Random jewelry stuff – some in progress of making and some ready

I’ve created so many jewelry items lately, that I lost count of them. Actually, I’ve started many more than I’ve finished. I want to make posts for them but somehow this has been one of the last things on my to-do list. And I still want to add them to my visual journal here. So …

Handmade amethyst drop earrings with celtic flower

I love the Celtic flower shape. I made these earrings from stainless steel wire and natural purple amethyst stone chips. Finished them with sterling silver hooks for maximum comfort, even for sensitive ears. I used 22 gauge (0.8 mm) stainless steel 304 wire. It is hard to shape in this floral structure but I love …

New Bracelet: Garnet and Golden Colored Copper Wire

I’ve just finished a new bracelet, and I wanted to share a little bit about it. This piece was something of an experiment — I decided to work with colored copper wire for the first time. Wanted to test how colored wire holds against heavy wearing. After a bit of searching, I found the warm …

My Next Try at Herringbone Wire Wrapping – Dragonblood Stone Earrings

This week, I continued learning a particular jewelry technique: herringbone wire wrapping. I’ve admired this elegant, woven style for a while, and recently decided to give it a shot. Using 20 gauge (0.8 mm) copper wire and a pair of natural 6 mm dragonblood stones, I made a pair of herringbone-wrapped earrings. At first, it …