Daily Handmade Jewelry Showcase: Fabulous Designs in Black and Red!

Welcome to another Daily Handmade Jewelry Showcase! Five days a week, I take you for a look at four amazing jewelry pieces created by very talented independent jewelry designers.

I'm Bob Edwards, and I began making jewelry more than 40 years ago - at the age of 14! I've been making and selling my silver jewelry for more than 30 years now. I simply love jewelry!

As I always do, we're going to focus on several outstanding handcrafted jewelry pieces made by Etsy artisans! I chose these pieces based on color, design, and workmanship. They're all attractive, very fashionable and a great value.

So ... Let's get this show started ...

This first piece is a necklace made by O.V. Gillies Designs! This jewelry artisan personally makes and designs every item she sells; her shop is filled with beautiful necklaces, earrings, oxidized silver jewelry and more. Most feature gems, pearls, art glass or crystal.

Olga works in her home studio located on the Isle of Arran, Scotland, UK. Her creations are influenced by her surroundings and she offers many pieces that show the inspiration behind her jewelry!

This necklace features a large black Swarovski crystal at the bottom; above, a cluster of red coral rounds. Each coral bead is wire wrapped and attached to the oxidized sterling silver chain. This coral & crystal necklace is only $52.00 ...

This lovely pair of vintage style earrings were made by Malves1009, also known as ... Elegant Vintage Inspired Jewelry by Michele! This fantastic New Jersey jewelry artisan loves to make new jewelry with both new and genuine vintage beads and other antique jewelry parts; lots of crystals, pearls, art glass and antiqued brass metal components go into her fabulous designs.

This wonderful jewelry designer made these cool Black and Red Earrings with fire - red faceted glass beads, black crystals and antique finish brass components.

Buy these pretty dangles today as a gift - or treat yourself! They're just $13.00 ... or spend some time browsing her amazing earrings, the necklace gallery, bracelets or her rings!

The beautiful necklace you see on the right was made by Kristy, the North Carolina jewelry designer and owner of CocosGreenhouse! Her shop's specialty is Handmade Bridal and Vintage Style Jewelry, and you'll find a great variety of necklaces, earrings and bracelets offered in her shop. Many of these styles are appropriate for wear to a wedding or other formal occasion. There are also styles for everyday wear featuring cameos, nature inspired themes and more!

This jewelry artist's Off With Her Head Necklace was made as a tribute piece to the new Alice in Wonderland film! It has a lot of style going for it ... a chain of red rose beads is suspended between two black hearts, with another black and a red heart dangling to one side. A second chain runs across, below the rose bead chain. This unusual and very fashionable necklace is a 16" length; chains are silver tone; the hearts are rubber. This necklace is available exclusively at CocosGreenhouse; only $29.00!

I rarely review jewelry for men, because there isn't a lot of it offered on Etsy. This morning, I was searching for handcrafted jewelry items to feature in my daily post and saw this amazing pair of fused glass cufflinks by Mandy Treptow. Of course I decided right away they would be included in this post. I work at home, and rarely dress in a shirt and tie; but if I did I would want these cufflinks ... they're just $20.00!

These were made with a layer of opaque black glass is fused over a clear base, with red lines forming crosses in the center as a focal point. The backs are silver plated spring bar cufflink backs.

Mandy is an artisan based in London, England. Most of her work is in glass but you'll also find other art in her shop. She makes beautiful fused glass Cufflinks, and there is a nice selection of jewelry items in her Necklaces/Rings/Earrings section.

Please visit these four artisans today and have a look at what they're offering. Handmade items like this are always a great value; when you shop on Etsy with artisan shop owners, there is no middleman - you're buying directly from the maker! Support an artist ... Buy Handmade!

Robert Edwards is a proud member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team - JET. He is a jewelry designer and metalsmith in New York City with over 30 years experience in the jewelry trade, specializing in handmade silver jewelry and custom made silver chains. This article may be reproduced provided all content and links in the article including this author's statement remain intact. ©2010 Robert Edwards

Daily Handmade Jewelry Showcase - Tuesday June 29, 2010

Welcome to my Daily Handmade Jewelry Showcase! Today I've chosen four fantastic examples of "alternative" handmade jewelry designs I think you'll love as much as I do!

These four designs all have a lot of planning, thought and work behind them. They definitely are NOT traditional jewelry pieces, and that is what makes them beautiful ... they are all unique pieces handmade by artisans, not in a factory!

Jewelry is an ornament - worn by a person. Taste in jewelry design is a personal thing ... we all have different likes, dislikes and favorites. But great design transcends personal taste ... I feel these four handmade jewelry pieces do just that!

