treasurebox

Every princess (at any age) keeps her jewellery in a 'treasure box'. I hope you find something here worthy to be a part of your little treasures...

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I am tired of the rat race because I do not want to be a No.1 rat...so I'm trying out something that makes me smile.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

MORE GREEN

EMERALD : Emerald Gemstone with Cubic Zirconia Ring and Ivory Swarovski Pearls on Cubic Zirconia Earstuds $45 SOLD





















JADE : Jade Ring Rondelle with Freshwater Pearls on Rhodium Lever Back Earhooks $55 SOLD























MOSS : Dichroic Fused Glass with Silver Leafing Pendant plus Antique Brass Filigree and Miyuki Dropbeads and Freshwater Pearls on Brass Chain $55 SOLD

LA MER

I've been humming this tune for the longest time (La Mer • Charles Trénet • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd_nopTFuZA) and was inspired to create 'The Sea' Collection...Hope you are inspired as well - Why not head down to the beach before Summer ends...

ARCTIC : Enamel* Pendant with Rhodium Ring and Chain $55
SOLD

*note : Vitreous (type of enameling process) enamel is glass bonded by fusion to a metal surface.



















ATLANTIC : Metal Clay* inset with Cubic Zirconia Gems (Capri, Aquamarine, Sapphire & Black) on Rhodium Bracelet Chain and Toggle Clasp $55

*note : Metal clay is a clay-like medium used to make jewelry, beads and small sculpture. It consists of very small particles of precious metals (such as silver, gold or platinum) mixed with an organic binder and water. Metal clay can be shaped just like any soft clay, by hand. After drying, it can be fired in a variety of ways including in a kiln, with a handheld gas torch, or on a gas stove. (source : Wikipedia)




 

PACIFIC : Blue Banded Agate* with Howlite** Beads on Rhodium Chain $65

*note : Agate, banded beauty — No gemstone is more creatively striped by Nature than agate, chalcedony quartz that forms in concentric layers in a wide variety of colours and textures. Each individual agate forms by filling a cavity in host rock. As a result, agate is often found as a round nodule, with concentric bands like the rings of a tree trunk. The bands sometimes look like eyes, fanciful scallops, or even a landscape with trees. (source : International Colored Gemstone Association)

**note : Howlite, a calcium borosilicate hydroxide, is a silicate mineral, discovered at Tick Canyon, California in 1868 by Henry How (1828 - 1879), a Canadian chemist, geologist, and mineralogist. Because of its porous texture, howlite can be easily dyed to imitate other minerals, especially turquoise because of the superficial similarity of the veining patterns. (source : Wikipedia)

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

PRIVATE AFFAIR II

These are made specially for early August 'Birthday Ladies'... How thoughtful...

DIANNA : Ivory Freshwater Pearls (5mm & 7mm) on Rhodium* Rings with 925 Silver Hooks and Rhodium* Toggle Clasp PRIVATE ORDER














MARGARET : Rhodium* Rosette with Cubic Zirconia Crystals and Swarovski (14mm & 20mm) Cosmic Ring Crystal Silver Shade on Rhodium* Earhooks and Chain Studded with Cubic Zirconia PRIVATE ORDER

*note :
I'd use Rhodium over Silver...Rhodium is a chemical element that is a rare, silvery-white, hard transitional metal and a member of the platinum group. Rhodium is found in platinum ores and is used in alloys with platinum and as a catalyst. It is typically the most expensive precious metal. (source : Wikipedia)

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

CMYK

Tools of a designer...I made this bracelet for a designer friend in the colours synonymous to a graphic designer — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and blacK (CMYK). Coupled with a Camera, Brushes, Scissors, Pen, Pencil...etc. and "Imagination"... you're set to go!

SHARLIN: Antique Brass Butterfly Filigrees plus Antique Brass Charms on Brass Hook & Chain PRIVATE ORDER