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LA PETITE

2010-08-02T22:29:00.001-07:00

La Petite (The Petite) is the little-est earrings I've ever made and they are such sweet lil' small tiny ear candy. Literally!

CHERRY TAFFY : Gold Filigree with Pink Coral on Gold Ear Hooks (hangs only 2.5cm from base of hook) $35

MINI MINT : Gold Filigree with Mint Baby Blue Vintage Bead on Gold Ear Hooks (hangs only 2cm from base of hook) $35

SWING-A-LONG SONG

2010-08-02T21:51:00.001-07:00

Ok, I'm in the rhymy-thymy mode...forgive my corny-ness... (I caught it from smelling too much acetone in OPI nail polishes - they have the most intriguing and unique names for their lacquer colours hence the inspiration for the names...hahaha) Btw, this 'SWING COLLECTION' design is by my Chief Construction Engineer - my Hubby (he inspects the tactile strength, construction and the way the jewellery sits when worn of every single piece - 1st class QC assured!)

I TEAL YOU: Assortment of Swarovski Crystals and Semi-Precious Stones on Rhodium Ear Hooks & Chain (hangs approx. 5cm from base of hook) $45

BERRY BERRY PINK : Assortment of Swarovski Crystals and Semi-Precious Stones on Rhodium Ear Hooks & Chain (hangs approx. 4.5cm from base of hook) $45

I'M IN THE LIME-LIGHT : Assortment of Swarovski Crystals and Semi-Precious Stones on Rhodium Ear Hooks & Chain (hangs approx. 4.5cm from base of hook) $45

NOUGHTS & CROSSES

2010-08-02T21:32:00.000-07:00

EBONY : Faceted 10mm Black Round Onyx with Pewter Embellishment on 925 Silver Ear Hooks $35
SOLD

SCARLET : Red Coral Swarovski Crystals and Dark Rose Quartz Beads with Pewter Hand-Wrought Embellishment on 925 Silver Ear Studs $35SOLD

BACK TO BASICS

2010-08-02T21:10:00.000-07:00

Sometimes simplicity is best...Circles, Squares...Just right for the office, not too dull for the night...

SLOANE SQUARE* : Rose Gold Embellishments on Rose Gold Ear Hooks $55*note : Sloane Square is a small hard-landscaped square on the boundaries of the fashionable London districts, designed in 1771 by Henry Holland Snr. and Jnr. Both the town and square were named after Sir Hans Sloane, whose heirs owned the land at the time. Perfect chic for city fashionistas.(source : Wikipedia)

CIRCLE LINE : Mother of Pearl Discs (2cm in diameter) on Sterling Silver Hooks $45

BREAKING THE SILENCE

2010-06-24T21:03:00.000-07:00

It's been a while...quite a while...work has taken me away from my lil' treasures and I've only managed to squeeze time for some private orders. But not taken the time out to photograph > post > blog them here. For the faithful, thank you for taking time to check on my blog now and then and keep me going - with demand comes supply too! Here's two recent creations:

MISS JOHANSSON* : A set of Earrings & "Y-Necklace" made with Crystal Moonlight** Swarovski (Austrian) Baroque & 42 pieces of Round Cut (from 6mm, 5mm, 4mm to 3mm in size) with Sterling Silver Findings embeded with Cubic Zircornia PRIVATE ORDER
*note : 'Miss Johansson' is commissioned by my mom for the daughter of a dear couple to her - the blushing bride will be walking down the aisle in August. Fingers crossed my creation will do justice to her beauty and enhance the lovely V-neckline of her dress...

**note : Unlike normal crystals that reflects clear, Swarovski's special Light-cut Moonlight crystal reflects light in mystical ways, offering brilliant faceting and sparkling light refraction - sparkles like diamonds!

1978 PONY* : Rhodium Toggle Clasp on Stainless Steel Chain with Silver & Pewter Horse Charms PRIVATE ORDER
*note : '1978 Pony' took me a really long time to complete. I hunted for the charms high and low ('till Down Under - literally) and took a long, long time (since end '08) to collect enough to make a charm bracelet for a special girl born in the year of the Horse...

F1 2009

2009-09-24T05:29:00.000-07:00

Here's a 'tribute' piece to our 2nd season of Formula 1... Great engineering plus a talented driver and you'll get to the checkered flag!

F109 : 925 Silver Lobster Clasp with Stainless Steel Washers and Enameled Charms $65

METAL MAIDEN

2009-09-24T04:31:00.000-07:00

Fall 2009 jewellery trend is all about statement necklaces, multi-chain pieces, mesh chains, metal discs, oversized metal pieces and leaf cutouts (look at my AUTUMN LEAVES COLLECTION). So go on, add some drama and a touch of luxury this season to your wardrobe...

INFINITTÉ : Hand-Wrought Lightweight Metal Sheet on Rhodium Snake-Chain and Lobster Claw Clasp $75

ARACHNÉ* : Metal Findings on Rhodium Omega Chain* $105

*note : The girl's name Arachne is of Greek mythology: a young maiden who challenged the goddess Athena to a weaving contest and was turned into a spider for offending her. (source : Wikipedia)

**note : An omega chain or omega necklace is made by assembling metallic links on a wire or woven mesh. The embedded wire provides the strength, so the links can be designed to please the eye. (source : Wikipedia)

NICKELETTÉ : Textured Gold 'Coin' with 14k Gold Chain and Antique Brass Chain on 14k Gold Ear Hooks $55 SOLD

PRETTY IN PINK

2009-09-17T20:29:00.000-07:00

ATHENA : Pink Opal Gemstone on 14k Gold Hooks with 14k Gold Cones $55

FLORA : Lampwork Glassbead on 925 Silver Ear Hooks, Chain and Links with Swarovski Crystals (3mm, various colours) $55 SOLD

14K GOLD

2009-09-04T02:36:00.000-07:00

Metals or alloys such as copper or iron pyrite can be made to look just like real gold. So why pick 14K gold? Gold does not change color, rust, corrode or fade. Gold survives time.
Karat in most English speaking countries spells “carat” but in the U.S. carat is used to measure the weight of gemstones such as 1 carat diamond. The word carat came from ancient times when the seed of the carob plant was used to measure the weight of gemstones. One carob seed weighs about 200 milligrams.

Purity of gold is measured from 1 to 24. 24 karat (24K) is the purest form of the metal. So when you see 18K gold, it means 18/24 karat which is 75% gold and 25% alloy. More alloy, or lower gold content means the 'gold' jewellery is stronger as gold is naturally a soft alloy.

