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Friday, May 21, 2021

Aqua Brass Gold White Earrings, Painted Rustic Copper Handmade Jewelry

 

textured painted aqua gold white dangle earrings Czech glass

The "Magnifique" handmade earrings feature gorgeous artisan hand painted brass diamonds and unique Czech glass beads - lightweight jewelry for women.

What a stylish and lightweight pair of earrings to wear! The one of a kind MAGNIFIQUE handmade earrings will definitely become your “go to” jewelry for spring and summer . . . and all the rest of the year. Created with artisan made, hand painted brass diamonds, sparkling Czech glass beads, copper and sterling silver, they are fun and flirty with a vintage look to them. The brass diamonds were hand cut, the edges filed to a silky smoothness and given a slight wavy ridged texture. Hand painted on both sides in a combination of aqua, gold and white, they look somewhat like a piece of modern splash art in the style of Jackson Pollock. To add a fantastic rustic look, the diamonds were very lightly sanded to let a bit of the brass show along the ridges. They were then sealed for many years of wearing joy. Because the diamonds are painted on both sides, the earrings look fabulous from any angle.  To perfectly complement the painted diamond dangles, eye catching Czech glass beads, made in the Czech Republic, were added above. The beads were created from clear glass and then coated with a metallic Picasso finish. The finish flashes a whole range of colors from aqua to green to golden with bits of blue and orange thrown in when the light hits them just right. The square beads are long faceted, creating v-shapes that allow the clear glass to show through for a unique 3-D effect. The photos don’t do justice to their beauty at all. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the MAGNIFIQUE, the well named earrings were created for the woman who loves unique artisan earrings that are eye-catching and lightweight to wear. “Magnifique” is French for “magnificent.”


aqua gold white painted brass earrings gift for her

The brass diamonds were hand textured and hand painted with aqua, gold and white.



Here's the important information for the MAGNIFIQUE handmade earrings:

  • Hand painted brass diamonds: app. 26 mm x 26 mm x 1.5 mm (1” x 1”); artisan handmade by Sharyl of Metapolies
  • Faceted Czech glass beads: app. 7 mm x 7 mm (0.28” x 0.28”)
  • Metal: brass, 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



hand painted jewelry gift for women aqua gold white

The eye catching "Magnifique" handmade earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.



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Monday, September 21, 2020

Leaf Earrings, Boho Orange Red Purple Gold Lampwork Handmade Jewelry


handmade leaf earrings in autumn colors

The fiery "Autumn Flames" handmade boho earrings feature artisan polymer clay leaves, artisan lampwork glass beads and Swarovski crystals - gorgeous leaf jewelry for women.


Gorgeous in all their intense fall colors, the AUTUMN FLAMES one of a kind earrings imparts a colorful boho style. The beautiful jewelry was handmade with artisan leaves, artisan lampwork glass beads, copper and sterling silver. The eye-catching leaves were individually handmade from polymer clay, an artist's clay that is light in weight but very durable. The leaves have amazing ruffled detail and are narrower at the tops and wider at the somewhat wavy bottoms. Handpainted, the leaves are a fiery blend of orange, red and purple with metallic gold trim at the bottom and two curving lines of turquoise running from top to bottom. The back side of the leaves are painted with a metallic lavender purple color with subtle sparkles. To perfectly complement the colors of the leaves, lampwork glass beads and Swarovski crystals were stacked above. The lampwork beads were individually created from red glass with a dark blue/purple band around the middle. The finish is very high gloss so the beads have a wonderful shine. Separated by two flower shaped copper spacers, a sparkling dark purple faceted Swarovski crystal bicone sits on top of each lampwork bead. The color, called “purple velvet,” is a rich, regal shade of dark translucent purple. A small copper bead caps the Swarovski crystals. To add even more sparkle, a small purple velvet crystal was added to each sterling silver French hook earwire for a lovely finish to the design. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the AUTUMN FLAMES earrings were created for the woman who loves a colorful boho look in lightweight to wear jewelry.


orange red purple gold turquoise leaf jewelry lampwork crystals

The beautiful "Autumn Flames" leaf earrings shown hanging.



Here's the important information for the AUTUMN FLAMES earrings: 

  • Hand painted polymer clay leaves: app. 28 mm x 22 mm, at widest (1.1” x 0.87”) artisan handmade by Susana Paredes
  • Lampwork glass beads: app. 12 mm x 8 mm (0.47” x 0.31”); artisan handmade
  • Swarovski crystals: faceted 6 mm and 4 mm “purple velvet” bicones
  • Metal: copper and 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 sterling earwires


red purple gold polymer clay leaf jewelry gift for her

The "Autumn Flames" leaf earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.






