Harmony Bracelet - SOLD

Bling-mix: Freshwater Pearl squares, Labradorite rondelles and briolette
Bling "hardware": All silver bits are 925 silver
Dimensions: Bracelet measures about 7 inches

Much fun was had creating the Harmony ear-rings and so i decided to have a go at making a bracelet version too. Here are the results!

The same smooth, Freshwater Pearl squares and textured 925 silver links are featured here too.

A central cluster of dangles in cool gray Labradorite adds a little dash of pizzazz.

Bracelet measures about 7 inches and has a toggle clasp (not shown). All silver bits (wirework, spacers, links, everything) are 925 silver.

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Harmony - SOLD

Bling-mix: Freshwater Pearl Squares & Labradorite Rondells
Bling "hardware": All 925 silver
Dimensions: Total length is about 4.5cm

Diversity rocks! I like that we are all different, that each of us has our own talents, quirks, strengths, weaknesses. I like that it's this very diversity that can be the foundation of strength and harmony.

Imagine a world where everyone was a good singer and there were no good actors; or where every hawker cooked up delish chicken rice but nothing else; or a football team where everyone is a star striker but nobody knows how to defend. How boring life would be!

And so I thought to mix things up in this creation too, with circles combining with squares and smooth and textured surfaces working together in perfect harmony.

These ear-rings feature freshwater pearl squares accented by faceted labradorite rondells.

The circles which dangle off sleek ear hooks are richly textured rounds of 925 silver. In fact, all silver bits are 925 silver. Total length is about 4.5cm.
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Days of Wine & Roses - SOLD

Bling-mix: Carved Matt Onyx Roses, Freshwater Pearl Coins & Squares
Bling "hardware": All gold bits are 14K gold-filled
Dimensions: Bracelet measures about 7 inches

Days of Wine & Roses is an old, old (1962) movie about a couple who sinks into the depths of alcoholism but claw their way back to sobriety. It's ultimately a feel-good tale about overcoming personal adversities.

And since I'm a sucker for happily ever after, I thought to name this piece after that show, which is also considered one of the 1,000 best movies of all time by the New York Times.

This bracelet is a classy combination of carved matt Black Onyx Roses and a Freshwater Pearl "coin" and square.

Textured circle and diamond-shaped links lend an airy feel. This is a bit of a posh bracelet because all links, wirework and toggle clasp are 14K gold-filled.

Absolutely nothing is plated and since only the best materials were used in this bracelet, you can care for it just as you would an actual gold item ... and it should last just as long too.

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Lucky Seahorse - SOLD

Bling-mix: Hand-carved Amazonite seahorse & freshwater pearls
Bling "hardware": All gold bits are 14K gold-filled
Dimensions: Pendant is about 5.5cm; you choose the length of the gold-filled chain

Note: Only one available, sorry! But I will be checking with the store to see if there are some more seahorses so that variations can be made -- I never make two items exactly alike to keep each piece as unique as humanly possible :))

In some cultures, seahorses are considered to be very lucky. A quick search on Google didn't say why, but I did find out lots about these cute creatures.

For example, the male seahorse becomes "pregnant" (gestation is just two to three weeks, the lucky things). The female deposits her eggs in the male's pouch and he keeps watch over the little ones.

Most seahorses are also monogamous -- ie. they mate for life. They are voracious eaters: each seahorse consumes about 3,000 tiny shrimps a day! The shrimps are eaten whole as seahorses have no teeth.

This little fella is made of amazonite and I thought to add a little flourish of wirework to depict the ocean's waves.

Carrying on the marine theme are accents of little freshwater pearls and 14K gold-filled starfish.

All gold bits are 14K gold-filled, including chain, jump rings, wire and lobster clasp (not shown). Total pendant length is about 5.5 cm.

I've not attached the necklace (fine gold-filled chain) yet because you get to choose the length.

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Capri (S$32/US$19.40)

Bling-mix: Dyed Freshwater Pearls
Bling "hardware": All silver bits (ear hooks, flower, wire) are 925 silver
Dimensions: Ear-rings are 5cm long

I've never been to the Isle of Capri, but hear it's a beautiful place.

My grand-aunts visited Capri way back when people took ships instead of planes and they used to tell us the most wonderful stories about all their trips.

In this pair of ear-rings, refreshing turquoise blue blends happily with pistachio green.
Carrying on the vacation feel are the pretty little oxidised silver flower accents at the top.

All silver bits are 925 silver, including ear hooks, spacers, flowers and pins.
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First Blush (S$58/US$35.15)

Bling-mix: Dyed freshwater pearls and rainbow moonstone
Bling-hardware: All silver bits are 925 silver
Dimensions: Necklace measures 16 inches long; Dangle is 5cm long

Dusky pink pearls and translucent, shimmery moonstone come together in this sweet y-necklace which reminds me of first dates and new beginnings :)

This is a gentle piece which shyly beckons for attention.

