This web-site is about making costume jewelry using metal craft findings and all types of beads.
Sterling-silver-findings are more expensive but sometime it can be a good idea to add a little more if you are using gemstones, pearls or expensive and unusual vintage beads.
Note that Bali, Thai or indian silver have wonderful designs and are still affordable.
As you can see here , we like to play with gemstone meanings. They make nice and particular gifts. People are touched by this type of attentions.
The following pictures are some examples.
- Adding an heart clasp to a necklace or a bracelet ( strung with gemstones for example) will complement the gemstones's meanings. Same for an heart charm.
You can add these findings on a chain and add bead dangles for example.
In that case you will need to use silver head pins and make a simple loop.
You can also use sterling silver or silver plated wire thread and finish your jewelry with silver crimp beads. You can also protect the loop (link between the clasp and the wire thread) with silver, silver plated French bullion.
Look at the "orange" Bracelet. It is made with orange and yellow gemstones (carnelian, citrine and yellow jade).
These stones are related to the second and third chakras.
Orange colors are associated with joy and yellow ones to optimism and health. We have added an heart charm with joy on it!
Flat bead caps are seated on each side of the citrine stone to break the repetitive bead pattern.
The first picture shows a bracelet strung with tourmaline quartz nuggets and charming Balinese sterling-silver-findings (charms and a beautiful bird clasp).
These gemstones are beautiful with these "black needles" inside. No need to add more color, we just wanted to add these nice charms and toggle to contrast with the black nuggets.
The last two pictures show earrings.
The "Chinese ball" pearl is finished with Balinese earring posts which have a white pearl in its center and a nice "granulation work".
The last earrings are made with beautiful vintage beads, agate teardrops spaced out with flat flower silver bead caps. You can see also flowers in the silver wire earrings.
Endless possibilities!
Clasps, chains, charms
Show your love, friendship and finish your jewelry with a heart toggle or add an heart charm…
Your friend will love it!
Bracelet design ideas
We used "tourmaline quartz" for this bracelet. This gemstone brings calm, tranquillity and relaxation.
Playing with symbols:
Carnelian (orange) brings joy, citrine and jade (yellow) bring strength and optimism. A little help when you don't feel good.
Earring design ideas
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These earrings are made with handmade vintage glass beads (Japan 1950 ) and agate teardrops embellish with "flower findings".