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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Butterfly Necklace, Dichroic Glass Red Coral Onyx Handmade Jewelry


butterfly necklace gift for women

The unique "Flying Free" handmade necklace features an artisan dichroic glass butterfly pendant, red coral frangia and faceted black onyx - jewelry gift for women.


If you love the ethereal beauty of butterflies, you will definitely love the stylish FLYING FREE butterfly pendant necklace. The focal of this handmade necklace is an artisan dichroic glass pendant with a glowing golden yellow butterfly (that color shifts as the angle of the light changes) against a background of black and red. Rich red coral frangia adds texture, faceted black onyx at a bit of sparkle and sterling adds silver glow - all complement the butterfly pendant perfectly. A one of a kind necklace carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the FLYING FREE necklace was created for the discerning woman who adores wearing unique jewelry that no one else will have.


*** What is dichroic glass? Dichroic glass (pronounced dye-crow-ick) is a type of glass that has amazing multi-colored, reflective properties, especially when viewed at different angles. Extreme color shifts can often be seen. NASA originally developed dichroic glass for use in satellite mirrors and it was also used on re-entry tiles of the Space Shuttles. Sheets of glass have a special coating applied to it that involves vaporizing various metal oxides into a fine dust with an electro-gun. The oxide dust settles on and coats hot glass inside an airless vacuum chamber. Needless to say, because of of the complex, expensive procedure, only a handful of companies produce dichroic glass for artists to use for their designs.



dichroic butterfly jewelry for women

The glowing dichroic butterfly pendant is artisan handmade, the golden butterfly slightly raised against the black background.



Here's the important information for the FLYING FREE butterfly pendant necklace:

  • Dichroic glass butterfly pendant: app. 57 mm x 57 mm x 5 mm (2.24" x  2.24") artisan handmade by Rose H
  • Red coral frangia: app. 13 mm, some a bit longer, some a bit shorter
  • Faceted black onyx: app. 6 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Clasp: sterling silver hook clasp set
  • Pendant drop: app. 2.5” / 6.4 cm, including silver bail
  • Length: app. 19” / 48.3 cm



dichroic butterfly necklace with red coral and black onyx

The "Flying Free" butterfly pendant necklace shown on a jewelry bust - unique jewelry for women.






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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Trilobite Fossil Earrings, White Gold Swarovski Handmade Jewelry Gift


two sided glass trilobite jewelry

The "Cambrian Chorus" handmade earrings feature Czech glass trilobite coins, Czech copper and crystal rondelles and Swarovski crystals - unique jewelry for women.


What a FUN conversation starter the CAMBRIAN CHORUS trilobite earrings are, a perfect gift for the woman who loves fossils or just loves wearing unique jewelry! The unique handmade earrings are created with Czech glass trilobite imprinted coins, copper and Czech crystal rondelles and Swarovski crystals. The trilobite beads were created in the Czech Republic from semi-translucent white glass with a very, very pale lavender haze. The coins are two-sided with a pressed trilobite design on both sides. To bring out the incredible detail of the recessed trilobites, and to add a warm glow, a metallic golden Picasso finish was used. The finish settled into the recessed trilobites highlighting the eyes, the head, the axial lobe and other parts of the body. A mustard yellow and and medium brown Picasso finish is found on the edges of the glass coins. A bit about trilobites: One of the most successful of all early animals, trilobites flourished in the oceans for almost 300 million years, from the Early Cambrian period to the end of the Permian period. Their fossils can be found worldwide.  To add amazing sparkle to the trilobite earrings, Czech copper and crystal rondelles and Swarovski crystals were stacked above the glass coins. Sitting on the trilobite beads are copper rondelles set with six sparkling clear Czech crystals. These crystals might be small but they make up for that with their mighty glitter. Snugged into the top of each rondelle is a faceted Swarovski crystal bicone in an exquisite color called “white opal.” These crystals have a translucent milky white color that has a lustrous sheen similar to opals.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the CAMBRIAN CHORUS trilobite earrings were created for the woman who adores wearing one of a kind designer jewelry.



handmade trilobite earrings for women

A metallic gold Picasso finish brings out the amazing details of the trilobites.



Here's the important information for the CAMBRIAN CHORUS handmade glass trilobite earrings:

  • Czech glass trilobite coins: app. 18 mm x 5 mm (0.71” x 0.2”)
  • Copper and Czech crystal rondelles: app. 6 mm x 4 mm
  • Swarovski crystals: faceted 6 mm “white opal” bicones
  • 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


white gold glass trilobite jewelry gift for her

The "Cambrian Chorus" glass trilobite earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.





