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Gorgeous Semi-Precious Gemstones at McFarland Designs

Leslie — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:23:50 +0000

I saw this prenhite and sterling silver ring featured on Etsy’s homepage Sunday. McFarland Designs‘ store features many gorgeous semi-precious gemstones set in silver. If you’re into cocktail rings like I am — wow. Look at those facets!

Labradorite Cocktail Ring, Sterling Silver, size 7.25, $68
McFarland Designs

Caribbean Blue Rainbow Moonstone and Sterling Silver Ring, Size 8, $64
McFarland Designs

Read more on the McFarland Designs blog. She sells beads, too!

Tomorrow! Wabisabi at Brooklyn Indie Market

Leslie — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:50:13 +0000

I signed up to receive email updates from Wabisabi Brooklyn when I saw their ~~enameled~~ decoupaged penny rings at Mongo on Smith Street. Looks like the Wabisabi-ers will be out in full force at the Brooklyn Indie Market tomorrow until sunset or so.

Note that this Brooklyn Indie Market event will be held at Camp Lounge — not too far from their usual digs on Smith Street.

As for Wabisabi — check out their website and their Etsy store. I haven’t been back to Mongo since it opened in August and have been kicking myself for not picking up some $18 a pop (I think?) rings. Yays all around, and see you tomorrow.

The Rose Ring: Still Live and Kicking

Leslie — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:00:13 +0000

Here’s a really pretty one I found in ERM Original’s shop on Etsy:

Raspberry Jade Rose Ring, $15
ERM Originals

She uses a lot of semi-precious gemstones, including labradorite, one my faves. I also love this juicy red graduated bead necklace.

Abigail Percy Earrings

Leslie — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:00:24 +0000

Straightforward beauty.

Smokey Quartz Briolette – Earrings…, $24
Abigail Percy

Aventurine Earrings…, $30
Abigail Percy

Fun fact: if a gemstone exhibits Aventurine-like qualities, it is said to demonstrate aventurescence. I love that.

Extra party bonus fun fact: the name Aventurine comes from the Italian “a ventura,” or “by chance.” (Same link as above.)

Tack så mycket, Smosch : )

Tiny Silver Ninja Stars for Your Ears

Leslie — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:00:16 +0000

Adorable. And even more incredible when you consider they are handmade. (Hand-folded!)

Silver Origami Ninja Throwing Star (Shuriken) Earrings, $28 EUR
Hapa

The link above is to Hapa’s DaWanda storefront, but she’s also on Etsy (and with a lot more inventory).

Woodsy Fall Pallette at Orno

Leslie — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:00:54 +0000

Browns and other earth tones aren’t always my first choice when it comes to jewelry, but these seem to fit the mid-September mood.

I had never heard of yellow turquoise or tiger ebony before. Who knew?

Yellow Turquoise and Tiger Ebony Necklace, $64
Orno

These simple walnut earrings are sweet, too.

Teardrop Walnut Earrings, $36
Orno

Vintage Czech Glass Pieces from Bombalurina

Leslie — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:00:55 +0000

I love Czech glass. The colors are so saturated and intense.

Vintage glass and lucite owl necklace*, $38
Bombalurina

limonata bracelet – vintage glass, sterling, jade, $32
Bombalurina

*Owls are the new owls. And unicorns are the new hobos.

Skeleton Key Necklace from Urban Heirlooms

Leslie — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:00:50 +0000

I love that it’s sitting atop an open book of quotes.

Round Hole Square Peg Vintage Deco Key Necklace, $25
Urban Heirlooms

Etsy’s buttoncollective, via Decor8

Leslie — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:14:33 +0000

I totally agree — a great way to enjoy buttons without wondering how to wear them.

I’d go for the big dog:

White Epic Storyboard – For One Inch Buttons, Badges, Pinbacks, Flair…, $60
buttoncollective

New Etsy Faves: KariBeth, Lustre, Glitteryblue

Leslie — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:00:51 +0000

I could spend hours poring over Etsy. Who am I kidding? I do.

Here are three new favorites I recently discovered. Each bring a unique perspective to vintage materials.

KariBeth
Aside from taking the most incredible product shots — works of art themselves — her jewelry is lovely. It was impossible to pick one piece to show off. Bookmark her blog, or sign up for updates, to peek at new items as they appear.

Vintage Rhinestone Daisy Necklace, $58
KariBeth

Lustre
In her words, “sweet trinkets.” I couldn’t agree more. The lucky cat makes me smile. So does her take on the acorn. (I might like it better than Kenneth Jay Lane’s!)

Maneki Neko Charm Necklace, $29
Lustre

Glitteryblue
Her earrings make me wish my ears were still pierced. Everything is so thoughtfully selected and put together. Sigh.

Fabulous Pink Cab Drops Limited Edition Earrings, $12
Glitteryblue