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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Millefiori Flowers Disc Earrings, Enamel Pink Blue Handmade Jewelry


flower floral pink millefiori handmade disc earrings blue aqua

The "Bellissimi Fiori" handmade earrings feature artisan millefiori enamel discs, artisan lampwork glass beads, Swarovski crystals and Czech beads - unique jewelry for women.


Sweet millefiori flower jewelry for spring and summer wear, the one of a kind BELLISSIMI FIORI handmade earrings are a perfect Easter or Mother’s Day gift for the woman who loves flowers. The dangle earrings feature artisan millefiori enamel discs, artisan pink lampwork glass beads, blue Swarovski crystals and pink Czech glass beads. The beautiful discs were artisan hand cut and filed from copper and hammered to create a concave dome shape. The domes were given a pink enamel glass background, shading from a light pink to a darker pink. To create the floral pattern, tiny multi-colored millefiori glass beads in mainly shades of blue, aqua and lavender were randomly added and melted with a high heat torch. Millefiori, a glass technique originally developed in Italy, is Italian for “thousands of flowers.” As you can see in the photos, each disc has a different millefiori flower design, beautiful against the pink background. The back of the discs are also enameled with pink and lavender.  To perfectly complement the enamel flower discs, three different types of beads were used. Just above each disc is a rich pink lampwork glass beads. The shape is a somewhat smashed flying saucer shape that has ridges on the top and bottom. Since the lampwork beads are translucent, they absolutely glow when the earrings are worn. Just above each lampie, separated by a small sterling silver daisy spacer, is a faceted Swarovski crystal bicone in a regal dark blue color called “indigo.”  Separated from each crystal by a small sterling disc spacer is silky, matte finish pale pink Czech glass bead that also glows in the light.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the BELLISSIMI FIORI earrings are perfect for the woman who loves to flower garden, owns a flower shop or just just loves the soothing beauty of flowers. “Bellissimi fiori” is Italian for “beautiful flowers.”



enamel disc pink blue jewelry gift for her

The "Bellissimi Fiori" enamel millefiori earrings shown hanging - what beauties they are!


Here's the important information for the BELISSIMI FIORI handmade earrings:
  
  • Millefiori enamel discs: app. 19 mm x 1.5 mm (0.75”); individually artisan handmade
  • Pink lampwork glass beads: app. 10 mm x 6 mm (0.4” x 0.24”); individually artisan handmade
  • Swarovski crystals: faceted 4 mm “indigo” blue bicone
  • Pink Czech glass beads: app. 4 mm x 3 mm
  • Metal: copper (discs) and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with pink Czech bead adornments
  • Length: just a bit over 2” / 5.1 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

enamel millefiori glass earrings pink blue aqua red

The one of a kind "Bellissimi Fiori" handmade earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.



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Thursday, April 9, 2020

Michelangelo Creation of Adam Art Earrings, Handmade Artisan Jewelry


sistine chapel creation of adam michelangelo painting jewelry

The "Creation of Adam" handmade earrings feature artisan polymer clay with part of Michelangelo's iconic painting, black Czech glass roller beads and Swarovski crystals - unique art jewelry for women.


With a simple but powerful scene of two fingers almost touching, THE CREATION OF ADAM art earrings are based on the world famous fresco painting of the same name by Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect and poet Michelangelo. The one of a kind earrings feature artisan created polymer clay rectangles, black Czech glass roller beads with a Picasso finish and sparkling Swarovski crystals. The art dangles were individually created from high quality black polymer clay formed in a rectangular shape that was applied with a permanent art transfer and given several coats of varnish for durability and shine.  The scene is of two outstretched hands, fingers about to touch, against a pale blue and off white sky. The earrings show just a small portion of the much larger iconic fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, painted by Michelangelo in 1511. The fresco illustrates the Bible’s creation story from the Book of Genesis where God is just at the point of giving the spark of life to Adam, the first man, by touching his outstretched finger. The Creation of Adam is the fourth scene in the Genesis frescoes painted by Michelangelo on the ceiling between 1508-1512. For more information about The Creation of Adam, here’s a link: The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo.  