These amazing handmade jewelry designs are all currently for sale on Etsy ...

Glass has been used in jewelry making for thousands of years. Artisans learned long ago how to mold and manipulate glass into beautiful objects that are useful, long lasting and beautiful. Today there are huge factories making beads and cabochons from glass for use in jewelry making ... and there are also artisans who work in glass - making single beads

and glass cabochons one at a time, the traditional way. RadicalGlass is an Australian glass artist that is carrying this time honored art into the present with her red hot fused glass pendant designs!

Here's an example of her work ... take a look at this very cool Strike From The Left Glass Pendant! Lines of bright color - in red, white and yellow - streak across the surface like a midnight meteor shower on a jet black sky. I love the slightly off square shape - which shows me this IS a handmade piece!

The pendant is fitted with a silver plated bail. The leather cord is not included. Only $15.00!

This next piece is an awesome sterling and fine silver cuff bracelet ... made by PeacesOfIndigo. This handmade jewelry artisan usually works in fine silver and sterling silver, making beautiful personalized jewelry and handmade rings, pendants and more featuring hand written inspirational and romantic quotes.

The body of this man's bold custom sterling silver cuff is sterling silver with a fantastic hammered texture. The cross connecting the four names is also sterling silver; the four ovals are fine silver. The ovals were rolled out with fine silver Precious Metal Clay. The artisan inscribed the ovals with the four names, then fused the entire bracelet together in her kiln. Finally it was oxidized to bring out all the wonderful texture and detail.

Have one of these masculine and very attractive silver cuff bracelets made just for you - or your husband - only $155.00!

These Rainbow Firescaled Hammered Copper Stick Tab Earrings are just SO unique ... made with copper sheet that has been heated with a torch to intentionally cause firescale - something metalsmiths usually do everything they can to avoid!

This process is unpredictable. The jewelry artist never knows exactly what will happen; but the result is a metallic rainbow of color. The process can be duplicated; but the earrings can't; every pair of these earrings by SilverSmack is truly one of a kind.

These rainbow firescaled copper dangles are on silver ear wires; the copper dangles have been sealed to protect the rainbow patina. Buy them for just $20.00!

This outstanding sterling silver and garnet coffin ring is a fabulous design! This ring is set with garnet, and that sort of fits ... the blood red color is just so appropriate!

This jewelry artisan has added awesome detail to this handmade silver ring ... roots snake up from the bottom of the setting to embrace the coffin shaped gem; and the open back setting allows light to travel through the stone.

Made by IdleHandsDesigns, this ring is also available in black Onyx, light green Peridot, champagne Topaz, dark purple Amethyst, dark green Spinel or your choice of light blue or dark blue Spinel. Made to order just for you - in your size. Order one of these fantastic coffin rings - for only $173.00!

When you buy handmade jewelry from these artisans, you're getting something very special! Wear jewelry that is unique - or made just for you! Please visit each of the shops above. They all have much more handcrafted jewelry to offer, and I know you'll enjoy checking them out!

Robert Edwards is a proud member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team - JET. He is a jewelry designer and metalsmith in New York City with over 30 years experience in the jewelry trade, specializing in handmade silver jewelry and custom made silver chains. This article may be reproduced provided all content and links in the article including this author's statement remain intact. ©2010 Robert Edwards

Handmade Artisan Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets and Bridal Jewelry at FuchsiaBloomStudio

Handmade jewelry at FuchsiaBloomStudio can be colorful, playful, elegant and artsy!

The artisan who owns the shop and designs the pretty bead earrings, cool metalworked earrings, stylish bracelets, classic pearl and stone necklaces, and lovely bead necklaces on display at FuchsiaBloomStudio has a true talent for making beautiful jewelry.

This artisan has been making her gorgeous handcrafted jewelry for more than 17 years. Although a trained artist, her experience as a jewelry designer began as a hobby - as it does for many of us. Of course once the bug bites, its hard to stop - and that's how her business began!

I chose four items to share from her shop. These pretty styles are a good representation of her creative work ... I think you'll like them as much as I do!

What a fantastic blue color! This artisan's Selena Earrings - Aqua Briolettes and Hammered Sterling Wire are a nice simple design with a load of style!

The aqua color briolettes are glass. They're suspended from hand forged spiral S links, with dyed quartz accent beads at the top. These dangles are easy and comfortable to wear with the sterling silver French hook style ear wires. Other colors are also available - choose from ruby red, forest green, amber, clear, black, or dark warm purple. Fabulous at $30.00 per pair!

