Thursday, May 26, 2016

New Summer Designs: A layering necklace and Lots of color


I wear this necklace - the version I made for myself - practically everyday. If you know me, you know that I almost never wear just one necklace, so this is definitely my ultimate layering piece.  But it works beautifully all by itself, and just for fun, I've shown it layered in the bottom picture with the Mexican Milagros collar necklace.
The Y necklace is composed of three different sizes of handmade metal chain, 34 inches maximum length.  Includes three finishing dangles: open metal heart, large round gray pearl, large oval white pearl. $275 includes tax, shipping and a 1:1 tutorial with me, in person or via Skype, to learn all the different ways to wear.  
I promised you some color, so here it is!
Regarding the photo to the left; to quote Iris Apfel: More is more and less is a bore!
This ensemble is created from four single strand necklaces layered over the red/turquoise/pearl three-tier collar necklace with attached pottery pendant.
Each strand is unique and is composed of a combination of different shaped red coral, red lampwork beads, different shaped turquoise, white pearls, red and gray rubber rings, and metal links.
Individual strands can be worn double, quadrupled or long, as shown.  Each strand: $95.
Again, I will work with you on how to wear many different ways.


Monday, September 22, 2014

Fall Catalog of New Designs

New Looks from
SparkDesigns
Fall 2014
 
  Chunky metallic gray aluminum link necklaces with stone and metal components: carnelian, African clay bead, fluted pewter with sterling overlay, vintage turquoise, recycled Paris metals - each strand @ $350; can be worn doubled as shown or long; each strand stands alone as well.
Lagenlook means “layered look” in German, and has been a popular way of dressing in Europe for some time.  Applied to jewelry, here's how it might look. Various strands composed of metal aluminum chain, Paris metals chain and accent pieces, unusual white freshwater and baroque pearls.  Each strand designed to be worn alone or combined with other necklaces you already own. Prices range from $60 - 125.
 All surprisingly lightweight.
 Paris Metals pieces with aluminum chain and gray freshwater pearls necklace, $100; Cascading gray pearl pendant with a couple of surprise touches of red, $110.
 Brand new from buying trip in Tucson at the Fall Gem Show: Giant white and dark pink baroque pearls, $198; pink druzy pendant, one only, $50.
 Paris Metals components with gunmetal aluminum handmade chain, white shell pearls, $180.  A great stand alone necklace or layers well with colorful strands.
 Another new creation from Tucson buying trip: Very large black baroque pearls with the dark pink baroque pearls, $285. Shown with tin milagro heart, $15.
 Paris Metals accent pieces with gray pearls, black rubber, metallic gray handmade chain, can look different every time you wear it, $100.
Bottom necklace: Paris Metals chain and accents with metallic gray handmade aluminum chain, 31" and can be worn at several different lengths, $180.
Top necklace: Paris Metals accent with gunmetal handmade aluminum chain, gray-blue freshwater pearls and cobalt blue rubber, $150.