Glory ~ Charm Watch

Glory ~ Charm Watch designed 7-11-2010

Soliras Jewelry Collection
Is an affordable alternative to the higher sterling silver jewelry I sell.

I will use "Bali Style" & "Tibetan Style" metal beads and or findings in these collection.

I have not made a watch charm bracelet in a long time. I didn't have enough sterling silver head pins, so I decided to make this with metal findings that are not sterling silver.

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Under The Sea Collections - Siren's Call

Under The Sea Collection 2010

Siren's Call Necklace

I designed the necklace June 27th, 2010

I had the mother-of-pearl nautilus pendant for many years. I had the pendant along with the pearls, pineapple quartz briolettes, pineapple quartz round faceted beads, sterling silver Bali beads, Thia sterlings silver beads all in a zip lock bag. All I needed was a couple more beads to enhance this necklace.

One day at work (The Bead Place, Fairview Heights, IL), I noticed Abbi hanging some beautiful beads up. BAM!! There was the "WOW" factor I wanted in my piece. I waited until after work to purchase the web agate. I brought them home and this is what I came up with...

The picture below does not do this necklace any justice...





I found sound wonderful yellow quartz and finished off the bracelet this evening July 3rd 2010...

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Spot Lampwork Earrings

I made these pair of earrings last night (6-20-10).

I needed a break inbetween orders/repairs. I thought I would make something to sell on Etsy. I incorporated sterling silver Bali beads and Thia sterling silver beads into the mix. A hint of sparkle, I added Jet Swarovski crystals.

The lampwork beads were made by me 2007/2008. I used moretti glass - base bead is white, then I melted the black dots onto the white round glass bead. I encased it in a light topaz glass. My beads are kiln and annealed for duriability. The bead holes are thoroughly cleaned of bead release. I use a diamond bit drill to clean the holes out. I use 2.5mm ,1/16 or 3/32" mandrels (hole size)

The spots on the earings is a reflection of the flash.

Spring Charm

Inbetween orders I love to take a break and brush up on my jewelry making while having fun, and incorporating little wire wrapping that you can't see because of the charms.

This use to be a watch-charm bracelet that I converted into a charm bracelet (I had bought this from a friend/artist some years back). The watch face broke, along with part of the bump from the lampwork bead - lost some charms. I salvaged what charms I could to convert it into this bracelet. The lampwork beads were made by an Ebay seller at the time.

I rummaged through some Bali sterling silver beads to add a focal piece, and re-attached some charms onto the bracelet to make it look like it once did the best I could. This is what I came up with.

Voila!!!

Midnight Melody Bracelet

Hello Everyone! I know it has been some time since I have posted anything. Let me catch you up on a few things that have been going on so you know why.

I have taken a job at a wonderful retail store called, The Bead Place. I work with a group of wonderful women! I have slowed down selling on Ebay, since I have been working full time, but have request orders from my regulars. Once I have my ducks in a row, I will be back on ebay full swing.

I wanted to share what I made for my, "Other Mother" (my mother-in-law). I made this bracelet for her birthday. I call it the, "Midnight Melody". She saw some beautiful Swarovski crystals in the colors of Griege and Metallic Gold AB X2.

The materials I used:
6mm & 4mm Griege and the 6mm & 4mm Metallic Gold AB X2.
Brownish bugle beads and size 11 silver seed beads