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Monday, August 2, 2021

Owl Earrings, Birds Birder Faux Vintage Brown Blue Handmade Jewelry


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The WISE OWLS handmade earrings feature artisan owl dangles, amber Czech glass and Swarovski crystals - unique bird jewelry for women.

Gorgeous nature inspired jewelry for the woman who loves birds, especially majestic owls, the unique WISE OWLS handmade earrings will quickly become favorites. The one of a kind earrings feature artisan created owl charms that look as if they were pulled from a book of antique bird illustrations. Faceted, translucent amber glass beads, indicolite Swarovski crystals, copper and sterling silver complement the owl dangles. The eye catching, square-shaped owl charms look as if they are vintage jewelry pieces. But they are faux vintage, having been individually hand cut, filed and sanded from modern copper with a permanent metal owl transfer.  The beautiful owls, which look very similar to barn owls, are light beige and a medium cinnamon brown color with darker feather markings. The head is gazing to the left and features a whitish, heart-shaped face with a dark eye and a pale beak. The background is a somewhat mottled sky blue. Since the dangles were individually handmade, there are slight differences which adds a wonderful antique vibe.  Because the charms are made from copper, the earrings are very lightweight to wear.  To perfectly highlight the colors in the owl charms, faceted Czech glass beads and Swarovski crystals were stacked above the dangles. The translucent Czech glass beads are a rich amber color with bits of opaque white.  Since the beads are faceted, they add subtle sparkle to the earrings design. And adding LOTS of sparkle are the faceted Swarovski crystal bicones in a rich color called “indicolite,” an indigo-blue color that mimics tourmaline gemstones.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the one of a kind WISE OWLS earrings are a great gift for the woman who adores owls / birds, is perhaps a birder and loves wearing, lightweight artisan designed jewelry.



vintage look owl earrings gift for women

The lightweight WISE OWLS earrings shown hanging - look at how the amber Czech glass and Swarovski crystals glow!



Here's the important information for the lightweight-to-wear WISE OWLS earrings:
  • Vintage look copper owl dangles: app. 20 mm x 20 mm x 1.5 mm ((0.79” x 0.79”); artisan handmade by Helena Benkoczka
  • Faceted amber Czech glass beads: app. 7 mm x 5 mm (0.28” x 0.20”)
  • Swarovski crystals: faceted 4 mm indicolite bicones
  • Metal: copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accents
  • Length: just a bit over 2” / 5.1 cm measured from the top curve of the sterling earwires


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The WISE OWLS handmade earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.





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Monday, July 5, 2021

Woof Dog Lover Earrings, Copper Aqua Opal Pink Handmade Jewelry Gift


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The WOOF! handmade earrings feature artisan copper woof dangles and two colors and shapes of Czech glass beads - unique dog rescue jewelry for women.

The meaningful WOOF! handmade earrings are perfect for anybody who adores their dog, especially if their sweetie is a rescue. One of a kind earrings, they feature artisan made copper dangles and two luscious colors of faceted Czech glass. The highlight of the dog rescue earrings are the oh-so-fun copper woof rectangle charms. The charms were individually artisan handmade from beginning to end from copper precious metal clay. Each slightly curved dangle was imprinted with a single word, “woof,” that is recessed from the background. To add an antiqued look, the dangles were heated with a butane torch to bring out the rich patina of the copper. The back of each dangle is slightly textured.  To add exquisite beauty and wonderful to the earrings design, two luxurious colors and shapes of Czech glass beads were stacked above the woof dangles. The larger rondelle-shaped bead was made from shimmering aqua opal glass that positively glows in the light. An earthy brownish tan Picasso finish coats both ends of the beads for a somewhat rustic look. Above the aqua opal bead, separated by a copper disc spacer, is a translucent Czech glass bead in a juicy color called opal pink rosewood.  Since both Czech glass beads are faceted, they provide wonderful sparkle to the earrings.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the WOOF! Earrings are a perfect gift for the special woman who loves one of a kind, artisan jewelry designs and adores dogs.

