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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Wise as an Owl - SOLD

Bling-mix: Tigereye owl, accents of moonstone, black onyx, citrine and andalusite
Bling "hardware": All gold bits are 14K gold-filled
Dimensions: Pendant is 7.5cm, you choose necklace length

I wonder why owls are considered to be wise? Could it be because of their huge all-knowing eyes?

Or perhaps can we thank mythology -- the Greek goddess of wisdom, Athena, was always depicted holding an owl.

Whatever the case is, I could not resist bringing this fella home with me when I saw him in the store. Isn't he a cutie?

He sits on a golden "branch" off which dangles accents of moonstone, gold-filled leaves, black onyx, citrine and andalusite.

All gold bits are 14K gold-filled, as are the fine chain and clasp (not shown).

You decide what length you'd like the chain to be; pendant measures about 7.5 cm.

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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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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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