Sterling silver rings

My sterling silver rings, have now made it to my online Folksy shop, with a few days to spare before Christmas.

There are 4 to be had, in different sizes and textures. The rings are minimalist in design, with an asymmetrical look.

Check out the listing here.

The roman set

A brand new jewelry set available in my Folksy shop.

The inspiration behind this necklace and earring set is a necklace from 4AD. That particular necklace was made out of glass and shells apparently with copper findings.

My set is made from rose quartz and turquoise all set with tarnish resistant silver plated copper.

The earrings have a sterling silver ear wire.

Just head to my shop and check out my vast collection of wire wrapped jewelry, and if you type in FOLKSYLOCAL you get 10% discount from the 27-28 November 2021.

Silver lapis lazuli pendant

This unique lapis lazuli pendant is now available in my Folksy shop – click and shop.

The wire weave was created using sterling silver, the whole pendant is 12g , with the silver wire weighing 7.6g, the rest of the weight being added by the stone. The pendant comes with a silver plated chain included and can be shipped to UK, USA or Europe.

And if you join me for the Online Folksy Christmas market from the 27-28 November 2021, you can benefit from 10% off across my shop.

Folksy Christmas market

SAVE THE DATE

This year I will be joining many British artists as part of the Folksy local Christmas market 27-28 November 2021.

My FOLKSY shop will be taking part in the market.

Will provide free delivery to the UK,

If you are a buyer from the US or the EU please message me so that I can provide you with a quote for the shipping costs, buyers from the US and EU are responsible for the additional costs for any import, VAT or local taxes at point of arrival.

Part of my presence in the market I will be doing two live craft demonstrations via Instagram Live

Dates of the event 27th of November 2021 and one on the 28th November 2021.

Check out all the stall holders

Discounts across my virtual jewellery shops

All these beautiful jewellery pieces and more are all eligible for discounts across my two virtual shops.

On Etsy if you cart is over £30 you get 10% off.

On my Folksy you get 10% off on any item in my shop by using code September21.

Check out the online collection, each one of my stores carries a different style of jewellery, both stores ship UK wide, US wide and on request even to Europe. I am not responsible for the cost of shipping or cost of any custom fees.

And hey, if you are not into jewellery but you like my style, give it a like. A like never hurt anyone, right?!

ONLINE CHRISTMAS MARKET 2020

Join me and hundreds of makers this weekend 5th – 6th December 2020 for the online market via Peddle.

My FOLKSY shop will be part of a virtual market.

Join me at my stall this weekend, and explore my Folksy shop

You can follow me live on my Instagram, as I will be posting live videos of how I create a unique wire wrapped piece.

I will be doing lots of little videos, pictures, etc as part of the market presence.

Giving to charity 2020.

Yup, this year I decided for every piece of jewellery I sell in the run up to Christmas, I will donate £1 per item sold to a local charity dear to my heart.

I already offer FREE postage in the UK, contributing to a lower price for the buyer, but I commit to also donating to charity.

If I sold all my 200+items that would mean £200 to charity, at a time when as a human family we need to work together to help each other navigate 2020.

In total I was able to donate £10+ Gift Aid to two charities in the UK, following the sale of 10 items in the run up to Christmas 2020.

My two online shops are on Etsy (US platform) and Folksy (UK platform). Each shop has a unique stock.

Etsy shop -click ME over 70+ unique handmade jewellery pieces -ships worldwide

FOLKSY shop – click me 60+ unique handmade jewelery pieces -ships worldwide

Amethyst pendant

An intricately weaved tarnish resistant silver plated copper pendant with accents of purple and hematite. With a raw amethyst central stone.

An absolutely unique design, available in my FOLKSY shop. It is a one of it’s kind in the world; so if you are looking to stand out from the crowd, this is a perfect gift either to yourself or a loved one.

Buy Now my amethyst pendant -click here

Budda statue

Took this picture of a Budda statues during one of the countryside walks in one of the natural heritage sites in the UK. During the 1800 I guess having a statue on your land was seen as exotic as part of your “oriental garden”. Today the symbolism is different.

The original picture is in colour and a woodland background. The main subject was isolated and changed to black and white. If you wish to own a copy you can do so from my Redbubble shop

Below are some of the formats available.

Taking part in Etsy -FREE US shipping (was limited time only)- FREE UK SHIPPING (was limited time only)

Etsy as a shopping platform has been promoting the idea of free shipping to the US. I had a think of this concept and decided to join in as well. As we are talking a very strange 2020 – I thought I offer my shoppers that privilege.

Christmas shopping will be starting in earnest soon; so thought I offer my shoppers that little bit extra help.

