Showing posts with label handmade jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handmade jewelry. Show all posts

Blue Scarab Jewelry is going to the Golden Globes! OMG, help me!

So recently I snagged a spot in the GBK Golden Globes 2012 Celebrity Gift Lounge through
The Artisan Group. They are a juried bunch of artisans committed to helping each other grow, but the main focus is on gifting celebrities through these red carpet celebrity gift lounges prior to huge events like the Oscars, Golden Globes, and the Emmy's.

While this is fabulous news for me, and I am SO excited I could pass out, it is all beginning to hit me now. It's not the 100+ pieces of jewelry that I have to make for the swag bags. That I can do, I do it all day long seven days a week and twice on Sunday. Not really, but you get the point. I'm a jewelry artist. Tis what I do. Make jewelry for a living. What is getting me is EVERYTHING else. It's all suddenly creeping up on me, and quickly starting to suffocate me. Like......

Well, I'll need to order 100+ bubble mailers. OK. And jewelry boxes. Yep. And Ribbon to tie my boxes & thread through my bags. Uhuh. And material to MAKE my bags. And ink to stamp my logo onto my bags. And CRAP I need new cards, badly! And a mini flyer/ad to stick in my bags. Well, want that, maybe won't have time to do that. Sigh. Need earring cards because my wire wrapping & tiny stones snag on the nasty cotton that comes in the jewelry boxes, which grosses me out anyways, blech. Same for necklaces & bracelets. Ooh, I'd like to put little "about" product cards in there too. What if a man get's my jewelry? Hopefully he has an equally famous girlfriend or wife he will pass it onto. Am I waisting my time? And money? The supplies this is going to take, holy cow. Le sigh. And again.

That is just a very brief freak out I go through on a daily basis thinking about this Golden Globes thing. But then I start thinking about what celebs I would love to see pimping my jewelry. The top gals that come to mind are Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie, Kim Kardashian (yes, I know), and Eva Mendes. I could go on & on forever, but these babes pop up high on my list. How insanely geeked would I be if I got a pic with Jennifer Aniston decked out in my jewelry?! Gah! Words couldn't explain I'm sure.





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Delicious Jewelry Designer David Savage

David is the artisan and owner of Dorkorama on Artfire.
Dorkorama features heirloom quality, artisan handmade gemstone and glass, wire wrapped, sterling silver, gold-filled, upcycled and steampunk inspired jewelry.
We love that David does not limit his design techniques to one style.
He uses a wide array of stones, wires and materials which allows for an amazing amount of variety in his jewelry.
There were so many droolicious pieces in Davids shop that we had a hard time picking 'just a few' to share with you!

Tourmalinated Quartz, on Sleek Sterling Silver Earrings-Haywire


Far-Out Druzy Drusy Oxidized sterling silver necklace-Planet Claire




















Upcycled, Adjustable Button Ring- Fleur De Lis

Smooth,clear Mystic Quartz aged Sterling Silver Earrings-Wicked

Vintage Inspired Flapper Necklace-Rebel Girl



































































































 Be sure to stop in Dorkorama to check out more dazzling jewelry. Through November there is FREE shipping to the USA & Canada.
We know you will find something to love~we did! 
You can also find David on Facebook stop by and say Hi!

xo
The Gem Gals

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Delicious Jewelry Designer Arita Ghedini

Arita of Daisy and Mister was Gemalicious Beads 1000th sale.
We appreciate them stopping in our shop and are excited to share their gorgeous work with you!

"About my work; I originally trained as a graphic designer attaining my Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1998, however found with time that my interests also encompassed making jewellery and other accessories. Initially this began as a hobby with most of my works being created as gifts for family, friends and later weddings. The time has now come to expand and share my creations with a wider audience.



Necklace, Shell Pearl and Sterling Silver, Towering Forest


I draw inspiration from nature, travel, culture and various art movements, always keeping and eye on current trends and fashion. I have a penchant for all things French and particulary love creating romantic, dreamy pieces with a touch of vintage.


