe.

Letter S measures just over .5" tall x .5" wide (about 1.25 cm x 1.25 cm).

Total length of sterling silver chain is about 16.5" (42 cm).

Clasp is a sterling silver lobster claw style.

This letter is created without the use of a pattern, and so each necklace varies slightly in shape. Please contact me if you would like a photo of the exact necklace that you will receive.

Materials:

silver

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Price: $22

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Open Petals Necklace – Keishi pearls and sterling silver

2010 July 23

Open Petals Necklace - Keishi pearls and sterling silver

Description:

One by one
Petals opened
To reveal
A flower.

This necklace is stunning. The Keishi pearls make such pristine petals, full of luster and light. So simple and delicate, this perfectly balanced necklace is sure to win your affection.

Petals were constructed by meticulously weaving sterling silver wire through Keishi pearls.

Sterling silver chain is about 16.5" long (42 cm). Please contact me if you would like to modify the length of the chain.

Dimensions of pendant are about 1.25 inch in diameter (about 3 cm) in diameter. Keishi pearls measure about 12 mm across.

Clasp is a sterling silver lobster claw style.

Materials:

silver, pearls

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Price: $42

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Falling Away Necklace – all sterling silver

2010 July 21

Falling Away Necklace - all sterling silver

Description:

Three small circles fall away from your neck with style and simplicity.

This is a great piece for work or a night on the town.

Circles were constructed by carefully bending, hammering and polishing sterling silver wire.

Sterling silver chain is about 18 inches long (46 cm). Please contact me if you would like to modify the length of the chain.

Length of circles pendant is about 2.5 inches (6.5 cm).

Clasp is a sterling silver lobster claw style.

Slight variation from one to another. These are created without the use of a pattern, so each has its own unique form.

If you would like me to send a photo of the exact necklace that you will be receiving prior to shipment, please let me know.

Materials:

silver

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Price: $37

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All in a Row Necklace – all sterling silver

2010 July 13

All in a Row Necklace - all sterling silver

Description:

Funky and fresh
Fabulous and fly
Here is a necklace
Sure to catch your eye.

Like a row of friends, hooked together in a row, this necklace plays with negative space in just the right way.

Carefully constructed by bending, hammering and polishing a long piece of sterling silver wire.

Total length, including sterling silver chain is over 18 inches long (over 46 cm). Please contact me if you would like to modify the length of the chain.

This is a large pendant, measuring about 2.5 inches wide (6.5 cm). Please see photo in which pendant is being held for another idea of scale.

Clasp is a sterling silver lobster claw style.

Materials:

silver

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Price: $36

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Swirling Thoughts Necklace – carnelian and sterling silver

2010 June 21

Swirling Thoughts Necklace - carnelian and sterling silver

Description:

Accented by a single carnelian bead, this bold swirl is both elegant and simple. The bead is a rich, deep red color, full of fire.

Quite striking, this necklace is not afraid of being noticed.

Made using thick sterling silver wire and a hammer.

Total length of sterling silver chain is about 16.5" (42 cm). Please contact me if you would like to modify the length.

Total measurements of pendant, included carnelian bead are about 1.75 inches x .75 of an inch (about 4.5 cm x 2 cm). Carnelian bead measures about 9 mm in diameter. Accented by a tiny Bali silver bead.

Clasp is a sterling silver lobster claw style.

Materials:

silver, carnelian

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Price: $27

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Large Frond Necklace – all sterling silver

2010 June 9

Large Frond Necklace - all sterling silver

Description:

In the undergrowth of the forest
A frond stretchs up
To catch the light

This organic, flowing necklace will remind you of nature and the awesome balance that we find in ferns, leaves and growing things.

Total length including sterling silver chain is about 18 inches (about 46 cm). Pendant is about two inches long. Clasp is a sterling silver lobster claw style.

Materials:

silver

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Price: $43

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