Sleek, Shimmering, Style...
Glamorous Button Pearl Earrings

Sleek, shimmering sterling silver stick earrings with creamy white button pearls. A wonderful gift for the bride to be, or anyone with a June birthday!

Sterling silver bars were hand forged a texture hammer and anvil into these glistening sticks that reflect the light with your every move. A small post was soldered on and creamy white freshwater pearls were added. They move gracefully on handmade sterling silver earwires and measure 1-1/2 inches in length from the top of the earwire to bottom of the earring.

When caring for your pearl jewelry, always remember this rule: Last on, first off! This will assure that the nacre will not be damaged by perfumes, make-up or hair spray.

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

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A Fusion of Stones...

A gorgeous fusion of amethyst, garnet, peridot, green aventurine, rose quartz, unikite, and much more all woven inside of circle. The crowning touch is a lovely butterfly charm and a freshwater pearl!

This luscious necklace started with sterling silver wire, which was soldered into a circle, then wire wrapped with very fine sterling silver wire. After wrapping the frame, a circle of rich purple amethysts was added, then a great variety of semi-precious stones in coordinating colors. They are as follows: garnet, rose quartz, hematite, unikite, green aventurine, goldstone, peridot, and quartz. Then lastly, a plump freshwater pearl and butterfly charm was woven into the circle.

A unique feature of this necklace, it is reversible! Because of the way it was woven together, either side looks beautiful!

Finally, the circle pendent is suspended on a simple 18-inch long sterling silver chain.

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,




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Whiskey Quartz, Garnets and Peridot, Oh My!!!

A very vogue circle necklace with a hammered texture that is adorned with a stunning flame shaped whiskey quartz briolette. This beautiful stone is surrounded by peridot rondelles, faceted garnet rounds, a spessartite garnet briolette, and one plump freshwater pearl.

This stylish necklace started with sterling silver wire and chain, and of course all the splendid stones. No store bought findings outside of the chain for this necklace! The head pins and the circle that the stones are suspended on were created with sterling silver wire and a torch. Each stone is lovingly wire wrapped, and floats freely around the circle. Every little round garnet has a swirl of wire wrapping around the stone and finishing at the bottom. This detail is repeated on the two round garnets which connect the chain to the circle.

The circle was hammered for an interesting texture which captures and reflects the light; the back side of the circle has a smoother finish. So depending on your mood, you could wear this necklace with the texture or smooth finish side up.

Each detail of this necklace was thoughtfully considered, from the choice of warm colored stones, to the textures of the metals. It is my hope and desire that you will enjoy this necklace as much as I did in creating it for you!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,





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Exceptional Freshwater Pearls

Exceptional freshwater pearl earrings for the modern bride, made with plump and dreamy pearls on sterling silver wire! These 8mm potato pearls have a gorgeous iridescent nacre that looks wonderful with the handcrafted "U" shaped sterling silver earwires they are on! The earwires are hammered lightly into a fan shape that keeps the pearls on the wire. They are dainty 3/4 of an inch in length, but still noticeable!

As with all pearls, do not wear them while applying perfume or hairspray and always wipe them off with a soft cloth before storing them away!

Thank you for looking

Blessings,





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For June Babies and

the Bride-to-be!


Pearl's Girl...a freshwater pearl necklace that is simple, elegant, and everyday!

A creamy white freshwater pearl is reflected in the textured, domed sterling silver disk. This exquisite pearl is suspended on a handmade headpin, and its ample sized loop is wrapped in very fine sterling silver wire. The domed sterling silver disk has a circular texture, in keeping with the round shape of the pearl. Together, the pearl and disk are just shy of one inch in length, and hang gracefully from a simple 18-inch sterling silver curb chain.

This is enchanting necklace is perfect anyone who loves effortless style, a bride-to-be, or any June baby!

Thank you for looking!

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Blessings,

A Thought for the day!

When life gets hectic, and you are feeling overwhelmed.....

find yourself a quiet little place away from the hustle and bustle.....


and think of these three little, yet very important words...







Everyday is a gift!



Blessings,

Bridal Inspiration...

As a jewelry designer, one of my favorite things is creating jewelry for the bride-to-be and her wedding party! There's just something about the romance of a wedding day, whether it be a simple gathering of family and friends or a huge platinum affair, I feel honored to be a small part of that special moment! Searching for just the right color of beads to go with bridesmaids gowns and sparkly crystals and pearls for the bride's jewelry can truly be challenging! Even so, from the first meeting with the bride-to-be to the delivery of the each handmade piece of jewelry, I enjoy the process! You might say that I'm a hopeless romantic!



It is my pleasure to be a part of another wedding here in Knoxville this coming spring! The bride has chosen a gorgeous palette of tanzanite, light amethyst with accents of robin's egg blue for her wedding day! After my first meeting with the bride-to-be, while making dinner for my family and I realized that my own china had many of the same colors we had discussed that afternoon!

Since Swarovski has a fantastic selection of colors in their crystals and pearls, I had no trouble finding beads to go into my jewelry designs for this event!






I look forward to showing you the finished pieces of jewelry soon, but not before the bride has seen them! So check back, there will be upcoming posts on this jewelry and much more!



Blessings,
Debra

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Inspiration Can Come

From Anywhere!

Inspired by Inna Zhukova of Belarus who won a silver medal for Rhythmic Gymnastics during the 2008 Summer Olympics!

I love to watch the Olympics and the gymnastics events always hold my interest! I have always been amazed with the rhythmic gymnastics style; the routines are so elegant and graceful! Inna’s performance this summer was awesome and as I watched this design came to mind!

This necklace starts with a sterling silver circle (like the hoop she used in one program), it is wrapped in many feet of very fine sterling silver wire! I attached wire wrapped sterling loops, which look so much like the ribbons used in the rhythmic gymnastics! Then I added several different semi-precious stones: a gorgeous pink amethyst, 3mm garnet rounds, pink pearl rondelles, and almondine garnets, they remind me of the lovely leotards that are worn by the gymnasts!

This beautiful pendant is on an 18-inch sterling silver rolo chain and you will find it for sale in my Etsy shop!

Thank you for looking!

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Be Breathtaking!

Life isn't measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
- Unknown

Be breathtaking in these gorgeous sterling silver ball and post earrings! Made with cloisonné beads, two colors of freshwater pearls, and Swarovski AB crystal bicones they are perfect for any special occasion!

Rev. 21:21

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Everyday Elegance

Freshwater Pearl and Sterling Silver Earrings

Beautiful freshwater pearl earrings that are simple and elegant, perfect for the bride or for everyday wear! They will coordinate with almost everything in your wardrobe from your little black dress to a pair of jeans!

These 6mm by 9mm potato pearls have a gorgeous iridescent nacre that looks wonderful with the handmade sterling silver earwires they are on! The earwires are hammered slightly to keep the pearls on the wire, which is buffed to a smooth finish! The dangle of the earring is 13/16 of an inch in length, so they are dainty but still noticeable!

As with all pearls, do not wear them while applying perfume or hairspray and always wipe them off with a soft cloth before storing them away!

The Everyday Elegance earrings will be sent to you on a display card enclosed in a shimmering organza drawstring bag, which is suitable for gift giving or storage! Please see my shop policies for shipping information and thank you for looking!


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