BIRDIE MAKES IT AS A MODEL...

I blogged earlier about our supersized wire-wrapped bangles and today BIRDIE is modeling one featuring the agate slices, which we all love. The color tones are neutral with lots of grays in them for the fall's gray tones and just a little pop of orange around the edges. Most pieces of agate also feature nice DRUSY cave centers which give them a fancy kind of sparkle but in a cool understated and "raw" way. Love the earthy agate mixed with the bold gold wire. As with our other wire wrapped bangles, one of the desirable things about them is that we can accommodate multiple sizes. So far we have found 3 sizes are fine (small, standard, and large) with the most popular being the large and standard sizes.
Prices for the agate wrapped bangles are the same as for our original supersized bangles and go as follows (you can also choose your metal choice: 14K gold filled or sterling silver) ----

ITEM NUMBER QB987L AGATE
Small Fit (gold or silver) : 34.00
Standard Fit (gold or silver) : 38.00
Large Fit (gold or silver) : 42.00

WE SUPERSIZED OUR WIRE WRAPPED BANGLES

Our little wire-wrapped bangles with the crosses on them have been so popular that we decided to grow the family. We added big chunky stones this time and the look is cool and funky (as opposed to the sweet delicate feel of the cross bangles).

The bangles are made up of rows and rows of wrapped wire --- either .925 sterling (yes, we do them in silver too) or 14K gold filled (as shown) --- and then wrapped onto the bangles are multiple stone stations (shown = turquoise nugget, white shell pearl nugget, and faceted clear crystal nugget).

Another great thing about these bracelets is that we can offer multiple sizes: small, medium {STANDARD} , and large to allow for different fits on different hands / wrists.

Price are as follows:
GOLD
small fit : 34.00
medium (standard) fit: 38.00.
large fit: 42.00

SILVER
small : 32.00
standard: 36.00
large: 40.00

For more info on sizing and/or stone/metal selection call me @ 214.748.8266

P.S. No, you cannot buy my bird with the turquoise eyes. Don't even ask. :)

NEW COLORS, OUR FAVORITE EARRING

Sorry for the long absence but here is something to make you feel better ... this great earring in some new color combinations. This is perhaps our favorite earring of all time --- and it's available as a CLIP or POST, which means it pretty much works for everyone.

QE 417 CLIP OR POST (same price) 49.00 / pr.

Select (clockwise from left) :
the original, the one that started it all - SMOKY TOPAZ and TURQUOISE
just back in stock for fall - AMETHYST AND LABRADORITE
new combo #1 - TURQUOISE and CLEAR CRYSTAL
new combo #2 - GREEN AMETHYST AND CLEAR CRYSTAL

I have other colors too (not pictured) so if you love this one as much as we do, give me a call and I'll tell you what other colors I have in stock.

SALE ITEMS fro JULY 26

Fresh combo of stones perfect for late summer - early autumn. 14K gold-fill small flat oval link chain completely wired with chunky drops along its entire length. Drops are ruby Biwa pearl, genuine amber, faceted black onyx, gold tiger's eye, faceted smoky topaz and choclate freshwater pearl. 14K gold fill lobster claw clasp on the 18" necklace and 14 K gold fill earring wires on the 2 1/2" long cluster earrings.

NECKLACE (item # AT106-N107) sale price 24.50 REG. 39.50
EARRING (item # JTE-003) sale price 12.50 REG. 18.50

SALE ITEM FOR JULY 20

This is a great big, chunky cluster of beautiful summer toned stones: blue and green turquoise, freshwater pearls, faceted pink jade on a 14K gold filled cable chain.
Necklace measures 16" + 2" g/f extension chain and 2 1/2" cluster drop.
Earring measures 3 + " on a 14K g/f leverback

NECKLACE (item # 06-n154) 35.00 reg. 49.00
EARRINGS (item # 06-e188) 14.00 reg. 24.00

SALE ITEMS FOR JULY 16

Sorry I missed yesterday but today I have a great earring in two stone choices. These are really beautiful earrings - the stones and pearls are just perfect; they are high-quality and it shows.
They measure 1.5" from the top to the bottom, with sterling silver posts. The top is a glossy white coin pearl and the bottom is an oval of 1) TURQUOISE (color will vary from green - blue to blue as it is a natural stone) 2) SPONGE CORAL
PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR COLOR CHOICE

SALE PRICE : 16.00 reg. price 32.00 (save 50%)

SALE ITEMS FOR JULY 14

Today we have these perfect long ropes of NATURAL GENUINE STONE! Mix-and-match them, layer them, wrap them --- these are versatile travel pieces that everyone can afford, customize, and look great in.
They measure approximately 54" endless (no clasp)
All handknotted, polished stone chips.
Select from:
NATURAL TURQUOISE (beautiful NATURAL color; genuine matrix; amazing quality)
NATURAL LAPIS (true lapis BLUE with NATURAL white-gray matrix)
NATURAL BLACK ONYX (glossy PURE black)

SALE PRICE 12.00 reg. 24.00 (save 50%)

