Romantic Garnet Earrings

Red is the color of love and romance, and what could be more romantic than gorgeous color of rich red garnets! Garnets are the birthstone of January babies, and its name comes from the Latin word granatus, meaning like a grain, which refers to the way the crystals resemble grains or seeds embedded in the matrix.

These gorgeous earrings started with a handmade frame of sterling silver wire that was hand forged, then wrapped with yards of 30-gauge sterling silver wire. The 3mm faceted garnet roundels and 2mm sterling silver beads were “stitched” onto the frame, and then the entire piece was antiqued to show all the fine details.

These romantic garnet earrings are 2-1/8 inches in length; the dangle is 1-3/4 inches long and 1 inch at its widest point. They are the perfect romantic gift for a bride-to-be, a January baby or any fashionista! You will find them here!

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Blessings,




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A Modern Classic Bracelet!

A modern classic copper bracelet made from humble elements, heavy gauge copper wire and a simple copper washer!

Each link in this bracelet was shaped into a swirl then textured with a chasing hammer for strength and design! The the J shaped clasp blends nicely with the bracelet, having that same swirl shape. It hooks into a round copper toggle that has a creative cross-hatch texture!

The copper elements of this bracelet are untreated so they will develop their own unique patina over time. If you prefer your copper jewelry to remain bright and shiny, soak your bracelet in a lemon juice bath for ten minutes and it will be like new again! Click Here to see a blog post with additional information on cleaning your copper jewelry!

The Modern Classic Bracelet is 8-1/4 inches in length, perfectly made for wrists 7 to 7-1/2 inches around.

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Blessings,


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Organic Copper Earrings
with a Twist!

These organic copper earrings with a twist were originally made at the request of one of my customers. She loved my Organic Olives earrings, but wanted a neutral copper bead so that they would go with more clothing options!

These graceful earrings are made with copper wire that has been textured with a chasing hammer for strength and a cool organic look! From the top of the earwire, these earrings are 2-1/4 of an inch in length; the dangles are 1-1/2 inches long, swinging from handmade copper earwires. I especially love the copper rope bead as the focal point on the dangle, it adds a middle eastern flair to these lovely earrings!

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Blessings,

'The Local Talent - Knoxville, TN' by heartsdesirebeads

Here is a treasury full of the talented artists from around Knoxville, TN! Many of us are at the local Farmer's Market that happens every Saturday from May through November! Come and join us in downtown Knoxville at Market Square, bring your walking shoes, lots of cash and a basket to carry all your treasures home in!

Vase Lamps MarbleCityGlas... $125	Sky - 12x12 Art P... everydaymoment... $35	SOMETHING BLUE- HAN... SissyPretties $22.5
ANSCO SHUR-SHOT JR.... rememberwhenca... $19.99	Clover Carved Wood ... forgetmenotant... $10	Strawberry Pie Soy ... MaydayCreation... $9
Psalm 119 vs. 135 angelasheartwo... $8.00	Sunset Mehndi Manda... outpostJewelry $10	Clothes Line- 8x10 ... 23Postcards $22
Turquoise Thistle S... forgetmenotant... $15	Earthly Design for ... focuslineart $94.99	Orange Sparrow - Sq... mybeeloved $2
Floral Print Mini D... konane $40	The air is full of ... withaflourish $38	FARMERS MARKET TOMA... YeeHaw $30

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Blessings,

A Hot Pink Damask Treasury!

Elegant Damask Cout... ameecouture $4.7	Custom Personalized... yayadiyclub $19	Roses in White - Ma... GraciousMay $32.99
Wristlet Keychain E... jimmypickles $6.5	Passport Cover Hot... GracieDesigns $10	Beautiful Cream flo... GigglesandSuns... $9.5
Custom Order for s... fattiepie $178	FREE SHIPPING for a... LittleCutiesCo... $23.99	Peacock Feather on ... LuckyBluebirdA... $16
BUY 3 GET 1 FREE...... queeniedesigns $5.95	Wishful Thinking Ap... jenharruff $35	Pink Damask with Bl... eventfulcards $15.99
Black DAMASK... PI... TweedleTotes $39.99	Hand Painted Knobs ... LeilasLoft $54	Three Tier Black an... creativebridal $85

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Hope you enjoy this Esty treasury in my favorite color!

