David Snyder "Earrings" at the Joyful Jewel 1-10-14

David Snyder Earrings

Wiggle, scroll, spiral, tinkle, and laugh -- thank you David Snyder for creating such variety and bringing fun in your work!  Here is an amazing array of earrings with fancy wirework and gemstones.  Nearly all of the wire and most components are sterling silver and no two pair of earrings have the same gemstones or the same shape.

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Bruce Saunders - "Heart Flower Mandala Necklace" at the Joyful Jewel 11-21-13

"Heart Flower Mandala Necklace"
Bruce Saunders
~ 1" x 1" original art framed by a heart mounting, and hung from a silver-tone chaine
$18

Beaming love!  That is what I see in this Heart Mandala necklace from Bruce Saunders.  Draw yourself into the center of The Heart by wearing this necklace against your heart, and let it shine forth to the universe.

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Elle "Recycled Plastic & Paint Earrings" at the Joyful Jewel 10-22-13

Recycled Plastic with Paint, Hoop Earrings
Elle
plastic, paint, mixed media applicques, ~ 1 1/2" oval + Sterling Silver ear wires
$24

What would you make out of an empty yogurt container?  Only Laura would have thought to make these stunning earrings and then know how to make them! 

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Yvette Poole "Garnet Spiral & Crystal" Necklace at the Joyful Jewel 10-20-13

Garnet Spiral & Crystal Necklace
Yvette Poole
Sterling Silver Chain Maille, Garnet Gemstones, Crystal Drops, on Leather Cord
$72

Sooo pretty Yvette Poole!  Dangling and jangling just under the chin, this delightful necklace sparkles.  Yvette's spirals are perfectly formed and integrated together, so that her pieces actually drape even though they are made from hard substances -- Sterling Silver and Garnet gemstones with iridescent Glass Crystal teardrops!  Amazing I think.

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Brooksie Edwards Pink/Blue Dichroic Glass bracelet at the Joyful Jewel 10-13-13

Pink/Blue Dichroic Glass Bracelet
Brooksie Edwards
Glass, Base Metal
$22

Brooksie doesn't usually use pink glass in her fused glass designs, so this bracelet is extra special.  The fused glass pieces are also smaller than usual adding to the delicacy of the pink.  With it's many links and loops, this bracelet drapes beautifully, and the glass gives a pleasing weight and a substantial feel.

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Anita Blalock - Pink Viking Knit Bracelet at the Joyful Jewel 10-12-13

Pink Viking Knit Bracelet with Embedded Crystal Beads
Anita Blalock
Sterling Silver Coated Wire Glass Beads, Sterling Silver Findings
$42

Can you imagine knitting with wire?  Anita Blalock has made this bracelet with strands of pink wire in a Viking Knit pattern that includes glass beads.  The ends are tapered so that the beads really stand out against your arm.  Quality materials and excellent workmanship make a beautiful statement!

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Mariah Wheeler "Under the Sea" pin at the Joyful Jewel 10-2-13

"Under the Sea" Pin

Mariah Wheeler

Dichroic Fused Glass, Nickel Plated Pin Back

$30

I've been having a blast, my own brand of TNT, hammering pieces of dichroic glass, and then putting them together in crazy combinations.  This pin has many kinds of glass fused together including transparent, patterned, rainbow, clear dichroic and black backed dichroic, and more, all atop an iridized blue glass backing.  I think it's perfect for an unpredictable, take it as it comes kind of day.


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Bruce Saunders "Flower Mandala Pendant" at the Joyful Jewel 9-21-13

Flower Mandala Pendant

Bruce Saunders

~ 1 1/4" diameter, paper, glass, brass setting & bail

$16

Bruce Saunders has one of the most developed senses of beauty that I know.  It shows in his many-layered mandalas.  This one has the shades of blue and purple that I love and is punctuated with green and pink.  Keep your gaze in the center where you can easily "get lost" and the outer layers will filter in softening and illuminating - in the manner of mandala meditation.  Wear this pendant and get lost in it whenever you choose.

