CRA Handmade Artisan Jewelry Portfolio

Waveley - 14kt Gold Filled Paisley Pendant Necklace with Tourmaline

 

Waveley... a dedication to Spring, a pretty paisley, so sweet and feminine.

I designed, forged and shaped this pretty paisley shape in 14kt Gold Filled wire, and then, using a few yards of hair fine 14kt Gold Filled wire, I wrapped loads of tiny 14kt Gold Filled beads all around, along with colorful shaded pink and green Tourmaline gemstones to make the paisley pattern in the center.

From side to side, this petite beauty measures 1.25 inches long, and 0.75 inches tall (at the tallest point) and hangs cheerfully on a delicate and adjustable (approx. 17 to 19 inch) 14kt Gold Filled chain.

You can hook up the 14kt Gold Filled lobster clasp anywhere along the extender section to adjust where your pendant will fall, depending on what you are wearing.

At the very end of the chain, you will find a few sparkling Green Tourmaline gemstones as well as my authentic 'CRA' (Canadian Rockies Art) 14kt Gold Filled Heart shaped charm and a Pink Tourmaline stone.

This treasure is handmade with love, from me... to you!

** US$174.00 - THIS ITEM HAS SOLD - Contact me if you would like a paisley pendant custom made for you. Thanks! **

Alanna - Luxurious 3 Strands Necklace

Alanna - Sparkling, Unique, Eclectic Beauty...

Stunning sparkling natural Rock Crystal Quartz enhanced to a lovely Electric Neon Apatite Blue color (this is natural rock crystal quartz from Mother Earth, not glass), natural Blue Tourmaline and gorgeous chunks of Turquoise sprinkled throughout... with loads of Sterling and Fine Silver accents and large sterling chain links mixed in.

I have set this triple strand luxurious beauty on 49 strands professional jewelry wire, finished it with a pretty heart shape lobster clasp and a 2 inch thick extender chain so that you can adjust it from 19" to 21" long*

*Note: Since the beads on this necklace are chunky (the blue quartz beads measure on average 0.75" long) it makes the necklace look shorter than 19 to 21" when you wear it. It feels more like 17 to 19".

It's a bold strong solid very well built necklace that will give you years of enjoyment.

Although it is hefty, it is extremely comfortable to wear. It's wonderful and cool to the touch :)

This one of a kind unique necklace is available in my Canadian Rockies Etsy Shop.

Catherine de Valois - Sterling Silver Chainmaille Bracelet

Catherine de Valois (Catherine of Valois) - Queen consort of England from 1420 until 1422, wife of King Henry V of England.

A stunning sterling silver bracelet, in memory of a famous 'French' Queen of England. You can read more about her on this page on Wikipedia.

One of the things that has always interested me are medieval times, and of course, one cannot think medieval and not think of "chainmaille" - I've been a big fan of chainmaille work for many years and I'm finally getting around to introducing some chainmaille pieces in my jewelry collection.

Today, I am introducing this new gorgeous bold chainmaille bracelet for women, which can also be adapted for men (with a different clasp, obviously)

I have created this beauty with high quality thick 16 gauge sterling silver rings in the beautiful Byzantine weave, and finished it with a lovely sterling silver safety gemstone clasp which features a colorful 8 x 10mm Amethyst cabochon*.

As it is, it weighs 1.25 oz (37g) in total, including the clasp, and measures 1/4" wide x 1/4" thick x 8" long (incl. the clasp). This substantial bracelet will comfortably fit a wrist measuring up to 6 3/4" in diameter.

It is ready to ship, and comes packaged in a modern metal tin gift box, ready for giving :)

Of course, I can adjust the design to be a shorter or longer to fit your needs. Just convo me if you are not sure about the size you need.


*Note: The Amethyst clasp can be changed to another type of clasp if you prefer, like an Infinity Lobster Clasp, an S-shaped clasp, a toggle clasp, etc. -- Also, this chunky bracelet would be beautiful for a man if I change the clasp and make it longer - Just Email me for a quote on the price for a longer one for men, or if you'd prefer a different clasp.

Available in my Canadian Rockies Etsy Shop. Wholesale inquiries welcome.

Siriann - Wire Wrapped Antiqued Teardrop Pendant

Siriann... soft and feminine, unique and beautiful

I designed, fused, forged and shaped the teardrop shape and grapevine in fine silver, and then, using several yards of hair fine sterling silver wire, I wrapped loads of shimmering small heishi Labradorite gemstones all around, along with a captured larger Labradorite round gemstone at the center of the vine, and, of course, a gorgeous large aqua Chalcedony smooth briolette.

From the top of the bail to the far end, this beauty measures 1.5 inches long, and hangs cheerfully on an adjustable 18 to 20 inch sterling silver chain. You can hook up the lobster clasp anywhere along the extender section to adjust where your pendant will fall, depending on what you are wearing.

The maximum length on this chain is 20 inches, and at the very end of the chain, you will find some sparkling Labradorite stones as well as my authentic 'CRA' (Canadian Rockies Art) sterling silver oval charm.

This one of a kind pendant is available in my Canadian Rockies Etsy Shop.