Aegean Sands

This time next week I'll be on my hols in Greece. It's one of our favourite destinations; the Greek people are lovely, it's laid back and relaxed, very family friendly, there's great food for non meat eaters and, of course, it's beautiful and packed with history. What's not to like?

Thinking about at least some time relaxing on the beach with the Aegean lapping on the sand, or walking for miles collecting shells and stones, is my cue for this week's earrings. Brought up at the seaside, I'm a sucker for shells of any kind and have been admiring the work of Greetje Boor of Gloa Glass for some time. In her last show I couldn't resist a couple of pairs - just look at the intricate detail on them - and on both sides too.

The first pair are soft translucent sea green - I paired them simply with creamy rustic pearls and tiny Picasso beads that echo the striped detail in the lampwork.

 

The second pair I glammed up a little with gold ceramic shells from Petra Carpreau, glossy garnet and gold swarowskis. I like the symmetry of these.

 

 

 

 

 

Perfect holiday wear, for day or night. And if its summer where you are, I hope you all have super holidays coming up too - tell us where you are off to?

 

See you in a couple of weeks

 

 

Lindsay xx

 

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Summer Dream Catchers

Summer is such a "Spirit Lifter Upper"

It makes me dream

It gives me hope

That our dreams will come true

If we focus and dare to take action.

Isn't it time you catch your dreams?

 My Dream Catchers feature lovely sunny Carnelians (orange),

sparkling Gold Mystic Apricot Topaz gemstones,

and berrylicious Pink Rhodonite Garnet gemstones

set on 14kt Gold Filled wire.

Time to be bold and enjoy the positive energy of these earrings!

Of course, these earrings would not be complete without a pair of

gorgeous sparkling authentic Swarovski Crystals.

Summer Dreams can become reality!

You can find these one of a kind 14kt Gold Filled Earrings HERE.

Have a fabulous day :)

Nathalie Lesage

http://www.NathalieLesageJewelry.com

August Flowers

The month of August is the month of my birthday, and what I love most about this month is the sight of the mature greenery and all the flowers in bloom. I love to stroll and take in all the gorgeous flowers that I see in all the gardens, as well as the wild flowers that bring a touch of colors sometimes in unsuspected places...

I absolutely had to make a pair of earrings to represent August Flowers:

I made a pair of .999 Fine Silver hoops on which I have wire wrapped some stunning Fancy Cut (faceted kite shaped) Tsavorite Garnets, AAA micro-faceted lilac amethyst gemstones and gorgeous berrilicious Pyrope Garnets.

I have also added some sun-catching faceted sterling silver beads near the top, and stamped a small leaf under the wrapped area.

All handmade from scratch, including the .925 sterling silver ear wires... these are my August Flowers earrings.

I wish you all a great remainder of August... enjoy the flowers while we still have them. Winter will be coming too fast.

Nathalie Lesage

Metalsmith, Jewelry Artist

http://www.NathalieLesageJewelry.com

Rustic Bling

Sometimes you just need a little bling, especially around the holidays for all the family gatherings and parties. Instead of going into the vault for my diamonds and rubies (tongue in cheek), I prefer my rustic bling. Take some rich solid colors from your closet and add some bold colorful earrings in copper, brass or silver.

These copper earrings are made with handmade copper components from Kristi Bowman. I have added green and dark red Czech glass, and faceted garnet stone beads.

Gloria Ewing

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Camel and Merlot by bohobeader featuring a brown bag

Halston Heritage tank dress, $725 / Nine West high heels / Brown bag, $45 / LowLuv copper jewelry / Pashmina shawl / Forzieri leather cashmere glove / Stella McCartney