Tag: handmade jewelry

Smokey quartz -SOLD

This unique smokey quartz wire wrapped pendant has started it’s journey to the new forever home in the UK.

It was available in my Etsy store for a few months, and it has now found a place to continue it’s work.

Pyrography afternoon

Have you ever tried pyrography? I guess many have not.

This Saturday I picked up my “pen” and started etching.

Pyrography is basically using a heated metal nib to etch designs into wood.

Last year, I picked up a bunch of wooden blanks in the craft shop, thinking that I could create some “pucks” with designs on them to include them as presents with my other pendants.

This week however I reconsidered that idea and instead I decided to turn them into pendants.

Each wooden pendant is double sided, and have geometric patterns on them. The intention was to use geometry to create beauty, just like in nature. Some patterns repeat themselves, as I believe more people may need these codes in their lives, some will stay as unique pendants.

The collection is available in my Folksy store.

Join me as we create a beautiful world, one geometry at the time.

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.

Wire wrapping

Hello all. When I started this website it was dedicated both to my photography and my jewellery making but I feel like I have been neglecting the jewellery side somewhat. At the week-end I have done a bit of film editing of my Instagram live videos, I condensed down what would be 4 hours of video to a fast 10 minute and 4 minute videos.

This is a moss agate wire wrapped in silver wire – this of course is available in my Etsy shop, I say of course, but you probably have not seen it yet. The whole process did take about 4 hours to create it from start to finish; I uploaded the condensed video of just over 10 minutes here. I created this piece live on Instagram, so I re-used the footage to showcase my process.

This pendant was also created during an Instagram live event, once again the whole process took just over 3 hours, the footage I condensed the live footage to just over 4 minutes, and you can see it here. This piece can be purchased in my British online shop on Folksy.

These pendants and many more are available in my two shops, I do ship internationally, and if your budget may be tight, get in touch, give me a shout, let’s see what we can do via my shops. Of course a like will never go amiss either.

Thank you for taking the time to watch, visit or read this blog.

Catch you on the interwebs team.

Chunky amethyst pendant

An absolutely stunning amethyst stone, wire wrapped in tarnish resistant silver plated copper wire. The size of the stone allowed for a much more complicated design, that reminds me of rococco style pieces.

This is a chunky pendant that looks beautifully on a long chain, and for your convenience a silver plated chain will be included. It would look amazing with a beautiful dress, and even with a V-neck t-shirt.

If you would like to own this one of a kind wearable art piece, click here.

And if you just want to brows and window shop, still click here.

Brecciated-jasper pendant

Last month I was showing of a triangular brecciated-jasper pendant, this month I listed my second piece with a distinctly different and yet similar stone. This brecciated-jasper stone has high levels of hematite veins all over, so the best silver filled setting was a very simple wire weave.

If you would like to own it, click here – to visit my Etsy listing, and of course if jasper is not your thing, have a look around I have a large collection of wearable art pieces available.

Thank you for your visit

Fimo earrings

A unique set of earrings in fimo, hand created from start to finish. The patterning on the body of the earring was created through the layering of fimo cylinders side by side then rolled together by hand to create an intricate pattern in purple and red.

If you wish to own this, you can purchase it via Etsy by clicking here.

Scarab pendant -SOLD

This unique scarab pendant made from silver filled copper wire. This beautiful silver filled pendant has now gone to it’s forever home in the UK. – SOLD

Craft demonstration videos

At the start of December 2020 I took part in the Folksy Christmas market with my Folksy shop. During the two days of the virtual market, I did some live demonstrations on my Instagram feed. Of course I saved these videos as a way of showcasing my process of creating a pendant and you can hear me speak about some of my pendants that were available on the day, or continue to be available on my Folksy Shop.

At the time I was live for about 8 hours in total.

I completed the two pendants below during the live event.

I you wish to see the process you can head to my Instagram feed and watch them all, or click on the links: Agate slice video 1; Agate slice video 2; Labradorite pendant video 1; Labradorite pendant video 2.

The footage was not edited, it is “as it was recorded” – so if it makes you chuckle; just go with the flow and I thank you for joining me for the journey.

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

Wire wrapped turquoise pendant

This chunky pendant is made using the wire wrapped technique; using tarnish resistant silver plated copper wire. The centre of the pendant is a turquoise gems stone.

The pendant will come with a free 24 inch silver plated chain and in a handy organza bag; ready for gifting.

This item would be a perfect gift for anyone who loves unique pieces of jewellery. The boho chic style of the pendant will fit any day time or evening attire.

It could also be a delightful present to anyone who enjoys unique pieces of art; as wire wrapping is a technique that can rarely recreate the same design twice.

Would make an ideal present for anyone looking to gift it to their brides maids as part of their wedding celebration.

**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. :)
***Shipping: if you wish to purchase multiple items – these can be bundled into one shipping; therefore reducing your overall cost. Do get in touch with me prior to ordering; this way i can forgo the shipping charge for multiple items. All items are shipped within 3-5 days; though fast delivery services can also be accommodated (again send me a message and will see what we can do)

The pendant can be bought at www.gabriellaszekely.etsy.com (£48+p&p)

Pink opal pendant

 

This simple yet elegant silver pendant is made using 0.99 silver wire. 7g of wire was intertwined for a simple elegant design.

The centre stage is taken up by a delicate pink opal sourced from SaraGemsCo (Etsy) – country of origin -India. Sarah had this to say about the pendant “You are really a great and skilled artist. You really made this pendant a beautiful art piece. You turned only wires and a cabochon into a pendant without any silver welding joints. We really appreciate your Work. We know it takes so much time, work and skill. Hats Off to your Beautiful Work. “

Due to the delicate colouring of the stone; I wanted to create a simple design to showcase the beauty of the gem.

The piece will come in an organza bag for safe storage and a 21 inch silver plated chain free of charge.

*Though I used silver wire for this piece; like all metals silver will age; so please cleaning gently with no harsh chemicals.
Preferably do take it off prior to a shower or a bath; as it may tarnish the wire.
Always rotate your jewellery pieces; wearing one item all the time may tarnish the piece; having different pendants on creates a new look.

Available to buy on here: Pink Opal 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.

Jade silver pendant

This delicate pendant was conceived from the desire of incorporating precious metals into my wire wrapping.

The silver wire is .99 pure. in total there are 6 g of silver wire incorporated in the design. The stone itself is also a semi precious stone – jade. A beautiful stone which plays in hues of light green and blue green veins.

The delicate features of the webbing would make it a perfect compliment to an evening attire; would go perfectly with that delicate “black number” that all women have in their wardrobe. Of course as the design is avant garde; boho chic – it can compliment your smart casual style too.

If you wish to own this delicate pendant – visit my Etsy shop – click here

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

Agate geode pendant

This pendant has at it’s center a pink 1.5 inch (3.5 cm)  Agate Geode gemstone with a crystal cavity. It is wrapped in copper wire which tarnishes over time. When held up to the light the pendant has almost a see through quality.

Full size: 2.5 inch (5.7cm). Shape: semi spherical. Depth: 0.4 inch (0.7 cm)

This beautiful pendant is available in my Etsy shop. Click here

Item comes in a pink organza bag for storage. International postage available.

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Healing properties according to gem therapy:

Agates are grounding stones, bringing about an emotional physical and intellectual balance. They aid in centering and stabilizing physical energy. Agate has the power to harmonize yin and yang, the positive and the negative forces that hold the universe in place. A soothing and calming stone, agate works slowly but brings great strength. Its multiple layers can bring hidden information to light.

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.”

 

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