The pearls are dyed freshwater pearls with a lustrous finish and the tiny moonstone beads as well as the faceted briolette dangle are rainbow moonstone.

All silver bits, including chain, rings, wirework and lobster clasp are 925 silver.

If you like, matching ear-rings can be made.

Currently, the necklace measures 16 inches long (excluding the dangle) and I can attach a 2-inch extension chain for greater flexibility of use.

Interestingly, I just googled "Birthstones for June" and discovered that BOTH pearls and moonstones are birthstones for the month.

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Happy Birthday, Aud!

This pair of ear-rings was specially created for Aud, who sits right next to me at the office.

She loves classic jewellery and I also noticed that she likes pearls. So here are more pearls to add to her collection -- this time, in black instead of her usual white.

The little coronet at the top features faceted labradorite and black onyx rondells. All silver bits are 925 silver.

Happy Birthday, Aud!!

Mermaid's Treasure Chest (S$30/US$18.20)

Bling-mix: Dyed Freshwater Pearls
Bling "hardware": All gold accents (ear wire, circles, wirework) are 14K gold-filled
Dimensions: 7 cm or 2 3/4 inches long

Does anyone else find it funny that e-tickets are still PRINTED out? I thought the point of going "e" is so that there would be no need for paper tickets :)) Anyway, my e-tickets have been printed (by the travel agent, not me) and the passport is ready ... now all I need to do is PACK!!!!

I'll be off for a few days (business trip) and so probably won't update Blingalicious till the end of next week. I'll still check e-mail though, so do drop me a line if you want :))

Mermaid's Treasure Chest is based on Belinda's "Office Affairs" [ sorry for being such a copycat, Belinda! I tried to put my own little spin on it and acknowledged the source of inspiration :)) ].

I used dyed freshwater pearls and added small golden circles to make it a little different.

Though simple, this can be quite an attention-grabbing piece due to the sheer length of the ear-rings.

It would look best with short hair or with your hair swept up to show off all 7cm of these ear-rings.

You'll also notice that each side is not perfectly matchy-matchy colour-wise, just to add that additional dash of the unexpected.

So if you like your drama under-stated, this could be the piece for you :)

All wirework, circles and ear hooks are 14K gold-filled.

PS. The larger pic represents the colours most accurately.

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Shiraz 3 - SOLD

Bling-mix: Dyed Freshwater Pearls
Bling "hardware": All gold is 14K gold-fill (ear hooks, circles, wirework)
Dimensions: Almost 4.5cm / a little over 1 1/2 inches long

Here's the third and final variation of Shiraz, and this one has a sweet, gentle personality.

Warm, dusky rose freshwater pearls (dyed) dominate, accented by a little zing of copper in the longest drop.

The pearls have a lovely lustre and look quite elegant.

Like the others, all gold accents in this piece are 14K gold-filled and should last as long as real gold if taken care of properly.

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Shiraz 2 - SOLD

Bling-mix: Dyed freshwater pearls
Bling "hardware": 14K gold-fill ear hooks, circles and wirework
Dimensions: A little over 4cm / a little over 1 1/2 inches in length

Here is the second version of Shiraz, with slightly smaller circles.

The hues here are rich tones of deep copper and brushed gold -- a lovely sunny piece that, for some reason, makes me think of Tuscany :)) (never been there except in my dreams).

Ear hooks, circles and wirework all in 14K gold-fill.

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Shiraz 1 (S$35/US$21.20)

Bling-mix: Dyed Freshwater Pearls
Bling "hardware": 14K gold-filled circles, ear hooks and wirework
Dimensions: 4.5cm / 1 3/4 inches in length

OK, I can't help it. Must post this before dashing off to class (homework still not done ... eeeks!).

The sweetie named this pair of ear-rings -- he said they looked like grapes and so named them after a varietal. He also said he liked them very much (!!!)

So since he seldom names any of my pieces, and even less frequently says that he likes something, I made three versions in different colours :)

This one features a lustrous cluster of deep red, copper and dusky pink dyed freshwater pearls which dangle off 21mm circles of 14K gold-fill.

Ear hooks and all pins are 14K gold-filled too.

OK, now I REALLY must run.

Ciao for now!

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Maharani (S$35/US$21.20)

When the sweetie came home last night, I told him all about the wonderful afternoon I had with a special person, sifting through treasures in a secret box and pretending a quaint little place was actually our craft room at home.

Of course he was not interested in where all this fun was had. All he asked was: "so you bought some MORE stuff?" Hahahhaha! Men. My reply: "Not a lot." Hahhahaha! Women.

But I digress.

Still on a high from the treasure hunt, five pairs of ear-rings were created in quick succession last night, with a fraction of the loot from the expedition.

Here is the first, inspired by Belinda's beautiful Yasmin and Eni Oken's (enioken.com) wirework tutorials. They remind me of what an Indian princess may wear.

They feature lustrous dyed freshwater pearls in hues of rich emerald green and dusky pink.

