Love around the world

Love is universal. It transcends all boundaries and barriers.
I wanted to celebrate this unconfined nature of love with a design.

This hand stamped pendant is sure to show undying love to your paramour. The circular shape of the pendant reinforces the fact that love has neither beginning nor end and no language barrier either.

If you've always wanted to go on a romantic journey to Europe, here it is on a satin string !
Start with "Love" in merry old England, get to Spain with "Amor" and reach Sweden with "Kärlek".

Language of Love

This is one journey you can keep going on, over and over again.





If the beaches of Cabo are more your style, then this necklace is for you.
Hand stamped on antique silver and then cast in resin, this will be perfect for "Mi Amor".

Mi Amor

Wherever you are, whatever language you speak, love is there.
Happy Valentines Day!





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Valentine Specials--Earrings Galore

I found some really lovely findings this year and decided to use them to make earrings for valentines day.



I've recently been working with anodized aluminum. I love the fact that they are lightweight, come in different colors and shapes and can even been stamped or etched.





Red and Green Chandelier earrings

There is something very elegant about the shape of this chandelier drop, the red color only adds to the overall beauty.




With dark green Czech glass bead dangles, this will make one pretty lady very happy.















This red crystal studded finding has been sitting in my box for a while now, just waiting to be used in a design and I had some crystal beads left over from another project.



Put the two together and voila..... a stunning pair of earrings perfect for painting the town red!



"Paint The Town Red" earrings



Sweet Heart earrings

And last but not least, Valentines Day jewelry is not completed without at least one heart shaped piece.


The two tone color scheme adds interest to the simple gold heart shaped drops embellished with red Czech glass beads.














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Valentine Specials--You are my sunshine !

Valentines Day is almost upon us....a time for love, romance and letting the special people in our lives know how much they mean to us.



The weather outside is glorious...sunny, warm with bright blue skies.......and thus struck inspiration!



These cute little gold sun charms made me smile when I saw them. They are cute and shiny. They reminded me of the classic song "You are my sunshine".


You are my Sunshine

They are simply strung on gold chain and wire to make a pair of earrings and a necklace.



 No embelishments, nothing extra, just pure golden sunshine to let the special someone know how much they brighten your life.



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Valentine Series....Wrapped Up !

Yes...yes, we all know, never judge a book by its cover...its what's inside that counts..etc etc.
But who doesn't like to receive a gift that has been beautifully wrapped and presented ? It shows how much care and effort has gone into the whole gift giving process, not to mention the anticipation that builds when one sees a festive, colorful gift wrap.

There are plenty of options for Valentine's Day available in the stores....boxes, bags, bows, gift wraps... the choices are dazzling. Any of those will make your gift look lovely and make the recipent feel special.
But for something a little different and charming, here are a couple of ideas.



Sweets For My Sweet




This ivory colored box looks like the standard chocolate truffle box.

 But inside, nestled in the fluted candy cups are goodies that almost rival chocolate (because nothing can rival chocolate) !



There is someting playful and whimsical about the paper candy cups, the truffle box and the simple satin bow.....it is sure to make your gift that much more sweeter.

Antique Kumkum Box

I love using old things in new ways and gift wrapping provides many opportunities to recycle and reuse old items.


This antique carved wood box  was originally used to store "kumkum" (red vermilion powder traditionally applied to the forhead of women....Bindi in more popular terminology)

It transforms into a beautiful jewelry box.....so beautiful that it needs no wrapping or embellishing.

Vintage Sari Gift Wrap

Another item that makes great gift wrapping is old fabric remnants.
Saris and scarves are two easy, elegant options.


Here I have used a vintage silk sari remnant to wrap up a gift....

Scarf Pouch

........and the scarf has been wrapped up into a neat pouch to hold the gifts.
















These are just a few gift wrapping ideas, just to get you started. If you look around your house, you are sure to find many more things that make novel gift wraps.

