Today my middle child Rose'a started nursery school, she was up extra early, and very exited to be wearing her uniform. We arrived at School and in she trotted without a care in the world, and I was very brave, not even a single tear was shed . Sonney on the other hand was a little miffed, he and Rose'a are usually inseparable, oh well, he's turn next September :) When we got home he sat quietly on the couch watching TV (very strange) so I though I would get the creative juices flowing, luckily he stayed quiet long enough for me to make a necklace.
I had a little rummage in the brooch box, and picked out this vintage marcasite feather brooch to be the centre-piece of my creation. I always try to leave the brooch pin intact where possible so the wearer has the option to use as a necklace or a brooch, two for the price of one!
I have had a little gemstone spending spree this week, and part of my purchase included some Amazonite beads, I just love the pale turquoise colour, it goes really well with blackened silver.
I have used a selection of sterling silver components that have been oxidised using Liver of sulphur, including chain and rhinestone spheres, to finish off I used a vintage clasp.
I have a huge passion for marcasite jewellery.
I'm thinking of making a bracelet and earrings to match, maybe as next weeks project :)
This week I will be joining Brambleberry Cottage's time travel thursday, along with lots more fabulous link parties, you can click the link from my side bar for the full list! or click here.
26 comments:
This is so beautiful! The colors work so well together. It is just stunning.
I've saved marcasite jewelry of my mom's...love it very much! How do you keep the brooch intact without having it "pin" the wearer? :) I've always cut the pin part off the back when used in necklace or bracelet...
Love your creation!
I love the feather with the turquoise. perfect combo. i want to check out my grandmother's costume jewelry and make some fun stuff out of it. thanks for the inspiration!
I have a few pieces of this thank you for letting me know what it is
I love it! It is very precious!
Wonderful! Everything about it is just beautiful! I'm looking forward to seeing the matching pieces you plan to create this week!
Have a beautiful day!
: )
Julie M.
wow! beautiful work and the color is elegant.
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Thanks for stopping by Sand to Pearl and taking the time to leave the nice comment. And your blog is amazing. You have such talent and style. I love it!
This is so beautiful! Great job. I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for brooches next time I'm at the local thrift shop. :O) I'm your newest follower. :o)
You are so talented and create such lovely jewelry. I love this necklace. I do not have anything Marcasite, but I like it. You did wonders with this.
It's so beautiful! I am now following you thanks to New Friends Friday and it would be nice if you could share the love back on my blog!
Also today we have the coolest blog hop there is... no rules just fun and would love you to join in with us at Boost My Blog Friday :)
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I adore vintage items! That silver cameo necklace is so beautiful!
Stopping by from BMBF!
I am now following your super awesome blog! Hope you do the same.
Nice to meet you!
Have a nice weekend!
B
Stopping by to thank you for the follow back.
Best,
B :)
I love marcasite and all its glitter! Your necklace is beautiful and your choice of color combinations really showcase the brooch! Going to check out your blog and become your newest follower! Would love for you to visit me, too! Have a great weekend!
OMG I love that! So so beautiful! Make me one! LOL
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So pretty - no surprise that is one of my favorites too ! Those little rhinestone balls are just the best - a classic bead !
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Beautiful jewlery! You have a new follower! I look forward to following your blog! Come visit Mama's Little Chick. Have a great night!
Mama Hen
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Very pretty! Found you on Tatertots and Jello!
Lovely, lovely jewelry! I will be following!
LOVE the colors of that jewelry! So pretty. Thanks SO much for joining in on Thrilling Thursdays @ Paisley Passions. I hope to see you again next week :)
~Lori S.
Thrilling Thursdays @Paisley Passions
That's so beautiful. I love the colors and the delicate nature of the pieces. Great job!
Thank you for joining my Friday link party! Hope to see you back this Friday!
Another gorgeous creation! You do beautiful work.
Can't believe you shed not one tear with Rose leaving for school. Brave lady!
Thanks for linking to my party. I would love to have you join me for one, or all three, of my parties each week.
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
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Visiting from the Blog Hops! I love your site. I can't wait to get to know you better. Stop by when you get the chance. I have a Meet Me Monday blog hop and I would love if you could join in.
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Hi there,
New follower from New Friend Fridays. Great blog you have here. Looking forward to getting to know you better.
Marie
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