Jewellery with less than 14K is considered costume jewellery. Also you may run into the term 'gold plated' or 'vermeil'. Vermeil jewellery comes in two parts — gold coated on bronze, brass, copper or other alloys. (source : Funchic360)

ELLIPSES : 14k Gold Rings on 14k Gold Hooks with Cubic Zircornia $65

WASHER : 14k Gold Rings (textured) with 14k Gold Kidney Ear Hooks $45

EMBRIOLETTE : Champagne Golden Shadow Swarovski Polygon Drop Briolette Pendant (13mm) with 14k Gold 'Twisted Hoop' on 14k Gold Hooks with Cubic Zircornia $55

WINGS OF LOVE

2009-09-04T00:41:00.000-07:00

To Sheo with Love - literally, directly...

SHEO : Handcarved American Pewter with Rhodium Heart Findings on Antique Silver Chain PRIVATE ORDER

AUTUMN LEAVES

2009-09-03T23:00:00.000-07:00

The word autumn comes from the word automne in French, and was later normalized to the original Latin word autumnus. Before the 16th century, harvest was the term usually used to refer to the season. However, as more people gradually moved from working the land to living in towns the word harvest lost its reference to the time of year and came to refer only to the actual activity of reaping, and fall, as well as autumn, began to replace it as a reference to the season.
Autumn in poetry has often been associated with melancholy. The possibilities of summer are gone, and the chill of winter is on the horizon. Skies turn grey, and people turn inward, both physically and mentally. Rainer Maria Rilke, a German poet, has expressed such sentiments in one of his most famous poems, Herbsttag (Autumn Day), which reads,

Who now has no house, will not build one (anymore).; Who now is alone, will remain so for long,; will wake, and read, and write long letters; and back and forth on the boulevards; will restlessly wander, while the leaves blow.
: (source : Wikipedia)

There's so much beauty in the colours and shapes of this season and I can't help but echo this sense of melancholic reflection and emphasize the lush abundance of the season — here's presenting, Autumn Leaves...

LANCEOLATE* : Rhodium Leaf Findings with Rhodium Chain and Swarovski Gold Pearl Nugget Twist $105

*note : Lanceolate leaves are shaped like a lance; they have a broad base and taper to a point.

ASPEN : Moss agate* Gemstone with Double Twisted Solid Rhodium Open Circle on Ear Studs $65

*note : Moss agate (also called mocha stone) is a semi-precious gemstone formed from silicon dioxide. This mineral is commonly found in limestone and granite. It is a form of agate which includes minerals of a green colour embedded in the chalcedony, forming filaments and other patterns suggestive of moss. Despite its name, moss agate does not contain organic matter and is usually formed from weathered volcanic rocks. (source : Wikipedia)

TOPAZ BIRCH : Amber Gold Shadow Czech Glass with 14k Gold Chain and Gold Leaf Findings on 14k Gold Ear Hooks $55

SILVERY WILLOW : Rhodium Leaf Findings with Rhodium Chain and Rhodium Ear Hooks $35 SOLD

GOLDEN MULBERRY : Swarovski Gold Pearl with 14k Gold Leaf Findings on Ear Studs $45 SOLD

AMBER LAUREL : Carnelian Gemstone on 14k Gold Hooks with Cubic Zircornia $55 SOLD

MORE GREEN

2009-07-30T23:40:00.001-07:00

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

2009-07-30T20:57:00.000-07:00

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)

PRIVATE AFFAIR II

2009-07-29T06:18:00.000-07:00

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)

CMYK

2009-07-28T23:43:00.001-07:00

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

BUTTERFLIES IN FLIGHT

2009-06-19T01:07:00.000-07:00

Butterflies are a popular motif in the visual and literary arts...Artistic depictions of butterflies have been used in many cultures including Egyptian hieroglyphs 3500 years ago. Today, butterflies are widely used in various objects of art and jewelry — mounted in frame, embedded in resin, displayed in bottles, laminated in paper, and used in some mixed media artworks and furnishings...Need I say more...

VINTAGE BUTTERFLIES: Antique Brass Butterfly Filigrees on Brass Chains and 14k Gold Chains with Swarovski Cream Pearls and Light Colorado AB Bi-cones Crystals $155

W'HUEY' : Rhodium Filigree Butterflies with Ivory Freshwater Pearls and Japanese-made Miyuki Dropbeads Opaque Pearl Luster with Swarovski Aquamarine Blue & Aurora Boraelis Crystal Butterflies on Rhodium Chain and Toggle PRIVATE ORDER

W'HUEY' EARRINGS : 3-D Rhodium Filigree Butterflies with Ivory Freshwater Pearls on Rhodium Earhooks PRIVATE ORDER

BRASS BUTTERFLIES: Antique Brass Butterfly Filigrees plus Brass Butterfly Charms on Brass Chain $95

SUMMER ROSES

2009-06-12T03:11:00.000-07:00

Roses. Love them or not so keen on them...they are popular.

Roses are among the top picks when it comes to flowers. Countless of bouquets of roses have been sent to millions every year and usually, they’re the default flowers of choice especially if the bouquet is given with a romantic attachment.

Roses come in an array of colours and each color symbolizes a different meaning. Whether you plan to give your special someone a bouquet just to make her smile, make a sick friend feel better, or convey gratitude, they carry a special sentiment with their velvety petals.

So, back by (very, very) popular demand, I have made more for the ladies who just love their roses...

*note : They are all small and petite (measuring 2cm drop) and you can choose to have them set in hooks or studs.

RASPBERRY ROSE : Handmade Polymer Roses with Freshwater Pearls and Fire-polished Czech Glass Fuschia Rose Pink (4mm) $35
SOLD

BUTTERCREAM ROSE : Handmade Polymer Roses with Lemon-Butter Vintage Bead and Fire-polished Czech Glass Peridot Green Leaf $35

LILAC ROSE : Handmade Polymer Roses with Violet Swarovski Crystal Bi-cones and Fire-polished Czech Glass Milky Pink Teardrop $35
SOLD

CARBON ROSE : Handmade Polymer Roses with Black Diamond Swarovski Crystal Bi-cones and Fire-polished Czech Jet Black Crystal $35
SOLD

ADIEU

2009-06-12T03:05:00.000-07:00

A farewell gift. From a friend, to a friend...

