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Express Night Out Styles The Pin Crowd: Vintage Brooches & Contemporary Sparklers Are Haute

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I thought this article was interesting as I have a LOVE for vintage brooches. Makes my Vintage! MyGemStoneBox look like a real bargan....check out some of those prices!!

MyGemStoneBox new Etsy store additions; Blog Award and more!

On the left is a new commissioned piece that I have listed in Etsy tonight. It is a family birthstone family pendant wire sculpted in Sterling Silver. Kristina found me on iCraft.ca and contacted me to make this for her.

The small pendant to the right is for my niece, Jahazala, using a gift from a friend in Greece, Ariadne. She is a teacher of English and an avid sea glass collector. She loves the sea, the beach and making things with her hands. I made contact with her on Ning, at a group called sea glass artists. You can visit my page here: http://seaglassartists.ning.com/profile/Diane

Ariadne and I decided to do an exchange of sea glass I found here in RI for pieces she found at her home in Greece. The necklace is a piece of sea-pottery that I wire-sculpted in sterling silver and used the little star fish charm Ariadne used to adorn my package with! It is sweet for my little sweetie!! We are starting her off young… when she comes to visit she goes right for the jewelry…. girl after my heart!

One of my most favorite artists and jewelry friends, Theresa of Studio618 has presented my blog with this lovely award! Thanks so much Stu!! You can see Theresa’s beautiful creations on ArtFire and on Etsy.

Here are the rules for this “One Lovely Blog Award”:

Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.
Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

1 Tashina of Dragonflykey

2 Maryanne of Middle Earth Jewels

3 Mads of Maddies Original Designs

4 Klayfriends, Collectible Jewelry AND Clay

5 Liz of Mad Bush Farm in Australia

6 Jane of Handmade-Jewelry-club

7 The Beading Gems Journal

8 Jamie of Creations by JAE

9 Kim of Creative Eye Studio

10 Ken and Barb of Magpiedreams

11 Mei of Wire Bliss Jewelry

12 Kristie-Lou of Sculpted Windows Jewelry

13 Paulette Mixed Media Artist and Mom

14 Sharon of Magnolia Blossom Art

15 Mary Anne of Starlight Blog

I hope you enjoy taking a look at these wonderful blogs and let the artists know what you think!

Don’t forget to post a comment here as that enters you to win my June giveaway

I've just gotten word that I have been accepted to receive and review Wirework: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Wire Wrapping by Dale "Cougar" Armstrong!! I'm excited to be able to obtain a copy of her new book hot off the press!! If you are interested in taking a look feel free to follow the link.

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Vintage Jewelry Finds and new Celtic Carnelian Necklace!

I am so taken with these lovely vintage earrings! They are the perfect aqua color and one single clear rhinestone in each. These are from the 1940’s and are in pristine condition! I’ve already worn them myself!! They will be added to my Bonanzle site so look for them there. They are screw back earrings so anyone can wear them!! I’m calling them “Aqua Elegance”.

This lovely little pin is from the Victorian Era roughly circa 1860 and was known as “Mourning Jewelry”. Made popular by Queen Victoria after her loss of Prince Albert. You can read more about it on BellaOnline -Romanticism – Mourning Jewelry and Tiffany & Co.

This is my newest necklace – Celtic Carnelian. I purchased some lovely Carnelian beads from a bulk bead buy. Keep an eye out for this on in my Etsy store.

Don’t forget to post a comment as that enters you to win my June giveaway

I've just gotten word that I have been accepted to receive and review Wirework: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Wire Wrapping by Dale "Cougar" Armstrong!! I'm excited to be able to obtain a copy of her new book hot off the press!! If you are interested in taking a look feel free to follow the link.

Memorial Day Weekend

 

First off I finished and sent off this 5th rosary to my “special rosary friend” in the UK. It is a birthday gift for a family member and I thought I would make use of the extra crystals and make a matching necklace. Lisa loved it! Got some terrific news, she is excited about  expecting her second child! Wish you and your new addition much health, happiness and blessings Lisa.

Next, Mom and I did the cemetery visits. So many need to be tended to. The hostas that we planted last year have taken at my godchild’s grave and my aunt’s as well. Unfortunately, we can’t plant where my Nana & Paul are buried and the groundskeeper neglected to place a flag at Paul’s grave yet again. We need to go back with one for him and we still need to make a visit to Fred’s dad in the coming week.

We held our annual Memorial Day barbeque with about 60 family and friends in attendance. The rain did not hold off as the weathermen predicted…big surprise….but we had fun none the less!

 

 

 

 

Don’t forget to post a comment as that enters you to win my June giveaway!!

Win these lovely earrings in June!, eSMArts Team Shop & Flickr Jewelry Collectors Showcase

 

What do you think of when someone says “Pink”? Pop rock singer Pink, Pink Floyd, Pink Panther??? How about these lovely Shades of Pink earrings. Fashioned from pink Swarovski crystals, pink glass pearls and a large pink crystal faceted teardrop. When worn, the pearls fall around the teardrop crystal making it look like petals on a flower. You can win these simply by leaving a comment on any post during the next four weeks! Stop by and leave a comment each week to increase your chances of winning.

Here are a few examples of wonderful items for sale in our eSMArts Team Shop on Etsy.

This lovely bookmark is offered by http://studio618.etsy.com

 

 

Also offered:

These lovely Tulip Cube Unique Borosilicate Bead Handmade Dangle Earrings by SassyDLite
Toronto, ON
http://sassydlite.etsy.com

Remember, all sales are put towards worthy charities.

 

Treat yourself and know you are helping others- what a win / win!!

Our Flickr group for Jewelry Collectors is growing… we have about 60 members. Stop by and take a look at some wonderful eye-candy! Join us- open invitation!

Here are a few examples:

Shell Beach NecklaceBethsBeadedDesigns'

Doorstep image pendant by MiddleEarth's Jewels

Z34 by GloriaLynnGlass

May Giveaway winner announced and other new items!

 

The set above will find a home in eSMArts Team store, follow the link to see all the wonderful items we have for sale. Great shopping and support charity at the same time!

New designs this week…. look for them at my Etsy shop!!  This piece was quick and fun to make, I’m really beginning to like glass pearls! The color choices are wonderful and mixed with natural gemstones they look fabulous.                            

Thank you Anna Lee, this turquoise is to die for!!

Above is a large onyx cab that has been sitting on my bench for forever. Wrapped in silver and highlighted with howlite this piece matches just about anything in your wardrobe.

This brooch will be added to Vintage! MyGemStoneBox on Bonanzle

Guess I was feeling a little “dark” this week!!

My May Giveaway was a lot of fun. Congratulations to

Tashina of Dragonfly Key winner for this month.  Keep an eye out for the June Giveaway to be announced soon!