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More new handmade jewellery

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:38:35 +0000

Yesterday I redid the jewellery photographs that I’d taken the previous day and I’m much happier with the results. So I’ve started listing more new work in my handmade jewellery shop.

Much of this work I had previously started but not resolved – some over a year ago! So I made an effort to go back to the pieces lurking around my bench and finally got them completed and ready to put into production.

This ironwork pattern pendant is a smaller, redesigned version of theironwork pendant I have been making for some time. It is based on an antique ironwork pattern and has been intricately cut out of sterling silver.

The pendant is 1.6cm (0.63″) tall and wide and is suspended on a blackened sterling silver chain with handmade findings.

These ixora flower pieces were inspired by the gorgeous bunches of ixora flowers in vibrant yellows and oranges that I saw in the lush tropical gardens of Bali.

The flowers are made in a metal called shibuchi. This is a Japanese alloy of 75% copper and 25% silver. Its colour varies from an golden-pink through to a light copper colour, depending much it has oxidised, meaning the colour of the pieces will vary over time as you wear them – and can of course be quickly cleaned of tarnish in silver dip to get back to the original colouring.

The ixora flowers pendant features five flowers suspended from a narrow oval of sterling silver so they hang in a cluster which changes depending on how the flowers fall. The pendant is on my favourite simple sterling silver chain with handmade findings.

The ixora flower earrings feature one flower per earring suspended from handmade sterling silver ear wires. They will swing as you move.

I’ve also added two new pairs of cufflinks to my jewellery for men range. The above damask cufflinks feature my favourite damask-style pattern. The pattern has been blackened and then the piece has been tumbled to polish the entire cufflinks, but also to give the pattern a gunmetal grey type finish.

The other pair I’ve added have a very 1960s looking circles pattern on them. Visit my jewellery for men section (also in my Australian shop) to see more.

There is more handmade jewellery already listed and more yet still to come. For now you can check out everything that’s new in myhandmade jewelry shop (prices in US$, delivery everywhere) or myhandmade jewellery shop (prices in AU$, delivery to Australia and NZ).

New handmade jewellery: a sneak peek!

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:30:35 +0000

I’ve been working hard on some new handmade jewellery designs. The new range is still being completed and then I need a sunny day to photograph it all properly.

But for now here is a sneak peek of some of the new jewellery pieces.

The new range is inspired by the nature all around me – both in my large and mostly English-style garden as well as in the beautiful wilderness of the national park which is almost on my doorstep.

The new designs feature plants such as banksias, poppies, mock-orange, coral heath, guinea flowers, wattle and more.

These are just some of the new jewellery pieces, mostly in a semi-completed state. I completed more of the range today and will keep working on it tomorrow.

Then there is all the photography and listing to do, but I hope to have the new range in my jewellery shop in the next week or so. Keep your eyes peeled!

Another sneak peek

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:25:50 +0000

I’ve finished more of my new range of handmade jewellery now. There are a few loose ends to tidy up but it’s pretty much ready for being photographed properly.

Until then here are some more ’sneak peek’ photos I took today.
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Garnet: The January Birthstone

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:17:46 +0000

Did you know that the garnet was named after a fruit? The ancient Greeks thought that garnets looked like the seeds of the pomegranate – thus, garnet! In the Bible, garnet is mentioned fairly often, usually called carbuncle.
The Victorians were especially fond of garnets and mixed them often with pearls, opals, coral, cameos, and one of my favorite combinations, turquoise. But they were passionate about Bohemian garnets (from Czechoslovakia)set in gold with an entire piece encrusted with small and medium garnets glittering around a larger focal.
I love garnets because I consider them a neutral when they are a deep, dark red. They look great with black – and really blend with almost any other colour you can wear. I mention that I like the deep, dark red because garnets come in almost every colour except blue! They are also fun to create with because they mix so interestingly with other gemstones and other jewelry materials.
Above, for a more modern, artisan look, I’ve mixed garnets with artist’s lampwork beads that have a touch of light blue in them; I love those flat, faceted garnet nuggets and recently was fortunate enough to find some (pretty large garnets can be difficult to find in bead form). I’ve used the same faceted garnet nuggets in the next garnet bracelet with flat, faceted citrine nuggets, charms, and some repousse sterling silver.

Above, a garnet bracelet where the garnets serve as a foil for the sterling silver, especially the sterling silver chains of different sizes. An interesting toggle clasp, a special oval ring in silver, and a hanging circle of garnets make this bracelet special.
Below, garnets playing well with others: the first bracelet features rose quartz and a special toggle clasp with garnet cabochons embedded in the ends of the toggle bar; the next garnet braceletmixes with creamy coloured mother of pearl, dangling charms around the bracelet and a pretty butterfly toggle clasp. All garnet braceletshere are mixed with sterling silver.

Below are two more bracelets new to the Cluny Grey Jewelry site. The first, a freshwater pearl bracelet, the second is anaquamarine bracelet mixed with freshwater Biwa pearls.

Are You Ready for Valentine’s Day?

