Scapolite Spiral Circle Frame Sterling Silver Pendant

Scapolite Spiral Circle Frame Sterling Silver Pendant

Following a number of requests to create a tutorial based on my Amethyst Spiral Circle Frame Sterling Silver Pendant , I decided to make another circle frame pendant to see if I could recreate the design. This time I used delicate yellow scapolite and tried to make the frame fit the bead rather than find a bead that fitted the frame (as I did with the amethyst pendant). This was the first lesson I learnt.

I also tried a slightly different way to coil the inner part of the frame. I was doing this late at night (when I am not at my brightest!) and only realised when the pendant was completed and photographed, that I had crossed the wires at one point (can you spot this?) - second lesson learnt!!

In summary, I'm so happy I learnt these lessons as hopefully I can make sure the tutorial is as clear as possible. I am currently working on an earring variation with a square frame - watch this space!

(This pendant is available for purchase at a reduced price (to reflect the slight error) in both my Etsy and Folsky online shops.)

Beautiful Etsy treasury - please take a look!

Today I have been featured in this beautiful Etsy treasury:

'Purples from the UK' by purplewyvernjewels

 

Amethyst Spiral Circle Frame... KSJewelleryDes... $72.00	Purple and Lilac Lavender Ca... IndigoDaisyWed... $55.00	Wedding Cake Topper - Lilac/... crystalcaketop... $60.00	Long Felted Scarf purple vio... feltersjourney $33.00
2 TWO NEW Ginkgo ( Pair of )... pipdesigns $26.00	Purple with Pink Flowers Cro... HanJanCrafts $2.99	Purple berry Lara satin clut... EmmaGordonLond... $74.00	Purple Rose Bracelet beadingshaz $8.50
The Nature collection. Large... PrettyPetalJew... $43.00	Personalised Purple 3D Flowe... SarahFordTexti... $35.00	Purple Satin Tulip Choker - ... OCDesignsJewel... $12.50	Purple Flower Earrings by Ga... Galavant $10.00
Lava Stone Necklace Purple N... TheLaughingBut... $30.00	Billfold leather wallet purp... BeeChen $58.00	purple sunset 20 x 24" ... wildatartshop $190.00	Set of 4 quilted purple coas... Katiedidonline $15.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Amethyst Spiral Circle Frame Sterling Silver Pendant

Amethyst Spiral Circle Frame Sterling Silver Pendant

New in my Etsy and Folksy shops.

Tassel Drop earrings (another variation)

A variation of my tassel drops but instead of tassels, I added gemstones to the bottom of the frame.  Crimson garnet diamond briolettes, golden citrine pan cut briolette, shades of orange carnelian and delicate yellow scapolite faceted rondelles blend together perfectly to form these sumptuous earrings with handmade teardrop shape frames made from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded, polished and coiled and embellished with hammered swirl loops within the frames.

Citrine, Garnet, Carnelian & Scapolite Sterling Silver Tassel Drop Earrings

Now available to buy in my Etsy and Folksy online shops.

Prasiolite Spiral Bells Earrings (a simplified version)

A simplified version of my Spiral Bells design.  These beautiful earrings are now for sale in both of my online shops: Folksy and Etsy.

GREEN SPIRAL BELLS

Prasiolite Sterling Silver Earrings

K S Jewellery Designs now on Facebook

Yes, I know I'm slow on the up take... people keep saying I should have a Facebook Fan Page, so finally, I have.  Here is the link:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/K-S-Jewellery-Designs/128806170529492

I still can't figure how to add the Facebook button to my blog (am getting help from a friend about this).  In the meantime, please click on the link above.

Chrysanthemum pendant for my mum

I made this flower pendant for my mum's birthday.  It was my attempt to go bigger and bolder, so I made it with thicker gauge wire.

BEE'S CHRYSANTHEMUM

Natural AquamarineSterling Silver Hammered Flower Pendant

This pendant is a variation of my Jewelled Flowers tutorial with double petals.  I shaped the petals around my round nose pliers and coiled very pale blue/green aquamarine beads around the centre. The pendant measures approximately 6cm in diameter.

Heather's jewellery

This post isn't about me.  It's about Heather, a lovely customer of my jewellery tutorials.  She recently sent me these photos of some of the jewellery she created following a few of my tutorials and I wanted to share them with you.  I get such a kick out of seeing what others create from my instructions and Heather's work is so beautiful and perfect.

 Thank you Heather for letting me share your work.