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| 'FLUTTER', my latest design. I was almost done listing it, but couldn't Let Go! |
We all do it! Every once in a while we create something that we just can't bear to sell! Am I right? Don't try to deny it . . . I know better!!!
Once in a while I begin a project specifically for myself, but more often than not I have every intention of passing it on to a good home. In most cases it's some extra special, one-of-a-kind component that turns my head. I love it, and I just gotta have it all to myself!
So on the light side, this week I decided to show you a few of the jewelry items that never got included in the line-up over at jQ jewelry designs.
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| 'FLUTTER' ~ Sterling silver, Oregon Sunstone and a Preserved Dry-Flower Charm from Rosalera |
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This next piece is a necklace created with a very high quality Tourmaline, Spinel and extremely lustrous stick and biwa pearls. I manipulated the tension on the pearl's beading wire pearl so that they appear ruffle-like. I'd intended to sell this piece for a pretty penny, but when it came right down to accepting a buyer's very generous offer, I just couldn't part with it.
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| Appeared in Ornament Magazine and worn at the Bellagio by yours truly ... | | | | | |
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| I was crazy about the colors in this strand of Chalcedony that I found at a Gem Show. The vendor only had one and I've never seen anything like it since. | | | | |
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The rest of the pieces are a lot more casual ...
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| I simply couldn't resist the high quality of this Rainbow Moonstone with it's beautiful subtle blue flash |
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| Fell for this softest shade of sea-green Druzy - the sugary crystals are spectacular! |
And designed around some very special Vintage components ...
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| These old tin cut glass beads from the 20s were very limited ... couldn't bring myself to share ;D |
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| One of my personal favorites with all vintage components and some extrememly rare Carnival Glass beads that show off a rainbow of color. |
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Now please feel free to share what you've created and then just couldn't let go!
18 comments:
love the flutter design! it's my favorite and i certainly wouldn't let it go either!
Oh my gosh jQ!! I can see why they didn't make it to your shop.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Flutter! I think that type of design you could do similar pieces and they would be a HUGE hit :))
And I LOVE the Chalcedony! WOWZA
Stunning work and so very special.
I don't worry about selling things easily replaced but those with special and priceless elements stay in the family.
I don't wear jewelry to speak of so my girls end up with 'the good stuff'.
Gorgeous! I don't blame you for wanting to keep those pieces! I know I do the same thing!
I can totally understand why you couldn't part with these pieces. They're all beautiful! I particularly love the Chalcedony piece - gorgeous!
I'd have kept those also! I have my eye on one of my paintings to put over my fireplace...I'm forcing myself to wait just a bit...
Beautiful! I can completely understand why you would hold onto these. However, if you do ever replicate them and put them in the shop...let us know! :-)
uniquecozytreasures- Jill, Those are just beautiful creations. I can see why you hate to let them go.
Oh my gosh! I really love all of those...maybe the first one and the green one are my most favorite. Well it's hard for me not to eat my orders! Lol! Sometimes I'll eat a piece and have to make more to fill an order.:)
They are all so beautiful, I completely understand!
all so delicate and perfect! *sigh*
I can see why you kept those! I would have too:) Gorgeous pieces.
It is lovely, I can understand your wanting to keep it.
I am lucky, as a photographer I can sell and keep my work.
Beautiful pieces! I can definitely see why you would want to keep them for yourself. So lovely!
I really love that last piece JQ. WOW! I have LOTS of items that I don't keep....that's the problem of crafting and being an artist I guess.
I know that feeling! Love your creations, such uniqueness to those pieces!
Gorgeous jewelry! I love the tourmaline necklace and would have kept it myself as well!
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