*** Please note: when sold, one half (1/2) of the purchase price of the WOOF! earrings will be donated to an animal rescue organization to help care for the beautiful four footed souls waiting for their furever home.



woof dog rescue dangle earrings

The beautiful WOOF! dog rescue earrings shown hanging - the translucent Czech glass is stunning!


Here's the important information for the WOOF! handmade earrings:

  • Copper woof charms: app. 30 mm x 11 mm x 1 mm (1.18” x 0.43”); artisan made by Kristi Bowman
  • Aqua opal Czech glass beads: app. 8 mm x 6 mm (0.31” x 0.24”)
  • Opal pink rosewood Czech glass beads: app. 6 mm (0.24”)
  • Metal: copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver with copper bead accents
  • Length: app. 2.75" / 7.0 cm measured from the top curve of the sterling earwires


copper woof dog jewelry gift for her

The WOOF! dog rescue earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.





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Sunday, May 23, 2021

Dog Paw Print Necklace, Paisley Turquoise Magnesite Handmade Jewelry


rustic paisley copper dog paw print necklace gemstones

The "Best Friend" handmade necklace features an artisan copper dog paw print pendant, turquoise magnesite ovals and copper - unique jewelry for the dog lover.


What a perfect jewelry gift for the woman who adores dogs! The eye catching BEST FRIEND handmade necklace features an artisan copper dog paw print pendant, turquoise magnesite ovals and copper beads. The one of a kind, slightly convex pedant was artisan made from beginning to end from pure copper A dog paw print is raised against the background. What makes the one of a kind pendant even more eye-catching is the unexpected paisley design in the larger metacarpal pad along with the four toe pads. The edge of the pendant is scalloped for even more interesting texture. To add a rustic look, the copper was given a dark patina, polished to bring out the detail and then sealed for many years of stylish fun. The pendant has a wonderful copper glow that the photos can never truly capture. The paw print design shows a bit through the back of the pendant, which also has a patina. Since the colors of turquoise and copper are made for each other, beautiful turquoise magnesite ovals were used to perfectly complement the dog paw print pendant. The turquoise magnesite used here is permanently dyed a gorgeous turquoise sky blue color with natural veining in various shades of brown in most pieces. To add beautiful drape and even more copper glow, each piece of magnetite is separated by copper tube beads and small copper beads. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the BEST FRIEND paw print pendant necklace was created for the woman who adores her dog(s) and adores wearing one of a kind artisan jewelry.

*** Please note: when sold, one half (1/2) of the purchase price of the BEST FRIEND dog paw print necklace will be donated to an animal rescue organization to help care for the four footed souls waiting for their furever home.


dog lover paw print pendant necklace gift for women

A close up of the copper dog paw print pendant - the pads are raised and have a unique paisley design in each.



Here's the important information for the BEST FRIEND dog paw print necklace:

  • Copper dog paw print pendant: app. 38 mm x 1.5 mm (1.5”); artisan handmade by Kristi Bowman
  • Turquoise magnesite ovals: app. 16 mm x 8 mm (0.63” x 0.31”)
  • Metal: copper
  • Clasp: copper toggle clasp
  • Length: app. 18” / 45.7 cm
  • Pendant drop: app. 1.75” / 4.5 cm including the copper jump ring bail



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The "Best Friend" dog paw print pendant necklace shown on a jewelry bust.



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Sunday, May 9, 2021

Ishtar Star of Venus Earrings, Travertine Czech Beads Handmade Jewelry


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The unique "Ishtar" handmade earrings feature Czech glass nine pointed star coins, Swarovski crystals, copper and sterling silver - goddess jewelry for women.

