Archive for the ‘ Earth Treasures ’ Category

Sterling Silver “Verdigris” Earrings

3rd December 2011 | Closed

Item#SP121VERDIGRIS $20.00
I was told that these stones are turquoise. They have a lovely bluish-green and brown marbled pattern reminiscent of copper and verdigris (the blue-green patina that appears on aged copper). Matched with freshwater pearls. French hooks, wire and embellishments are all sterling silver. Earrings measure 1-inch long, from top of pearl to bottom of [...]


Sterling Silver Bird Nest

14th October 2011 | Closed

Item#N101SSNEST $30.00

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Sterling silver bird nest with three freshwater pearl “eggs,” on 17-inch black satin cord. Sterling silver bail, cord ends and clasp. Nest measures 7/8-inch across. Designed and handmade in my private studio. This is an original work of [...]


SOLD Celadon Bracelet

3rd September 2011 | Closed

Item#B911ER $20.00 SOLD

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I love working with components by NC ceramic artist Elaine Ray. I made this bracelet with one of her beads & charms, complementing them with brass chain & strands of hand-dyed silk, and a hand-forged wire hook [...]


Neo-Victorian “Windrose” Necklace

31st July 2011 | Closed

Item#SP711WINDROSE $60.00

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You don’t have to be an airship captain or steampunk adventurer to enjoy this piece, created in my private studio with brass filigree, compass rose (also known as a “windrose”), cartographer “wind” charms, Czech glass beads, stone-inlaid [...]


SOLD Spiral Necklace

29th March 2011 | Closed

Item#N031SPIRAL $35.00 NOW $30.00 SOLD

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Earthy and mysterious… Spirals are some of the most ancient of human symbols, featured on the 5,000-year-old Newgrange monument in Ireland.
This necklace features a spiral pendant handmade by North Carolina ceramic artist Elaine Ray on [...]


Shades of Green Bracelet

11th March 2011 | Closed

Item#B031GREEN $20.00
In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, I created this bracelet with a Celtic knot button, glass, stone, and handmade ceramic beads in various shades of green. Adjustable around 7-1/2 inches (the “standard” women’s bracelet size is 7 inches, but your mileage may vary). Women with very slim wrists will require resizing by removing at [...]


SOLD Sterling Silver Ring – Leafy Band

23rd February 2011 | Closed

$18.00 – Item#R021LEAF SOLD

This handmade ring is fine silver – that means 99.9% pure silver, not the 92.9% of sterling. Hand-hammered band features leafy design, darkened with an application of antiquing solution. According to my ring sizer, this is a ring size 7-3/4 (image is enlarged to show details). One-of-a-kind (OOAK) item, created in my [...]


Silk Lotus Necklace – Green

21st February 2011 | Closed

Item#N021SLG $15.00

The lotus is an ancient symbol of eternity, good fortune and enlightenment. This lotus charm was created by ceramic artist Elaine Ray from North Carolina. I added the charm to green hand-dyed silk measuring 17.5 inches long, with brass clasp. Lotus measures 7/8-inch across. This is a handmade, one-of-a-kind (OOAK) item. Only one [...]


SOLD Braided Silk Bracelet

9th February 2011 | Closed

$16.00 – Item#B021BRAID SOLD

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Strands of brown, blue and green hand-dyed silk are braided into a double strand bracelet, accented with an earthy sunburst patterned ceramic charm by NC artist Elaine Ray. Bracelet measures 7-1/2 inches long, but will stretch to 8 [...]


SOLD Silk Lotus Necklace – Blue & Green

16th January 2011 | Closed

$18.00 – Item#N011SLBG
The lotus is an ancient symbol of eternity, good fortune and enlightenment. This ceramic lotus charm was created by artist Elaine Ray and hung on a double strand of blue and green hand-dyed silk. Necklace measures 18 inches long, with lobster claw clasp. Lotus measures 7/8-inch across. This is a handmade, one-of-a-kind (OOAK) [...]