Showing posts with label glass beads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label glass beads. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Hieroglyph Earrings, Vintage Glass Snake Vertebrae Handmade Jewelry


hieroglyphs and glass snake vertebrae dangle jewelry gift for her

The unique "Ancient Scribes" handmade earrings feature artisan Egyptian hieroglyph dangles, vintage glass snake vertebrae beads and sterling silver - one of a kind jewelry for women.


The ANCIENT SCRIBES handmade earrings are a perfect jewelry gift for the woman who loves the wonder and mystery of Egyptian hieroglyphs. The one of a kind earrings feature artisan created pewter hieroglyph charms, vintage glass snake vertebrae beads and sterling silver. The lead free pewter dangles, individually hand cast, feature a different set of hieroglyphs on each charm. One dangle has, from top to bottom: an eye (which represents safety), a zigzag (represents water), two curved staffs (which represent folded cloth), a spiral (represents shelter) and an unidentified marking at the bottom. The other has: a sideways lotus bud (represents rebirth), a quail chick (represents the letter W which was a vowel sound) and a zigzag (represents water). The hieroglyph charms have a lovely antique, rustic look and aren’t the exact same shape. A bit wider on the bottom than at the top, they were given a patina to bring out the details of the hieroglyphs and then polished to look like heirloom silver. The back of the charms have a slightly grainy, darker finish. To add unexpected beauty to the design of the hieroglyph earrings, vintage glass snake vertebrae beads are stacked above the charms. Sometimes called zigzag beads, they get their more common name due to their resemblance to the interlocking vertebrae of snakes. Most vintage snake beads are Czech or French and were produced for African trade. The beads are at least 50+ years old and are colored coral orange and blue. For fun, two blue beads and one coral orange were stacked on one earring while the other has two coral orange and one blue bead. A 3 mm sterling silver bead nettles into the top of the upper vertebrae bead. Sterling silver French hook earwires finish the eye catching earrings. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the ANCIENT SCRIBES handmade hieroglyphs earrings were created for the woman who adores wearing unique designer jewelry. 



pewter egyptian hieroglyphs jewelry with glass snake vertebrae

The fun hieroglyph charms were individually artisan hand cast from lead free pewter with vintage snake vertebrae glass beads topping the dangles.


Here's the important information for the ANCIENT SCRIBES handmade earrings:

  • Hieroglyph charms: app. 24 mm x 12 mm at widest x 1.5 mm (0.95” x 0.47”); lead free pewter; artisan created by Inviciti
  • Vintage glass snake vertebrae bead stack: app. 12 mm x 5 mm
  • Metal: lead free pewter and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
  • Length: app. 2” / 5.1 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires



handmade hieroglyph earrings with vintage snake vertebrae glass beads

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





 

The Desert Moose and I thank you for the shares of the fun earrings!


SHADOW DOG DESIGNS
Beautifully Unique Handmade Jewelry
for the Discerning Woman

Saturday, November 9, 2019

2019 End of the Year Sale STARTS NOW!!!

It's Covergirlbeads here...



My 2019 End of the Year Sale STARTS NOW!!!  


https://covergirlbeads.com/


10 Percent off any order over $50


Specializing in:

Handmade Lampwork Beads
Large Hole Beads for European Bracelets
Artisan Made Jewelry



See you soon!



Saturday, October 5, 2019

Silvered Coral and Pale Gray Handmade Lampwork Focal Bead



Silvered Coral and Pale Gray Handmade Lampwork Focal Bead


Earthy etched transparent pale gray handmade lampwork glass focal bead with rustic silvered orange and black swirls and ivory raised dots with a matte glass bead finish.  At the bottom of the bead is one solitaire dot I left smooth as a conversational piece.  It is not noticeable but if someone does happen notice it, you know they are really looking at your jewelry design.


  • One (1) handmade lampwork focal bead
  • Transparent pale gray, orange, ivory
  • Etched bead finish

  • Measures: app 32mm x 25mm
  • Bead hole size: app 2.5mm
  • Mandrel 1/16 mm

  • Lampwork glass beads by glass artisan Charlotte Hayes of Covergirlbeads
  • Member of Self Representing Artists SRA #H98
  • Made in the USA
  • Made in Texas
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Buy handmade glass beads today for your artisan handmade jewelry designs







Thursday, October 3, 2019

Etched Black Handmade Lampwork Beads with Ivory Dots



Etched Black Handmade Lampwork Beads with Ivory Dots



Etched black handmade lampwork glass bead with ivory dots and a matte bead finish.

