Monday, November 7, 2011

Keepsake


I have had an extremely busy week getting ready for a show I had on Saturday. The show was fantastic and it was so nice to see so many repeat customers that came by to visit and make some purchases. I love interacting with customers and to see their reactions to my jewelry, it makes what I do so worthwhile! Besides getting ready for the show I had a repeat  appointment with this FABULOUS shop in Leipers Fork, Tenn. called "Serenite Maison". I am so honored to be selling my jewelry here, and if you are ever in the area it is a must visit place.

Keepsake

Here is one of the pieces I finished yesterday. I had been coveting this vintage mother of pearl picture heart for sometime and it finally found its home in this necklace. What is even more special about this heart, is the reverse side also holds another picture.

...how precious is she? I think a piece like this can conjurer up all kinds of thoughts and emotions. The couple could easily remind many of us of our parents and the little girl could bring back memories of yourself or your sister or perhaps a lost loved one. Working with vintage and antique pieces evokes lots of feelings, it brings them to the surface, it makes the piece of jewelry a keepsake and a holder of emotions...something extra ordinary. 

vintage mother of pearl rosary beads and vintage steel chain 





8 comments:

  1. Judy, the whole thing comes together beautifully, I think in part because of your chain maille link between the heart and the beads. Really lovely.

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  2. Sounds like you had a a very successful weekend. That looks like my kind of store. :)

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  3. I love the flower and turquoise necklace in the first picture! Beautiful work! :)

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  4. Glad to hear that your show was a success! Such a unique necklace with the button! I love the chain maille as well!

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  5. This is truly a gorgeous piece Judy! The nostalgia is wonderful, the chain is fabulous! I always love your combinations!
    So glad you had a great show, and congrat's on the store showcasing your work!

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  6. absolutely Gorgeous, love the heart frame and all the little rings put together:! so so cute!

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  7. Great design and I love the display.

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  8. Gorgeous pieces and I love that display...it's just perfect.

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