Posties - Round

Should I admit that these earrings were inspired by a towel rack I saw in a catalog? There, I just have. I definitely think this design will evolve as I make more of them. I also have ideas for other versions of these. I don't make very many post style earrings, I think, because I personally prefer dangly things, but I like how the design comes right out of the earring hole but isn't static like some other post earrings. The hoop can move around in the post. Also, it this particular design, some of the earlobe becomes part of the earring design, peeking through. I call them Posties (clever huh?) and they are available in my Etsy shop.

Man Ring

My first real foray into men's jewelry. I have, in the past made a pendant (on the right), that was based on a more feminine version I was selling, as a custom order. And I recently made leeettle earrings for a male friend. But up to now, nothing in my Etsy shop specifically for men.
So I took it easy on myself and went for the clean, simple band, called Man Ring. Very heavy gauge sterling, hammered square and left with some of the hammering for texture. (Shhhh, I actually have something similar for myself) Although I think it's very masculine, a woman could just as well wear it. Bright and strong - just how I like my men!

Riddle Earrings - Chartreuse

Another creation from the metal thingees I got at the hardware store. These Riddle Earrings have a wonderful chartreuse bead. I just love the yummy color, and the shape reflects the steel disc and the holes. I used oxidized earwires with them for a bit of contrast. Of course, any bead can be used. Because the discs are so light, even a larger bead wouldn't make them too heavy for comfortable wear. There is something about these found discs that I really dig. I guess I'm just a circle person. Or maybe I'm holey.

Primavera Posy Necklace

I find something really sweet about this new necklace I call Primavera Posy. It's kinda got that 60s mod thing going, I like the verigation in the "leaf" beads, it's simple and charming. I'm trying a new clasp system of two hooks instead of a hook and eye.
The wire I used is originally square and I flattened it out a bit. I like how the amethyst bead in the center adds a 3-D element to that flatness. Another ready-for-spring-now please-get-just-a-bit-warmer piece of jewelry available in my Etsy shop.

Curow Earrings

Curow Earrings are another example of jewelry designing on the fly (and one of the things I like about jewelry making). These started out as a very clear picture of what I wanted to do, but several of the elements didn't work out - the hinge, for example, needed to be modified to function and hang how I wanted. They originally began as hoops. For me they didn't have the right look and so I altered them to hang, changed up the earwire and oxidized them. I'm pleased with what did eventually result. I may attempt something similar, but this pair is a one-of-a-kind and now available in my Etsy shop.

Circlocity Necklace

Sort of 60's mod, but totally modern. Eight large, heavy gauge, sterling loops are the focus of this great necklace, called Circlocity. I designed it with open linked chain around the back of the neck for comfort and for variability. As you can see from the pictures, this necklace can be worn longer or as a choker (depending on how small your neck is, it can be worn even shorter). The clasp can be attached at any point on the chain, so the length can be adjusted to fit any outfit. Each circle was hand formed, soldered and polished by me. Now available in my Etsy shop.