January Inspiration :: Color of the Year 2019

Hi, all. I subscribe to an interesting blog called Earrings Everyday.  Once a day I receive an email with one or more earrings designs from hosts of the blog.  Have gotten some really good ideas!  Anyway, I wanted to share a link to today's post because it deals with the Pantone Color of the year, Living Coral,  and shares five color palettes, like the Shimmering Sunset one below, and five color harmonies.  If you are always looking for color combination inspirations, check out the post.  And maybe subscribe to the blog.

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Ivory Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads with a Medium Amethyst Band Wrapped in Fine Silver

Ivory Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads with a Medium Amethyst Band Wrapped in Fine Silver

These gorgeous beads are fabulous! Love the color play of amethyst against the organic dark ivory bead. This is one of my handmade beads I love to make. They are ivory beads with a rich medium amethyst band. I added a splash of .999 fine silver wrapped around the middle of the beads for a little brilliant bling.

All glass lampworked beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. I am a Texas artist living in Alvin near the Gulf of Mexico. I am located near larger and popular Texas cities like Houston, Galveston and Sugar Land. I love incorporating my lampwork beads into jewelry designs using semi precious gemstones, pearls, crystals and other mixed media materials to create beautiful jewelry for you. Care and love is given to each piece.
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Measures approximately 10-11mm x 7-8mm
Mandrel size 1/16
Hole size approximately 2mm

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Boho Chic Egyptian Cat Earrings

with Bastet Amulet Charms & Amethyst

These Egyptian cat earrings with amethyst and quartz would make the perfect gift for anyone who loves boho chic styling and meaningful jewelry with historic links to ancient cultures. Cat lovers will also find them special. The charms represent the goddess Bastet (also known as Bast) and are good luck amulets especially fitting for mothers and anyone with maternal concerns.

Included in these long dangle earrings are the following:
• Cat amulet charm
• Amethyst star-cut rounds
• Amethyst faceted rounds
• Clear faceted quartz rounds
• Sterling silver rondelles (made in Italy)
• Sterling silver bead caps (made in USA)
• Sterling silver earring hooks

These pretty dangles were handmade by me with great care, thought, and best wishes for their destined owner. They are a stylish pair and fun to wear, especially for cat lovers and anyone interested in ancient spirituality and history.

About Bastet, the Ancient Egyptian Cat Goddess

In ancient Egypt, cats were considered sacred, their status as dieties well established by the third century BC. They were likely accorded this honor because of their essential role in controlling rats and other vermin, and because they were capable of overpowering snakes, including cobras—an impressive feat. Bastet was a prominent cat goddess during the first millennium BC. She had evolved from an earlier Lower-Kingdom incarnation, Bast, a lioness warrior diety.

Bastet could be depicted fully as a cat or, especially later in ancient Egyptian history, represented as a woman with a cat's head. Over time, she became associated with motherhood, kittens sometimes added to her imagery. As a maternal figure, Bastet became a good luck figure in women's amulet jewelry. During the Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty in Egypt (305 BC to 30 BC), Bastet became syncretized with the Greek moon goddess, Artemis, further solidifying her role as a special figure for women.

About Amethyst

A member of the quartz family, amethyst is traditionally considered a protective, talismanic stone. The name amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethusos," which means "not drunk." The gemstone is associated with the crown chakra, and is the birthstone for February. Amethysts are actually crystals and often have inclusions, clouding, and other interesting elements to them, as well as various shadings of their distinctive purple color.

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Etched Light Teal Green Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads

Etched transparent light teal green handmade lampwork glass beads made to resemble beach glass with a frosted sea glass bead finish.

Etched Transparent Light Teal Green Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads

These luxurious frosted handmade lampwork beads were made using transparent light teal green glass. Some call it teal green while others call it teal blue. My glass supplier simply calls it teal. What ever name you choose, I call them beautiful and rich in color. These trendy matte beads have been etched for a frosted handmade beach glass bead finish.

All glass lampworked beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. I am a Texas artist living in Alvin near the Gulf of Mexico. I am located near larger and popular Texas cities like Houston, Galveston and Sugar Land. I love incorporating my lampwork beads into jewelry designs using semi precious gemstones, pearls, crystals and other mixed media materials to create beautiful jewelry for you. 

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Handmade beads made in the USA
Handmade beads made in Texas

Measures approximately 10-11mm x 7-8mm
Mandrel size 1/16
Hole size approximately 2mm
  

 

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Original Rainbow Dichroic Fused Glass Dangle Earrings Rainbow on Dark Green Glass by Umeboshi Jewelry Designs

These pretty  rainbow colored dichroic fused glass dangle drop earrings were made just for you!  The wide rectangular glass earrings have deep green glass base with a fused slice of rainbow dichroic glass on the top!  Brilliant colors shine with blue, violet, gold and green!  The glowing patterns of color in this handmade jewelry will go with almost any outfit and will add interest and pizazz!   The dichroic earrings are chunky and bold  and are fitted with strong sterling silver ear wires.  They dangle very nicely and flash their happy rainbows everywhere, making these earrings a good buy for fun loving women.   