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Kathryn Bertok "Shaggy Drops" necklace & earrings at the Joyful Jewel 9-17-13

"Shaggy Drops" Necklace & Earrings

Kathryn Bertok

Sterling Silver Chain Maille & Faceted Glass Beads

Necklace $38, Triple Drop Earrings $26

Kathryn Bertok reminds us that it's a shaggy kind of day -- just the day to wear these jingly earrings and their equally jangly necklace.  Built in motion along with Swarovski sparkle, just what I expect from jewelry, able to give a lift and a bounce, a reason to dance and skip.


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Sharon Blessum "Frosted Glass Necklace & Earrings" at the Joyful Jewel 9-7-13

Frosted Glass Necklace & Sea Glass Earrings

Sharon Blessum

Glass, Sterling Silver findings

3-Strand Necklace $79, Earrings $21

     Sharon Blessum chose fabulous native colors, coral and turquoise in this frosted glass necklace and earrings.  Do you know the feeling of womanliness, strong and boldly adorned that can come from a necklace like this one?  I do, and I love the slight weightiness of this necklace.  I would hold still against my chest -- unless I was dancing up a storm.  Then it would swing and the beads jostle against each other, faintly tinkling in time to the music.  Thank you Sharon, for taking me away to joy like this!


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Rachel Bass "Pearl & Gold Spiral Necklace" at the Joyful Jewel 9-1-13

Pearl & Gold Spiral Necklace

Rachel Bass

Freshwater Pearls, 14K Gold Filled Wire, Chain & Clasp

$88

This spiraling necklace by Rachel Bass, is perfectly balanced to hang straight and glow it's soft pearl glow. Contributing to the glow, the gleaming gold filled wire spiral and delicate gold chain, complete the look of classic sophistication.

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Yvette Poole "Chain Maille & Hoop Earrings" at the Joyful Jewel 8-21-13

Chain Maille & Hoop Earrings

Yvette Poole

Sterling Silver, Hematite Gemstones, 1 1/2" x 4" long including Loops

$70

Yvette Poole's spiral chain maille jewelry is so curly!  These earrings, with their big loops, have a substantial feel yet they swing freely, catching the light. kissing your cheek, punctuating the words in the conversation they invariably will start.

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Monnda Welch "Blue Enamel Flower Necklace" at the Joyful Jewel 6-30-13

Blue Enamel Flower Necklace

Monnda Welch

Sterling Silver - hand fabricated and enameled,
hung from a chain of Blue Lace Agate gemstones

$86

  Jaunty, I think this is the word to describe this Monnda Welch necklace.  The iridescent enamel colors on silver show the layers, probably a few different colors of blue, some coppery brown and maybe silvery white.  I can imagine Monnda putting on a layer, firing, adding another layer, firing, etc. until she got the perfect blue.  She sets this piece of with ethereal Blue Lace Agate beads and a hand fabricated sterling silver clasp.

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Sharon Blessum "Amethyst Necklace & Spiral Bracelet at the Joyful Jewel 6-3-13

"Amethyst Necklace & Spiral Bracelet"

Sharon Blessum

Necklace of Amethyst, Crystals and Painted Ceramic Beads; Bracelet of Glass Beads

Necklace $29, Bracelet $25

          What gorgeous colors Sharon has chosen, my favorite purples both dark and light, these pieces go together nicely even though they don't have any beads in common.  I especially love the intricately hand-painted ceramic orbs on the necklace.  The spiral wrap-around style of bracelet is also a favorite of mine, so easy to wear and fits every wrist.  Sharon takes great care to lay out beautiful symmetry so that her pieces always lay just right on the body.                             ~ Mariah

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Yvette Poole, "Sterling Silver Chainmail Bracelet" at the Joyful Jewel 6-2-13

"Sterling Silver Chainmail Bracelet with Lapis Lazuli"

Yvette Poole

$75

          Yvette Poole has created an unusual style of chainmail using double spirals linked by jump rings.  Amazingly, this bracelet flows like fabric, despite being made of sterling silver, a seemingly stiff/straight metal, put together with lapis lazuli gemstone beads.  The many connections and spirals immediately order themselves into a coherent pattern the minute you pick the bracelet up.  The innovative, masterful technique Yvette uses ensures that the bracelet will stay neatly draped when wearing.  This would compliment most any style clothing whether casual, work, or dressy.                   ~ Mariah

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