silver – Tullia's Jewels

Snakeskin Jasper Bracelet

Another piece inspired by the stones. I actually made this a year ago, but never posted it, and today it found a new home. The hand-fabricated tongue and toggle never cease to tickle me. Rustic sterling silver links holding snakeskin jasper cabochons.

Mexico, ¡Dos!

I suppose I should have mentioned that I bought two big pieces of silver sheen obsidian in Chapala, and quite a few opals. https://videopress.com/v/KpJYzyBi?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true

Magic Ring Holders

Imagine you want to take your rings off for a bit – to wash dishes, to garden, to give a massage – and hang them on your necklace. These let you do that without unclasping the chain! Video here (please note I’m trying to move away from Etsy, but I do have a variety inContinueContinue reading “Magic Ring Holders”

PacNW

I love living in the Pacific NorthWest! Inspiration is all around me, and there are gorgeous local stones to use! Beach finds, as made by nature. No human interference needed. Some beach pebbles just scream to be mounted “as is.” This bold, rustic ring is available ($50). The agate below is translucent, and catches theContinueContinue reading “PacNW”

Mobius magic

A Mobius strip has only one side… if you trace your finger along it, you will come back to the starting point! I took advantage of this concept by stamping a musical round on one. “Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream… merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream…” and you’reContinueContinue reading “Mobius magic”

Halloween!!

My favorite season, decorated with delightful creepy crawlies! Carnelian “candy corn” earrings, with and without silly dangles. Rainbow obsidian witch! Hypersthene spider!

Christmas jingles

I made this pair of sturdy mistletoe hairsticks for someone who wanted to be eminently kissable at a holiday party. The holly hairpin was destined for a similarly festive updo. From a pair of vintage sterling silver spoons, I made THREE pairs of earrings! Check out the amazing detail in the candlestick atop the mantel!ContinueContinue reading “Christmas jingles”

Sasquatch Spoon pendant

Bigfoot casually strolling through the Pacific Northwest woods. Sterling silver spoon (Whiting, Duke of York pattern, circa 1900), brass and sterling silver accents, citrine, with playful texturing. Bail has a 3mm diameter.

Spoons, Interrupted

Above: Garnet floral spoon pendant $80. Horizontal necklace with amethyst $120. Why spoons?Many reasons…First, think about a wealthy home in the late 1800s- early 1900s. You may recall scenes in books or movies where “the silver” was mentioned, either because a desperate servant ran off with it, or because the household fell on hard timesContinueContinue reading “Spoons, Interrupted”