The dichroic glass in these earrings was kiln fired to 1350 degrees Fahrenheit and carefully annealed in my digital kiln for beauty and longevity.
The earrings measure 1.7 inches wide and dangle 1.75 inches from the top of the ear wires to the bottom of the glass.  The sterling silver ear wires are of very good quality and have a tiny silver bead at the bend in the wire.
I hope you enjoy wearing these pretty earrings!
From my hands to yours.

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Beaded Bracelet and Earrings Amethyst and Silver

Beaded Bracelet and Earrings Amethyst and Silver


This beautiful bracelet and earrings are ¾ inches wide. The bracelet is 7.5 inches long including clasp and the earrings are 2 inches long from the top of ear wire.

Right angle weave (RAW) using 11/0 Metallic Silver beads makes the base of this bracelet and earring set. The embellishments on the top are 6/0 Amethyst Rainbow Mix beads, 10/0 Amethyst Transparent/Silver Lined beads and 15/0 Amethyst AB beads. A silver toggle clasps complete the bracelet; silver jump rings and silver ear wires complete the earrings.

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Dog Lover Earrings, Heart Paw Print Pearls Handmade Rescue Jewelry

The meaningful Paw Prints on the Heart earrings feature artisan copper charms, faceted white pearls and two colors and shapes of Czech glass.

If you are looking for a meaningful pair of dog paw print and hearts earrings, look no further than these PAW PRINTS ON THE HEART earrings! A perfect jewelry gift for the dog lover, the one of a kind earrings were created with copper paw print and heart charms, faceted white pearls and Czech glass. The oh-so-fun copper paw print and hearts charms were individually artisan made from pure copper. The design is a raised paw print in a recessed heart with a raised border, adding wonderful texture and a rustic look. The charms were given a dark patina, polished to bring out the detail and then sealed. They have a beautiful copper glow that photos can never show.

The handmade earrings feature artisan copper paw print and hearts charms, each individually created.

To add a rich look to the overall earrings design, faceted white cultured pearls and two shapes and colors of Czech glass were stacked above the copper charms. Faceted pearls are not something you see every day! The alluring pearls are a snow white with shimmering luster, the facets adding even more beauty to the look. Above each pearl, separated by a copper daisy spacer, is a Czech glass disc in an aqua opal milk glass color. The discs are translucent, adding exquisite glow when the earrings are worn. A ridged, dark teal Czech glass lantern bead tops each disc. The lantern beads were coated with a metallic copper Picasso finish and then polished, leaving the metallic finish at the bottom of the ridges, providing subtle shimmer to the earrings. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the PAW PRINTS ON THE HEART earrings were created for the woman who loves her dog (s), especially if the four footed friends are rescues.

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

The Paw Prints on the Heart earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.

Here is the important information for the PAW PRINTS ON THE HEART dog rescue earrings:

• Copper heart and paw print charms: app. 15 mm x 15 mm x 1.5 mm; handmade by Kristi Bowman
• Faceted white cultured pearls: app. 7 mm
• Aqua opal Czech glass discs: app. 5 mm x 3 mm
• Dark teal Czech glass lantern beads: app. 4 mm
• Metal: copper and sterling silver
• Earwires: sterling silver French hook earwires with copper bead accents
• Length: app. 2” / 5.1 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

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Red Rose Round Beads, 15mm Red and Green Beads for Jewelry Making

Handmade polymer clay beads for sale

• Type: Floral Rounds
• Size: 15mm
• Material: Polymer clay
• Lot: 6 beads
• LB-2015-24
• Blue Morning Expressions

My beads are created from artist grade polymer clay. The flowers and leaves and other designs that I add to my beads are created from polymer clay and applied to the beads before baking. Generally, my beads cannot be recreated because of the nature of the flowers and butterflies and custom color mixes, so when they are gone, they are usually gone for good.

Need even more beads? Find more of my handmade polymer clay beads here.

These beads have had a slight coat of varnish added to them for light shine.
My beads, like these polymer clay beads make a great addition to your beading supplies for all your jewelry making and jewelry designs. You can buy polymer clay beads, like my clay beads, to make gorgeous bead jewelry. I use my own polymer clay beads in my designs, and I love them as a beading component. Millefiori beads like mine make great beads for jewelry beading of one of a kind types of jewelry. Add my polymer clay beads to your beading supplies. The more beads you own, the happier you will be.