What does this mean you say?

Basically my higher priced items come with free US shipping the rest of the items need to make the $35 dollar mark before they qualify for the free shipping. -THIS OFFER HAS ENDED

However if you do buy multiple items and if fits within the weight limit then shipping costs will be lower as you only pay for the main shipping cost which is £12.68 and any purther item postage will only be £2 extra, rather than the full price of shipping once again. So bundling in multiple items saves on shipping costs.

What about the UK?

My price ranges have been optimized across all items and tried to keep prices fair across the board. UK CUSTOMERS GET FREE SHIPPING – in the run up for Chritsmas.

Do get in touch and we can have a chat about things.

Head over to my Etsy shop and have a look – click ME

Wrapping it up for Christmas 2017 – only until 15th December

Not long left until Christmas time is here for Christians across the globe. It is a time to spend with family and friends. It is a time for celebration and gifting.

For many of us, this time can be very stressful to get the “right gift”. Gifts do not have to be big. Gifts can be small and home made. Or even locally made.

These beautiful pieces are still available in my Etsy shop.

To help Santa along a bit…. if you buy from the UK shipping is on me until the 15th December 2017;  standard shipping charges apply world wide. 

Visit my jewelery shop

Shop will be taking a break from the 15th December, until January 2018, when it will reopen. Hopefully I will have some new pieces added to the collection.

A short holiday, is always a wonderful time to recharge.

Continue to shop local, continue to support local artists, if not through buying then through promoting your local shops though blogs; liking the artist pages. Let’s support creativity; imagination and diversity.

Christmas collection

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This amazing limited edition collection was available to buy on my Etsy Christmas 2017.

A new collection will be created for 2018.

As I believe in recycling all stones will be given a new lease of life.

Hand painted wearable art

The following pendants are made from sediment stones; picked up from the shores of the island of Crete; in Greece.

To complete the design I have hand painted each stones using acrylic paints and for durability they have all been coated with clear varnish.

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This beautiful hand painted pendant can be bought on my Etsy Shop by clicking the link (will open in a new page) White flower pendant

This beautiful hand painted pendant can be bought on my Etsy Shop by clicking the link (will open in a new page) Red flowers pendant

Botryolite collection

These beautiful pendants are recycling botryolite gem stones into individual pieces. All pendants are wire wrapped by hand using tarnish resistant silver plated copper wire; or tarnish resistant red copper wire. Some designs are simple; just the bortyolite and wire but some are incorporating other gem stones; beads or sea glass.

Below is the collection incorporating these pendants:

august 2017-741 Pendant can be bought on Etsy

august 2017-743Pendant can be bought on Etsy

Lapis lazuli elegance

The stone itself was the inspiration for this piece; the webbing and detail allows for the stone to be center stage. It is bold and delicate at the same time.

The design was a fluent inspirational work; often when I pick up a stone it is impossible to know what the end piece will look like. it may mean that it will start off as a simple design and it evolves along the way. Sometimes I create something then just to cut it all up and start again. Often something that starts off as simple; requires additional twists and turns for the final piece to emerge.

Wire wrapping makes each piece individual; I do not use templates to create the pieces; they evolve organically through the process of wrapping. Each piece takes a number of hours to complete; whilst each wrap is done by hand..

Lapis lazuli has always been a precious commodity. In the time of Leonardo DaVinci; Michelangelo and decades previous the color blue was obtained by crushing the stone and turning it into a vibrant color. If you were able to have blue in your painting back in those days it meant you were rich. Or as one musician said at one point “rich beyond your wildest dreams”.

The elegance of this pendant reminds me of those days long gone; when elegance was the word of the day; you can buy it on Folksy.

Flowery labradorite

This intricate pendant is made from tarnish resistant silver plated copper wire.

The stone is a labradorite gem stone playing in hues of green blue and grey.

The labradorite gem stone is 2.5 cm; whilst the full pendant is 7 cm in height.

The elegant pendant would work perfectly as part of an evening attire; though given its classical look – can also match any elegant office look.

Any of my pieces can be worn both as part of a relaxed day time as well as a more formal ensemble.