Adieu Necklace : Onyx Gemstones (Teardrop) on Rhodium Rings and Chain PRIVATE ORDER

Adieu Matching Earrings : Onyx Gemstones (Teardrop) on Rhodium Rings and Hooks PRIVATE ORDER

TRUE BLUE

2009-05-28T02:25:00.000-07:00

Precious Stones : Lapis Lazulli & Turquoise. True colours and hues of Blue placed on earth by God - The True Artist...

Fast facts on Lapis Lazulli:

The name "lapis" is Persian for blue.
Prior to 1828, it was used as pigment for ultramarine paint.
The name comes from Arabic "allazward" meaning sky or blue. At one time it was valued on an equal level, in weight, with gold.

MING BLUE : Lapis Lazuli Rondelle with Freshwater Pearls on Rhodium Lever Back Earhooks $65
PRIVATE ORDER

Fast facts on Turquoise:

The word "turquoise" is derived from the French term "pierre turquoise" which means "stone of Turkey".
During the 16th century there was a misconception that the turquoise gemstones, bought from Turkish traders were actually originated in Persia.
With dwindling global reserves of turquoise, high-quality turquoise jewelry pieces can be viewed as an investment in an appreciating asset - much like diamonds or other valuable gems and stones.

TEAL BLUE : Oval Turquoise with Rhodium Oval Hoops on Rhodium Ear Hooks $65
SOLD

CREATIVE CHALLENGE I

2009-05-23T01:41:00.000-07:00

I set myself a creative challenge - create different treasures using the same materials...Here's what I've designed...If you can think of anything else, write me...I'll make it for you complimentary...*wink!* All in the name of creativity! And fun of course!

THE MATERIALS : Hammered Rose Gold Hoops + Swarovski Cream Pearls + 14k Gold Hooks

DESIGN I : Hammered Rose Gold Hoops with Swarovski Cream Pearls on 14k Gold Hooks

DESIGN II : Hammered Rose Gold Hoops with Swarovski Cream Pearls on 14k Gold Hooks

DESIGN III : Hammered Rose Gold Hoops with Swarovski Cream Pearls on 14k Gold Hooks

DESIGN IV : Hammered Rose Gold Hoops with Swarovski Cream Pearls on 14k Gold Hooks

BLING BLING

2009-05-23T01:18:00.000-07:00

Magpie syndrome strikes...again! Couldn't keep my paws off those irresistible 'shiny-blingy-thingy(s)'...

TRIA : Double Teardrop Rhodium Studded with Cubic Zirconia plus Austrian Glass Copper Brown Briolette on Rhodium Chain $85

Tria can be worn 3 ways (see attached pictures)

CROSSWALK : Cross Pendant (with Heart-shaped Side Drill) Studded with Cubic Zirconia on Rhodium Toggle Clasp and Rhodium Chain PRIVATE ORDER $85

HOOPs & LOOPs

2009-05-23T00:45:00.000-07:00

My interpretation of fun with Hoops & Loops...

'O'oo-La-La : Rhodium Oval Hoops with Austrian Crystal (Moonlight-with Silver Backing) on Rhodium Ear Studs $55

Triple 'O' : Textured 14k Gold Hoops on Gold Ear Studs $45

PEARLISED PARADISE

2009-05-01T22:09:00.000-07:00

Pearls are often misunderstood as being "mum-sy" or too mature or old fashioned but I believe these creations of mine will make you think otherwise... Introducing - Pearls with a modern twist. Fingers crossed that I'll be able to change your mind...

GOLD NUGGET : Swarovski Gold Pearl Nugget Twist with Swarovski 'Helix' Crystal on 14k Gold Hooks with Cubic Zircornia $45
SOLD

SHADOW QUARTZ: Swarovski 'Black Diamond' Crystals with Swarovski Cream Pearl on Rhodium Hooks $45

BLUSH : Powder Rose Freshwater Pearls (5mm & 6mm teardrop) on 14k Gold Rings (textured) with 14k Gold Hooks $65
SOLD

RAINDROPS : Light Grey Swarovski Pearls (3mm - 8mm) on Rhodium Rings and Chain $75
SOLD

ZEBRA : Black & White Plastic Beads (Faceted, Pearlised, Clear and Opaque) on Rhodium Chain PRIVATE ORDER

GENEVIENE : 7mm & 5mm Freshwater Pearls spaced with Austrian Swarovski 'Crystal Moonlight' Crystals and 5mm Swarovski Crystals on Rhodium Chain PRIVATE ORDER
Designed this simple but sweet neck piece and earrings for a dear friend for her wedding day...The pictures you see here are the work in progress shots (note that nothing is connected...I usually place the pieces on my work top to get the placement, length and design right) — the minute I was done, I rushed to courier them to her that I forgot to re-shoot the pieces. Ooopps...

HELLO SUNSHINE

2009-04-10T22:40:00.000-07:00

All things yellow somehow brings a smile...guaranteed! Try picturing these objects in your mind and see what I mean...buttercups in bloom, a banana is already shaped like a smile, a crate full of sun-ripen lemons, meadow-filled daffoldills or even a bright yellow raincoat on a grey rainy day... Simply cheerful right? Here's my interpretation of all things yellow...

BUTTER'FLY' : Citrine Gemstone (Square Polished) with 4mm/8gm Japanese-made Miyuki Dropbeads Opaque Pearl Luster on Antique Brass Finding and Hook $45

LEMON DROPs : Citrine Yellow Pear-Cut Cubic Zirconia (3.00 carat, 12mm x 8 mm) with Row of White / Clear Round Cubic Zirconia (2mm diameter x 5) on Rhodium Hook $55
SOLD

LEMON&LIME : Vintage Opaque Yellow Fire-Polished Glass with Irregular Smooth Sherbet Lime Czech Beads and Lime Green Czech Clear Glass Beads on 14k Gold Kidney Hook $35
SOLD

CORN"FLOWER" : Carved Pale-Yellow Jade with Citrine Yellow Austrian Crystal Beads on Rhodium Hook $45

SAFFRON ROSETTE : Handmade Polymer Roses with Citrine Yellow Swarovski Crystal Bi-cones and Peridot Green Freshwater Pearls plus Peach Coral on Antique-Brass Hook $35
SOLD

In case you were wondering why the constant occurance of this design...it is because it is frequently requested for...

