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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Young Mermaids in Love

Young Mermaids in Love
These earrings make me think of naiads and mermaids! I gathered up some water colors--a little viridian, a little glacier green, a little teal--and bound them together in silver and brass (plus a little sparkle of AB rhinestones.)

If these two star-crossed lovers ever overcame their worldly forms and tied the knot--and I was the lady's stylist and she was thinking casual backyard wedding, maybe potluck--I might suggest these for an understated, but romantic look. This picture makes me sad (such yearning, but so impossible!):
The Mermaid, by Howard Pyle (1910)
I like to think they got together, somehow, in the end.

Pale green recycled glass beads and teal seed beads via Afrobeadia
AB rhinestone rondelles with black finish, Stinky Dog Beads
Czech glass dotted ovals from ArteBellaSurplus
Stamped brass rings and sterling beadcaps by me!
Keirsten

10 comments:

  1. Very nice - I love the texture of the recycled glass up against the rhinestones. Sweet bead caps too!

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  2. These are fabulous! Love the wire wrapping and the rhinestone rondelles add a perfect touch!

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  3. Your earrings always tell a story and a beautiful story at that. It's always fun to see all the elements and how you put them together. These are really beautiful!

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  4. Love the interesting artisan details in every centimeter of your designs!

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  5. I just love the wire wrapping on these earrings. Great colors and details.

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  6. I love how intricate and detailed these are. Your wire wrapping and artisan pieces are always so gorgeous. Beautifully done!

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  7. Love the colors and style of the earrings. Amazing how they echo the colors in your inspiration picture.

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  8. Love the colors and style of the earrings. Great how they echo the colors in your inspiration picture.

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  9. Beautiful beads and design! I love the little rhinestones mixed with the rustic look beads. Very chic!

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  10. Oh wow, so pretty!! Beautiful design!

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