(A pendant of this dimension and intricacy take several hours to complete; the stone is recycled from another chain go labradorites; and may have minor imperfections; the design evolved organically as I tried to encapsulate the stone; therefore this pendant is unique and will not be able to be reproduced in the same manner; as the stone will be different and the wrapping will also differ. If you wish to own it; you can be sure that it will be one of a kind)

If you wish to own this one of a kind pendant visit my Etsy shop – click here

**A NOTE: Wire wrapping is a genre of jewelry which requires pliable wire to be shaped into each piece. As a piece progresses, the wire hardens and it will retain it’s shape, however if you try to bend it or it gets squished, it will bend.
Do not place your wire wrapped jewelry in a purse or pocket. :)

**Note: though all silver plated pieces are made from tarnish resistant wire; it may age; as most metals do. Mild soap and water shouldn’t damage the finish, however I do recommend removing your jewelry before showering or bathing; using household cleaners, chemicals, or essential oils; doing manual jobs like gardening or washing dishes; and applying lotions. Do not use jewelry cleaners on this jewelry. Sometimes the plating can wear off with excessive use – therefore I recommend not wearing the pieces every day. Rotating your beautiful jewelry pieces creates a new look for you; and changes your mood for that day.

Angelite and coral heart

This intricate pendant is made using the wire wrapping technique. Tarnish resistant copper wire encases two light blue angelite beads, a beautiful red coral bead and a black and red Swarovski crystal.

This item can be worn as part of you daytime attire, would also compliment your evening outfit.

This item comes packaged in a gold organza bag for safe keeping.

You can buy this avantgard piece in my Etsy shop – click here

Amethist flower

Amethyst stone encased in tarnish resistant silver plated wire. Amethyst stone size: 2.3cm

Pendant size: 6 X 3.5 cm or 2.3 X 1.4 inch

The pendant will come in a handy storage pouch.

If you wish to purchase it you can do so by visiting my Etsy page: Amethyst flower

International shipping available via the Etsy page – multiple items can be bundled into one purchase if needed – please get in touch with me an will see what we can do.

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The amethyst as a stone it has some mystical healing powers if one believes in this:

Amethyst is a meditative and calming stone which works in the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes to promote calm, balance, and peace. It is also used to eliminate impatience. (http://meanings.crystalsandjewelry.com/amethyst/)

The pendant shape was directed by stone. As in most of my items design comes second. The shape of the stone and the mood on the day creates the style the embellishment and the final look of the item. The creative element comes in at every stage of the piece development; this intricate design is unique and I will not be able to reproduce it.

This particular pendant took me approximately 7 hours to complete involving a number of meters of wiring. The final item resembling a flower with a purple heart; in fact the amethyst itself resembles the shape of a human heart.

This piece would be an amazing gift with a meaning.

The web of life

Pendant is made from tarnish resistant silver plated copper wire. At the heart of the pendant is a speck of obsidian black stone.

If you wish to purchase this you can do so on my Folksy page: The web of life (Price: £45+postage)

Size: 6 cm X 5 cm

International shipping is also available – please contact me for details.

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This piece came about whilst trying to re-produce a drawing of mine.In fairness the drawing would lend itself perfectly to a soldered piece and as I have not learned that technique i tried to reproduce it in wire.

The pendant has 5 overlapping layers; each weaved on its own and then attached one on top of the other. It is build up to have a three dimensional feel to it. The core has an Obsidian black shard suspended on wire.

it is indeed a statement piece at 6 cm X 5 cm it hangs well on a longer chain; and can compliment any day time or evening attire.

It is unique as the same patterns will not be able to be reproduced; even if i tried to create it again the shape the size the webb will be different; just as our lives is different from one day to the next

Hanging earrings and pendant

 

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The set has been created using silver plated copper wire with Swarovski crystal inserts. The findings are made from sterling silver.

Included in the set is also a silver plated chain at no extra cost. The set comes in a pink organza bag for storage at no extra cost

Swarovski earrings and pendant

£18.00

Centering pearls

Made from silver plated copper wire and spherical off-white fresh pearls.

The pendant is 5.8 cm or 2.5 inches; the earrings are 2.5 cm or 1.1 inches.

Included in the set is also a silver plated chain at no extra cost. The set comes in a pink organza bag for storage at no extra cost.

 

The inspiration for this set of jewelry came from the seaside; especially as it contains fresh water pearls. It resembles a net that has just caught the morning fish. Will compliment a stylish dress for the evening.

pearl set earrings and pendant

£33.00

The healing properties:

As spiritual tokens, pearls are said to assist in calming and centering, as well as nurture your faith, loyalty, integrity and purity. hey are also strong symbols of femininity, helping women connect with their “inner goddesses” and obtain the ultimate “feminine energy.”

 

The Roman ansamble

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This set is made from genuine turquoise stones and pink glass beads. The wire used is non-tarnish silver plated copper  wire.

 

The inspiration for this set comes from a genuine Roman necklace made in the 2nd century BC which I have seen in the Art Museum in Vienna. The classic style of this piece will set-off a classic dress really well.

The set will come in a pink organza bag for storage. 

Roman jewelry

£33.00

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