Everyone loves glorious red garnet! The color of the garnet used to make this bracelet is phenomenal. Red, bright and sparkly, and the different shapes make this a VERY interesting bracelet!

Made with memory wire, this pretty bracelet will fit just about any size wrist. These are also called wrap bracelets, because they literally wrap around the wrist, adjusting to your size.

Red goes with a lot of colors, so you'll get a lot of wear out of this bracelet! Have it shipped right to your door ... for only $15.00!

These Sterling Silver Wave Earrings really are very unique - actually, they're spectacular! The slight, graceful curves in the thick, substantial sterling silver wave shape dangles lend a sensuous, almost primitive feel to this design, a stark contrast to the precision cut Swarovski crystal components above.

These unusual, one of a kind earrings are 3" from top to bottom - including the French hook ear wires. These may not be everyday earrings ... but when you do wear them, they'll add a ton of sophistication to any outfit! Give them a home ... these fab earrings could be yours for just $35.00!

This pair of chandelier earrings is my last choice today. Again, not really an everyday pair of earrings ... these are pretty special, and you'll want to save them to impress!

Put these Blackberries - Black and Purple Chandelier Earrings on with a slinky black dress and you'll ooze glamour in every direction! Romantic and feminine, these earrings are a combination of Czech crystal and mauve color freshwater pearls. They are available in other colors; see the page above for more information. They're only$30.00!

Most of the jewelry is in the categories mentioned above. But you'll also find outstanding items in the other categories; bridal jewelry, vintage style necklaces, hair accessories and jewelry sets. If you make your own jewelry, you might want to visit her jewelry parts supply shop!

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Robert Edwards is a proud member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team - JET. He is a jewelry designer and metalsmith in New York City with over 30 years experience in the jewelry trade, specializing in silver jewelry and silver chains. This article may be reproduced provided the ETSY Mini, all links in the article and this author's statement remain intact. ©2010 Robert Edwards

Handmade Gemstone and Art Glass Jewelry by SendingLoveGallery

This week I'm spotlighting another JET member shop, SendingLoveGallery! This jewelry designer makes pretty gemstone jewelry and art glass jewelry with a variety of metal components.

Phyllis of SendingLoveGallery is a very creative artisan! Her jewelry is colorful, fashionable and very reasonably priced. With a huge pallette of gemstone beads and art glass, her design possibilities are endless and it allows this designer to create the fantastic handmade jewelry you'll see in her shop.

The lovely blue amazonite bracelet on the left is an unusual one of a kind design! Made with sterling silver findings, it includes an extender chain making it adjustable up to 9 inches. This pretty soft blue bracelet is priced at only $32.00 - an unbelievable value!


If you like sparkling earrings with a
lot of movement, the Black Orchid Earrings
shown on the right could be your new favorite.
These chandelier style earrings are truly spectacular!
Made with sterling silver components and black Swarovski crystals, these earrings will draw attention wherever you wear them. They are just perfect for a special occasion! Earrings like these cost a bundle in boutiques, but you can have them for just $40.00!




A great piece for casual wear, the pretty necklace on the left is a real winner! The Turquoise Gemstone Hammered Oxidized Silver Necklace will go very well with jeans and a tee shirt, and so its great for summer wear. If you love turquoise, this necklace could easily become a favorite. The hand hammered, oxidized silver circle frames the rich blue turquoise stone very nicely and it goes well with the patterned silver cable chain it will arrive on. This piece is a fabulous deal at its low $26.00 price tag!



The fashionable earrings shown bottom right are
made with peridot and green tinted Freshwater pearl buttons, with a combination of vermeil and gold filled component parts. This fabulous pair of dangles are a beautiful color combination with a load of sparkle! The beautiful green color makes them a great pair of earrings for spring and summer wear, and the warm golden tones will compliment your summer tan with style. This luxurious looking pair of earrings is quite affordable at the very low price of $26.00.

Please visit SendingLoveGallery so you can give this shop a really good look. There are over 90 wonderful items offered here; this is just a small sample of the jewelry you'll find displayed in this shop. This is a great time of year to wear jewelry; the winter coat and cowl are gone and you're going to want new earrings to go with your new spring wardrobe. While you're there, be sure to bookmark SendingLoveGallery ... Mother's Day is May 9 - and this is a really great place to find an affordable gift Mom will love!


Robert Edwards is a proud member of the Jewelry on Etsy Team - JET. He is a jewelry designer and metalsmith in New York City with over 30 years experience in the jewelry trade, specializing in silver jewelry. This article may be reproduced as long as it contains this author's statement and all links remain intact. ©2010 Robert Edwards