Do you love unique jewelry with ancient symbolism built right in? The ISHTAR handmade earrings are for you! The earthy, one of a kind beauties feature earthy travertine style Czech glass beads with an eight-pointed star, rich orange Czech glass beads, copper and sterling silver. The two-sided coin shaped Czech glass beads were created from orange glass with a stone like travertine finish in browns, dark gray, minty green and misty blue. While the glass was still molten, an eight-pointed star within a circle was impressed into each side. A gold Picasso finish was added to bring out the details of the star and the circle Since the Czech star beads are two sided, the earrings look wonderful from any angle. *** This particular star is a symbol of the ancient Sumerian goddess Inanna which was later worshipped by the Babylonians, Assyrians and others under the name Ishtar, the Queen of Heaven. She was the goddess of love, beauty, fertility, war, justice, and political power. Because Ishtar was associated with the planet Venus, the star is also known as the Star of Venus.  To add a rich copper glow, intricate filigree flower petal bead caps were placed on the top and bottom of the star beads. Since all stars need sparkle and to perfectly complement the orange travertine look of the beads, a single faceted Swarovski crystal bicone bead, in an eye catching color called “Indian red,” caps each star bead.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the one of a kind ISHTAR earrings are a perfect gift for the woman who loves to wear artisan created jewelry with ancient symbolism.



rustic ishtar star of venus goddess earrings

The beautiful Czech beads have an earthy travertine finish and gold Picasso finish with a nine pointed star in a circle impressed on each side.
 

Here's the important information for the ISHTAR handmade star earrings:

  • Two-sided Czech glass star beads:  app. 14 mm x 6 mm (0.55” x 0.24”)
  • Swarovski crystals:  faceted 4 mm Indian red 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


orange travertine czech glass ishtar star of venus earrings gift for women

The earthy "Ishtar" earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.



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Thursday, April 29, 2021

Dragonfly and Bamboo Pendant Necklace, Brass Turquoise Magnesite Handmade Jewelry


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The gorgeous "Halcyon" handmade necklace features a dragonfly and bamboo brass pendant, turquoise magnesite cubes and copper - unique jewelry for women.

Filled with peaceful spring and summer happiness, the HALCYON handmade necklace is a thoughtful jewelry gift for the woman who loves a one of a kind, artisan design. The beautiful necklace features a brass dragonfly and bamboo pendant, turquoise magnesite cubes and copper beads. The gorgeous pendant has a raised dragonfly and sweeping bamboo design against a textured background. As you can see in the photos, the detailing is brilliant. And to add even more eye-appeal and to add a rustic vibe, the pendant was given a white patina for the background with a turquoise blue patina to bring out the dragonfly and the bamboo. Please be aware that the white patina shows up more in the photos - in real life, it is much more mellow with the brass. The back of the dragonfly and bamboo pendant is naturally patinated brass. To perfectly complement the turquoise blue patina of the pendant, turquoise magnesite and copper were used. The turquoise magnesite was permanently dyed a gorgeous turquoise blue color with natural brown veining in most of the pieces. Adding even more texture to the necklace design, the magnesite is cube-shaped, a shape you don’t see very often. Three magnesite cubes were used to make each grouping with copper beads separating each cube for fluidity in the necklace drape. A larger 7 mm copper bead separates each group.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the HALCYON necklace is a perfect gift for the woman who adores dragonflies and loves to wear one of a kind jewelry with peaceful vibes.



brass dragonfly bamboo pendant necklace gift for women

The peaceful "Halcyon" necklace is a perfect piece of jewelry for spring and summer wear.



Here's the important information for the HALCYON pendant necklace:
  • Brass dragonfly and bamboo pendant:  app. 42 mm x 1.5 mm (1.6”)
  • Turquoise magnesite cubes:  app. 9 mm x 9 mm (0.35” x 0.35”)
  • Large copper beads:  app. 7 mm (0.28”)
  • Metal:  copper
  • Clasp:  pure copper toggle clasp set with a pattern
  • Length:  app. App. 18” / 45.7 cm
  • Pendant drop:  app. 1.75” / 4.5 cm including the jump ring



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The one of a kind "Halcyon" pendant necklace hanging on a jewelry bust.





