Of rainbows and chalices

That bracelet-in-progress I posted a picture of a little bit ago is finally finished!  It'll be donated to my church's charity auction fundraiser this fall.  It's a Unitarian Universalist church, which is why I added the hammered silver chalice charm.  I may enjoy its sparkle out and about a bit before the auction arrives.


Rainbow Chalice Bracelet by *dbvictoria on deviantART

Most of the beads are crystal, but I couldn't find a yellow bright enough, so that one color is a faceted dyed agate.





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Winter is coming!

I was trying to figure out why the air conditioner was coming on last night when the temperatures weren't high enough to trigger it, and then I realized it wasn't the AC - it was a much cooler than expected breeze coming in the patio door! (Also couldn't resist working in a Game of Thrones nod!)

Aurora Borealis Crystal Necklace Earring Set Sterling Silver



I actually made this a few months ago, but had forgotten to list it. Enjoy!


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Friday Favorites!

I've been sadly neglecting this blog, haven't I? Bad Kitty!

A few goodies for Friday!

Silky Black and Gold Handcrafted Seed Bead Swag Necklace, by DancingWindDesigns:



Skull handmade hair bow large goth pink glittery stripes, by PonyWhims:



Silver wire-wrapped drop pendant & Ruby red glass beaded necklace, by JKs_Creations:



Huge Gothic Dragon and Chinese head chandelier necklace, by vintagesparkles:



Hestia Cuff Bracelet

Two new necklaces!

I have a few pieces left over from the vintage necklace that resulted in this piece:

Black Cinnabar with a Twist



Some of the link loops had broken off of a few of the pieces. They're so nifty, though, that I've been trying to decide what I can still do with them. Well, today, I figured it out:

Victorian Necklace Vintage Silver Charm Blue Glass Beads on Sterling



That's a classic Victorian style, but the vintage bit gives it a slightly more modern twist, I think!

I've also had a necklace idea playing around in my head for a few months. I saw a piece at a local antique mall, from the late 1960s or early 1970s, and while I loved the style, I hated the materials. I have never been a fan of what I've always called the "scrambled egg" variety of amber, the bright yellow opaque kind, and that's what this necklace was made of, nuggets of this variety with brass chains. I've been thinking ever since that it would have looked so much better in crystal and silver. So here it is:

Rock Crystal and Vintage Chain Choker Silvertone Adjustable Length

The Ice Queen's Wedding Necklace

Perfect for a winter wedding, a combination of two different sizes of faceted clear glass beads, modern crystal points and antique aurora borealis faceted crystal beads, with variously shaped pieces of opalite, or opalized glass, all hand-wrapped in sterling wire.


The Ice Queen's Wedding by *dbvictoria on deviantART

I've been trying to decide what to do with the three pieces of glass that are at the centers of the three inside sections of the necklace for ages, and finally inspiration struck last night!


Ice Queen Necklace Close-up by *dbvictoria on deviantART

Tis the season!

Canning season, that is. I fell out of the habit the last couple of years, but in Christmases past I'd give tasty sweet things for presents to my coworkers, jams and lemon curd. I've decided I need to start up again, so am getting a head start. Tonight's accomplishment: 15 8-oz jars of papaya strawberry mango jam:



Next - bragging over a fun find. I dropped into one of my favorite antique stores during lunch yesterday and they'd just put out a bunch of antique keys, including some little bitty ones:



Ooooh, am I going to have fun with these!

Still continuing to get new pieces in the store. 38 days till Christmas!

Amazonite Briolette Earrings on Sterling Silver Earwires



Opalite Rectangular Glass Earrings on Sterling Silver Earwires



Red Coral and Brass Key Steampunk Necklace with Leaf Toggle Clasp OOAK



Steampunk Earrings Antique Crystal and Watch Parts with Rubies



Green Garnet Steampunk Necklace Antique Watch Part on Sterling Chain

Filling the shop with more shiny things

What better to do when I'm procrastinating filling out the paperwork my doctor's office sent me in preparation for my annual check-up than listing more jewelry? I'm not looking forward to my physical this year. I did just turn 40, and that means I get to start having my breasts made into waffles. Er, I mean, it means I get to start having annual mammograms. I've had two already, once when I was pregnant because the doctor I saw for this, not my regular GP, wasn't satisfied when I told her my breasts normally felt like that, and later when I was having some issues that resolved themselves when I seriously cut back on my caffeine consumption.