GOLD DROPLETS : Citrine Yellow Czech Glass on 14k Gold Chain and Studs $35SOLD

THE MEDALLION COLLECTION

2009-04-09T20:54:00.000-07:00

A medallion is a piece of metal, usually carved or engraved; circular (like a coin) and large, that is used as a work of art, souvenir, medal, or worn on the body as a special symbol or as a fashion accessory on a necklace. (source : Wikipedia) So...award yourself...you deserve it!

ORBIT : Black Enamel and Pale Green Faceted Clear Resin Pendant with Solid Black Round Onyx and Jade Beads on Rhodium Ball / Bead Chain $75
SOLD

CROSS-ROADS : Swarovski Studded Pendant(s) with 4mm & 5mm Light Colorado Topaz with AB (Aurora Borealis) Finish on 14k Gold Chain $85

Cross-Roads is a 42" long (rope length) and can be worn in various ways (I've shown 2 here...) — (a) with the medallion pendant-tier higher; or (b) with the medallion pendant-tier lower (see attached pictures)

SPARKLE & SHINE

2009-04-03T09:13:00.000-07:00

We all could do with some sparkle (in life), glimmer (of hope) or shimmer (of light) in our everyday. May this dazzling collection bring you a smile that will cause a twinkle in your eye...

GOLD COSMOS : Champagne Golden Shadow Swarovski Cosmic* Pendant (20mm) with 14k Gold 'Twisted Hoop' on 14k Gold Hooks $55
SOLD

*note : Swarovski designers have outdone themselves this time! The retro look of this funky pendant is sure to be an instant classic! Unique facets brilliantly reflect light and color like no other pendant we have seen yet. This crystal pendant is a perfect example of why Austrian crystals can never be duplicated. (reference from Artbeads.com)

The heart-shaped diamond is considered by some to be the most romantic of all diamond cuts — for obvious reasons. Although I prefer the classic diamond shapes, this pair is cut in perfect brilliance and I just could not resist them...So sparkly...Magpie syndrome (An irrational affinity for shiny objects. When a highly shiny object is seen by the 'sufferer' it often may induce a compulsive need to claim it...)!

HEART OF DIAMONDS : Heart-Shaped Cubic Zirconia on 925 Silver Hook $45

SILVERSTONE : Silver Shade Swarovski Cosmic* Pendant (20mm) on 925 Silver Wire Hook $45
SOLD

VINTAGE BEADS

2009-03-30T23:24:00.000-07:00

Found a treasure trove of vintage beads! They are simply delightful with their retro shapes and colours...so I kept the designs very simple to keep the focus on these lil' treasures from the 1960's.

TILLY : Aqua Blue Vintage Beads with Thai Karen Hill Tribe Silver* 11mm Textured Beads and Flower Bead Caps on Silver Hook with Lever Clasp $45
SOLD

*note : The Karen tribe is the largest of around twenty hill tribes originating back to the 12th century from Tibet whose total population today numbers more than seven million across The Union of Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand. Being between 99.5% and 99.9% pure silver, Karen silver has a higher silver content than Sterling silver. It's just the solder used to fuse the silver components together that makes up the last fractions of a percent. (source : http://www.indigo-silver.co.uk)

CRANBERRY : Medium-sized Orange Thermoset Vintage Beads* with Silver Swarovski Pearl Beads on Silver Hook $35
SOLD

*note : Thermoset Vintage Bead colour goes all the way through the beads and will never flake or fade.

CLOUDBERRIES : Orange-Red Jade Beads with 925 Silver Leaves on Silver Hook with Lever $55
SOLD

TULIPS : Frosted Clear and Lilac Tulips with Gold Inlay Czech Glass Beads accented with Pink Coral Beads and Natural White and Pink Freshwater Pearls on Antique Bronze Tulip Toggle Clasp $85

"KEN"SINGTON : Hammered American Pewter Loops with 14k Gold Chain PRIVATE ORDER

PRIVATE AFFAIR

2009-03-12T08:52:00.000-07:00

I've been so blessed to have quite a few private orders this month (and I thank you, you know who you are, my dear, dear friends for your constant and unfailing support) that I haven't had time to create any new treasures...and I was considering...to post or not to post...then, whenever I log on, I keep seeing the same pictures all the time and I thought...Hmmm, it needs a change of view - so, I'll post all the orders I've done so far for this month...

A 'MARY POPPINS' BRIDE : 7mm Freshwater Pearls spaced with Austrian Swarovski 'Crystal Moonlight' Crystals and 4mm/8gm Japanese-made Miyuki Dropbeads* Opaque Pearl Luster on Artistic Silver Wire
PRIVATE ORDER

Worn by a beautiful bride in a multi-layered gown (nicknamed by the bride as the Mary Poppins dress) who looked absolutely delicate and priceless on her wedding day...

*note :These little drop beads are precision made by Miyuki Shoji of Japan, Japanese Miyuki Mini-Drops or fringe beads are very small teardrops, with a centered hole. Read more about them at http://www.miyuki-beads.co.jp/english/company/02.html

RUSTIC ROSE : Carved Red Adventurine Gemstone with Copper Swarovski Pearls coupled with Smoked, Dark and Light Topaz Swarovski Crystal Bicones on Antique Copper Screw Clip-On PRIVATE ORDER

RAZZLE-DAZZLE : Vintage 925 Silver Toggle Clasp Studded with Swarovski Crystals on Stainless Steel Chain PRIVATE ORDER

ERINITE PRINCESS* : Gold Filigree with Deep Green Czech Glass complimented with 4mm/8gm Japanese-made Miyuki Dropbeads* Transparent Silver Lined Green and Erinite Green Swarovski (4mm) on 14k Gold Chain PRIVATE ORDER* note : A hydrous arseniate of copper, of an emerald colour; so called from Erin, or Ireland, where it occurs. (source : Answers.com)

Tribute to the 'charm of the Irish' on St. Patrick's Day...for a March birthday lady.

BUTTERFLY KISSES : 14mm Light Rose Swarovski Crystal Flower Pendant with 4mm Amethyst Swarovski Crystals and 5mm Swarovski Aurora Boraelis Crystal Butterflies on Silver Chain PRIVATE ORDER

BUTTERFLY KISSES (MATCHING EARRINGS) : 5mm Swarovski Aurora Borellis Crystal Butterflies with 4mm Amethyst Swarovski Crystals and 3mm Light Rose Swarovski Crystal Bicones on Rhodium Hooks PRIVATE ORDER

For a "Princess" - literally, as her name is Sarah and she's turning 8. Sweet...

