I am still trying to finish all the half done projects I have. This is one project I started last year just after Dad's 80th birthday (His 81st is in a week!) and it has sat uncompleted all that time. I have thought about it a lot, especially when I have wanted to wear a long necklace, but not actually done anything about it.Last night while watching TV I was not feeling really motivated, wanted to quilt but did not have the omph. So I took out my Jewelry making things and finished this. I am thrilled that it is finished and I can wear it.
My preference in jewelry has always been natural things. So I tend toward only gold and silver and when making my own I use a lot of freshwater pearls - I love love love them.So this is very fine Stirling Silver chain (as any thicker just costs so much), small (4mm) freshwater grey and natural pearls. Even though I am not Catholic I was thinking along the lines of a rosary when I was making this. I even made the cross at the bottom. I then added another pair of natural freshwater earings. They are 10mm pearls using Stirling Silver hoops.
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Very nice! I tried my hand at jewelry making years ago but to be honest, all my supplies are up in the attic{shame on me}. Id love to learn how to hand stamp silver jewelry as gifts for friends.
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Thanks for visiting. I too have my jewelry stuffed stashed a lot. Hence the delay in finishing.
DeleteI love this. It is beautiful. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this and any other posts. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. It runs from Wednesday to Sundays.
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I hope to see you there. I am your newest follower, and I would love for your to follow me also. Have a great Day.
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Hi Debi - am popping over now. Thanks for taking the time to comment and follow
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Hi Karen. Thanks for that. Unfortuneately this blog was set up linking to my husbands email. He also has a blog on the same account so can't change it to mine. Thanks
DeleteI love the delicate chain and the pearls! Lovely! I found ya via the MightyCrafty pin up party and am following now! :)
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DeleteOh so pretty, just darling!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty piece. And so satisfactory when you finish up a project that's been sitting around forever. Loved and pinned. Thanks for sharing at MightyCrafty Mondays...
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!!!!
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