  • One (1) handmade lampwork bead
  • Black, ivory
  • Etched bead finish


  • Measures: 17mm x 13mm
  • Bead hole size: 2.5mm
  • Mandrel 3/32 mm


  • Lampwork glass beads by glass artisan Charlotte Hayes of Covergirlbeads
  • Member of Self Representing Artists SRA #H98
  • Made in the USA
  • Made in Texas
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Buy handmade glass beads today for your artisan handmade jewelry designs

More handmade beads in this color:

Etched black handmade lampwork glass beads 

Etched ivory handmade lampwork glass beads






Sunday, September 29, 2019

Shiny Dark Brown Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads





Shiny opaque dark brown handmade lampwork glass beads with a glossy bead finish.


  • Qty: 1 Handmade lampwork bead
  • Opaque dark brown
  • Shiny bead finish

  • Measures: 10-11mm
  • Bead hole size: 2mm
  • Mandrel 1/16 mm

  • Lampwork glass beads by glass artisan Charlotte Hayes of Covergirlbeads
  • Member of Self Representing Artists SRA #H98
  • Made in the USA
  • Made in Texas
  • 448g


Buy handmade glass beads today for your artisan handmade jewelry designs

More handmade beads in this color:
 
Etched dark brown handmade lampwork beads

Etched dark brown handmade lampwork beads wrapped in fine silver

Shiny dark brown handmade lampwork beads wrapped in fine silver







Friday, September 27, 2019

Shiny Dark Gray Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads Wrapped in Fine Silver





Shiny opaque light gray handmade lampwork glass beads wrapped in fine silver with a glossy bead finish.

  • One (1) handmade lampwork bead
  • Opaque dark gray
  • .999 Fine silver
  • Shiny bead finish

  • Measures: 10-11mm
  • Bead hole size: 2mm
  • Mandrel 1/16 mm

  • Lampwork glass beads by glass artisan Charlotte Hayes of Covergirlbeads
  • Member of Self Representing Artists SRA #H98
  • Made in the USA
  • Made in Texas
  • 252gfs


Buy handmade glass beads today for your artisan handmade jewelry designs

More handmade beads in this color:

Etched dark gray handmade lampwork glass beads

Etched dark gray handmade lampwork glass beads wrapped in fine silver

Shiny dark gray handmade lampwork glass beads






Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Dark Steel Gray Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads

 https://covergirlbeads.com/collections/gray-handmade-lampwork-glass-beads/products/handmade-lampwork-glass-beads-dark-steel-gray-shiny-glossy-088g



Shiny transparent dark steel gray handmade lampwork glass beads with a glossy bead finish.

  • One (1) handmade lampwork bead
  • Transparent dark steel gray
  • Shiny bead finish

  • Measures: 10-11mm
  • Bead hole size: 2mm
  • Mandrel 1/16 mm

  • Lampwork glass beads by glass artisan Charlotte Hayes of Covergirlbeads
  • Member of Self Representing Artists SRA #H98
  • Made in the USA
  • Made in Texas
  • 088g


Buy handmade glass beads today for your artisan handmade jewelry designs

More handmade beads in this color:

Etched dark steel gray handmade lampwork beads

Etched dark steel gray handmade lampwork beads wrapped in fine silver

Shiny dark steel gray handmade lampwork glass beads wrapped in fine silver


 


Monday, September 23, 2019

Etched Orange Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads




Etched opaque orange handmade lampwork glass beads with a matte bead finish.

  • One (1) handmade lampwork bead
  • Opaque orange
  • Etched bead finish


  • Measures: 10-11mm
  • Bead hole size: 2mm
  • Mandrel 1/16 mm


  • Lampwork glass beads by glass artisan Charlotte Hayes of Covergirlbeads
  • Member of Self Representing Artists SRA #H98
  • Made in the USA
  • Made in Texas
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Buy handmade glass beads today for your artisan handmade jewelry designs

More handmade beads in this color:

Etched orange handmade lampwork beads wrapped in fine silver

Shiny orange handmade lampwork beads

Shiny orange handmade lampwork beads wrapped in fine silver






Thursday, September 19, 2019

Ivory Handmade Lampwork Beads With Dark Sky Blue Bands Wrapped in Fine Silver





Opaque etched ivory handmade lampwork glass beads with a dark sky blue band wrapped in fine silver and a matte glass bead finish.