To perfectly highlight the simple color combination of Michelangelo’s painting, premium quality faceted Czech glass roller beads and glittering Swarovski crystals were used. Two faceted Czech roller beads were stacked on top of the dangles. They were created with opaque black glass with a rustic, mossy looking Picasso finish of pale lichen green, pale aqua and beige. Representing stars in the sky, nestled into the top black roller bead is a mega-sparkle Swarovski crystal bicone with a color shifting aurora borealis rainbow finish. Since the roller bead and Swarovski crystals are faceted, they provide plenty of eye catching sparkle at each movement. The lightweight to wear earrings are finished with sterling silver French hooks with a small Swarovski crystal added for even more glitter. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, THE CREATION OF ADAM earrings are a perfect gift for the woman who adores the work of famous painters and loves to wear unique artisan jewelry.


creation of adam michelangelo art jewelry gift for her

The artisan made polymer clay dangles feature the fingers of God and Adam from Michelangelo's famous fresco painting on the Sistine Chapel.



Here's the important information for THE CREATION OF ADAM art earrings:
  • The Creation of Adam dangles: app. 35 mm x 20 mm (1.4” x 0.8”); artisan handmade by Phia Hunsaker
  • Black Czech glass roller beads: app. 9 mm x 6 mm; Picasso finish
  • Swarovski crystals: faceted 6 mm and 4 mm “crystal AB” bicones
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with Swarovski crystal accents
  • Length: app. 2.25” / 5.7 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires


michelangelo creation of adam art jewelry gift for women

"The Creation of Adam" one of a kind earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.






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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

April 2020 - Handmade Shares



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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Lime Green Peach Lampwork Earrings, Spring Summer Handmade Jewelry


peach pink and lime green with lavender lampwork glass earrings with crystals

The colorful "Sorbetto" handmade earrings feature artisan bicone shaped lampwork beads in lime green and peach pink with Swarovski crystals - unique jewelry for women.


Like a refreshing serving of summer fruit sorbet, the SORBETTO earrings look almost good enough to eat. But please don’t since they’re made out of lampwork glass! The individually artisan handmade beads are a bicone shape, larger in the middle and tapering to each end. The upper half used glass that is a radiant lime green color. The bottom is a rich peachy pink glass. To add even more eye catching beauty, a wispy overlay of lavender is found around the middle of each lampwork bicone.

Spring and summer jewelry needs sparkle, so two coordinating colors of mega sparkle Swarovski crystals were used. Nestled into the bottom of each bicone, a luscious “rose peach” crystal is found, along with a small copper bead. Capping the top of the bicones is a “peridot” Swarovski crystal, named after the precious gemstone of the same color, and three small copper beads. The spring and summer earrings are finished with sterling silver French hook earwires with copper bead accents. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the SORBETTO lampwork earrings were created for the woman who adores wearing cheerful, artisan designed jewelry that are one of a kind designs.



peach and lime green lampwork dangle earrings with crystals

The beautiful Sorbetto" handmade lampwork earrings shown hanging.



Here's the important information for the SORBETTO earrings:
  • Lampwork glass bicone beads: app. 12 mm x 14 mm (0.47” x 0.55”); artisan handmade by Lea Avroch
  • Swarovski crystals: faceted 4 mm “peridot” and “rose peach” bicones
  • Metal: copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accents
  • Length: just a bit over 1.5” / 3.8 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires


lampwork glass and swarovski crystals spring jewelry

The unique "Sorbetto" earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.





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Monday, March 16, 2020

Dragonfly Follow Your Dream Necklace, Bronze Amethyst Handmade Jewelry


dragonfly follow your dream necklace

The meaningful "Follow Your Dream" necklace features an artisan bronze, two sided dragonfly pendant, chevron amethyst and Swarovski crystals - unique jewelry for women.