JUST JUDY : Sterling Silver Charms on Rhodium Chain PRIVATE ORDER

BRACELETS

2009-02-23T21:21:00.001-08:00

LADYBIRDS COME OUT TO PLAY : Rhinestones & Sequins embellished Handmade Beads from India with Czech Glass Beads (Pink Blossoms, White Tulips, Irregular Smooth Black & Dark Leafy Green) on Stainless Steel Chain $85
SOLD

BEST FOOT FORWARD : Silver Toggle Clasp on Stainless Steel Chain with Silver & Enameled Shoe Charms $75

The right shoe for the right job...in this case, the right outfit...I somehow felt the center piece is necessary after all those long hours in heels...Aaahhh...

G'ARLAND : Peach Freshwater Pearls twisted on Silver Plated Artistic Wire with Deep Green Czech Glass and French Glass Seed Beads (Fuchsia & Sunshine Orange) $55
SOLD

This creation is dedicated to our beloved and loving 'G'randmum - Madam 'G'urbachan Kaur...

"KIN"SMEN : Stainless Steel Chain with Solid Wood Disc Beads PRIVATE ORDER

NECKLACES

2009-02-09T22:00:00.000-08:00

Necklace - Jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) adorned about the neck as an ornament for beauty... I've a new fascination for the possibilities of necklace designs...here's what I've come up with thus far...

BLUE STAR (Morning Glory) : Carved Czech Glass with Dark Indigo 4mm Round Crystal Swarovski and Deep Green & Lime Green Czech Glass Beads and Faceted Teardrop Peridot Gem on Gold Chain $175
RESERVED

This piece can be worn in three different lengths as a necklace and works beautifully as a charm bracelet...Ask me how!

STARBURST : 925 Silver Toggle Clasp on Stainless Steel Chain $135
SOLD

Makes a gorgeous neck piece worn in three different fashions and can be worn as a conversation-worthy bracelet. It's simply WOW...!

COOL PLANETARIUM : Crochet Wooden Beads with Olivine Pearl Beads on Stainless Steel Chain $55SOLD

SECRET GARDEN

2009-01-21T00:24:00.000-08:00

GARDENIA : 925 Silver Toggle with Dark Rose Quartz Beads and 925 Silver 5-Petal Bead made into a Bracelet PRIVATE ORDER

YELLOW ROSE : Carved Yellow Jade with Fresh Water Pearls (Lime Green & Olive Green) and Peridot Bead on Gold Hooks
SOLD

BABY PINK POMEGRANATES : Smooth Rose Quartz with Olive Green Fresh Water Pearls plus Dark Rose Quartz Beads and Rose Alabaster (4mm) Swarovski Crystals on Gold Hooks $45

BLUEBELLS : Carved Jade Rose (shape of Rosebud) with Jade Round Bead and Czech Crystals on Silver Hooks PRIVATE ORDER $55

ENDIVES CHAIN: Irregular Faceted Bottle Green Glass - Clear (20mm) plus Swarovski Cosmic Olivine Green Crystal (12mm) on 14k Eclipse-Gold Chain with Toggle Clasp $65 / $95 (set)
SOLD

ENDIVES MATCHING EARRINGS: Swarovski Cosmic Olivine Green Crystal (12mm) on 14k Eclipse-Gold Chain with 14k Gold Ear Hooks $45 / $95 (set)
SOLD

THYME : 925 Silver Toggle with Olive Peridot Cubic Zirconia and Faceted Teardrop Peridot* Gems on Stainless Steel Chain $95

*note : Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color - basically an olive green. The intensity and tint of the green however depends on how much iron is contained in the crystal structure, so the color of individual peridot gems can vary from yellow-green through olive green to brownish green

CLOVER : Flower-Shaped Rhodium Finding with Olivine Pearl Bead and Faceted Teardrop Peridot* Gems on Silver Ear Hooks $35
SOLD

PERIWINKLE : Rhodium Twisted Finding with Oval Sand Opal Swarovski Crystals on 925 Silver Studs $45

PERFECT with DENIM

2009-01-20T20:19:00.000-08:00

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)

RON'DLE : Rhodium Rondle with Crystals and Smoky Quartz 16mm Pear-shaped Swarovski on Stainless Steel Chain $95
SOLD

RO'PE : Rhodium Twisted Bead with Dark Indigo 4mm Round Crystal Swarovski on Silver Kidney Hooks $25
SOLD

RO'LY : Lapis Lazuli* with 925 Silver Beads on Rhodium Hooks $55
SOLD

*note : Lapis Lazuli is a semi-precious stone prized since antiquity for its intense blue colour. The finest color is intense blue, lightly dusted with small flecks of golden pyrite. Patches of pyrite are an important help in identifying the stone as genuine and do not detract from its value. In ancient Eygpt, powdered lapis was used as eyeshadow by Cleopatra.
(source : Wikipedia)

TWIST'IE : Rhodium Twisted Bead with Rhodium Hoop on Silver Kidney Hooks $25
SOLD

RED CARPET

2009-01-13T20:40:00.000-08:00

I caught the Golden Globe Awards the night before and was inspired by the apparent colours worn by the stars - GOLD, BLACK and of course in true Hollywood style, I propped it against RED (the Red Carpet...) "And the winner is..."

GOLDEN EYE : Gold Finding with Marquise Shaped Onyx on 14k Gold Hooks $35

WEB OF GOLD : 14k Gold Finding on 14k Gold Hooks $45

GOLD CLOVER : 14k Gold Finding with Pear Shaped Onyx on 14k Gold Hooks $45

BRING THE BLING...SUBTLY

2009-01-10T22:08:00.000-08:00

I believe subtlety is key...so, here's some simple 'bling' for everyday wear. What's the point of having beautiful jewellery kept away...?

CONSTÉLLA : Assortment of Textured Rhodium Rings on Silver Chain (choker length) $95
SOLD

AVANTÉ : Champagne Golden Shadow Swarovski Avant Garde Indicolite* (20mm) with 14k Gold 'Frame' on 14k Gold Hooks $45
SOLD

*note : This crystal gets its name from its asymmetrical, architectural lines, capturing the essence of avant-garde artistic design (reference from MARINE - All That Glitters Collection).

CITRINÉ : Citrine Gemstone (Square Polished) with Crystals on 925 Sterling Silver Hooks $45
SOLD

*note : The name is derived from the colour - the yellow of the lemon, although often cut as a gemstone, citrine is actually somewhat rare in nature. The citrine has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and is thus, to a large extent, insensitive to scratches.

