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.