Incidentally, pearls are a symbol of love and fidelity, and that's why they're popular for weddings. Pearls are also the birthstone for June.

All wirework, circles, and ear hooks are 14K gold filled.

I'm going to post the other ear-rings later tonight. But now, I need to complete my Italian homework -- class begins in an hour from now ...... yikes!!!!

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Serenity - NOW ERIKA'S

Bling-mix: Freshwater Pearls, Faceted Black Onyx
Bling "hardware": 925 silver fancy headpins and ear hooks
Dimensions: About 5cm / 2 inches long
Here's a sleek, simple pair of ear-rings which is chic and classic enough for everyday use.

The creamy white of the unusually-shaped rectangular pearls is set off beautifully by the deep, dark faceted black onyx beads.

Fancy headpins (of 925 silver) provide a dash of fun, picked up by the pewter accents which link the pearls to the onyx.

Ear hooks are 925 silver.

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For D - NOT FOR SALE

Bling-mix: moonstone, labradorite
Bling "hardware": 925 silver wire
Dimensions: 4cm or about 1 1/2 inches long

D has a remarkable ability to make anybody laugh & when we were working together, it was always a joy. She has a can-do attitude that is simply uplifting and I've missed her so.

But we're meeting again next week ... WOO HOOO! So I created this pendant for her.

This pendant is a reflection of the sweet, giving side of her sparkling personality and features the same wire-wrapping I'm currently obsessed with :) in 925 silver.

The centrepiece is a suspended coin pearl and the frame has accents of moonstone and labradorite.

Hope she likes it!

PS. This design is an adaptation of a pair of ear-rings featured in issue #9 of Bead Unique magazine.

Picture This... NOW ERIKA'S

Bling-mix: Picture Jasper, Smokey Quartz, Freshwater Pearls
Bling "hardware": Ear hooks in 14K gold-fill
Dimensions: Almost 4cm / 1 1/2 inches

I'm taking a little break from all that wire-wrapping to give the sore fingers a rest :))

And since I'm fresh out of new ideas for now, I'm resurrecting some older designs.

This pair of ear-rings features lovely warm picture jasper donuts shot through with delicious streaks of espresso and caramel.

Jasper is supposed to be a protective stone and it is also said to give one courage to stand up for one's beliefs.

The accents are smokey quartz, dyed freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals.

Ear hook are 14K gold-filled.

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Veramente! - SOLD

"Veramente!" is the Italian equivalent of "Really!", "You're kidding!" or "Truly!" It also describes how I felt when we first found out that we had a little one on board -- sheer and utter joyous disbelief :)

So this creation harks back to that moment when the home pregnancy test told us what it did.

The two coin pearls of each side represent the "positive" and "negative" readings of such tests.

And since they're round, they also represent the circle of life. Pearls are a symbol of love and happiness too!

Right at the bottom of each side is a of lead-free pewter dangle in the shape of an Ancient Egyptian lotus. To them, the lotus was a symbol of rebirth. (or the "tree of life"). Apt for this creation, eh?

Ear posts are 925 silver.

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Blessings 2 (S$34/US$20.60)

For a first-time mommy, my belly started popping early, but I think it was more bloating than anything else. Bad thing is, some rude souls asked if I was expecting TWINS or more! Hahahahhaha! But you know what, I'm really proud of the belly bump so the comments don't bug me :))

On the topic of twins, here is the fraternal twin to Blessings 1.

In this version, the coronet is made of little faceted rondelles of amethyst and rose quartz, lending Blessings 2 a slightly softer look.

Ear hooks are 14K gold-filled.

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Blessings 1 - NOT FOR SALE

Is baby going to be a boy or a girl? We don't know yet! At the last appointment, baby was not being co-operative, so doc couldn't tell. Whatever the gender, though, baby is a blessing.

And while creating this piece, I was reminded of how blessed every person is, cos each person born is truly a miracle. (Can you tell that pregnancy gets me all sappy? Hahahhaha)

Soft pink stick pearls glisten with a coronet of faceted rose quartz and rhodolite garnet.

I love how each stick pearl has its own special shape, just like each of us is unique.

Ear hooks are 14K gold-filled.

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Fireworks - Nero e Biano (SOLD!)

And here is #2, Fireworks - Nero & Bianco.

This time, the "burst" features an explosive collection of teeny tiny cube-shaped freshwater pearls as well as sparkling Swarovski crystals.

The long dangle is matt black onyx.

This would be a nice piece to wear at night, with a little black dress :) Candle-light will catch the facets of the crystals and make them sparkle.

Ear hooks are 925 silver. Total length is about 5.5cm.

Look out for #3 which I will post tomorrow. I'm finishing it up tonight.

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Duchess (S$35/US$21.20)

The pre-Christmas blue-blood theme continues into the final days of 2006 with this posh concoction.

Freshwater pearl "coins" are the focal point of the ear-rings. The accents are faceted rondelles of black onyx and labradorite.

Ear posts and headpins are 925 silver.

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