Exquisite Ellipse Earrings

These beautiful brass, ellipse shaped earring components were really inspiring to work with. They have such a soft, pretty turquoise patina and a silky smooth to the touch finish.

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I used pink Venetian glass cube beads, that are lined with Sterling silver foil, to top off the earrings. Gold spacer beads bring out the gold tone in the brass and turquoise ceramic floral bead caps finish the look.

The Exquisite Ellipse earrings are now available in my shop, Linda Landig Jewelry. I'll see you in two weeks. Stay well and take care.

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Ancient Symbols, and other similarities

Hello, and Happy April! I made two pairs of earrings over the weekend and decided to share them both because to me they have commonalities, and I also couldn't decide which I wanted to show you. :) I love the spiral and sun, ancient symbols, and love to see them in jewelry. Two of my favorite ceramic artists made the elements; two of my favorite lampwork glass artists made the beads. They both include antique Venetian glass beads, and the main colors are two that I have had a serious hankering to work with! Oddly enough. Both are colors I've rarely used, and I've been happy to find myself actively seeking out different palettes. Anyone else out there find half their shop or accessory wardrobe is made up of one recurring palette? Even though my tastes are diverse, I still find the color thing an issue now and then. So that's that! Here's the first pair:   

The soft and lovely blue spirals were made by Jana Bliznakova of HappyFishThings. The Caramel Raku lampwork beads are by Leese Mahoney of GlassByLeese. Copper-plated accent beads, vibrant blue antique Venetian glass beads, hand-dyed ribbon, oxidized copper and black Niobium ear wires finish them off. 

The small, vibrant orange/red suns were made by Petra Carpreau of  ScorchedEarthOnEtsy. The rustic yellow with a hint of green lampwork glass beads are by Kimberly Rogers of Numinosity and NuminosityBeads. The dangles are strung on waxed Irish linen and include antique Venetian glass beads, Czech glass beads, Red Creek Jasper Heishi beads, and rustic Green Garnet nuggets. Another Green Garnet sits atop the yellow canvas of Kim's glass beads. Again wrapped with oxidized copper and hanging from black Niobium ear wires. 

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit with us today. The ever so talented and fun Ms. Nikki Zehler will be here tomorrow, I believe. A visit with Nikki is always worth the time! Thanks again. Have a great rest of the week. Sincerely, norbel

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Orchids and Gold

A couple of days ago I was talking with Karen Totten (Starry Road Studio) about what inspires my jewelry designs.  Flowers are a big source of inspiration to me.  Not only do I enjoy using flower shaped components, but the colors of flowers inspire me as well. I enjoy making floral arrangements and I have 3 pots of orchids that are blooming on the kitchen window sill at the moment (and about 7 more that are not in bloom now).

 

My orchids.

So since I love orchids and Pantone's color of the year is radiant orchid, I decided to make some Radiant Orchid Earrings.

These earrings a probably a little more on the lilac side of the spectrum than my orchid pictured above, but hey, orchids come in many shades and tones too!

 The lampwork beads were made in a studio in Venice, Italy, a city which has a long history of exquisite glass work.  That is real gold that has been melted around the perimeter of the beads.  I accented the earrings with purple Swarovski crystal and sterling silver.
 

Linda

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