Search results matching tag 'hand fabricated'

Rose Quartz and Crystal Handmade Filigree Y Necklace

Zeba Collection — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:56:31 GMT

I have to say all that detail work was harder than I thought.

Cast Snake Sterling Silver Necklace

Zeba Collection — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:06:42 GMT

The famous Cartier snake necklace designed for the Mexican actress Maria Felix in 1968 was the inspiration for this unique necklace. You can see a picture of it at http://www.diamonddivas.be/index.php?id=35

I drooled over Cartier’s necklace for a long time until finally; during my casting class I had the opportunity to make my version of it.

I used the Lost-Wax method. I carved the snake head, small part of the body and tail from wax. My teacher, casted the pieces in solid sterling silver. I then cleaned, polished and constructed the rest of the necklace. Two 4mm ‘new blue’ grade AAA topaz semi precious gems make up the snake’s eyes.

I looked for a long time for the right combination of beads to make up the body and create the feel of the 2,473 diamonds used in Cartier’s version. I achieved my goal using Bali Silver tube beads and Swarvoski Crystal silver-plated rondelles.

Figuring out the mechanics of the necklace was no small task either. The necklace is strung on 16 gauge sterling silver wire that resembles the snake’s tongue and serves as the clasp in the front.

Bezeled Onyx on Wheel Fox Tail Chain Necklace

Zeba Collection — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:16:52 GMT

I made this piece for my son. He picked the design of the pendant. The pin wheel is made with 16g silver. The chain is handmade double fox tail chain.

Snow day - First post of pics from me :D

myangelkelsi — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:51:39 GMT

Hello everyone. I tend to lurk every once in a while around here, but I haven't really ever posted. So here are some of my pieces. I did most of them yesterday in between bouts of shoveling large amounts of snow from my driveway and side walks. BLAH! :D Anyway, C&C's are always welcome.

Handmade Jewelry

hadiyya — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:55:50 GMT

Hi,

These some of moroccan silver jewelry.

PS: Ad. moved to the appropriate forum.

One Of My Latest Pendants

jason_UK — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:13:55 GMT

Hi Eveyybody

Well here we are again just finished another pendant and thought that some might like this one i thought i'd try another flower pendant as i seem to enjoy making the flower ones more its another one in the calla lily series and as always its made from sterling silver sheet and wire it was given some texture then oxidised and tumbled to give it some life and shine

thank you for taking the time to look and i hope you like it as much as i do

Russian Princess

cynmarbil — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:42:10 GMT

Eudialite cab with tube set, 3mm faceted corundum. Simple 2-1 chain maille necklace, with three of the links soldered to the pendant as a bail.

If you like my stories, click here to go to Russian Princess at Jewelry Tales.

Thanks for looking!

Cindy

Darkest before the dawn

cynmarbil — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:50:36 GMT

Euro 4-1 bracelet with bezel set Charoite and Sleeping Beaty turquoise. Hand fabricated. If you like to read my stories, here's a link to this one on Jewelry Tales.

Cindy

Dreaming of Spring

cynmarbil — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:22:21 GMT

It's been awhile since I've posted anything -- this year has been very crazy so far! But I'm really pleased with how this came out; I've been wanting an opal and turquoise ring for a long time now.

If you like my stories, here's a link to this one on Jewelry Tales.

Cindy

Opening - Sterling silver, black diamond

cynmarbil — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:13:15 GMT
This ring is hand forged from sterling silver, with a prong set uncut black diamond cube. There is a story on my blog, Jewelry Tales, if you like that sort of thing.