Bracelet, Lampwork and Oxidised Sterling Silver, Golden Orbit



Earrings - Mookaite and Sterling Silver - Twiggy Sticks


Growing up, creativity and artistic pursuits were very much encouraged in my family. My grandmother was a very skilled crafts person who sold many of her wares. My mum is an accomplished painter who sells her works and also teaches art. Like these special ladies I too hope to share my artistic creations for the enjoyment of others.



Earrings Sterling Silver and Czech Glass, Gypsie Reign in Cream




Earrings - Pretty Baby - Angel Skin Opal and Oxidised Sterling Silver




Art provides me with much joy and fulfilment.
I hope my creations similarly bring much happiness and enjoyment to you."



Necklace - Cube Modern - Black Onyx, Crystal Quartz and Sterling Silver




Find Daisy & Mister on facebook and keep up with happenings in the store, new products and promotions! http://www.facebook.com/DaisyAndMister
Check out Aritas blog, there is a gorgeous necklace giveaway ~ but hurry...it ends November 4th! http://daisyandmister.blogspot.com

And of course be sure to stop in DaisyAndMister on Etsy to see more droolicious designs!

xo
The Gem Gals

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Delicious Jewelry Designer Sheilah Of Ssheilah jewelry & accessories

Desert Ironwood and Elk Antler Jewelry -- and More
A bit about Sheilah:
We love love making things, going places and eating great food. We're currently in Cheyenne, Wyoming - we love the Front Range and all it has to offer, everything from excellent coffee in downtown Denver to hiking in the Snowies to following dinosaur tracks in the Black Hills.
Much of our jewelry is made with nickel-silver, an alloy of nickel, zinc and copper that has a deep sheen and polishes to a high gleam. We also use several composite minerals, such as malachite, red jasper and onyx.
  
Sunset in Wyoming - Necklace

Spring Storm Necklace












We use ground-harvested western elk antler in some of our jewelry as well. Elk shed their antlers every year in the late fall as part of their natural mating cycle. People in Wyoming and other western states wander through the wilderness picking up the dropped antlers to be used for jewelry, furniture and decorations.

 Western Elk Antler Pendant Earrings
















Men's Western Elk Antler Ear Stud
















Desert Ironwood is one of the rarest and most beautiful hardwoods in North America. Desert ironwood is similar to cats-eye stone in its translucency and has a lovely, intricate grain. The nickel-silver pattern in the jewelry is hand-inlaid into the ironwood.

Ankle Bracelet Made of Desert Ironwood Inlaid with Nickel Silver
































Ssheilah is a Proud member of Team EtsyVeg -
http://team.etsy.com/profilest/veg.shtml

To find out more about Sheilah:
Find her on facebook and follow her on twitter
You can also find her here:
http://www.ssheilah.com
http://www.zibbet.com/ssheilah
http://tumblr.com/ssheilah

Oh and dont forget to stop in Ssheilah on Etsy ~ Free shipping (USPS first class) anywhere in the US and Canada!!

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I need more fingers..............

Why? For RINGS of coarse! I love rings, and can never have too many. Until I run out of space on my fingers. Sooooo I just need more fingers! Check out this fabulous artist on Etsy for beautifully textured Sterling Silver rings. But rings is not all you'll find at Capital City Crafts--bracelets, necklaces, and earrings in
fabulous color combos ranging from bold & bright to soft and sensual. Barbara really has an eye for color! Here are a few of my faves, as if I could really pick.



Antique Hammered Sterling Ring



















Turquoise and Dyed Coral Bracelet


























Moonlit Pool Earrings



















Lapis Sterling Silver Swirl Ring



















Rainbow Tourmaline Necklace


















Be sure to take a minute to visit Capital City Crafts and drool over Barbara's gorgeous creations!



Yobo and The Jewelry :ninja!

