Saturday, June 28, 2014

Design Reveal for "Pearls, Pearls, Pearls Blog Hop"

Pearls, the tiny treasures from the sea.  I love pearls, no one is exactly alike and there is something nostalgic about them - delicately strung on a silk strand, elegantly draped around your neck.   It is hard to believe that something so beautiful is made up of a crystalline form of calcium carbonate.

Recently, I was fortunate enough to participate in the "Pearls, Pearls, Pearls Blog Hop" hosted by the gracious and divinely talented Shel of misheldesigns.blogspot.com.  Our task for the event was to design something/anything using pearls.  You could use any kind of pearl, including but not limited to natural pearls.  The big reveal for those participating is June 29th (Sunday).

I find inspiration in vintage jewelry from the era of my grandmother.  The designs are elegant and sophisticated, possessing a sparkle that captivates even the least of admirers.

My design has a vintage look to it.  I incorporated both new and vintage materials, as well as, mixed metals of antiqued brass and silver.  I then added just a pop of color with a bright vintage Swarovski rhinestone.

The glass pearl cabochons have a baroque texture to the top.  They are set in a crown edge setting that has been riveted to a filigree panel.  I then riveted a leaf spray to the panel and added the rhinestone.  Each panel is linked together with a messy wrapped Swarovski crystal pearl.
 




I am excited to see what everyone else has designed.........Be sure to check out the other pearl designs at misheldesigns.blogspot.com and there you will find the links to the other blogs/designers participating in this great event
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I hope you are inspired to make something beautiful!

Talk to you soon,

Jen    

14 comments:

  1. Gorgeous bracelet. I love how you framed and highlighted those lovely pearl cabachons, especially the leaf wrapping. The messy wrapped pearls are a perfect balance to the cabachons.The pop of color from the rhinestones is just the right touch. It definitely has a vintage feel about it but with a modern twist.Great job!

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  2. Well would you look at this?! It's just absolutely lovely! What a beautiful and unique design - and such work you do - amazing!! This reminds me of something I would see in my own Grandmother's jewelry box - timeless and of true quality! I am in awe of this one - truly a beautiful piece! Thank you so much for hopping around with us on our pearl journey today - I hope you had fun!! wow,...I'm still staring at this gorgeous bracelet,......

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  3. Oh man!!! How beautiful! I agree with Shel, it is a timeless piece! So elegant! Excellent job!

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  4. Holly wow !!!!! You are definitely talented artist! Gorgeous and unique... have to second every comments above. Pretty pretty AMAZING !!!!

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  5. Wow! Grandmother would be so proud! This is a truly beautiful nod to a more gentile time, but with a modern twist...love the tiny pops of red sparkle.

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  6. Incredible! It is truly a bracelet that your granddaughter will be showing off in fifty years.

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  7. beautiful bracelet!! love the pearl and the chains...
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  8. That is an absolutely stunning bracelet! Awesome design!

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  9. What a gorgeous and unique design !

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  10. Beautiful bracelet it is so unique and timeless.
    Therese

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  11. Wow! What an amazing bracelet it is really unusual, the leaves over the pearls just make it so special I love it!
    Jackie

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  12. oh wow that is just so wonderful! the antique feel and those gorgeous pearls!! beautiful combo

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  13. Truly a stunningly, beautiful piece of jewelry! I have not seen anything like this. It is a unique and special piece, for sure.

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  14. Are you sure those are glass baroque pearls? They look so real in your photos. What an amazing piece

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