Showing posts with label necklace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label necklace. Show all posts

Sunday, October 2, 2016

Simplicitas Formosus



In the month of October, I'd like you to join me in a trip around the world.  We'll visit some Etsy Artisanistas whose creations have captured my eye.  Here, we'll expedite our globe-trotting tour via the Etsy expressway and I'll share with you some of my favorite picks.

Let's begin with a visit to the "Emerald Island" and make a stop in Cork, Ireland


  and introduce you to...

Melissa Larmer

of the Etsy shop



Artisan and creator of "Simple and Beautiful Everyday Jewellry."

The thing I found most appealing about this Artisanistas creative works is exactly that, simple and beautiful.


Below are a few examples of my favorite picks starting with this lovely pair of



Each measure 1cm x 1cm, set with marble stone.  A great gift for that special someone.


Another favorite are these wonderful



Created with 18K Gold Plating and measure 14mm long x 5mm wide.  Adorably perfect and make a great addition to your gold earring collection.


If necklaces are more to your liking, here's one that in my limited knowledge and opinion, combines the elements of nature, precious metal, and the element of preservation.

Sterling Silver and Dried Flower Necklace


Pink and Violet dried flowers permanently encased to transcend time.  A uniquely beautiful and brilliantly created piece for your collection or to give as a gift.


Geometry is brought into the equation with this marvelous pair of dainty and delicate

Small Circular Geometric Stud Earrings


These lovely earrings measure 1cm in diameter, are gold plated, and come gift wrapped ready for presentation.

"Statement" jewelry doesn't necessarily have to be ornate, adorned, or gargantuan.  It's just as appealing when it's crafted with love and simplicity.  It's...

Like Starlight Into Day

"Simple and Beautiful"



Sunday, April 26, 2015

Uniquely Ukrainian



With Mother's Day just around the bend I wanted to share with you an artisan that hails from the Ukraine city of Kharkov.  



who designs and owns Etsy Shop



Offers some of the most beautifully handcrafted pieces I've ever seen.

"Since my childhood I was interested in creativity. I like to draw, mould, sew, knit, embroider very much. Now my main hobby is beaded design. But it is not only my hobby, it is my passion, it is my life!"

Here I share with you some of her marvelous creative works and a few of my favorites.

Here this Beadwork and embroidered Necklace with Natural Aqua Chalcedony, Swarovski crystals and silver-finished seed beads awaits you in her shop.






Beadwork Gold Earrings with Dark Blue Swarovski crystal and gold-finished seed beads.






Beadwork and embroidered Bracelet with Titanium coated Agate, Volcano Swarovski crystals and Swarovski crystal pearls.

Gold Necklace with embroidered and beadwork Pendant with Natural Labradorite, Luminous Green Swarovski rivolies and Miyuki gold seed beads.


I encourage you to stop by Julia's wonderful shop to browse all of her beautifully unique creative works!