3.23.2008

Sakura earrings

In Japan the cherry blossoms are believed to exemplify the transient nature of life, because of their short blooming times.

This asymmetrical pair of earrings are delightful. One side is a vintage cherry blossom followed by a ring of faux pearl and ending with a fresh water pearl and Swarovski crystal. The other side is the same pearl ring and beads except for the vintage brass floral piece. Ear wire is sterling silver.

(Length: 2")

Rosa azul earrings

Blue roses traditionally signify mystery or attaining the impossible. They are believed to be able to grant the owner youth or grant wishes. This symbolism derives from the rose's meaning in the language of flowers common in Victorian times.

The blue rose is cut turquoise followed by a faceted white Czech bead. A vintage ring of crystals follow and the design is finished off with a vintage brass floral piece. Ear wire is gold plated.

(Length: 2.5")

Bird song earrings

"Spring would not be spring without bird songs." ~ Francis M. Chapman

A white jasper bead is adorned with a
single salmon colored vintage Lucite flower. Hanging beneath it is a vintage brass lovebird piece. Ear wire is gold plated. A perfect spring wear.

(Length: 2")

Hum-dinger earrings

"Like the hummingbird sipping nectar from every flower, I fly joyfully through my days, seeing beauty in everything." ~ Amethyst Wyldfyre

Perfect summer earrings! The backdrop of these earrings are vintage etched flower glass with a fluttering vintage brass hummingbird. Decorating below is a kaleidescope of Chinese enamel beads, Czech and Swarovski crystals and pearls. Ear wire is gold plated.

(Length: 2")

Flamenco earrings

Like flamenco, these earrings are graceful and intricate.

A perfect faceted smoky quartz is adorned with a vintage faux pearl ring and finished off with a vintage filigree lace demi-loon piece. Earwire is gold plated.

Sashay the night away!

(Length: 2")

Safe & dry earrings

Pitter-patter raindrops,
Falling from the sky,
Here is my umbrella,
To keep me safe and dry.

Unusual pair of adorable umbrella earrings. One side is a vintage brass umbrella with gorgeous details. The other side are blue and white quartz stones and a long gold-filled chain. A petite umbrella finishes off this design.

Ear wire is gold plated.

Safe and dry!

(Length: 3")

Vintage span necklace

"I write peace on your wings and you will fly all over the world."
~ Sadako Sasaki

Vintage bird with gorgeous wing spanned details. Hanging from one wing is a green stone and a Swarovski crystal. The bird is strung on sterling silver chain.

(Length: 16" with 2" extender)

Vintage swan song brass necklace

"We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another."
~Luciano de Crescenzo

INTERESTING FACTS
"Swan song" is a reference to an ancient belief that the Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is completely mute during its lifespan, but may sing one heartbreakingly beautiful song just before it dies.

This is pair of gorgeous and intricate antique brass wings. The detailing on these are excellent. Above the wing is a vintage Swarovski crystal circle. The sparkle of the stones complement the ages wing beautifully.

The chain is gold-filled.

(Wing size: 1"W x 1.75"L)