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Sweet Little Bows

Andrea — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:32:22 +0000

These inch-long pretty little bows are hand knotted with hard setting wire. It’s a special type of jewelry wire that gets harder and harder the more you manipulate it so eventually it become solid as a rock. It is made of an alloy but it is nickle free and tarnish resistant. The 15-inch chains are sterling silver and gold fill.

Top Brass

Andrea — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:25:25 +0000

This necklace features a whole lot of up-cycled and vintage elements, including rhinestone cup chain, a chandelier crystal, a large brass leaf and an old earring. I love taking apart random stuff and making it into something new. It is fairly long, loose and perfect for a variety of occasions, with a dress or with jeans.

Key Plate Necklaces

Andrea — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:19:25 +0000

I do apologize for not posting these sooner. Life got in the way of prompt blog updating. Here are a few shots of the gorgeous antique key plates that I found while traveling in France. They are solid brass and are just plain pretty. They were functional at one point so they are heavier than the reproductions that you can find here or there, but they are small so no neck pain, I promise. Personally, I would rather have the real thing. I have combined them with pearls in girly shades of pink and cream which I think gives them a Rococo feel.

As you can see, the key shape has been filed out in this one which makes it look more like a wreath of roses. This one is quite long and features 3 layered vintage and new raw brass chains with pearl and crystal.

This piece is a bit shorter than the other key plate necklaces that I have made, as it sits around the breast bone. The pearls are hand knotted on silk and the little crystal chain is hand linked. This key plate has a hand-cut, hand-dyed silk ribbon in different shades of pink on raw brass chain. Underneath the plate is a little vintage tassel.

The Amazing Five-in-One Necklace

Andrea — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:33:17 +0000

This fabulous piece can be worn 4 different ways as a necklace and 1 way as a bracelet. Here we see it nice and long, perfect for any outfit imaginable. There is a cool mix of black and pewter chain, painted crystal and faux pearls.

The trick is undoing the toggles in the middle of the long version to create two separate necklaces, shown here worn together to create a chunky fashion-forward look.

While wearing them together makes for a fantastically bold look, you may also wear them separately as two different pieces for a slightly simpler look, or to layer with other pieces. It is easy to see that you will get a lot of wear out of this piece.

As if 4 ways to wear this thing wasn’t enough, the longer, simpler chain is also the perfect length to wrap around your wrist to wear as a bracelet.

Lastly, for those who love gold or for those who have a special event that requires just a bit more glitz and glamour, this gorgeous accessory is also available in an antique gold and brass combo.

Chandelier Crystals and Vintage Chain

Andrea — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:39:19 +0000

A long while back, I was given these elongated chandelier crystals from a friend. It took me a while to figure out what to do with them, but eventually, years later, the creative juices got flowing and THIS is what I came up with. There’s a lot going on but in an interesting way–vintage chains, super soft microfiber ribbon, rhinestone chain, vintage costume pearls, crystals…lots fun of stuff.

It’s easier to wear than you would think. It looks amazing with a blazer and the ribbon makes the length adjustable for to increase your options.

Pink Pearl Drop

Andrea — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:07:39 +0000

I made necklace in the same style as the earrings that I recently posted. Again, it’s in bridal, but it is one of those pieces with a lot of possibilities. Like the earrings, this necklace is made with pearls and natural crystal on sterling silver chain.

Vintage Chains with Charms

Andrea — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:54:49 +0000

This necklace features a variety of vintage chains, stones and charms. Smokey agate, crystal, pyrite, a tassel and other elements layered together give this piece a bohemian feel. I love how this necklace looks with a tailored suit jacket or a baby doll dress. It is quite long and adds some leanness to flowier looking tops and dresses.

Golden Lariat

Andrea — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:40:10 +0000

This is a very long lariat on fancy gold, textured chain. The twirly tassels are comprised on gold foil beads, faux pearls, Swarovski crystals and natural pink crystals. Wear it long or double it and wear it tied. Or connect the two ends together with the hidden clasp.

Cherry Quartz Bricolette

Andrea — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:38:30 +0000

This sweet, simple little necklace features a cherry quartz drop attached to a raw brass bow on gold-filled chain. It will look quite pretty against your skin, complementing just about any outfit imaginable.

Long Disco Balls

Andrea — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:33:26 +0000

This is tow necklaces shown together. They are both on large-link silver chain, one darker than the other. The darker chained one is also about an inch and a half longer. Aside from that, they both contain disco-esque silver crystal and natural crystal stones.