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Gronstedt Design
There is a very talented jewelry artist named Anita Gronstedt from Sweden who makes the most amazing leather bracelet cuffs. My friend Jennifer discovered her in Boulder at an art festival. She saved...
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Driftwood Gallery Series
A lovely person off the northern coast of England collects beautiful pieces of driftwood and when I saw them on her Etsy.com site I knew they would be the perfect inspiration for some totally...
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Driftwood and Aquamarine
Hello Part II...in the Driftwood Gallery series that is! This one was created to specification for my friend Cathy. This time I used mineral oil to bring out the color and definition in the wood....
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The Jewelry Bird at Kitsy Lane!
I opened my Kitsy Lane online boutique today! There is truly something for everyone as they highlight up and coming jewelry designers. I bought this cute little leather ring recently and kept going...
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Peacock Pearl and Gold Chain
In this convertible piece I took peacock pearl and added a little gold wire and chain...I just love simple chic! Wear as a long necklace or a 5-wrap bracelet. p.s. More driftwood pieces are in the...
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A True Vintage Find!
I love it when you go into a thrift store and walk out with something so perfectly on trend and truly vintage! And, so phenomenally inexpensive, try $6! Yes!! This is a beautiful and classic gold...
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Driftwood Gallery: No. 3
There are endless possibilities with this medium. I LOVE working with driftwood. In this necklace, I liked the contrast of the turquoise with the darker wood. It's a fairly simple design but I...
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Driftwood Gallery: Earthy-Hipster Bracelets
I always return to bracelets, admittedly they are my favorite category of jewelry. I love making pendants with the driftwood but these pieces feel so special too and appropriate for everyday as...
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Driftwood Gallery: More Bracelets!
Maybe it is the full moon or maybe I have just found a serious creative zone but I literally cannot stop making these bracelets. Here are three more for your viewing pleasure. From top to bottom:...
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Driftwood Gallery: Apatite ~ Stone of Acceptance
This faceted aqua colored gem perfectly brightens a sea-washed piece of driftwood. They call apatite the "stone of acceptance". Ok, no problem, I accept! It's Friday and I chose to highlight my...
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Driftwood ~ Meet Tourmaline
A whole new crop of driftwood specimens arrived at my doorstep last night compliments of my friend and partner-in-beaded-crime, Jennifer. She recently and quite spontaneously decided that we needed...
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A Merry Red Pairing
I made this two bracelet set for my sister to give as a gift but I liked it so much that I had to share it before I sent it out into the world. Ruby jade and a very lovely piece of driftwood, plain and...
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Loving Labradorite
This highly mystical stone is said to bolster one's strength and intuition, plus aid in transformation. I am loving the labradorite against the lighter driftwood backdrop. I just realized that I was...
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Labradorite Take 2
This time I went for a horizontal orientation. At about 3" wide this piece is substantial yet still delicate and subtle. The neutral tone-on-tone is just lovely to my eye. Love. :)
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Green Garnet Ring
It's been too long since I have communed with my beloved blog. Happy belated New Year! Rest assured, the Jewelry Bird has been busy...with more driftwood pieces that are intending to find their way to...
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Back to the Blue's
Always loved deep blue, in jewelry, art, nature, always will. It speaks to my heart. I have discovered two pieces that are so lovely that I had to share them, together! Two different designers but one...
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mint statement
I have a new obsession/addiction! It's Polyvore.com. I can't seem to get enough of building cute outfits around gorgeous statement jewelry, like this Kenneth Cole sea glass necklace. And, that...
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southwest sunday
Out of the nearly 30 little outfits I have created in Polyvore, this one is my favorite. I am in love with the brand Dannijo for their use of perfectly aged metals and color contrast in their stone...
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sporty girl
I don't really think of a watch as a functional time piece. In fact I rarely wear one. But when I do, it's intended as a well thought out accessory. Today's "sporty girl" post brings me back, oh about,...
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