The exquisite FOLLOW YOUR DREAM inspirational dragonfly pendant necklace is a perfect gift for the woman who loves dragonflies and is striving to reach her life goals. The handmade beauty features an artisan two-sided dragonfly pendant in gold bronze, faceted chevron amethyst gemstones, Swarovski crystals and copper. The amazing dragonfly pendant was artisan designed and hand cast from bronze with a shimmering gold sheen. Giving the pendant gorgeous 3-dimensional texture, the dragonfly is raised against an oval background with a cut out middle. Just look at the incredible detail of the wings and the body as the dragonfly sinuously turns in flight to the right! The back of the pendant is inscribed with “Follow Your Dream.” Sparkling faceted chevron amethyst rounds and Swarovski crystals complement the dragonfly pendant perfectly. Chevron amethyst (sometimes called banded amethyst) is a combination of purple amethyst and white quartz.  The mix of minerals sometimes makes a striped or v-banded pattern with colors ranging from dark purple through lavender, beige and white. Since the amethyst used in the necklaces is faceted, it sparkles at every movement. The beautiful gemstones are in groups of three separated by small copper beads and mega sparkle Swarovski crystal bicones. The color of the Swarovski crystals is called “amethyst blend” where a darker purple fades and blends with a light amethyst color, each crystal being a bit different in the gradient of colors.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the FOLLOW YOUR DREAM necklace is a meaningful jewelry gift for the woman who is transforming her life and loves to wear one of a kind designer jewelry.




dragonfly pendant and chevron amethyst necklace gift for women

The amazingly detailed dragonfly pendant was artisan handmade from gold bronze.



Here's the important information for the FOLLOW YOUR DREAM dragonfly necklace:
  • Bronze dragonfly pendant:  app. 36mm x 34mm (at widest) x 1.5 mm (1.4” x 1.3”); artisan handmade by Cathy Dailey
  • Faceted chevron amethyst: app. 6 mm
  • Swarovski crystals:  faceted 6mm amethyst blend” bicones
  • Metal:  bronze and copper
  • Clasp:  copper toggle clasp set
  • Length:  app. 19” / 48.3 cm
  • Pendant drop:  app. 1.5” / 3.8 cm including copper jump rings


dragonfly necklace with chevron amethyst and swarovski crystals

The "Follow Your Dream" dragonfly pendant necklace shown on a jewelry bust.





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Friday, February 21, 2020

Vintage Tibetan Azurite Bead Earrings, Crystals Handmade Jewelry Gift


handmade vintage tibetan bead earrings with Swarovski crystals

The "Lhasa Dreaming" handmade earrings feature vintage azurite Tibetan beads and Swarovski crystals - unique jewelry for women.


Have the wanderlust but can’t make it to Tibet? Put on the beautiful LHASA DREAMING handmade earrings and pretend you are there. The one of a kind earrings feature vintage Tibetan gemstone beads and Swarovski crystals. The Tibetan beads were artisan handcrafted 40+ years ago from natural azurite, a fairly rare blue with green gemstone. As you can see in the photos, one bead has some dark matrix while the other doesn’t. Lovely flower shaped bead caps in Tibetan silver cap the top and bottom of each azurite bead.

To perfectly complement the color of the azurite gemstones and to provide maximum sparkle, a 6mm Swarovski crystal sits on top of each Tibetan bead, separated by a sterling silver daisy spacer. The rich color of the brilliant blue green crystal is called “indicolite.” Sterling silver French hook earwires finish the unique earrings. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the LHASA DREAMING earrings will make a perfect gift for the woman who loves Tibetan art and adores wearing exquisite artisan jewelry.

*** Please note: Tibetan silver is an alloy consisting of copper combined with tin or nickel and usually plated with a silver-colored metal. It is NOT sterling silver. 



tibetan vintage azurite gemstone bead jewelry

The vintage Tibetan beads were artisan handmade from azurite gemstones and Tibetan silver, an alloy.



Here's the important information for the LHASA DREAMING vintage bead earrings:

  • Vintage Tibetan azurite beads: app. 12 mm x 11 mm (0.47” x 0.43”)
  • Swarovski crystals: 6mm faceted “indicolite” bicones
  • Metal: Tibetan silver and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
  • Length: app. 1.5” / 3.8 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires


azurite and silver tibetan bead jewelry gift for her

The "Lhasa Dreaming" handmade earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.





The Speckled Moose and I thank you for the shares of these earrings.