Am I making you squirm yet? :D

Our local public radio station does Public Service Announcements reminding women to get their "annual streaming mammograms" except the person doing the PSAs slurs his words a bit so it came out sounding like he said "annual SCREAMING mammograms." How appropriate.

But since we're on the subject, did you know there's an app that sends you a reminder to do your monthly self-exam? It's called the "Your Man Reminder". Why is it called this, you ask? Watch and learn!



(I chose the doctor.)

Now here's a few shiny things to take your mind off of the need for a cold shower:

Cobalt Fancy Steampunk Brass Neckalce Draped with Vintage Chain OOAK



Faceted Vaseline Glass Bracelet on Sterling with Toggle Clasp OOAK



Faceted Garnet Earrings with Pewter Celtic Knot on Sterling Earwires



Steampunk Gear Earrings with Opalized Glass on Sterling Earwires



Amber Glass and Brass Steampunk Necklace Crystal Vintage Chain OOAK



Orca Earrings - glass on silver earwires



Cherry Amber Nugget Drop Pendant Necklace on Sterling Silver Box Chain



Faceted Black Onyx Earrings on Sterling Silver Earwires





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New shinies!

Working on some new pieces for Steamcon, which is only a week and a half away! Eep!

Steampunk Lolita OOAK Parasol Tan with Ivory Braid and Green Trim



Peach Pearl Steampunk Necklace with Engraved Antique Pocketwatch Part OOAK



Cobalt Blue and Crystal Steampunk Necklace on Sterling Wire OOAK



Wing'd Key Steampunk Necklace Silver Key Turquoise with Vintage Beads OOAK



Vintage Red Glass Steampunk Necklace with Engraved Watch Piece Silver OOAK



And here's a few that I haven't listed yet, because, well, I'm lazy and hoping they'll sell at the con and it'll save me the time and effort of putting them in my ArtFire shop.









10 days and counting!



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Friday Favorites!

HadarVintage Art Deco 1940s 14K Rose Gold Old Cut Diamonds Ring, by Hadar Vintage:




1950's Austrian Crystal & Rhinestone Drop Choker Necklace, by brighteyestreasures:



Antique Garnet and Diamond Ring Vintage Art Deco Wedding Filigree, by AawsombleiJewelry



Artisan spider web necklace, garnet, labradorite, sterling, OOAK, by bohowirewrapped:



Isabelle Necklace, Sterling Silver Chain Maille Black and White Pearls, by KanduDesigns:



Pendant Necklace, Ruby Glass Rhinestone Vintage Costume Jewelry, by VintageTreasuresFound:



Vintage Czech Art Glass Rhinestone Parure Necklace Bracelet Earrings Pink Moonstone, by ingemnuity:



Antique Coral Cameo 14kt Marked White Filigree Gold Habille, by antiquespeak:



Chevron Necklace of Copper, Sterling and Gemstones, by sparkflight:

New Steampunk Creations

A long overdue post - I finally listed the jewelry and parasols I've completed over the last month in my Artfire shop!

Steampunk Lolita Parasol Olive Green Rust and Ivory OOAK Lace Trim



Steampunk Victorian Nanny Tan Parasol with Burgundy Trim and Lace OOAK



Steampunk Flower Cameo Necklace Antiqued and Vintage Brass Chain OOAK



Steampunk Brass Key Necklace with Vintage Chain and Black Glass OOAK



OOAK Steampunk Lolita Black Pagoda Parasol with Black Fringe Gothic



Steampunk Flower Cameo Necklace with Vintage Chain and Glass Pearl



Steampunk Lolita OOAK Taupe Parasol with Ivory and Gold Braid and Lace



Steampunk Red Rose Cameo Necklace on Vintage Silvertone Chain OOAK



Steampunk Flower Cameo Choker Necklace on Vintage Chain