HASSLE FREE TASSELS

2009-01-07T19:31:00.000-08:00

It's in the air...the hustle & bustle...the preparation for the Chinese / Lunar New Year is here and one just can't ignore it. Everything is literally in RED & GOLD. On door posts, window displays - everything 'chee-na' (slang word for very traditionally Chinese) as we know it is hanging everywhere - in your face. I tollerate it this time of the year as it gets me in the festive mood of eating pineapple tarts and mandarin oranges and sipping endless tiny cups of Chinese tea while my once-a-year-seen relatives chatter away about everything from the economy to government policies and oh, the when are you getting married / when are you having kids / when is the 2nd kid coming questions... it's fun... right?!

GOJI* : Red Czech Pressed Glass and Sage Green Czech Glass Beads - Opaque with Bali Silver Findings on Silver Ear Hooks $35

*note : Wolfberry, commercially called goji berry is the common name for the fruit of two very closely related species: Lycium barbarum (source : Wikipedia)

GOLD BLOSSOMS : Matt Gold Filigree with 12k Gold Plated Beads on Gold Ear Hooks $45
SOLD

SHELLÉ : Natural Shell with Gold Embellishment & Gold Plated Filigree Eternal Loop plus Bow on Gold Chain $55SOLD

DAWN OF A NEW YEAR

2009-01-01T22:20:00.001-08:00

Blessed 2009! New year, new beginning, new start!

I must confess admist the festivities of giving, sharing and countless gatherings...I found little time to update my 'treasures' so these are backlog - mostly commissioned Christmas gifts...hope the new owners are happily wearing them.

RUSTICA : Polished Smooth Round Tiger's-Eye* Bead with Copper Findings & Gold Leafing Bead on Copper Ear Hooks

RUSTIQUE : Polished Smooth Round Tiger's-Eye* Bead with Copper Findings & Antique Gold Pearl on Copper Ear Hooks $55

*note : Tiger eye, also spelled Tiger's-eye and Tigereye is also called crocidolite cat's-eye or African cat's-eye. It has a rich yellow and golden brown stripes, with a fine golden lustre when polished. (source : Encyclopedia of Gemstones)

PAULINA : Carved Mother-of-Pearl & Dark Rose Quartz Beads with 9mm Cherry Pink Swarovski Crystal on Silver Hooks

Christmas Collection FOUR

2008-12-15T01:57:00.000-08:00

RED-GREEN SET (Lariat Necklace + Earrings) : Faceted Blood Red Agate (bought from Taiwan by a dear, dear friend...) spaced with Round Dark Rose Quartz Beads and 4mm Olivine Green Swarovski Crystals on Silver Chain $135

Red-Green can be worn 2 ways — a) with the 2-tier chain and end pieces tied in front in a classic Lariat fashion; or b) single-tier chain, worn long with end pieces front and back - good for layering with other chains (see attached pictures)

Christmas Collection THREE

2008-12-10T00:53:00.000-08:00

My first attempts at making lariat* necklaces...

GOLDEN PEARS : Champagne Golden Shadow 16mm Pear-shaped Swarovski and 3mm Ash Grey Swarovski Crystals with Gold Plated Filigree Eternal Loops on Gold Chain $125
SOLD

*note : Lariat necklaces are traditionally very long — long enough to wrap around your neck two or more times — and unattached at their ends so that you can tie and knot them in different ways to suit your style. Some necklaces have the lariat look, knotted or clustered in the front with a decorative "tassel" hanging down from the center, but secured in back with a clasp. (source : by Carly Wickell, About.com)

CROWNING GLORY : Clear Aurora Borealis (3mm) with Black Diamond (4mm) Swarovski Crystals around Rhodium Ring on 925 Silver Hoop Chain with 925 Silver Toggle $115
SOLD

GREYSTONE : Blue-Grey Freshwater Pearls spaced with 4mm Swarovski Crystals on Silver Chain with 925 Silver Toggle Clasp $135
SOLD

Greystone can be worn 2 ways — a) with the toggle and 2-tier tassel with pearls in front; or b) with the 2-tier tassel behind (nice if you're wearing a low back) and the front will look like a simple choker (see attached pictures)

Christmas Collection TWO

2008-12-05T19:28:00.000-08:00

BAROQUE JEWELS : Onyx Swarovski Baroque and Teardrop Crystals with Red Coral Swarovski Crystals on 925 Silver Studs & Wires

Simple Christmas pressies...for dear friends...

SNOWFLAKE : Silver Snowflake Pendant with Cubic Zirconia and Swarovski Crystal Aurora Borealis finish on Silver Plated Chain

My first attempts at Men's Jewellery - for my super stud male model-like friends...(fingers crossed they'll like them...)

ANGEL WINGS : American Pewter on 925 Silver Chain

FLIGHT OF FREEDOM : American Pewter on Stainless Steel Chain

Christmas Collection ONE

2008-11-21T01:36:00.001-08:00

I am working on all things 'perfect' to wear for Christmas parties, to match that Christmas dress for a Christmas get-together luncheon or even as a little Christmas gift...hope you'll enjoy them as much as I've enjoyed making them... This is Part ONE of many to come!

Named this after a very, very pretty model named Mary that did justice to my creation.

'MARY' CHRISTMAS : 14k Gold Hoops with Gold Plated Artistic Wire and Gold Plated Filigree Disc on Solid Gold Filled Hooks $75
SOLD

One of my personal favourite... Don't they look like ice? They might just end up in my own treasurebox...

CRYSTAL ICE : Czech Glass with 925 Silver Artistic Wire on 925 Silver Studs $55

A modern classic piece — these are a perfect modern interpretation of the classic pearl drop earrings.

CLEOPATRA'S COIN : White Coin Natural Freshwater Pearls (8mm) with Gold Glass Beads on Gold Kidney Hooks $45
SOLD

These look like something a heroine, in a literary, poetry or play of author T.S Eliot would wear...Fit for a classic leading lady. Agree?

BLUE ELIOT : Blue Kyanite* with Pearlised Blades with 925 Antique Silver Twisted Hoops on 925 Antique Silver Hooks $65
SOLD

*note : Kyanite, whose name derives from the Greek word kyanos, meaning blue is a shiny, translucent and rare Gemstone, known for its colour zones & variation in hardness. (source : KyaniteGems)

PORT OF GOLD : Czech Glass Hoops with Onyx Discs and Gold Plated Filigree Ball Bead on Gold and Diamante Studs $45
SOLD

These are special - they're traveling all the way to Yorkshire, UK for a special sister, from her sweet sister... Such sisterly love...nice!