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Sunday, April 25, 2021

Frosted Capri Blue Earrings, Gogo Donuts Glass Boho Handmade Jewelry


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The beautiful "Capri" earrings feature frosted capri blue gogo donut beads and capri blue and white Czech glass beads - unique boho jewelry for women.

Absolutely exquisite in their glowing beauty, the CAPRI handmade earrings will certainly delight the woman who loves one of a kind jewelry with the colorful essence of the Italian island of Capri. The unique, boho beach earrings feature frosted capri blue glass gogo donut beads and faceted Czech glass along with copper and sterling silver. The focal beads are a donut shape called “gogo” since the hole is found in the upper part of the beads instead of in the middle. The beauties were created from translucent capri blue glass with a silky frosted, sea glass finish that, as you can see in the photo, positively glows when worn. Eye catching, indeed!  To perfectly complement the earrings design, a premium Czech glass rondelle was placed above each gogo bead. The gorgeous beads, which also glow when backlit, are a mix of translucent capri blue glass and opaque white glass. A light brown Picasso finish was applied to each end of the Czech beads, perhaps to represent a sandy beach. Since the beads are faceted, they sparkle like glints of sunshine on the water.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the CAPRI earrings were designed for the woman who loves glowing artisan earrings with a boho flair.



capri blue frosted donut gogo glass earrings gift for her

The gogo donut beads are made from capri blue glass and have a silky frosted sea glass finish that glows in the light.



Here's the important information for the CAPRI boho earrings:

  • Frosted capri blue glass gogo beads: app. 20 mm x 5 mm (0.8” x 0.2”)
  • Faceted capri blue and white Czech glass rondelles:  app. 8 mm x 6 mm (0.31” x 0.24”)
  • Metal:  copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires:  sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accents
  • Length: just a bit over 2” / 5.1 cm measured from the top curve of the sterling earwires


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



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Sunday, March 14, 2021

Dog Cat Paw Prints Hearts Earrings, Copper Red Aqua Handmade Jewelry


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The adorable "Best Buddy" earrings feature artisan copper paw print in hearts charms with red and aqua amber faceted Czech glass beads - dog and cat lover jewelry.

If you are looking for meaningful dog or cat paw prints and hearts jewelry, look no further than these adorable BEST BUDDY earrings! A perfect jewelry gift for the dog and cat lover, the one of a kind earrings were created with copper paw print on heart charms and two colors of faceted Czech glass rondelles. The oh-so-fun copper square-shaped charms were individually artisan made from beginning to end with pure copper. The design is a raised paw print in a recessed heart. The area around the hearts is also raised, adding wonderful texture. To add a rustic look, the charms were given a dark patina, polished to bring out the detail and then sealed. Since the dog and cat lover charms were individually artisan created, as you can see in the photos, they are very similar but not exactly the same.  To add a rich look and a pop of color to the overall earrings design, two colors and sizes of faceted Czech glass rondelles were used: red beads and aqua / amber beads. Since they are both faceted, subtle sparkle is added to the design. In addition, the bright scarlet red glass rondelles have an unexpected coppery gold Picasso finish at the top and bottom of the beads, adding even more charm. A glowing, translucent aqua and amber Czech glass rondelle sits above each red bead.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the BEST BUDDY earrings were created for the woman who loves unique artisan jewelry and loves her dog(s) and / or cat(s), especially if the four footed buddies are rescues.

*** Please note: When sold, one half (1/2) of the purchase price of the BEST BUDDY earrings will be donated to an animal rescue group to care for the four footed souls waiting for their furever home.


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The meaningful "Best Buddy" handmade dog or cat paw print earrings shown hanging.