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Egyptian Ankh Statement Necklace

with Eye of Horus Life Symbol Amulet

This ankh necklace with Eye of Horus amulet would make the perfect gift for anyone who loves boho or tribal styling as well as meaningful jewelry with historical links. The ankh is an ancient symbol that stands for eternal life. Here it is used as a creative base for several Egyptian hieroglyphics, which are shown in relief on the front of the pendant and as etchings on the back. I've included close-ups of both sides among my shop listing's photographs. Central among those hieroglyphics is the Eye of Horus, which is featured on the amulet's front and shown in smaller form on the back. It symbolizes good health, protection, and royal power and represents the goddess Wadjet.

Meaningful, with ancient symbols, an inspirational depth, and tribal and boho elements, this ankh beaded necklace was handmade by me with great care, thought, and best wishes for its destined wearer. It is a piece that men would enjoy wearing as well as women, and that brings a positive message to all. It will arrive in an eco-friendly kraft-style box, wrapped and ready for gifting to someone special—perhaps yourself!

 

  

About the Ankh Symbol

The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol for eternal life, and it is a common element in the art of Egypt during the time of the pharaohs. It is also found on amulets from that historical period. This symbol appears in some ancient Mediterranean cultures as well. For example, in ancient Cyprus, ankhs appeared on coins and were used as a symbol for copper. The ankh enjoyed renewed popularity in the 1960s and is still popular today. It is a highly meaningful and positive element as well as an attractive shape in itself.

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Birds Lotus Flower Pendant Necklace, Red Czech Glass Handmade Jewelry

The Birds and Lotus handmade necklace features a shield shaped pewter pendant with 

an ibis and a lotus flower design and oxblood red Czech glass beads.

Looking like an ancient Mesopotamian artefact, the pendant used as the focal of the BIRDS AND LOTUS handmade necklace is exquisite. Combined with two shapes and sizes of dark oxblood red fire polished Czech glass, the one of a kind necklace is one you’ll want to wear time and time again! The pendant was cast in glowing, lead free pewter here in the U.S. It has a unique shield shape and features two birds, probably ibises, facing a lotus blossom, all raised against the background for beautiful texture. A raised ornamental border with a palm design runs along the two long curved sides of the beautiful pendant. The bail used to connect the piece to the necklace was created with two four petaled flowers. The back of the pendant is smooth and shiny.

The ancient looking design of the shield shaped pendant shows two ibises facing a lotus flower with a palm design along the edges.

Since historians believe glassmaking was discovered about 4000 years ago in Mesopotamia, rustic looking Czech glass was used to perfectly highlight the pendant. The fire polished glass beads (see below to find out more about fire polishing) are primarily a rich, dark oxblood red but also have streaks of jet black and light to dark gray running through them for an aged look. Because of this, each bead is uniquely colored. Two shapes of red Czech glass were used: larger faceted rounds and smaller rice shaped beads. A beautifully textured lead free pewter toggle clasp set finishes the necklace perfectly. Created for the woman who loves one of a kind jewelry with an interesting “story” inspired from ancient times, the unique BIRDS AND LOTUS necklace was carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.

***What is “fire polishing?” A technique used for thousands of years, each bead was cut from a glass rod or tube which left sharp, rough edges and/or ends. To smooth the rough edges, the beads were “flamed” to the glass softening point where the the sharp edges are naturally “fire polished” to a smooth, glassy finish. 

A close up of the wonderfully detailed lead free pewter pendant with an ancient feel.

Here is the important information for the BIRDS AND LOTUS handmade necklace:

Birds and lotus shield pendant: app. 32 mm x 28 mm (at widest) x 2 mm; lead free pewter
Faceted Czech glass beads: app. 8 mm
Rice shaped Czech glass beads: app. 6 mm x 5 mm
Metal: lead free pewter and sterling silver
Clasp: textured pewter toggle clasp set
Length: app. 18.5” / 47.0 cm
Pendant drop: app. 1.25” / 3.2 cm

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Grigio Verde Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads

Grigio Verde Handmade Lampwork Beads

These beautiful handmade glass beads were made using a gorgeous gray green glass called grigio verde. It is a rich and luscious grayish glass that can strike shades of green. I am getting some beautiful effects with it as you can see in a variety of example photos. They have a shiny glass bead finish.

All glass lampworked beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. I am a Texas artist living in Alvin near the Gulf of Mexico. I am located near larger and popular Texas cities like Houston, Galveston and Sugar Land. I love incorporating my lampwork beads into jewelry designs using semi precious gemstones, pearls, crystals and other mixed media materials to create beautiful jewelry for you.

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Handmade beads made in the USA
Handmade beads made in Texas

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