IMPERIAL GARDEN : Carved Jade Rose (in shape of a rose bud) with Jade Round Bead and Freshwater Pearls on Silver Hooks $55
SOLD

IMPERIAL HALO : Jade Rings with Freshwater Pearls on Silver Hooks $55
SOLD

My first attempt at clip-on earrings...I must say, it turned out better than I thought it would. Really relieved because these were commissioned (aka Private Ordered) by a loving sister for her sister. So much sisterly love...Maybe I should start a treasurebox sisterhood blog. Smile.

Lil' Green Gems : 9mm Summer Green Swarovski Crystals with 3mm Champagne Gold and AB Black Swarovski Crystals on Antique Brass Clip-On

TROPICAL SUNRISE

2008-10-28T20:14:00.001-07:00

IXORA : Also known as 'Flame of the Forest' is made with Carnelian Gemstone with Czech Pressed Glass - Opaque (8mm diameter) and Coral Swarovski Bicones (6mm) plus Golden Shadow Swarovski Bicones (4mm) on Silver Studs $65
SOLD

SAGE HIBISCUS : Sage Green Czech Glass Beads - Opaque with Peridot Green Freshwater Pearls plus Flaming Orange French Glass Beads on Silver Hooks $45SOLD

PENDULUM PENDANTS

2008-10-23T08:49:00.001-07:00

STROKE OF MIDNIGHT : Faceted Black Onyx Teardrop (30mm) with Gold & Silver Artistic Wire (which I twisted & shaped into a second graceful teardrop) on Gold Chain $45
SOLD

GOLDILOCKS : Infused Glass* with Gold Plated Artistic Wire (which I shaped & bent and bent & shaped - suffering from callused fingers now...) with Olivine Green Swarovski Bicones on 3-tier Gold Chain $65
SOLD

*note : Infused glass is basically ceramics which have been fired with the inclusion of embedded glass which in this case, metallic foil pieces.

CHERRY GRACÉA

2008-10-12T23:47:00.000-07:00

Made this sweet, tiny, mini cherry drops for a dear friend that could only wear 'compact', non-dangling earrings in fear of her baby girl grabbing at them. Specially named them after both our hubby's favourite ice-cream! (can't mention the brand here but it's named after two ice-cream geniuses and my good friends when my diet is out the window...hahahaa).

CHERRY GRACÉA* : Czech Pressed Glass - Opaque plus Swarovski 'Leaf' on Tarnish Resistant Silver Hooks

*note : Altered the name for copyright purposes. Hehee...

ROUND & ROUND

2008-10-12T22:31:00.001-07:00

LA PAULÉE* : Seagreen Blúe Agate** with Cubic Zirconia Ring and Double Twisted Solid Rhodium Open Circle on 925 Kidney Hooks
*note : La Paulée de Meursault is a beautiful commune of wine region in the Côte-d'Or department in Bourgogne (Burgundy) in Eastern France. (source : Wikipedia)

**note : Agate is formed from mineral deposits and is considered by most to be a precious stone. Agate is a variety of Chalcedony with is essentially quartz. Scientifically it is made of SiO2 (silicon dioxide). It is relatively strong and has a glass type texture and luster.
(source : Gemstone Education)

WINN DIXIE : Mini Light Green Hollow Circle Natural Jade & Natural Fresh Water Pearls on Silver Hooks

CURLY SUE : Amethyst Gemstone on Gold Plated Artistic Wire (which I curled with an alphabet 'S' center) with Violet Swarovski Bicones on Gold Hooks $45

OCTOBER BLOSSOMS

2008-10-12T21:22:00.000-07:00

AMETHYST ROSE : Carved Amethyst Quartz with Fresh Water Pearls (Light Cream & Grey Mauve) and Swarovski Crystal Bi-cones (4mm & 3mm) on Silver Hooks $55
SOLD

PEACHES & CREAM : Handmade Polymer Roses with Freshwater Pearls and Swarovski Crystal Bi-cones (4mm) on Gold Hooks $45
SOLD

EVIE'S DAISY : Stabilised Turquoise Bead Nuggets 5 - 7mm with Solid Black Round Onyx on Stainless Steel Long Chain

CRYSTALS & PEARLS

2008-10-06T07:09:00.000-07:00

DEW OF HEAVEN : Fresh Water Pearls with Faceted Clear Teardrop Swarovski Crystals on 925 Silver Studs $45
SOLD

PEARLY PINK : Fresh Water Pearls with Swarovski Bi-Cone Crystals (4mm) on Gold Studs $35
SOLD

Just in case you were wondering how the earring studs are 'floating' in the air, I cleverly devised a transparent stud holder... hehehee... tricks of the trade...

RAIN DROPS : Swarovski Bi-Cone Crystals (5mm & 4mm) with Mother of Pearl Coin on 925 Silver Kidney Hooks $45

BLACK ICE

2008-10-02T20:26:00.000-07:00

BAROQUE BLACK : Silver Filigree with Faceted Onyx Teardrop (10mm) complimented with Onyx Swarovski (4mm) on Silver Hooks $35
SOLD

ETHNIC GYPSY : Faceted Onyx Teardrop (10mm) complimented with Clear Swarovski Crystal (3mm) on 925 Silver Wire and Silver Hooks $35SOLD

ROYALE BLUE

2008-10-01T22:28:00.001-07:00

My mom-in-law got me to 'fix' some of her earrings and I 'tore' them apart to re-create her something NEW!!! She hasn't seen them yet but I'll be presenting them to her for her birthday on the 6th. Fingers crossed she'll like them...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUMMY : Gold Studs & Gold Ball from Mummy's Original Earrings with Cloissonné Flower Bead.

Mummy simply LOVES Turquoise. These Stabilised Turquoise Beads* just complimented the 'remains' of her former earring. If you have any 'old' stuff you'd like 'revamped' or 'updated'... send them to me!

