Named after a beautiful blue dragonfly that is found throughout a large portion of the United States, Canada and Mexico, the one of a kind BLUE DASHER dangle earrings are a perfect gift idea for the woman who adores watching the fantastic flight of dragonflies as they expertly dip and dash through the air. The handmade earrings feature round pewter charms with a raised dragonfly design, swirling shades of blue glass beads and metallic blue Swarovski crystals. Just look at the detailing of the artisan designed and hand cast lead free dragonfly charms! To bring out the amazing texture of the raised design, the charms were given a dark, rustic patina and then polished, the raised areas left with a glowing silver color. The back of the charms have a dark patina finish.
To perfectly mimic the real colors of the Blue Dasher dragonflies, swirling blue glass beads with facets and metallic blue Swarovski crystals were stacked above the charms. The glass beads started out with a core of the palest blue (almost white) and then swirls of various shades of blue, black and light teal were added. The bead was then encased with clear glass and faceted for subtle sparkle. To add even more intense sparkle, a rich “metallic blue” Swarovski crystal was added on top of the glass beads separated by a sterling silver daisy spacer. Sterling silver French hook earwires finish the earrings. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the BLUE DASHER dragonfly earrings were created for the woman who loves unique, one of a kind artisan jewelry.
Here is the important information for the
BLUE DASHER dragonfly earrings:
- Lead free pewter dragonfly charms: app. 18 mm x 2 mm; artisan handmade by Kelly Luttrell
- Swirling blue glass beads: app. 12 mm x 10 mm; faceted
- Swarovski crystals: faceted 6 mm “metallic blue” bicones
- Metal: lead free pewter and sterling silver
- Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
- Length: app. 2.25” / 5.7 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires
Senor Seamus and I thank you for the shares of these earrings.
SHADOW DOG DESIGNS
I love the blue crystals with the blue swirl beads. It's like the dragonfly it flying in towards the sky.
ReplyDeleteCatherine, I had to chuckle when I read the description for your lovely blue and silver firefly dangle earrings that you have handmade because I had just listed a pair of firefly earrings myself! Must be because we are headed into spring.
ReplyDeleteAll of the blue shades are just lovely. Very pretty dragonfly earrings
ReplyDeleteThe blue swirl beads and metallic blue crystals look beautiful with these pewter textured dragonfly charm earrings!
ReplyDeleteWonderful handmade earrings for spring and summer with outstanding dragonfly pewter drops!
ReplyDeleteLove the combination of the blues in these dragonfly earrings. Shared.
ReplyDeleteNice spring or summer dangle earrings! I love the dragonflies.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cathy, Sharon, Kathy, Connie, Mary, Linda and Jo!
ReplyDeletethose are really cool dragonfly earrings, but the use of those blue beads really made them unique
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