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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Turquoise Gold Owl Earrings, Swarovski Crystals Handmade Jewelry


handmade owl earrings with swarovski crystals

The "Turquoise Hooties" handmade earrings feature turquoise and gold Czech glass owls, Czech crystals and Swarovski crystals - unique jewelry for women.


If you are looking for a pair of fun, trendy earrings that are . . . well . . . a real hoot, then the TURQUOISE HOOTIES owl earrings are perfect for you! The one of a kind, handmade earrings feature two sided, rustic looking turquoise and metallic gold Czech glass owl beads. To add sparkle, clear Czech glass crystals set in copper metal rondelles and colorful heliotrope Swarovski crystals were added. The fabulous owl beads were created with a base glass of turquoise blue and imprinted with a very detailed owl design of eyes, a beak and individual feathers. To bring out those details, the owls were coated with a metallic gold Picasso finish and then polished. The Picasso finish was left in the recessed areas while the turquoise glass was revealed in the higher areas. Since the owls beads are two sided, the earrings look great from any angle!  To add extreme sparkle to the unique earrings, two types of glittering crystals were used. Sitting on top of each owl’s head, like a crown, is a copper rondelle set with six clear Czech crystals. The crystals might be small, but, oh, do they ever sparkle! Nestled into the top of each rondelle is a faceted 6 mm Swarovski crystal bicones in an amazing color called “heliotrope”. These crystals have a special coating that causes them to flass many colors including blues, purples, pinks, gold and greens. It’s incredible to look down in the crystals and see all those sparkle deluxe colors!  Since owl jewelry is very stylish right now, you will be ahead of the curve wearing these unique earrings. A perfect gift idea for the woman who loves these wise birds, the TURQUOISE HOOTIES artisan earrings were carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.


turquoise owl jewelry with swarovski crystals

The "Turquoise Hooties" shown from the top.  What amazing colors the heliotrope Swarovski crystals produce!



Here's the important information for the TURQUOISE HOOTIES owl earrings:


  • Turquoise Czech glass owl beads: app. 19 mm x 15 mm x 4 mm; gold Picasso finish
  • Copper rondelles with clear Czech crystals: app. 7 mm x 4 mm
  • Swarovski crystals: faceted heliotrope 6 mm bicones
  • Metal: copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accents
  • Length: app. 1.74” / 4.5 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires


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The "Turquoise Hooties" handmade owl earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.





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Monday, October 21, 2019

Spiral Gold Rush Pendant Necklace Fancy Jasper Pearls Handmade Jewelry


polymer clay spiral and gold rush jewelry with fancy jasper and pearls

The "Gold Rush Spirals" handmade necklace features an artisan polymer clay pendant, fancy jasper gemstones and glowing pearls - unique jewelry gift for women.


When you pair a beautifully rustic pendant with sleek, earthy gemstones, you can’t help but to create visual goodness! The GOLD RUSH SPIRALS handmade necklace proves that. The one of a kind necklace features an artisan created pendant, fancy jasper ovals and freshwater pearls. As you can see in the photos, the rustic pendant is very unique, looking like an old artefact from times past. Created from off white polymer clay, the pendant features an eye catching textured design of sacred spirals, glittering gold flakes and a small, round cut out. Reminiscent of flakes of gold floating down a river filled with spiraling eddies and whirlpools, the pendant was carefully hand painted in pale mossy greens, dark mauve and dark browns above; the lower half was left the natural color, the spirals enhanced with brown. The gold flakes are painted in a reflective antique gold color which subtly catches the light and shines when the pendant is turned this way and that. The back is smooth with a pale wash of green and peach. To perfectly enhance the necklace, fancy jasper ovals and glowing freshwater pearls were used. Fancy jasper, a gorgeous semi-precious gemstone, is known for its rich, earthy color palette of mauves, lilacs, creams, browns and greens, sometimes all mixed together in the same stone. Eighteen glossy fancy jasper ovals were used, each oval separated by shiny freshwater pearls that are a pale mauve color, matching the mauves of the pendant. The luster of the pearls is exquisite - you can see my reflection in many of the pearls in the photos. Small copper beads separate the pearls from the jasper. Three freshwater pearls and a sleek copper toggle clasp set finishes the necklace.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the GOLD RUSH SPIRALS artisan necklace is a perfect gift idea for the woman who adores wearing unique, one of a kind jewelry with a rustic but sleek flair.


spiral pendant with gold flakes jewelry gift for women

The beautiful handmade, hand painted pendant has a wonderful rustic look with spirals, gold flakes and a cut out circle.