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Friday, May 3, 2019

Mother’s Day Countdown 2019, Week 9




The last Mother's Day Countdown link up for the year is posted.  

Many, many thanks to Julie and Harry for hosting again this year!  (BTW, how many days until the Christmas Countdown starts???)


Wednesday, May 1, 2019

May 2019 - Handmade Shares





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Monday, April 29, 2019

Black White Necklace, Classy Chunky Gemstone Jewelry Quartzite Jade


white quartzite and black jade necklace



The MIDNIGHT MAGIC necklace is a piece of boldly beautiful gemstone jewelry for the woman who is not afraid to make an elegant statement! This chunky, one of a kind necklace features glittering white quartzite (sometimes called snow quartz) in a unique rounded diamond shape with a natural matte finish. Because of the distinctive crystalline structure of the quartzite, each gemstone exudes subtle, eye catching sparkle as the light plays across the surface. As the necklace is worn, the quartzite will roll, adding kinetic energy to the design. The quartzite is on the chunkier side but is not overpowering or extremely heavy. Sterling silver daisy spacers frame each quartzite diamond.


chunky black and white necklace for women



Since black and white is such a classic combination, super shiny black jade rounds were used to take that combination to a whole new level. Black jade gets its lustrous color from high amounts of iron and/or graphite. Because it is very dense and tough, it has been valued for centuries to make weapons and tools. Today, black jade is very popular in trendy jewelry. Small sterling silver beads separate each gemstone from the other. From dress up (little black dress?) to casual clothes (white t-shirt and black jeans, perhaps?), the chunky necklace will definitely show your extreme good taste each time it is worn. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, MIDNIGHT MAGIC will be a necklace you will treasure for many years to come.



black and white gemstone jewelry for women




Here is the important information for the MIDNIGHT MAGIC necklace:
  • White quartzite: app. 24 mm x 22 mm x 24mm
  • Black jade: app. 12 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Clasp: sterling silver patterned hook clasp set
  • Length: app. 19" / 48.3 cm




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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Turquoise Teardrop Pearl Earrings, Blue Gemstone Handmade Jewelry Gift


turquoise earrings gift for women



The beautiful TANTALIZING TURQUOISE handmade gemstone earrings are a perfect gift idea for the woman who loves Southwest inspired jewelry - they are tantalizing, indeed!. The one of a kind earrings feature genuine sky blue turquoise in a teardrop shape. The two-sided turquoise teardrops are faceted for subtle sparkle and have natural brown matrix running through each. To highlight the brown matrix, glowing medium golden brown freshwater pearls were stacked above the teardrops, separated by a small sterling silver bead. Sterling silver French hook earwires finish the earrings perfectly. Created for the woman who adores wearing unique artisan jewelry and who loves the Southwest, the TANTALIZING TURQUOISE earrings were carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.


turquoise and pearls jewelry gift for her





Here is the important information for the TANTALIZING TURQUOISE earrings:
  • Blue turquoise teardrops: app. 13 mm x 12 mm (at widest)
  • Freshwater pearls: app. 7 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
  • Length: app. 1.5” / 3.8 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires


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Sunday, April 14, 2019

Rainforest Leaf Earrings, Garnet Blue Lampwork Boho Handmade Jewelry


rainforest leaf earrings unique gift for women



Looking as if they are part of an exotic plant in a lush tropical forest, the RAINFOREST DREAMS handmade earrings are definitely not your ordinary earrings. Filled with earthy boho goodness, the one of a kind earrings feature artisan copper leaf charms, rustic artisan made dotted turquoise blue lampwork glass beads, copper chain dangles with faceted red garnet and garnet red Czech glass. The copper leaves were individually artisan handcrafted.  As you can see in the photos, they are very similar in design but are somewhat different, just like natural leaves. The leaves are filled with incredible detail with the top of each leaf somewhat folded together at the top. To add unexpected eye appeal and much movement, twisted link copper chain was wire wrapped into the folds to dangle down. A rich red faceted garnet nugget with a hint of purple was attached to the end of each chain.


