Monday, August 8, 2011

Sterling Silver Jewelry by LUCIUS Fine Jewelry

Flower Necklace, Sterling Silver, Handcrafted, White Topaz Gemstone, Bubble, Swirl, Spiral, Loop. MAYAN REEF NECKLACE with White Topaz.
Mayan Reef Necklace with White Topaz
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If you are a lover of sterling silver jewelry, stop in to visit talented metalsmith Christy Lucius at her Etsy shop, LUCIUS Fine Jewelry. Christy creates beautifully handcrafted sterling silver pieces that are both unique and comfortable enough for everyday wear. Inspired by exotic locales and the beauty of nature, many of Christy's pieces feature delicately curving lines, giving them an organic and elegant feel. She also uses 14K gold and natural gemstones to create her jewelry.

A resident of Chicago, Christy has been an Etsy shopowner since 2009. For a look into her artistic process, visit Christy's blog at christylucius.blogspot.com, or check out her website, luciusjewelry.com.


Spiral Earrings, Sterling Silver, Handcrafted, Amethyst Gemstone, Bubble, Wave, Swirl, Loop. GREEK ISLE EARRINGS with Amethyst.
Greek Isle Earrings with Amethysts
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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Recycled Metal Jewelry by Robin Wade


Fairy Faralyn Frolics In Light - Pendant - 432
Fairy Faralyn Frolics in Light Pendant
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For truly unique metalwork jewelry, look no further than the Etsy shop owned by artist Robin Wade. Using recycled metals from a number of sources, such as old silverware, broken jewelry, watch gears and antique buttons, Robin creates beautifully whimsical jewelry, including angel and fairy pendants. Given names and imbued with their own personalities, these angel and fairy pendants are symbols of hope and strength for Robin and are truly one-of-a-kind.

When describing her artistic process, Robin states, "It has always been important for my work to have emotion and to tell its own story. When I began creating jewelry, I decided each piece should have its own voice." (Full profile on Etsy)

An Etsy shopowner since 2009, Robin resides in California. In addition to making jewelry, Robin also teaches and paints. View a gallery of her artwork at robinwade.com, and follow this blog for her shop updates.
   
Angel Karryn Keeps The Keys - Pendant - 457
Angel Karryn Keeps the Keys Pendant
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