Wednesday, August 5, 2009

MENAGERIE

I was honored again this month to have two of my pieces featured in the August issue of Bead Trends magazine. I thought I would share this photo of one of the pieces, since I have heard quite a few people say that can't find the magazine. This is probably one of my all time favorite pieces, I wear it with almost everything, and it's just feels unique to me. I hand forged all the chain pieces myself out of 18gauge sterling, and the form for the pendant is 16 gauge, the rest is wrapped with 26 gauge. I like making these because each one will be different! It's my interpretation of" painting in jewelry" technique! I have listed a similar one on etsy , but more affordable as it doesn't have the hand made chain, but it can be made either way. It can be a painting just for you!

18 comments:

Leslie @ Bei Mondi said...

Magnificent! The stones, wirework, and the colors! Wow! It's no wonder why it was picked for the Bead Trends magazine. And the chain is so unique! I love it!

Esther said...

congats my sharon!!! this piece is so unique!!! the beads are so beautifuls and the chain... what a job!!
magnifique !!

Narrative jewelry said...

Really beautiful Sharon ! Love the colors of this one, but the other is original too. Interesting by the mix of pearls and the textures.

xo

Véronique

Joella said...

Very elegant...LOVE it!

Silver Parrot said...

Very pretty!

Sharon said...

So creative! I love how you can place the stones just so to create a unique painting. Congrats on your publication!

Anonymous said...

oh, it's beautiful! lovely work!

The Joy of Nesting said...

Congratulations on another first!! This is a unique and beautiful piece!! I can easily see how it would be an easy piece to wear with most everything or any mood you were in :)

Pattie ;)
Mazatlan Mx.

belvedere beads said...

I just wandered into you blog, such beautiful treasures!

sharon said...

Thank you to all you lovely ladies!!! You are the best!

Terri Kahrs said...

Sharon, thank you so much for your visit and your kind words! I'm so glad you found me, because now I've gotten to enjoy your great blog and your gorgeous jewelry!

Your heart atc's are awesome! Each one is a little jewel! Am so happy that you're trying mixed media work - I see great potential and can't wait to see more of your work. Hugs, Terri

Debbie / Prairie Emporium said...

Sharon, Your pendant is awesome!! I love the colors. I also love the way you make this chain.

Cindy said...

Congrats on your latest publication....I've had this issue for some time and thought the way they photographed it really showed it off well. I can see why you would wear this beautiful piece all the time! :-) The one in your Etsy shop is equally stunning.

Anne, Bulles dorées said...

it's stunning Sharon !! congratulations for your publication !! you deserve it !

Amber Dawn Inventive Soul said...

I really love this piece!!!

Congratulations on the pub.!!!
:o)
It really is quite pretty!

sharon said...

Thank you Terri, Debbie, Cindy, Anne, and Amber!!

Christy said...

Love the colors in this and the fact that it's all hand-made by you. Don't you just love a piece of jewelry that goes with everything??!!

Angel.Pearls said...

Great work!//Eva

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