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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Rustic Gemstone Hoops

Copper Gemstone Hoop Earrings

It's not often that I have the patience to sit down and seriously attempt anything this intricate, but I managed to overcome my tendency toward ADHD and finish these wire wrapped hoops just in time for today's post. I used a new jig to form loops for the bottom of these teardrop shaped copper hoops, and then added a little more embellishment with the wrapped seed beads. My goal was to make a pair of gem laden hoops that aren't too heavy or overwhelming.

It can sometimes be difficult to capture all of its beauty in photos, but I have always loved using labradorite in jewelry. It has a lovely iridescent quality along with its tantalizing flashes of blue. Here the dangles are faceted onion brios wrapped in oxidized copper wire. As a contrast to the labradorite, I use London Blue Topaz for the center drops, wrapped in the same style as the labradorite.

The result is a boho southwestern mix of rustic copper and glittering gemstones.












Gloria Ewing

Chrysalis Tribal Jewelry
Chrysalis Too on Etsy
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11 comments:

  1. Divya NJuly 21, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    I love how the beads glow from within - beautiful design and clever use of hoops

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  2. KristiBowmanDesignJuly 21, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    These are stunning, one of my all time favorite stones and they are sure shimmering in this beautiful design!

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  3. UnknownJuly 22, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    These are absolutely gorgeous. I also admire your working on a fiddly pair. I love this look but also shy away from it due to lack of patience.

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    1. ChrysalisTooJuly 23, 2015 at 3:43 AM

      Thank you, Ann! I wish I had more self discipline so I could do more of these.

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  4. Cindys Art + SoulJuly 23, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    You've totally captured their beauty Gloria! Love the wire work and the blue/flash on copper- is fantastic! Love these!!

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  5. ChrysalisTooJuly 23, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    Thank you, Cindy! I have some more ideas for gemstones and copper.

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  6. NathalieJuly 26, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    Stunning!! Gorgeous hoops! I love the combo of copper and labradorite. I had made a set (necklace and earrings) a few years ago and that got snatched up really quickly. It's a beautiful combo!

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    1. ChrysalisTooJuly 29, 2015 at 12:18 PM

      Thanks, Nathalie! There are so many possible combinations with labradorite! These earrings sold the same day I listed them.

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  7. TesoriTrovatiAugust 10, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Oh how I love Labradorite! The stone is mysterious and ancient looking to me. Like a tribal talisman, with its flash of blue lightning. I love it with the copper and those swirls for the dangles are perfect! Enjoy the day! Erin

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