Flying Buttress

The flying buttress is considered the hallmark of Gothic architecture. With their web like arches, they beautifully support the heavy vaulted ceilings as they fly through the air and brace the ornate walls of the Cathedrals of the Middle Ages.

This is a 23 inch necklace alterable to the length of your choice. The focal boasts a beautiful faceted marquis 10x32mm Labradorite, a flawless 11x 7mm fancy cut Citrine, and four 3mm sparkling canary yellow Diamond chips. This one of a kind pendant was entirely hand formed, wrapped, twisted, and created with fine silver.
The chain is a combination of black fresh water pearls and carefully selected gems.

Gems:
6 faceted Citrine briolettes,
2 sky blue Topaz briolettes
16 yellow Diamond chips
And a combination of yellow Sapphire, Labradorite, Lolite, Topaz, Peridot, and Aquamarine rondelles

Vintage Lace

My love for vintage linens and lace is magnified with the nostalgic feeling I get when I think about a time when attention to detail was so greatly appreciated. The incredible delicacy of handmade lace has such an appealing feminine characteristic that I could not resist being inspired by such beauty.

I continue to be inspired to reproduce the beauty I find around me in nature. The mixing of textures and metals are inspired by my love of textiles and I am often moved to create by the visual splendor of incredible architecture.

If you are inspired by the beauty of vintage fabrics and textures please feel free to explore some of my favorite shops.

www.sheelagoh.etsy.com
www.lorimarsha.etsy.com
www.clairelafaye.etsy.com

I would love to see some of your favorites!

Ancient Fresco Necklace

A fresco is a very special type of wall mural. The paint has a glow that seems to radiate from inside the wall. This is achieved by painting directly on wet plaster. When dry, the paint and the plaster permanently fuse together.
As I am creating jewelry, I find myself aiming for the same effect. Only instead of paint, I mix metals and stones. Two different mediums permanently and beautifully fused together as if they have always been

Dragonfly Wings-sterling silver earrings

There is a special time in the evening, just as the sun is about to set, when the dragonflies emerge from out of nowhere and do a dance high above my head as I take my evening stroll. I know they are up there devouring those pesky mosquitoes but my imagination starts to go wild with visions of fairies dancing in the relief of the cool evening breeze.

Necklace in process photo

The necklace is very close to being finished. Just a few more.....

Work in Progress

This is the necklace I am working on this week. The pendant is just about finished and I am about to start working on the chain. A simple chain to finish this off may be the way to go here. Stay tuned to see the finished piece.

Silver Tear Drop necklace by JoJoBell on Etsy

This lariat style necklace is my personal favorite to wear and this one in particular is fabulous because it is wonderfully versatile. This mixed metal necklace is sterling silver and 14k rolled gold. It is 16 ½ inch necklace with a one inch drop (focal). The silver has been given patina and then the entire necklace was polished to a high shine.

The sterling silver tear drop focal measures one inch in length and 9mm in width. Traveling up from the focal you find a short handmade chain with a 14k gold filled round bead and some sterling silver round beads in various sizes. The rest of the necklace has various sizes and styles of sterling silver chain and 14k gold filled chain. As you reach the other end of the necklace are some more gold and silver round beads and a small hand formed and wrapped, gold and silver, lasso that is sized just right to capture the silver tear drop and hold it forever. Well, until you decide to take the necklace off."