Here's the important information for the BEST BUDDY dog / cat rescue earrings: 

  • Paw print in heart copper charms: app. 14 mm x 14 mm x 1.5 mm (0.55” x 0.55”); artisan handmade by Kristi Bowman
  • Scarlet red Czech glass rondelle: app. 7 mm x 4 mm; faceted
  • Aqua / amber Czech glass rondelles: app. 5 mm x 3 mm
  • Metal: copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accents
  • Length: app. 1.75” / 4.5 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires


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The "Best Buddy" handmade earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.



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Thursday, January 7, 2021

Heart Flowers Earrings, Valentines Purple Red Copper Handmade Jewelry


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The "Bei Cuori" handmade earrings feature artisan hand painted hearts and flowers copper dangles and glowing Czech glass druk beads - unique jewelry for women.


Beautiful for your sweetheart at any time of the year, these handmade BEI CUORI hearts and flowers earrings are a perfect gift for Valentines Day and Mother’s Day, especially for a woman who loves to grow flowers. The one of a kind earrings feature colorful artisan created copper dangles along with glowing etched Czech glass beads. The oh-so-pretty hearts and flower charms were artisan made from beginning to end from pure copper. The design is a partial daisy design in a heart, the flower raised to provide wonderful texture to the charms. To highlight the flowers, the charms were individually hand painted: a rich red for the floral disc and violet purple for the petals. To protect them for years of wearing pleasure, the charms were coated with a glass like resin finish. 
Exquisitely complementing the colors of the hearts and flowers charms are etched Czech glass druk beads. The beads started out with a clear glass base, were etched for a rustic vibe and then partly coated with a dramatic metallic raspberry pink finish and / or a color shifting aurora borealis finish. The druk beads on the bottom have an aurora finish on about ⅓ of the beads, shifting in color from golden to blue to green and several others depending on the angle of the light. The upper beads have the metallic raspberry finish which has a mystic red to orange shift. Since the finishes are only on ⅓ of the beads, the earrings are constantly changing as the beads rotate. Sterling silver French hook earwires with copper bead accents finish the beautiful earrings. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the BEI CUORI hearts and flowers earrings will be a cherished jewelry gift for the woman who adores wearing one of a kind, artisan designed jewelry. “Bei cuori” is Italian for “beautiful hearts.”



valentines day heart flowers jewelry gift for women

The gorgeous "Bei Cuori" hearts and flowers earrings shown hanging - what beauties they are!.



Here's the important information for the BEI CUORI handmade earrings: 

  • Hand painted copper heart and flowers dangles: app. 20 mm x 15 mm x 1.5 mm (0.8” x 0.6”); artisan handmade by Kristi Bowman
  • Etched Czech glass druk beads: app. 7 mm x 5 mm; metallic raspberry / aurora borealis finish
  • Meta: copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accents
  • Length: just a little over 2” / 5.1 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

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The "Bei Cuori" handmade earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.





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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Pumice Lava Rock Necklace, Wood Turquoise Magnesite Handmade Jewelry


unique cream pumice lava rock wood bead turquoise magnesite handmade necklace

The "Sueños de la Tierra" handmade necklace features creamy pumice lava rock tubes, wooden beads and turquoise magnesite - unique jewelry gift for women.