Blessings,

Sediment ~
A Lovely Combination of Lampwork Beads and Copper

Layers of brown and olive green changing to seafoam and light teal green, reminiscent of layers of sediment in rock! In fact, when most people see these gorgeous lentil lampwork beads, they ask, "What kind of stone is this?" Smiling, I reply, "It is a lampwork glass bead!"

This is was what captured my imagination from the moment I saw these beads! They were not your average run of the mill glass beads, but something with an organic ebb and flow to their design! My second thought was they would be perfect with copper wire, and with those two thoughts in mind, I purchased two strands of these awesome beads! Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end! This bracelet is made with the last of those beads!

The Sediment bracelet is made with copper wire that has been hammered for strength and beauty. Each element is lovingly constructed by hand, and will last for generations to come when cared for properly! The bracelet is 8-1/4 inches long, perfectly made for wrists 7 to 7-1/2 inches around!

For instructions on caring for your copper jewelry, please see this blog posting: http://heartsdesirebeads.blogspot.com/2010/07/caring-for-your-copper-jewelry-over.html

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,




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Happy Accidents...an artists joy!

As artists, often we have *happy accidents* when making something and these sweet copper and Czech glass beads are one of them! Originally, I started out making a simple pair of wire earrings but they did not turn out as they were intended. So, instead of giving up on the original results, I decided to embellish them with my hammer (and maybe take out my frustrations a bit too!) I like the organic look that the copper took on with just a few taps of my chasing hammer! Hence, another *happy accident*!

The Organic Olives earrings are made with natural copper wire, not a coated craft wire. Because there is not a sealer on the metal, their patina will change over time to an even darker, antiqued finish. They are 2 1/4 of an inch in length; the dangles are 1-1/2 inches long, swinging from handmade copper earwires. The olivine Czech glass bead are faceted, and coordinate oh so well with the copper wire!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,


Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

Inna - A lux combination of pink amethyst, pearls, and garnets

This one of a kind necklace was inspired by Inna Zhukova of Belarus who won a silver medal for Rhythmic Gymnastics during the 2008 Summer Olympics!

The Summer Olympics are one of my favorite things to watch and the gymnastics events have always had a special interest for me! I am truly amazed by the rhythmic gymnastics programs; the routines are so elegant and graceful! Inna’s performance at the 2008 summer Olympics was awesome and as I watched this design came to mind!

This necklace starts with a sterling silver circle, like the hoop Inna used in one program, and is wrapped in several feet of very fine sterling silver wire! There are sterling silver wire wrapped loops, which twist and turn and look so much like the ribbons used in rhythmic gymnastics! For a glimmering elegance there are several different semi-precious stones and pearls: a faceted pink amethyst, garnet rounds, pink pearl rondelles, and teardrop shaped almondine garnets. All these sparkling jewels are reminiscent of the lovely outfits that are worn by the gymnasts!

This beautiful pendant 3-1/8 inches in length, 1-1/4 inches wide all on an 18-inch sterling silver rolo chain. The Inna necklace will be sent to you enclosed in a simple but elegant black velvet box, perfect for gift giving and storage! Click here to feast your eyes on more views of the Inna necklace.

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,


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Encompass Me!

These sultry earrings started out with circles of copper that were wrapped in yards of fine copper wire. Woven into the circles are over lapping loops of wrapped copper coils and copper and sterling silver beads. Stunning 6mm x 9mm smoky quartz briolettes adorn the center and bottom of the earrings! All a feast for the eyes!

The Encompass earrings are a bold 2-3/8 inches in length; the dangle is 1-7/8 inches long, and 1-1/8 of an inch across and swing so gracefully from handmade copper earwires. If you prefer, the copper earwires can be replaced with 14k gold-filled earwires at no additional charge. These earrings are made with natural copper that has a protective coating so they will not tarnish with wear.

Blessings,

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