Scrap Metal and Emeralds Cuff Bracelet

I know I haven’t been posting much, but I have been busy! Time just seems to zip by these days! Anyway, here is my new favorite bracelet. It’s a sterling silver cuff bracelet with 5 little emeralds. Here’s the blurb from my website.

It looks like it came out of the scrap pile, it looks industrial, heavy metal, or medieval, however you see it, you can tell it’s a unique one of a kind piece. Five genuine emeralds are set in this cuff, like they were caught in the flow of the molten metal. This cuff bracelet will fit an average sized wrist comfortably. I think it looks particularly nice right at the base of the hand just above the wrist bone. This bracelet is between 1/2 inch to 3/4 of an inch (1.5 – 2cm) wide

On A Personal Note

My daughter and I a few weeks ago.

My kids are almost 5! I just can't believe it has already been five years. So many people told me to enjoy them because they grow up so fast, those people were right!

Egyptian Coil and Pearls

This was a custom order necklace that I made to match a bracelet the client previously bought. There is about 35 feet of sterling silver wire hand coiled into these egyptian links and the pearls add a lovely feminine touch.

Jade Pendant on Leather

I have been having fun playing with bits of melted wire! I have a few more idea's I'm going to work on when I can find the time. So much to do... so little time....

My Website Is Up!

It has taken a long time, but it is finally up and running. There is still quite a list of things I need to do, but chances are once I take something off the top of the list something else will be added to the bottom. I think a website is an entity all it's own that requires constant attention! If you have any ideas or suggestions for my site just drop me an email.
Also, this site is running on a new framework that my DH built; in the future (we're beta testing now) we will be offering sites with hosting. If you might be interested in something like that shoot me an email cristine@mariecristine.com

MarieCristine.com

Relic

Thank you Bead Faery for the name suggestion!
In between planning my wedding, working on my website, having company, and the rest of life’s interruptions I managed to get this necklace made. It's quite different from anything I've done before, but I like how it turned out.
I cut and polished the stone, (agate I think) made the weird wire links and details on the bezel, then set the stone and made the chain! I used 14, 16 and 18 gauge sterling silver wire on this piece.

Egyptian Coil Tutorial

For those of you who enjoyed my egyptian coil tutorial you can now see a more detailed version in the July issue of Art Jewelry magazine. It is available online if you register and log into their site, or you can buy the magazine. :)

Hand form sterling silver scallop links. This necklace is adjustable from 15 1/2 - 17 inches.

Amethyst Earrings

Faceted amethyst briolettes carefully wrapped with sterling silver.

Wedding Jewelry

Sterling silver and juicy red rubies! Hard to go wrong...
The earrings are about 3 1/2 inches long, the necklace is 20 inches long plus the 2 1/2 inch focal.






I am getting married in June, and I think I am going to weear this set!

Sterling Silver Coiled Earrings

I've managed to get a couple photos (not the best) of earrings that I've made while away from home.
These are oxidized sterling silver, they are about 2 1/2 inches long.

Sapphires and Silver Earrings

I made these earrings using multicolored faceted sapphire rondelles, smoky quartz briolettes and sterling silver, They are just under four inches long.

Just a Quick Hello

I have been away from home for over a month now but should be coming home in a week or two, I will have a bunch of new goodies to post for you!

14 gauge sterling wire coiled, sawn, soldered, textured, 1/2 sawn open again, hooked together re-solder and polish! PITA but pretty lol

Big Pretty Hoop Earrings

These earrings are made with sterling silver wire, little fresh water pearls and sapphire rondelles. They measure just under 2" from outside edge to outside edge.

Sterling Silver and Amethyst set

A substantial set, each ring is about a 1/2" wide.

Reticulated Silver Links Bracelet

This is sterling silver and amethyst, all done by hand.

Vancouver Island Red Jasper

I cut these cabs last night. This is a red jasper that came from two hours north of me.

Hearts!

A couple pairs of heart earrings, amethyst and garnet, they've been oxidized.

Make a Statement!

These earrings are quite large measuring 1 1/2" at the widest point and 2 1/2" long from the top of the ear wire. The bottom half of the triangle has a lightly hammered texture while the top half has a smooth high polish shine. The chain links are hand made and the stones are black spinel, labradorite and moonstone brios.