  • One (1) handmade lampwork bead
  • Ivory and dark sky blue
  • .999 Fine silver
  • Etched bead finish

  • Measures: app 10-11mm
  • Bead hole size: 2mm
  • Mandrel 1/16 mm

  • Lampwork glass beads by glass artisan Charlotte Hayes of Covergirlbeads
  • Member of Self Representing Artists SRA #H98
  • Made in the USA
  • Made in Texas
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Buy handmade glass beads today for your artisan handmade jewelry designs

More handmade beads in this color:

Etched ivory handmade lampwork glass beads

Etched dark sky blue handmade lampwork glass beads wrapped in fine silver








Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Pistachio Green Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads Wrapped in Fine Silver





Opaque pistachio green handmade lampwork glass beads wrapped in fine silver with a shiny glass bead finish.
  • One (1) handmade lampwork bead
  • Opaque pistachio green
  • .999 Fine silver
  • Shiny bead finish

  • Measures: 10-11mm
  • Bead hole size: 2mm
  • Mandrel 1/16 mm

  • Lampwork glass beads by glass artisan Charlotte Hayes of Covergirlbeads
  • Member of Self Representing Artists SRA #H98
  • Made in the USA
  • Made in Texas
  • 415gfs

Buy handmade glass beads today for your artisan handmade jewelry designs

More handmade beads in this color:

Etched pistachio green handmade lampwork glass beads

Etched pistachio green handmade lampwork glass beads wrapped in fine silver

Shiny pistachio green handmade lampwork glass beads






Friday, September 13, 2019

Opal Yellow Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads





Glossy opaque opal yellow handmade lampwork glass beads with a shiny bead finish.

  • One (1) handmade lampwork bead
  • Opaque opal yellow
  • Shiny bead finish

  • Measures: 10-11mm
  • Bead hole size: 2mm
  • Mandrel 1/16 mm

  • Lampwork glass beads by glass artisan Charlotte Hayes of Covergirlbeads
  • Member of Self Representing Artists SRA #H98
  • Made in the USA
  • Made in Texas
  • 266g


Buy handmade glass beads today for your artisan handmade jewelry designs
More handmade beads in this color:

Etched opal yellow handmade lampwork glass beads

Etched opal yellow handmade lampwork glass beads wrapped in fine silver

Shiny opal yellow handmade lampwork glass beads wrapped in fine silver






Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Dark Red Brown Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads






Shiny opaque dark red brown handmade lampwork glass beads with a glossy bead finish.


  • Qty: 1 Handmade lampwork bead
  • Opaque dark red brown
  • Shiny bead finish

  • Measures: 10-11mm
  • Bead hole size: 2mm
  • Mandrel 1/16 mm

  • Lampwork glass beads by glass artisan Charlotte Hayes of Covergirlbeads
  • Member of Self Representing Artists SRA #H98
  • Made in the USA
  • Made in Texas
  • 452g


Buy handmade glass beads today for your artisan handmade jewelry designs

More handmade beads in this color:

Etched dark red brown handmade lampwork beads

Etched dark red brown handmade lampwork beads wrapped in fine silver

Shiny dark red brown handmade lampwork beads wrapped in fine silver






Thursday, March 14, 2019

Dragonfly Earrings, Pewter Swirling Blue Handmade Jewelry Gift Women


dragonfly earrings for women



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.

silver and blue dragonfly earrings gift idea for her



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.

unique dragonfly jewelry for her Mothers Day gift




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

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Transparent Rose Quartz Pink Handmade Lampwork Focal Bead

 

Rose quartz is such a bright yet soft and feminine shade of pink.  It's one of my favorites.  This large handmade glass bead is made using transparent rose quartz glass. It is a beautiful true "pinky" pink. There are thousands of air bubbles trapped within this large lentil bead. The photo below depicts the transparency and all of the air bubbles trapped within this shiny glass bead.

Rose Quartz Pink Handmade Lampwork Glass Focal Lentil Bead And Bubbles 

The following photo shows how this pink bead looks against a white background.

 Rose Quartz Pink Handmade Lampwork Glass Focal Lentil Bead And Bubbles


Focal Bead Size: 24mm x 24mm x 14mm
Mandrel size: 3/32mm


This gorgeous bead would pair greatly with some of my handmade jewelry beads.  Yes, they are also lampwork glass beads and made without the trapped air bubbles.  Here is a picture of them.

 
Or some of my gorgeous .999 fine silver wrapped transparent rose quartz pink glass beads

Lampwork Beads Rose Quartz Handmade Lampwork Beads Fine Silver SRA 
Transparent Rose Quartz Pink Handmade Lampwork Beads Wrapped In .999 Fine Silver

The silver really dresses up these beads.  Just imagine how they would add the finishing touch to a stunning necklace and earring set for that gorgeous focal bead.  


Bead size: 10-11mm x 7-8mm
Mandrel size: 1/16mm


My regular size of handmade jewelry beads are great for earrings, necklaces and bracelets as well as other projects.  I can also custom make  larger glass beads to add a little drama to your necklace design. 

Just a little teaser:  Here is how my transparent rose quartz glass beads look when etched:

Pink Sea Glass Beads Etched Rose Quartz Lampwork Beads Silver 067efs
Etched Transparent Rose Quartz Pink Handmade Lampwork Bead Wrapped In .999 Fine Silver 

All of these beautiful beads can be found in my pink glass beads section in my Covergirlbeads Artfire Store.