Here is the important information for the GOLD RUSH SPIRALS handmade pendant necklace:

  • Gold rush and spirals polymer clay pendant:  app 50 mm (2”) x 65 (2.5”) mm x 9 mm (0.4”); handmade by Stacie Louise Smith
  • Fancy jasper ovals:  app. 15 mm (0.6”) 
  • Light mauve freshwater pearls:  app 5 mm (0.2”)
  • Metal:  copper
  • Clasp:  solid copper toggle clasp set
  • Length:  app. 17.5” / 44.5 cm
  • Pendant drop:  app. 2.25” / 5.7 cm, including copper jump rings



gold flakes and spiral polymer clay pendant necklace gift for her

The "Gold Rush Spirals" handmade necklace shown on a jewelry bust.






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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Dog Lover Paw Print Earrings, Gold Pewter Handmade Jewelry Gift Women


dog rescue earrings for her

The "Best Friends" dog rescue earrings feature gold over pewter dog paw print charms and two colors and sizes of Czech glass melon beads - unique jewelry for a dog lover.


The BEST FRIEND handmade paw print earrings are a meaningful jewelry gift for the woman who loves her dog / dogs, especially if they are rescues. These dog rescue earrings feature gleaming gold over pewter coin-shaped charms with a recessed paw print in the middle. To highlight the lovely details of the paw prints, the prints were oxidized so they stand out against the shiny gold finish. To perfectly complement the dog paw print charms, two colors and sizes of Czech glass melon beads were used. Just above each charm is a ridged, transparent melon bead in a milky opal cream color with a silver metallic Picasso finish.  The smaller melon beads is turquoise sky blue melon bead also with a light silver metallic Picasso finish. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the BEST FRIEND earrings were created for the dog lover and will be worn time and time again.

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



dog lover dangle earrings gift for women

Meaningful handmade earrings for the woman who loves dogs.



Here is the important information for the BEST FRIEND dog paw print earrings: 
  • Paw print charms: app. 12 mm, without the bail; gold over pewter
  • Large milky opal cream Czech glass melon bead: app. 6 mm; silvery Picasso finish
  • Small turquoise sky blue Czech glass bead: app. 4 mm; silvery Picasso finish
  • Metal: gold over pewter; copper; sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accents
  • Length: just a bit less than 2” / 5.1 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

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The "Best Friend" dog paw print earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.





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Friday, April 5, 2019

Gold Texas Star Earrings, Rustic Hand Painted Handmade Jewelry for Women


texas star earrings



Have a “star” in your life? Then they need to wear the STARS IN YOUR EYES handmade earrings, a perfect gift for anyone who loves artisan celestial jewelry. With rustic brass Texas stars artisan hand painted in gold and silver, and sparkling "topaz" Swarovski crystals, the earrings will be real eye catchers as they swing from your ears. As an added bonus the STARS IN YOUR EYES earrings are two sided and 3-D! Who can resist? One of a kind beauties, the earrings were carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs for the woman who adores unique, one of a kind jewelry. 



star earrings gift for women





Here is the important information about the STARS IN YOUR EYES earrings:
  • Artisan hand painted Texas stars: app. 25 mm long x 24 mm wide x 8 mm; gold and silver
  • Swarovski crystals: 6 mm faceted "topaz" bicones
  • Metal: brass, copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hoops with copper bead accent
  • Length: app. 2.25" / 5.7 cm from the top curve of the sterling silver earwires


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Tuesday, December 22, 2015



Are you looking for a pair of stylish, handmade owl earrings that are . . . well . . . a real hoot?! The artisan designed HOOTIE earrings feature turquoise blue Czech glass owls with a beautiful metallic gold Picasso finish to bring out the incredible detail. Sparkling, purple infused “crystal lilac shadow” Swarovski crystals, copper and sterling silver perfectly finish the fun dangles. Owl jewelry is very trendy right now, so you will be ahead of the curve wearing these one of a kind earrings. Carefully designed and created by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the HOOTIE earrings were specifically made for the woman who loves to wear fun, handmade jewelry 


  • Czech glass owl beads: app. 18 mm x 15 mm x 5 mm
  • Swarovski crystals: faceted 6 mm “crystal lilac shadow” bicones 
  • Metal: copper and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accents
  • Length: 1.75" / 4.4 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires




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