I added mauve glass pearls with gold and silver tone components to this simple bold chain and see the results! (April 2010) |
O! Necklace: Silver and Gold Contemporary Statement piece with vintage crystal drops. (March 2010) |
Vintage opera length chain and rhinestone necklace: See what happens when one estate sale finds another on the same day? (April 2010) |
Silver and Gold: What a great “twist” to things! Bold chain meets silver and gold vintage metal beads. (April 2010) |
Silver and Gold Earrings: For those who like to combine their precious metals to wear with anything, and everything! (April 2010) |
Keishi Pearl Necklace: Rich green/gold/bronze hued keishi pearls with 22k gold seed beads and vintage Swarovski focal crystal create a dazzling look. (January 2008) |
Sexy Chains and Pearl Necklace: Chains are everywhere, and here is one of my additions to this hot trend. (April 2010) |
Vintage Nailhead and Crystal Necklace: These delicate beads sparkle from afar, aided by a touch of black, silver and gold with crystal accents. Sparkling magnetic clasp finishes the look. (April 2010) |
Vintage Nailhead and Swarovski Pearl and Crystal Necklace: Delicate beads sparkle from afar, aided by “platinum” Swarovski glass pearls and crystals. Sparkling magnetic clasp finishes the look. I couldn’t keep these on the table at my trunk shows, and unfortunately, my source has sold out their stock. (April 2010) |
“Hot Mess” Necklace: Mixed up, yet organized chaos of chains with a black cubic zirconia drop bead. (May 2010) |
Beautiful faceted garnet bracelet with vintage clasp: Rich color in a simple yet elegant setting. (April 2010) |
White and Gold/Silver and Gold Necklace: Coordinates with everything. Or, wrap it around your wrist for a triple-strand bracelet! (June 2010) |
Close up of delicate spa blue/green keishi pearls with Greige Swarovski crystal necklace. (June 2010) |
Keishi pearls with Greige Swarovski crystal choker: Superb quality lustre and color that I’ve never seen until I came across these gorgeous treasures. (June 2010) |
Luxurious green/gold/bronze hued center drilled keishi pearl bracelet: I added vintage Swarovski crystals and a vintage clasp. (May 2008) |
Sea blue chalcedony bead bracelet with 22k gold seed beads and nouveau focal beads: I rarely see this color of chalcedony, and if I ever find it again, I will buy as much as I can. Simply gorgeous! (June 2010) |
Turquoise, aquamarine double strand necklace with vintage accent beads: Silver, turquoise and black, what could be more classic? (May 2009) |
Klimt-inspired earrings: Swarovski “black diamond” crystals and “platinum” glass pearls with sterling silver and crystal posts. (November 2009) |
Bold silver chain with white glass pearls, gold tone bead caps and sterling silver spacer choker: A dramatic, yet elegant statement piece. (May 2010) |
Swarovski crystal drop earrings~art nouveau inspired design with vintage Swarovski focal bead on textured sterling silver posts: What’s old is new again… (May 2010) |
Vintage Lucite Choker: Double strands of vintage lucite used to make Chanel (yes, I did say Chanel!) jewelry with silver spacers, clasp and glass focal centerpiece. (May 2010) |
“Wild Thing” Necklace: I never know where my imagination will take me…a little bit of this and a little bit of that and there you have it! (March, 2010) |
Silver Chain Necklace: Silver tone chain with large “nugget” focal piece with vintage crystals and twisted silver accents…a little unexpected! (May 2010) |
Black Onyx Necklace: Faceted black onyx with off center quartz crystal focal piece, silver spacers and a tiny sterling twist in the middle. (May 2010) |
“Wild Thing Collection”: Silver swirls of chains in an opera length necklace with hematite and silver spacers. This design can be dressed up or down, depending on your mood and imagination! This piece was made for a very special graduate who has a stellar future! (July 2010) |
“Sexy Chains and Bits” Collection: Chains are all the rage with this twisted opera length triple strand of chains, with an unexpected silver and rhinestone dangling focal piece off to the side. Wear with anything, anytime! (July 2010) |
Bold Silver Nugget Choker: Silver chain choker with added silver tone “nuggets” overlapping on a small chain. Bold and contemporary, yet elegant enough to wear for a night out on the town. |
Rugged Quartz Silver Opera Length Chain Necklace: Contemporary necklace that goes with everything, anytime, anywhere. Dress it up, dress it down, wrap it around, have fun! |
Amethyst and Vintage Crystal Quadruple Strand Bracelet: A very dear friend of mine occasionally shops for antique jewels for me, and recently reported back with a faceted amethyst stone necklace (or heavy amethyst colored crystal) and a violet and bronze/gold hued choker. The results are pictured above. (July 2010) |