The unique SUEÑOS DE LA TIERRA handmade necklace has such a beautifully neutral color scheme that you will be able to wear it with a wide range of outfits - pale colors of the desert with bits of blue representing the sky. The one of a kind necklace features creamy white “lava” rock pumice tubes, earthy wooden beads and turquoise magnesite discs along with a liberal sprinkling of copper. Since real lava rock only comes in black and brown, the lovely tubes used in the necklace is actually pumice, another type of volcanic stone.  Lava rock is a trade name for both. Pumice is created when super heated rock is ejected from a volcanic eruption and, due to rapid cooling once the rock hits the air, small gas bubbles are trapped. As you can see in the photos, the pumice tubes are filled with tiny holes, which also makes the stones very light in weight. Pumice can be quite rough on the skin, but these tubes have been ground to a silky smoothness so there are no worries about irritation when the necklace is worn. Thirteen creamy white pumice tubes were used, all with a copper daisy spacer at each side to separate them from the rest of the beads.  A pale brown wooden bead and a bright blue turquoise magnesite disc is found between each pumice tube. The wooden beads add an earthiness to the necklace design, especially since many have natural stripes. The permanently dyed turquoise magnesite discs add a pop of unexpected, fun color to the design. The back of the necklace is finished with three wooden beads and three turquoise magnesite discs interspersed with copper beads and spacers. A pure copper hook clasp set with a raised dot design securely fastens the necklace. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the SUEÑOS DE LA TIERRA necklace is a perfect gift for the woman who loves unique, one of a kind artisan jewelry that can be worn with a wide range of outfits. “Sueños de la tierra" is Spanish for “dreams of the earth.”



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Beautiful creamy white pumice stone tubes filled with tiny air holes are the highlights of the unique necklace.


Here's the important information for the SUEÑOS DE LA TIERRA handmade necklace:

  • Pumice tubes: app. 12 mm x 12 mm (0.47” x 0.47”)
  • Wooden beads: app. 8 mm 6 mm
  • Turquoise magnesite discs: app. 6 mm x 3 mm
  • Metal: copper
  • Clasp: copper hook clasp set with raised dots
  • Length: app. 19” / 48.3 cm



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The one of a kind "Sueños de la Tierra" handmade necklace shown on a jewelry bust.




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Sunday, November 1, 2020

White Aqua Red Bracelet, Pearls Czech Glass Copper Handmade Jewelry


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The "Mermaid's Dream" handmade bracelet features white freshwater pearls, aqua Czech glass discs and coral red Czech glass rondelles - unique jewelry for women.


Filled with blocks of color that represent the oceans, the MERMAID’S DREAM handmade bracelet is a perfect gift for the woman who loves unique jewelry . . . and who might have more than a bit of mermaid in her soul. Filled with vibrant color, the bracelet was created with sumptuous white pearls, rich aqua discs and bright coral red rondelles. As you can see in the photos, the white freshwater pearls have a luscious, luminous glow. The pearls are more oval in shape, each one a bit different from the other, as is normal with freshwater pearls. The glow of the pearls is eye catching, almost as they have their own light source. Copper beads separate each pearl, adding their own beautiful glow.  On the opposite side of the bracelet, are found translucent aqua Czech glass disc spacers that positively glow in the light, reminiscent of the waters of the Caribbean. To add an aged look, the discs were speckled with a metallic gold Picasso finish that adds great eye appeal. The discs were placed in groups of five with copper beads separating each group. Between the pearls and the discs are found three bright red coral Czech glass rondelles. The middle of the red rondelles are faceted to add subtle sparkle. The rondelles also have a metallic gold Picasso finish, this time on each end of the beads. The bracelet is securely finished with a copper toggle clasp set. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the gorgeous MERMAID’S DREAM bracelet was created for the woman who loves to wear artisan jewelry that any mermaid would be entranced with.


white red aqua copper handmade jewelry gift for women

The beautiful "Mermaid's Dream" bracelet was inspired by the ocean, especially the waters of the Caribbean.



Here's the important information for the MERMAID'S DREAM bracelet:

White freshwater pearls: on average, app. 10 mm x 6 mm, some a bit bigger, some a bit smaller
Aqua Czech glass discs: app. 6 mm x 3 mm; metallic gold Picasso finish
Coral red Czech glass rondelles: app. 7 mm x 4 mm; faceted, metallic gold Picasso finish
Metal: copper
Clasp: copper toggle clasp set
Length: app. 7.75” / 19.7 cm (considered a woman’s medium bracelet)



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The "Mermaid's Dream" handmade bracelet shown with a dime for size comparison.




