pewter

Butterfly Moon necklace

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:05:19 +0000

A stunning and sensuous treasure made form

* Faceted vintage and Swarovski beads and crystals
* Fire polished and textured Japanese Delica beads
* Givre accent bead from US occupied Japan
* Carnelian, chalcedony,aquamarine, new jade, mother of pearl and rock crystal beads
* Vintage glass beads from Czechoslovakia
* Vintage coral and amber beads
* Dichroic fused glass accent bead
* Encased pendant with etched and oxidised brass over butterfly wing and hand painting on 10,000 year old mammoth ivory, with inset deco silk textile to the reverse.

Marguerite earrings

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:25:45 +0000

Bold vintage Czech filigree earrings given a modern yet romantic twist

* Vintage aurora borealis coated crystal beads
* Vintage pearl beads
* Gold coated seed beads from Japan
* Swarovski marguerite beads
* Swarovski dorado bicone beads

Steel Sherbert necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:19:52 +0000

Victorian shapes and textures given a very modern twist

* Vintage gold leaf and art glass beads from Japan
* Antique mother of pearl rounds
* Matte gold beads
* Black bugle beads
* Modern satin glass barrel beads
* Antique hand cut french jet beads
* Czech fire polished bronze coated beads
* Fine Victorian cut steel set filligree buckle
* Czech yellow pressed satin glass set belt buckle panel
* Georgian hand carved shell portrait cameo set in orginal gold shank
* Rolled gold covered pinchbeck accent

Athame Necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:12:49 +0000

In Wiccan Magic the athame, or ritual blade, is the tool of the Mind. It corresponds with Air, East, dawn, springtime, and the planet Mercury and should not be used to cut physical objects.

It's used to cut ritual space and time apart from the ordinary - so use this to create your own magic, wherever you are..

* Czech matte givre beads
* Czech fire polished rondelles
* Turquoise disks
* African malachite bicone and round beads
* Vintage aurora borealis coated Czech beads
* Antique hand cut french jet beads

Bristol blue lavalier

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:11:34 +0000

Stunning early 20th century blue paste set panels and signed Czech pendant given a shot of the new

* Czech matte givre beads
* Czech fire polished crackle beads
* Indian gunmetal glazed seed beads
* Lapiz Lazuli rondelles
* Vintage aurora borealis coated Czech beads
* Antique matte oval beads
* Art Deco chromed bead caps
* Fine European filligree
* Vintage grey glass pearls
* Vintage cut Swarovski beads
* Swarovski bicone beads

Matching earrings on request

Emerald Isle brooch

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:04:41 +0000

The colours of the earth, the rocks and the sea in a spellbinding and timeless combination

* Vintage 'Miracle' celtic style brooch
* Faceted aventurine beads
* Vintage baroque and faceted Czech glass beads
* Vintage rhinestone rondelles
* Large glass faceted 'jade' bead
* 1970's sterling silver chain tassel

Matching earrings on request

Jet Stream parure

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:49:31 +0000

The biggest luxury today is not diamonds, a rare champagne or a 24 hour concierge service -its being able to emit carbon without limit.

We think fossil fuels are far too useful to burn - after all, where would we be without our lucite, and nylons, and aspirin..

Jet, being fossil coal, can't be burnt, so you can wear this necklace knowing that it's carbon is securely locked away..

* Glossy tumbled champagne citrine beads
* Antique Czech hand cut glass beads
* Vintage moonglow lucite beads
* Mirror polished Russian jet
* Carved lava beads

Winter accent piece

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:39:10 +0000

A seasonal variation on our popular summer accent piece.

How clever! A wonderful arrangement of hand carved Biwa pearl, gilded Delica beads, Swarovski crystals, and gorgeous faceted glass fluorite or serpentine.

With it's simple hook fitting this can be worn in so many ways:

* looped over over a plain beaded necklace,
* threaded through a small gold sleeper earring
* hooked onto a sweater or dress
* or even pinned into your hair. .

This design is also available to order in wide range of colours and other pendant materials including faceted semi-precious stones.

Hetty King brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:36:56 +0000

Inpired by the captivating 'king' of the music hall 'principal boys' Hetty King, this dainty brooch embellished with a delicate fairytale mix of colours could be worn by a man or a woman.

* Vintage filigree brooch overlaid with firepolished apollo coated beads and set with a centre glass pearl
* Japanese satin glass Delica beads
* Chalcedony freeform bead
* Swarovski vitrail leaf pendant

Anna May Wong brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:24:11 +0000

Treasures of India, Burma and Canada combined to charm and entice. Inspired by the 'dragon lady' roles played by the the first Chinese American international film star, Anna May Wong.

* Vintage beads aurora borealis cut glass beads
* Sterling silver Indian pendants with gem cut and cabochon peridots
* Canadian new jade accent bead
* Faceted chalcedony rondelles
* Vintage silver plated Indian brass bells

The brooch itself is made from hand punched silver, with a white metal back, and depicts a guardian dragon mask.

Moroccan Moon

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:07:58 +0000

A stunning mix of antique and modern, with beads from along the old Silk Route, and a massive accent bead from near it's end.

The large milk glass bead is a 'moon bead' much prized in Morocco as it is said to offer luck and protection. I had to haggle hard for it. Both the pearls and the owl are associated with wisdom in many cultures.

* Vintage mother of pearl beads
* Antique Czech moon accent bead from Zagora
* Edwardian paste set buckle fitting
* Vintage Czech fire polished beads from Marrakech
* Indian fire polished beads

Homecoming dream necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:28:00 +0000

Many precious and semi precious stones are reputed to have healing powers. Many of our pieces contain such stones, and we are always delighted to accept commissions with a specific purpose.