A bit about Yobo:
the :ninja is an all self-taught jewelry designer, and has been making jewelry for more than 12 years. she does beadwork, wirework, and the occasional metalwork, though her favorite is the wire.


 


 Chalcedony Cluster


the :ninja is slightly obsessed with foreign countries. she especially likes Korea. she finds the language to be beautiful, and she really would love to learn to speak it. yoboseiyo is how one answers the telephone in Korean, and the nickname yobo is a term of endearment.

 
























yobo herself is a strange little girl who likes to be silly and make people laugh. she got the nickname over on the forums on Etsy, where she has the reputation for being a complete and utter nutball.
*personal note here...although I haven't had the pleasure to run into yobo in the forums, on twitter this is true! follow yobo for giggles and sweet tweets!







  

 


















The :ninja is a member of SRAJD (Self-Representing-Artist Jewelry Designer), # 0355.
To find out even more about Yobo:
fan her on facebook and follow her on twitter
And the :ninja has a blog, check it out here
Oh, and don't forget to stop in jewelry :ninja boutique on Etsy 
and to see current collections not yet in the boutique:
visit The Jewelry :ninja!


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Little Bug Jewelry

Beautiful handmade fine and fashion jewelry!
A bit from Jane: 
"I am a mom to two beautiful daughters, the older of which is my 
"little bug", which led to the name of my jewelry line. 

Nesting- Sterling silver and turquoise earrings



Blue waters- A turquoise and silver ring


I work with semi-precious and precious gemstones, 
genuine swarovski crystals, glass and porcelain beads. 
Silver is usually sterling or high quality Bali, Thai or silver plated.



Sun and moon - Carnelian, moonstone and silver earrings


Looped too- hammered, oxidized fine silver and coral ring


On occasion I will use pewter or base metal to allow for lower 
pricing while maintaining beauty and style. 


Celia triplet- Blue labradorite, ruby, rainbow moonstone and oxidized sterling necklace-



 

Amethyst dreams- Cape Amethyst and Freshwater pearl necklace
 


My style of late has veered more towards gemstone jewelry and my new love, metalsmithing.
 
Iolite, white freshwater pearl and moonstone stacking ring set



Green way- Green nephrite jade ring pair
Custom work is available including bridal jewelry, mother's bracelets and stacking rings which I love doing!" 

 
Little Bug is a member of Jewelry on Etsy Team  (We love JETS!) Fabulous Artistic moms, and Etsy Project Embrace. As part of her participation with Etsy Project Embrace she is donating $1 from every sale to the American Cancer society!

 
To find out even more about Little Bug Jewelry:
fan her on facebook and follow her on twitter.
Oh, and don't forget to stop in 
Little Bug Jewelry on Etsy to find more delicious handmade jewelry!


Delicious Jewelry Designer Marcie Jane

"I started my business in 2002 during a time of life rebirth and restructure.
Designing offered a release of creativity that nurtured my soul and heart in a very positive way.

Simple Treasures






















Sara Jane
 
Art, design and creativity have always been a part of my life. I used to build mansions for my Troll family and deck them out in handmade outfits and jewelry.
My designs have matured since then and I am excited everyday to study and learn more about the Art of Jewelry Design.


I have a huge love for the outdoors and all its glorious beauty. Though my work is constantly evolving, as am I, my designs will always be nature inspired.
My love of the organic texture, color and elusiveness of natural gemstones inspire me to pair many elements to create a unique jewelry art. The technique of wire wrapping, chromatic selection, design and fine silver fusing/soldiering are incorporated.




Quality and satisfaction are extremely important to me; I go to great lengths to create my art jewelry pieces with quality products and supplies. I search for elements that are rare and unique to create a one of  a kind piece of art. Excellence in my technique is my constant goal."


 
To find out more about Marcie Jane Designs:
fan her on facebook, follow her on twitter and visit her blog.
Oh, and don't forget to stop in Marcie Jane Designs on Etsy to find more delicious jewelry!