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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Cross Earrings, Copper Lampwork Spirals Christian Handmade Jewelry


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The meaningful "His Love" handmade earrings feature artisan copper cross dangles and artisan blue lampwork glass beads - unique cross jewelry for women.


What unique jewelry for the woman who loves Christian cross earrings! The HIS LOVE one of a kind, handmade cross earrings feature eye catching artisan copper cross dangles and beautiful lampwork glass beads. The copper dangles were individually artisan created and are actually three pieces connected together. The circular back was hand cut from pure copper sheeting, the edges filed to a silky smoothness. The circle is slightly concave and has a hammered and scratched design. A single copper cross hangs in front of the circles - each is “loose” so the crosses can sway back and forth at each movement of the head when worn. The hand formed double copper spirals are found at the top of the crosses to add even more eye appeal. All of the copper pieces were given a rich patina for a wonderfully aged, rustic look.  Just above the spirals are artisan made lampwork glass beads. The beads were created from a translucent rich blue borosilicate glass. While the glass was still hot, sage green with bits of raspberry glass was wound around the middle. As you can see in the photos, the lampwork beads are very similar, but because they were handmade, they are also somewhat different. Two copper daisy spacers and a 3 mm copper bead are stacked above the lampwork bead. Everything was rustically wire wrapped with a double strand of copper wire and attached to sterling silver French hook earwires with copper bead accents. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs the HIS LOVE earrings are both meaningful and stylish - a perfect gift for the woman who adores Christian cross jewelry.



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The "His Love" copper cross dangles and lampwork glass bead earrings shown hanging.


Here's the important information for the HIS LOVE copper crosses and lampwork earrings

  • Copper cross dangles: app. 26 mm including the spirals x 22 mm (1.02” x 0.86”); artisan handmade by Kathleen Hamilton
  • Blue lampwork glass beads: app. 11 mm x 7 mm (0.43” x 0.28”); artisan handmade by Terry Turner
  • Metal: copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accents
  • Length: app. 2.25” / 5.7 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires



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The "His Love" cross earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.





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Saturday, September 12, 2020

Bird Earrings, Peeps Sandpipers Ivory Copper Handmade Birder Jewelry


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The fun "Peeps" handmade earrings feature Czech glass bird coins, copper bicones and sterling earwires - bird lover jewelry for women.

Unique for the woman who likes small but fun, eye-catching jewelry, the PEEPS handmade earrings are a perfect gift for the birder in your life or for the woman who just loves the beauty of birds, especially sandpipers, also called peeps. The one of a kind earrings feature Czech glass coin shaped beads with an imprinted bird, copper bicones and sterling silver earwires. The sweet coins were created in the Czech Republic from ivory glass that is slightly translucent. A walking bird design, somewhat reminiscent of sandpipers (peeps) as they scurry along the beach, was pressed into both sides of the coins. Then, to bring out the details of the peeps and to add a rustic look, the beads were covered with a metallic bronze Picasso finish. They were then polished, leaving the bronze finish in the recessed areas and other tiny crannies. As you can see in the photos, the birds on both sides are very similar but also different. Since the bird beads are two-sided, they look fabulous from any angle.  A simple design was chosen to compliment the sandpiper bird coins. Three copper bicones were stacked above the coins while a single copper bicone is found below. The elements for each earrings was wire wrapped with a copper head pin and then connected to sterling silver French hook earwires. A copper bicone was added to each earwire for added beauty. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the fun PEEPS earrings are a perfect gift for the bird lover who adores wearing one of a kind artisan jewelry.




The lovely "Peeps" bird earrings shown hanging.



Here's the important information for the PEEPS bird earrings:
  • Ivory Czech glass bird coins: app. 10 mm x 4 mm (0.4” x 0.16”); metallic bronze Picasso finish
  • Copper bicones: 3 mm
  • Metal: copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bicone accents
  • Length: just a little over 1.5” / 3.8 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

ivory and copper bird jewelry gift for women

The ivory and copper "Peeps" bird earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.






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