Everyday Loops

Years ago, I had a very simple pair of small hoop earrings that I wore all the time. Like 24/7. Sleeping, showering, whatever, they could be left in, so I always had earrings on even when I wasn't thinking about it. The other day I was digging through my earrings looking for a pair that met those criteria: simple, sturdy, hooked closed, plain but with a smidge of style. Sort of a fancy earwire. Couldn't find anything that I wanted, so I made some*. This is what I've come up with. I call them Everyday Loops (and they are, of course, available in my Etsy shop). I'm big and I have lots of hair, I wanted something bigger than the old pair I used to wear so they had some presence on me. I've also made a smaller pair for those that like it like that. I'll have pictures of the smaller ones in my shop soon.

*I love that I can do that!

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.