SALE ITEM FOR JULY 13

ON SALE TODAY is this BOLD oversized necklace in ABALONE or WHITE SHELL. The front of the necklace features 9 graduated-size beads; each is hand-inlaid on all sides to create a mosaic effect. The inlaid beads are separated by smooth black onyx beads and the back is finished with woven silk cords and a toggle clasp. 22"

SALE PRICE: 29.50 reg. 39.50 SAVE over 25%
now through JULY 31 or while supplies last

JULY SALE WEEK BEGINS

I am doing a little housecleaning as we move in new styles for fall/winter so let's start with this one: our 6 strand BLACK FRESHWATER PEARL necklace and bracelet. All hand knotted; all real freshwater pearls .... ON SALE THROUGH JULY 31 ONLY --- OR WHILE THEY LAST

NECKLACE : 27.50 reg. 34.50
BRACELET: 15.00 reg. 19.00

And then there is also THIS ONE: this is the same necklace and bracelet style but in GOLD FRESHWATER PEARLS.
Same Deal: Get THE SET (!!) for 42.50

Ornate Pendant with Necklace and Earrings

For those of you who loved the "Ornate Pendant" style that I showed a few weeks ago but prefer a more finished piece or a "total look," here it is complete with a matching chain and earrings.
The chain is 20" long, sterling silver, accented with eight (8!) gemstone stations (4 are smoky topaz cushion beads and 4 are the nice fat oval white freshwater pearls). Finished with a sterling silver lobster claw clasp.
PLEASE NOTE: This necklace / earring set is available in ALL FIVE of the gemstone colors listed for the Ornate Pendant itself (see blog entry JUNE 22 for pics ). They are as follows: SMOKY TOPAZ (shown) , CLEAR CRYSTAL, GREEN ONYX, AQUA CHALCEDONY, and GREEN AMETHYST.
Earrings (19.00/pr)
Pendant ONLY (59.00 ea.)
Pendant + Necklace SET (135.00 ea)

BALI-STYLE ETCHED RINGS BRACELET

The detail is so beautiful on each one of these handmade oval links. Oxidation brings out the patterns etched onto every link. Individual links measures approx. 1/2" long. Sterling Silver, made in Bali. Toggle closure. Select from two lengths:
7 3/4" (118.00)
8" ( 122.00)

ORNATE DETAIL PENDANT

This is a chunky pendant with a nice thick portion of silver detail work on the sides (see upper detail photo). All done in oxidized sterling silver. Select from 5 faceted gemstones (clockwise from left): aqua chalcedony, clear crystal, green amethyst (smaller and up to the right) , green onyx, and smoky topaz. The size of each pendant will vary a bit by stone size : all pendants
--- EXCEPT THE GREEN AMETHYST --- average about 2 " from top to bottom and about 1" wide. (The green amethyst is about 1 1/2" from top to bottom and about 3/4" wide .)
They are all over 1/2" THICK (front to back). (59.00 each)

Aqua and Silver Long Necklace Set (a GIFT SHOW favorite)

Last week was a bracelet kind of week so here we go... no bracelet.
This style is an absolute FAVORITE during the gift shows here(other colors available too) so here is a little PREVIEW...
Chunky Sterling Silver Chain with 7 stations of micro-faceted aqua topaz set off by small 14K gold filled rondels. Measures 36" (shown wrapped twice) with sterling silver toggle clasp.
Matching earring is a French Clip (post PLUS lever) which holds your earring in place. Sterling silver earring with white CZ and aqua topaz faceted teardrop.
36" necklace in S/S 189.00
matching french clip earring 49.00

IN DEMAND ... and FINALLY back in stock

This SUPER_SIZED sterling silver cable necklace and bracelet set is a classic that will never let you down.
I had the hardest time getting this set made but now I have it in stock:
THE NECKLACE (19") 359.00 SOLD OUT 6-26! .... PRE-ORDER for next delivery now; call 214-748-8266.
THE BRACELET (8 3/4") 179.00 or (9 1/4") 189.00
Lightly oxidized TWISTED cable ( approx. 13 - 14MM) with an oversized sterling silver toggle.

SOLD OUT!!! SHINY Gold Gem-Studded Bangle --- NEW STONES

CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK Please call to request a backorder.
Shiny finish on the gold vermeil gem studded bangle --- but in some new stone colors I was trying out. Get them while they last.
Stones are (reading left to right in the TOP picture) : blue topaz, clear crystal, apatite colored quartz, light green chalcedony, green amethyst, blue chalcedony, smoky topaz. (35.00 each)

HAMMERED SILVER BANGLES

Today's Item is the HAMMERED SILVER BANGLE. I have three sizes to mix-n-match --- or layer with our gem-studded hammered silver bangles (featured here earlier).

The bangles are (left to right): first, a 5mm FLAT sterling silver bangle (29.50); second, an 8mm CURVED sterling silver bangle (42.00) ; and third, a 3mm ROUND sterling silver bangle (24.,00) .
All with the hammered style finish and all measuring about 7 3/4" to 8" circumference (interior fit) standard.