SURPRISE MUMMY : Stabilised Turquoise Bead* Nugget 5 - 7mm with Gold Glass Beads & Gold Ball on Gold Stud

*note : Stabilised Turquoise has been infused with a clear epoxy resin. The resin, under pressure, absorbs into the rock, which permanently hardens the rock and deepens the color. Unlike natural turquoise which deepens in color over time by gradually absorbing oils from the skin as it is worn, the colors in stabilised turquoise are permanent. (source : The Collector's Guide)

WIRED UP - 28 SEPT 2008

2008-09-28T20:06:00.000-07:00

Made these while catching the Singapore F1 Grand Prix (1st ever Formula One Night Race) on telly... Maybe the collection best describes my nerves. Ha ha...
For the F1 fans, note the names...

TRULLI GOLD : Hammered Textured Gold Hoops (35mm, 25mm & 20mm) with Gold Plated Filigree Ball Bead on Gold Hooks $45
SOLD

You can be sure this will be one of a kind...

GOLD WEBBER : Gold Plated Artistic Wire (which I weaved into a 'pear-shaped' bead) with Gold Plated Filigree Ball Bead on Gold Hooks $35
SOLD

Rosberg is the supossed 'hottie' amogst the ladies... Is that right people?

ROSBERG ROSE : Dark Rose Quartz with 925 Silver Artistic Wire (which I weaved into a 'ball-shaped' bead, made it as round as I could) on Silver Hooks $45SOLD

GREENER - 26 SEPT 2008

2008-09-25T22:32:00.000-07:00

ROMAINE STRAND : Irregular Faceted Bottle Green Glass - Clear (20mm) on Tarnish Resistant Gold Chain (74mm total length) $45
SOLD

ROMAINE GEMS : Irregular Faceted Bottle Green Glass - Clear (20mm) on Gold Hooks $35
SOLD

ROMAINE SET (Necklace + Earrings) : Irregular Faceted Bottle Green Glass - Clear (20mm) on Gold Chain & Hooks $70
SOLD

CHERRY PICKING - 24 SEPT 2008

2008-09-24T20:09:00.000-07:00

A CHERRY ON TOP : Czech Pressed Glass - Opaque (8mm diameter) plus Swarovski 'Leaf' on Tarnish Resistant Gold Craft Wire including 400mm chain $45
SOLD

MARASCHINO CHERRIES : Czech Pressed Glass - Aurora Borealis* Finish (14mm diameter) plus Czech Pressed Glass - Transparent 'Leaf' on Gold Kidney Hooks $35
SOLD

*note : Aurora Borealis (which means "Northern Lights") has a special iridescent finish that shines with many colors. The iridescent surface is a result of a very thin layer of metallic atoms that have been deposited on the lower surface of the stone. This process was invented in 1955 by the Swarovski company together with Christian Dior. (source : All About Jewels)

GREEN - 21 SEPT 2008

2008-09-22T20:06:00.001-07:00

PEAS : Olivine Green Swarovski Flat Briolette (11mm X 10mm) plus Bicones (3mm & 4mm) on 925 Sterling Silver Hooks $55
RESERVED

MINT : Light Green Hollow Circle Natural Jade & Gold Plated Filigree* Bead with Matt Gold Glass Beads on Gold Hooks $45
SOLD

*note : Filigree is a jewel work of a delicate kind made with twisted threads usually of gold and silver or stitching of the same curvy motif. It often suggests lace, and is most popular in French fashion decoration from 1660 to the present. (source : Wikipedia)

Maharani Collection - 17 SEPT 2008

2008-09-18T07:16:00.002-07:00

BINDI (A Decorative Small Dot Worn On Forehead) : Emerald & Gold Hand Painted Cloissonné Enamel Metal Beads* with Peridot Green Freshwater Pearls on Gold Hooks $35
SOLD

*note : Cloissonné, an ancient metal working technique, is a multi-step enamel process used to produce jewelery, vases and other decorative items. (source : Wikipedia)

JALEBI (Deep Fried Batter Sweets) : Topaz Swarovski Baroque Pendant with Onyx Beads on Gold Hooks $55
SOLD

KARELA (Bitter Gourd) : Prussian Blue & Gold Hand Painted Cloissonné Enamel Metal Beads with Matt Gold Glass Beads on Gold Hooks $45SOLD

All That Glitters - 16 SEPT 2008

2008-09-18T07:16:00.001-07:00

MARINE : Deep Sea Blue Swarovski Avant Garde Indicolite* (20mm) on 925 Sterling Silver Hooks $55
SOLD

*note : This crystal gets its name from its asymmetrical, architectural lines, capturing the essence of avant-garde artistic design.

SILVER LINING : Smoky Quartz 22mm Pear-shaped Swarovski with Grey Pearl on Diamante Stud $75
SOLD

Pearly Swirly - 9 SEPT 2008

2008-09-17T22:52:00.002-07:00

NOUGHTS & SQUARES : Ash Grey Freshwater Pearls with Grey Swarovski Crystal and Square-shaped Shell on Silver Hooks $45 SOLD

RAISE THE RED LANTERN : Siam Red Swarovski Crystals with Dark Mauve Shell on Silver Hooks $45 SOLD

SWIRLY CLASSY CANDY : Murano Mouth Blown Hollow Lampwork Beads* with Amethyst and Pale Green Glass Beads on 14k Gold Hooks $65 SOLD

*note : As these beads are individually hand-made in Venice (Italy), there maybe slight deviation in colour and size — be rest assured, they are strong and not easily broken.

All Things Fruity & Flowery - 5 SEPT 2008

2008-09-17T22:52:00.001-07:00

RASPBERRY PEARS : Korean Crystal Fireball with 13mm Ruby Red Swarovski Crystal Drop on Silver Hooks $35
SOLD

BLUEBERRY & GRAPES : Purple Blue Fresh Water Pearls with Grey Swarovski Crystal and Blue Glass Beads on Silver Hooks $45
SOLD

CHERRY DROPS : Erinite Green Swarovski Crystals with 9mm Cherry Pink Swarovski Crystal on Silver Studs $45
SOLD

DAISY IN A VASE : Rice Grain Sized Fresh Water Pearls with 8mm Pacific Opal & Palace Green Opal Swarovski Crystal on Silver Hooks $45
SOLD

GOLDEN GLOBE - 3 SEPT 2008

2008-09-17T22:52:00.000-07:00

Here's what I've done so far for the month of September...
Write to me and lemme know what you think — any feedback received will be greatly treasured.

GOLDEN GLOBE : Midnight Blue Swarovski with 11mm Bright Gold Freshwater Pearls on Gold Studs (ignore the hooks, I needed them to hold up the studs else I had to poke holes in my curtains...) $45