handmade leaf earrings with turquoise lampwork glass beads



To perfectly highlight the beauty of the copper leaves, rustic artisan lampwork glass bead were added to the top of the leaves where the stem would be. The lampwork beads were created with a base of light turquoise glass with darker blue spots and splotches. The lampwork beads are not perfectly round, but more of a nugget shape, and they were lightly acid etched for a velvety matte finish.  A translucent ruby red Czech glass melon bead was placed on top of each lampwork bead, separated by a copper daisy spacer. The melon beads have a light tan Picasso finish which settled in the creases between each ridge for an antiqued look.  For extra adornment, a garnet nugget was added to each sterling silver French hook earwire. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the RAINFOREST DREAMS earrings were crafted for the woman who loves jewelry with an exotic flair. 

boho leaf earrings handmade jewelry gift idea




Here is the important information for the RAINFOREST DREAMS earrings:
  • Copper leaves: app. 24 mm x 16 mmx x 1.5 mm; artisan handmade by Kristi Bowman
  • Dotted turquoise lampwork glass beads: app. 12 mm x 8 mm; artisan handmade
  • Faceted red garnet nuggets: app. 4 mm x 3 mm
  • Ruby red Czech glass melon: app. 6 mm x 6 mm; light Picasso finish
  • Chain: copper twisted links
  • Metal: copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with garnet adornments
  • Length: app. 3” / 7.6 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires




The Desert Moose and I thank you for the shares of the oldies but goodies earrings!


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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Chunky Green Serpentine Gemstone Necklace, Handmade Jewelry Gift Women


serpentine gemstone necklace gift for women



The rich green color of the serpentine gemstones used in the VERDANT necklace is reminiscent of the riot of green goodness in a tropical rainforest. Verdant, indeed! The elegant, one of a kind statement necklace features chunky serpentine in three different shapes - barrels, rondelles and discs - for lovely texture. As you can see in the photos, the background color of the gemstones are a rich medium green. Snaking and squiggling through each bead is a lighter green (and some darker green), adding great visual beauty. Each serpentine bead has its own personality - some have more lighter green lines and some have less. The serpentine is polished to a high sheen, catching and radiating the light as the necklace is worn.


chunky green serpentine gemstone necklace



To add a lovely glow, airiness and sinuosity to the necklace, each serpentine bead is separated by a glowing copper bicone bead. A copper hook clasp finishes the necklace beautifully. Carefully designed for the woman who loves bigger, chunky jewelry, the VERDANT necklace was handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.


chunky green serpentine necklace with copper jewelry gift for her





Here is the important information for the VERDANT serpentine gemstone necklace

  • Large serpentine barrels: app. 21 mm x 18 mm
  • Small serpentine rondelles: app. 11 mm x 18 mm
  • Serpentine discs: app. 7 mm x 18 mm
  • Metal: copper
  • Clasp: copper hook clasp set
  • Length: app. 18” / 47.7”
  • Note: because of the chunkiness of the serpentine gemstones, the necklace will wear more as a 17”/ 43.2 cm





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Monday, April 8, 2019

Mitra Shell Earrings, Orange White Jewelry Gift Pansy Flower Handmade


shell earrings for women



The SWEET SUMMER DREAMS handmade earrings will be reached for time and time again as the lazy days of summer roll on, as you head to the beach or need that unique pair of earrings for fun and frolic with friends. The one of a kind earrings feature slices of orange spotted white mitra sea shells (sometimes called Episcopal mitres) bonded together with orange resin. The shells are two sided, each side spotted with a different pattern, but the most colorful sides are to the front.

orange and white mitra shell earrings gift for her



To add a note of beautiful whimsy, rich burnt orange Czech glass pansy flower beads were placed on top of the mitra shells, separated by a copper daisy spacer. The pansy beads are translucent so positively glow when backlit and have a Picasso finish to give them a vintage look. Sterling silver earwires with copper bead accents finish the beauties. Designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the SWEET SUMMER DREAMS earrings are a perfect gift for the woman who loves sea shells and artisan crafted jewelry.

  • Orange and white mitra shells: app. 27 mm x 9 mm x 8 mm
  • Orange Czech glass pansy flower beads: app. 11 mm x 4 mm
  • Metal: copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
  • Length: app. 2.25” / 5.7 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires






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