Amazing BEND-TO-FIT ONE SIZE Cuff Bracelet

I have finally returned to the blog after finishing up our June Apparel Market here in Dallas. Don't forget that the BIG JUNE GIFT SHOW is coming up June 23 - 29 ! See all this stuff in person and get to hand pick your pieces to cash - n - carry.
Here we have a sure winner: wired bendable cuff bracelets in white freshwater pearl and red coral. These are top-quality genuine stone hand crocheted onto a wired frame which allows you to bend your cuff to literally FIT ANY WRIST. Plus, you never loose a stone because they are stitched not set (as they would be if the cuff base were silver) . They are a chunky high-end look. Very limited quanities. Specify stone choice. (129.00 each)

Right On Red Ring in Red Coral

Two Sizes of this great RED CORAL ring. It is PURE COLOR. Choose from two sizes (shown side by side in the top picture) : SMALL is approximately 1" from top to bottom (32.00) and LARGE is 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" from top to bottom (54.00). Please also specify your ring size (size 5 1/2 t0 9). Bottom picture shows three pieces of the LARGE size to illustrate the SIDE VIEW.

NEW LOOK Crosses

BRAND NEW Cross Pendants JUST IN for the upcoming shows. They are just beautiful in person --- lots of depth of color on the oxidation and really exceptional quality turquoise and pearl. Measures 2 1/2" wide by 4" long. Select white freshwater pearl or turquoise. (68.00)

BACK IN STOCK! NEW Gem-Studded Bangles, TAKE ONE

JUST IN! Each gold bangle is 14K gold over silver & studded with four beautifully set natural gems. In the gold, you have your choice of : white freshwater pearl, faceted lemon topaz, and smooth polished turquoise.
(35.00 each)

PLEASE NOTE : TURQUOISE AND WHITE PEARL ARE BACK IN STOCK! I am happy to take backorders (the list has already begun) for the next delivery of lemon topaz (coming soon!)

NEW Gem-Studded Bangles, TAKE TWO

ALSO JUST IN !!! Many of you have been waiting on these. Here are the silver ones: each bangle is beautiful HAMMERED sterling silver studded with FOUR gorgeous gem stations. In the silver, you have your choice of : smooth polished turquoise, faceted smoky topaz, or faceted black onyx.
(35.00 each)

Multi-Blue "OCEAN" Necklace with Indian Pearls

Here is the example I promised yesterday of using the "INDIAN PEARLS" in a necklace. I used them here in a one-of-a-kind necklace made of some beautiful RARE rondels of APATITE, CHALCEDONY and AMAZONITE. The gems are accented with 8 stations of the sterling silver Indian Pearls (the 8 X 8mm size) featuring sterling silver cap beads to finish off each station.
This necklace as shown is 89.00 but it just an example to show how these unique beads can be incorporated into a variety of gemstone styles. The cost of your individual necklace will vary based on the number of Indian Pearls used and the type of gemstones chosen.

STERLING SILVER "INDIAN PEARLS"

These "Indian Pearls" have been requested by so many people recently so I am working hard to try to get my supply up and running. They are sterling beads that go through a three step finish: they are brushed then highly oxidized, and then the center of the bead is polished to clean away the oxidation ---- resulting in an interesting pearl-like lustre.

Right now I have:
(LEFT SIDE) 6mm WIDE X 7mm LONG = 1.25 per bead
(RIGHT SIDE) 8mm X 8mm = 2.00 per bead

I have priced them PER BEAD. People are adding several pieces to turquoise or crystal or white bead to make interesting necklaces (I will post a photo later today to show you what I mean.) or if you want a full strand of these, just tell me what size bead you want and the finished length you need and I will price it and make it for you.

NOTE: I have more of these coming in for the upcoming show but NOT A LOT so if you are interested, let me know as soon as possible.
What I have coming in are ROUND : 7MM, 9MM, and 11MM

PUMPKIN, TWO WAYS

Handcarved natural turquoise pumpkins --- like fingerprints, each one is entirely individual and unique. Choose a single huge pumpkin pendant on this elegant gold chain (each pendant is approximately 1" wide and 1/2" long, not including the gold accent bead) or go all the way and get the classic, the graduated turquoise pumpkins necklace.

First, the PUMPKIN PENDANT (remember each piece will differ slightly but you may specify preferences --- more blue or more green, darker or lighter, etc. --- when ordering and I will try my best). Each is on a modern version of the figaro chain; specify length:
24" 14K gold filled chain + pendant = 49.00
26" 14K gold filled chain + pendant - 53.00
30" 14K gold filled chain + pendant = 58.50

Second, the GRADUATED NECKLACE (again, there will be variation in the tones and coloring of each necklace; if you have preferences, please specify when ordering). I have a WIDE range of pumpkins available in a variety of turquoise colors plus red coral, black onyx, etc. so please EMAIL WITH REQUESTS to jewelryanddesign1@gmail.com
21" total length graduated turquoise pumpkin necklace (medium green-blue color). Between each pumpkin is a genuine turquoise rondel bead and it is finished in 14K gold fill. (199.00)

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