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Thursday 19 March 2009

I love spirals

I am loving spirals at the moment and can't get enough of them! Back in February I posted pictures of some earrings that I had made with sterling silver spirals over gemstone beads - both of those sold really quickly, so I made some more.






Then I got thinking about gemstones over spirals and came up with my 'Wonky Spiral' design (some more wonky than others!).

The aquamarine spiral earrings here were my first attempt and, although I hammered the wire for strength, they are still a little delicate. I've kept these for myself.









My second attempt with ametrine included some wire wrapping at the top. I found this gave the earrings much more stability. However, in finalising the design, the spiral shape became quite wonky, hence the name. I've kept these for myself as well!








And here is the third attempt with sparkling faceted amethyst rondelles secured in the centre of the spirals. These are definitely not so wonky and I am happy how they turned out.

They are up for sale in my Folksy shop.
Posted by K S Jewellery Designs at 13:50
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8 comments:

  1. Kathleen Krucoff19 March 2009 at 19:18

    Kristin, All of these are quite lovely. You do wonderful work.

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  2. Shay Stone20 March 2009 at 01:39

    I sure am enjoying your work (and photos of your work). I say one can't have too many spirals in life!!

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  3. Hot Rocks20 March 2009 at 17:36

    I love spirals too! Fabulous earrings!

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  4. Mel P21 March 2009 at 14:32

    Beautiful earrings, your work is lovely

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  5. ShonaMac22 March 2009 at 07:16

    loving the spirals, beautifully done.

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  6. Unknown23 March 2009 at 23:26

    oh so pretty...just love these...
    mona & the gaffer girls

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  7. Deborah Younglao, Silk Painter24 March 2009 at 20:51

    Hi Kristin,
    Thanks for becoming a follower of my blog! I've enjoyed looking at your jewelry and do like the spirals especially (the wonky ones too!).

    I can't talk on the phone without doodling unconsciously, and most the time my doodles end up being spirals. I use them quite a bit as part of my painted backgrounds or free motion stitching. I think there's something about their infinite nature that has universal appeal.... keep on creating them!

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  8. ChatElaine31 March 2009 at 10:38

    I love them all especially the spirals with the square beads.

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