Art Glass and Vintage Jade Necklace: Gold foiled American Art Glass with vintage jade and bronze spacers make a warm and richly colored piece of jewelry. (July 2010) |
American Art Glass and Amazonite Choker: Serene aqua colored Amazonite squares with American Art Glass drop beads and silver spacers with an Art Nouveau inspired toggle clasp. (July 2010) |
Luxurious Lucite Necklace: I received a request for sculpted lucite in large, chunky, irregular shapes and after searching for days, I found it! She will wear this with vintage lucite earrings and a lucite bangle. and it will be fabulous. (July 2010) |
Serene Spa Blue Necklace: Subtle spa blue stones with an unexpected rugged quartz off center focal piece and sparkling magnetic clasp made someone very special quite happy. You know who you are. (July 2010) |
Navy Blue Agate and Gold Foil Choker: A bold, contemporary, yet feminine and elegant look. (August 2010) |
Triple Strand Vintage Amethyst, Green Coin Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Choker: A good friend of mine told me that green and purple are classic quilt colors. My favorite hues are plum with green apple, and I threw in a little cognac colored Swarovski crystal for good measure. (August 2010) |
Triple Strand Keishi Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Bracelet: As seen on the home page of this website, with a fabulous pair of vintage button clip-ons from the 1950s. I wore this at the Grant Park Music concert when I made the announcement from the stage. (August 2010) |
“Wild Thing” Collection Choker: For my mother, who just turned 75 this week. This time, with creamy pearls, peachy-pink vintage and Swarovski crystals, gold tone chain and a lot of love! (August 2010) |
Porcelain Pearl Necklace: Luminous porcelain pearls with the most amazing sheen combined with gold tone caps and silver spacers create a necklace that goes with everything and will look good on anyone. (August 2010) |
The Jennifer Larmore Jewelry Collection: Red and gold moukolite stones with American art glass drops make this choker a stunner for this mezzo soprano. Custom designed to honor Ms. Larmore’s induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame on September 22, 2010. Well deserved~congratulations Jennifer! (September 2010) |
Hall of Fame Choker: Designed to honor a very special singer for a very special occasion. Triple strands of antique crystal and vintage blue glass twisted with sterling silver spacers. This will absolutely catch the lights from the stage and sparkle to the last row of the audience. Congratulations! (August 2010) |
“Pitch Please” Choker: Aquamarine keishi pearls and sea blue chalcedony on a silver chain with sparkling magnetic clasp. Designed for a very special soprano who was selected to perform in an all-star ensemble at Oak Park River Forest High School. (September 2010) |
“Pitch Please” Necklace: Silver chainmaille with aquamarine glass pearls. Designed for the young all-star singers of the “Pitch Please” ensemble at OPRFHS. This is the first design on a “Variations on a Theme”. Each girl will have her own individual design, but with the same color scheme, complementing the striking aquamarine blue ties that the guys will be wearing. (September 2010) |
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| Victorian Home Pendant: He had an idea to honor his beautiful, hard working wife for her birthday. This is the result. For further details, please see the “Applause” section of this website. (November 2010) |
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Fab Five Necklaces: Five Fabulous Friends, each with unique qualities who share a passion for many things in life. These necklaces honor my friends with honed black jasper as a common component, yet the accent beads were chosen for each individual. (December 2010) |
Babs: A great friend and extraordinary cellist had this antique pendant and wanted to update the look. Pour one part cappucino agate, one part vintage antique silver spacer beads, and one part clasp and you’ve got one amazing new design! (January 2011) |
Opera Jewels: A work-in-progress. I cannot reveal details at the moment, but this is the bracelet for a project of which I am proud to be participating… |
Opera Jewels Bracelet and Earrings: (December 2010) |
Study in Silver: She had the gray pearls, and was bored. I gave her a plethora of components from which to choose, she suggested something, and here is the result! (March 2011) |
Study in Silver II: Bold statement in silver, twisted together that mixes hues of silver come to life. Not for the faint of heart! (March 2011)
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My husband went to Shanghai and all I got was…well, actually, I received quite a bit. These large aquamarine had my name written all over them, so I knotted them on turquoise silk, added a vintage daisy clasp and I’m set to go. Thank you to the best husband. Ever. (May 2011) |
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