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:13:40 +0000

One of the favorite gifts for Valentine’s Day (in years past anyway) has got to be bracelets, necklaces, and earrings made of aquamarine. So here are some new aquamarine pieces that will be up on the site within the next day or two. Above, an aquamarine bracelet with sharply faceted nuggets of wonderful practically inclusion-free crystal quartz, and smaller nuggets of aquamarine. Below are aquamarine earrings with sterling silver chain links hanging from swirling filigree posts. The next aquamarine bracelet is a three-strand beauty with a pretty marcasite clasp; the pearls are freshwater Biwa pearls, and little Thai Karen Hill Tribes charms hang at intervals on the strands. Following, another pair of aquamarine earrings, this time hanging from some of my favorite sterling silver earwires adorned with an intricate handmade rose facing front.

Below, a quartz bracelet with a huge aquamarine rough cut nugget as the centerpiece, and finally, an aquamarine bracelet mixed with smoky quartz and sterling silver.
The last two bracelets are a garnet bracelet with red and green garnets and matching lampwork beads, and a smoky quartz bracelet for a special client.

January’s Specials!

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:08:29 +0000

January’s weather has turned from snow to rain; I can’t wait for more snow! I am working (and have been on the new Spring jewelry for this year, and there’s something about a heavy coating of snow on the ground that is inspirational when it comes to jewelry. Meanwhile, I’ve also been getting ready for Valentine’s Day and working on a special page of earrings!
Above are two bracelets featuring the Red Magma colour from Swarovski; I love this colour, a muted orangey red with a deep tone. The first is a silver bangle bracelet with Karen Hill Tribes tube beads and red magma crystals in the cosmic shape. Next is a freshwater pearl bracelet with creamy arrow shaped freshwater pearls.
Below, I’ve had these pink Botswana agate sharply faceted nuggets on the workbench for some time, trying to decide what to do with them. Then I got in some white coral from Thailand and it seemed perfect for the swirling patterns of pink, white, and grey in the Botswana agate. A large sterling silver starfish is on either side of thenecklace, and an S clasp features a starfish atop it. All the sterling silver is from the Thai Karen Hill Tribes. This necklace looks great with a crisp white blouse, and with sweaters – the softness of the colours, I suppose. It would be a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. Below the necklace is a pair of earrings with freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystal butterflies in red, another perfect Valentine’s Day gift.

Pietersite is a lovely gemstone that is both polished and earthy at the same time. It’s pretty patterns are brown, but include gold, beige, black, blue, sienna, rust, and tan. The bracelet has two strands: one strand is of gemstones, and the other is a sterling silver chain with Swarovski crystals in mocha hanging from it. The Swarovski crystals, which are also in the main strand, add a sparkle to the bracelet and lift it from everyday to special! Below are matching pietersiteearrings.

THE SPECIAL I’M WORKING ON will be a page of gemstone earringswhich will sell for only $20.10 each. These are all genuine gemstones and sterling silver – no base metals, no faux stones! For example, below: smoky quartz, rose quartz, and chalcedony.

Just for fun, a charm bracelet that is all gemstones and sterling silver. The gemstone charms include aquamarine, chalcedony, smoky quartz, moonstone, Botswana agate, rose quartz, and opal. All the charms hang from the double-linked sterling silver bracelet which fastens with a sturdy toggle clasp.

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‘SPARKLE WEEK’ BRINGS ‘TIME AND JEWELER’S ART’ TO NEW YORK

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:41:18 +0000

This year from April 20th to April 26th “Sparkle Week Spring 2009″ will be celebrating it’s first year in New York. “Sparkle Week” is basically a weeklong celebration of jewelry.

Sounds fun? Yes, but the new exhibit to be featured by the National Jewelry Institutecalled “Time and Jeweler’s Art” will feature luxury timepieces that “display trends and portray personalities of fashion culture”.

Sounds even more exciting? Yes, but check out his power house of luxury watch brands that will be participating in the exhibit:

Dior Watches
H. Stern
Harry Winston
Patrizzi and Co. Auctioneers
Piaget
Timex
Tiffany and Co
Valentino Timeless
Van Cleef and Arpels
Vincent Berard

Now we are excited! The exhibit will be at The Forbes Galleries on 5th Avenue.

Bulgari Serpenti Collection

admin — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:21:10 +0000

Nothing can surpass the elegance of wearing something gold, something diamond, and something touched by Elizabeth Taylor. After all, this actress is the epitome of class and she brings nothing but elegance to the Bulgari Serpenti Collection.

The Bulgari Serpenti Collection consists of rings, bracelets and watches, which are characterized by intricately crafted precious materials made to look like serpents. The lowly snake has been uplifted and is set to adorn the wrists of the rich and the famous.

The Collection is highly expensive, with prices ranging from $4,000 for a ring and from $85,000 for a diamond and platinum watch. The snake offers a lot of healing power and is considered a talisman. The serpent watch by Bulgari was immortalized by Elizabeth Taylor in 1962 when she was photographed with the serpent watch coiling on her wrist.

After 60 years, the Bulgari serpent watch is now ready to see some action. The Bulgari Serpenti Collection includes five watch models in a variety of elegant pink and white gold, and with valuable jewelries and gemstones all over.

It is this pink gold model which got our attention. Nonetheless, all watches in the Bulgari Serpenti Collection are worth more than a single look as they are all sophisticated, and definitely expensive.

De Beers Wildflowers Collection

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:21:56 +0000

Inspired by rare wildflowers only found in the South African wilderness, the iconic Wildflowers Collection encapsulates dancing flowers growing in nature. The collection consists of necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings and rings all featuring the wildflower design.

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