This "wraps up" our Valentine series for this year. As always please post your comments and suggestions and other unique way in which you have wrapped up or received your gifts.





Valentine Series...For the Niñas

For all the little Valentines--the daughters, granddaughters and nieces who make our lives so much more colorful, joyful  and wonderful, here are some gift picks.



Pretty-in-Pink Bracelet



Pink is always popular with divas, be they small or big, and this bracelet will satisfy the heart of even the most picky diva.

Pink cultured pearls are strung together with gold beads and a large pink pearl forming the focal point of the bracelet.

















Linked Hearts Bracelets





Got two princesses in your life...no problems. This dainty sterling silver heart link bracelet is just right for them.

We all know sisters want everything to be the same, yet different and this bracelet steps up to that tall order.


They are absolutely identical, and the heart charm dangles personalise it. No more fighting over which belongs to whom !








Pearl heart Bracelet




This blue cultured pearl bracelet is simple and elegant.It is finished with a heart toggle clasp and will make a wonderful gift for any little angel.



All these bracelets are inspired by all the tiny loves in our lives who take up such a large part of our hearts and minds. XOXO.

Valentine Series...Say It With Flowers



Spring Flowers Necklace

 If you want to give (or get) flowers for Valentines' Day, here is a piece that is sure to please.

This choker style necklace is made with pressed Czech glass flower beads. Each flower has been individually looped with wire and strung  with gold chain.

The colors are warm and striking and they say "spring is right around the corner".

Valentine Series...Eye Candy

For all the men out there, chocolates and flowers are perfectly acceptable gifts for any season and any reason. But sometimes all the women in your life want is a little glitz and glamor and just a touch of magic.

Murano Glass Ear rings

Case in point, these Murano Glass earrings which catch the light and glow with a lustrous life of their own.....

Vintage Glass Wire Wrapped Ring

.....or this vintage glass wire wrapped ring that magically changes color from a iridescent gold....

....to a bold red.

Any of these gifts will make her face light up and glow with a radiance that is sure to rival the jewelry itself.

Valentine Series....Shine and Sparkle

The sparkle and shine of Swarovski crystal and Murano glass is always festive. The way the facets catch the light and glint is like magic.All the following jewelry has been designed to capture the shining light of the crystal to its best advantage.

Floating Heart Necklace

This floating heart necklace is made with sterling silver chain and heart shaped Swarovski crystal. The chain is so fine and sparkly that you see only the shining heart floating on the neck.













Murano Glass Wire Wrapped Ring



Of course, Valentines Day and rings go hand in hand.

Wire wrapped rings are elegant and sophesticated. They can be bold like this Murano glass ring.

This ring is wrapped in gold plated copper wire that is tarnish resistant. The gold tone adds a nice touch to the greenish hue of the glass bead.



Swarovski Wire Wrapped Ring



This Swarovski crystal ring is beautiful and bright. The crystal shines and glows with a life of its own. The gold tone wire is the perfect foil for the swarovski crystal. This is sure to gladden anyone's heart !

Red Swarovski Wire Wrapped Ring

And, for the first (and unforgettable) Valentine, this sweet little red heart makes a declaration of budding romance.





Valentine Series.....For the Sweetheart

Just when the New Year buzz is winding down and almost all resolutions are going downhill rapidly, Valentines Day is here bringing with it its own share of guilt ridden goodies.

The goodies feature here thankfully are not going to do anything to your waistline...they will only swell the heart with love !

This simple purple bracelet is cute and charming. Purple is the color of February's birth stone (amethyst) and this will also make a wonderful gift for a february birthday.



Purple glass pearls and vintage glass bracelet






 

Rose Quartz & Sterling Silver Ear rings

To make this gift even more special, pair it up with these matching ear rings. The delicate color of the quartz heart dangles matches the dainty color tone of the bracelet. 

Sweetheart Set

And there you have it, a "suite" of jewelry for your sweet heart !