Hello!
Seems I’ve been all caught up with summer lately and haven’t shown any jewelry in some time! Believe it or not, I have been burning the midnight oil lately creating jewelry, but I am tucking those away for long-term projects. I do have a sweet necklace to share though, this one features a stoneware pendant by Golem Design Studio. I was fortunate to meet Vlad, half of the Golem team, when I attended the Bead & Button show. I loved the color combination immediately, and thought it would look great with a printed summer dress. Or fall- this one could definitely go a long way this fall. The spacers are by Spacer Queen and the spotted lampwork are by Blue Seraphim, both on Etsy. Btw, if you’re interested, you can find Golem’s paisley collection here.
Does it look like sterling silver in that wire-wrapping? You can’t tell, but I used silver-filled wire in this necklace. Silver-filled wire is a great alternative to sterling in a market that is sky-high. I still oxidized the wire and tumbled the chain portion in my Lortone tumbler. If you are not familiar with silver-filled wire, it is wire that has a layer of sterling silver mechanically bonded to a brass (at least from this supplier) core. The layer of sterling silver is known to be hundreds of times thicker than silver-plated. I was happy with the results and find this wire will make a great option in some wire projects.
We are heading off on a road trip up north. I hope to check in with you soon, and in the meantime just a few thoughts…..
-Cindy
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Cindy, I would wear that necklace everyday. It is stunning! Thanks for the tip on the silver-filled wire…will have to look for some. Your baby is growing up!
Oh, that is a lovely necklace. I adore checking out your eye candy, and family pics. That is a priceless one, looking into the bucket!
Cindy – great necklace and great pictures. We’re hoping to squeeze a Labor Day beach trip into the last of the summer 🙂
Cindy it’s great to hear from you again! After you mentioned it when we last met, i did go and order some of the silver filled wire but then with everything that has happened, haven’t been able to use it yet. I was hoping to be able to oxidize it and happy to see that it will work! have a great road trip, look forward to hearing from you again soon. Love the pix, summer does seem to be flying by, hope to get to the beach yet! Nathaniel is precious!
Just an FYI – the silver-filled wire is from Monsterslayer!
I think that necklace is seasonless. It’s lovely and happy. Thanks for the tip on silver filled wire. I’ve wondered about it and it’s nice to know that it can take a trip through the tumbler (unlike plated). Have a lovely weekend and end of summer!
Beautiful necklace – very rich fall colors! I am enjoying my silver filled too. Thankfully there is an option now. Have fun on your trip!
I love the necklace!!!! My oldest daughter has one of those popular long summer dresses in the same color scheme. Gorgeous!
I’ve been wanting to try this silverfilled but keep forgetting about it until after I place an order (slaps head). Funny, when I saw the photo I immediately assumed it was sterling. I need to check this stuff out.
Have a wonderful getaway!
Such a gorgeous necklace Cindy! I absolutely love the pendant (I’ll be checking out her shop)
I’ve been super busy with summer as well, however unlike you I haven’t had a chance to make many new pieces.
Have a great trip!
What a beautiful necklace..I especially love the way you put all of the colors together.Can you believe school has already started on this end.They started on Wed. and I cant deny it that I was feeling a bit blue about it.Kids are getting big and like you said..Grab it before it floats away..that goes for everything!!Big Hugs,Cat
Great shot of one of your new necklaces! Might have to try some silver-filled wire….thanks for the info on it Cindy!
Your little guy is so cute btw =) And, are those your feet???? Cool……….
Great idea using Silver filled wire. Ive got Silver that just sits and it will stay that way for awhile! Lovely necklace Cindy! Your children are beautiful! Your so right..Summers still here. When I was a kid you didnt start back to school until about September 5. So August was still great summertime till Sept. I thought that in August September was sooo far away! lol (pretty Cindy feet xx)
What a beautiful necklace, those Golem designs are so unique. I just purchased some silver filled wire. It’s good to know that I can oxidize and tumble it, those wire wraps are beautiful.
Love that necklace, it’s gorgeous! I agree, silver fill wire is definitely an awesome alternative and nice quality.
PS. LOVE the sandals! I’m such a shoe nut 🙂 where did you get them? they rock!
Beautiful necklace and thanks for the info on the silver filled wire. Before long the kids will be back to school, enjoy the last days of summer.
That is such a fun and beautiful necklace!
I adore all the colors you incorporated in it 🙂
I hope you all enjoy our trip up north!
Gorgeous necklace, Cindy! Love the colors, the little cutie, and the tootsies!
Hi Cindy, I love the new necklace. Those Golem products are so beautiful. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that I didn’t like! A trip up north sounds good but being away from the beach sounds like a hardship! Unless, of course, you’re going to a beach up north! Thanks, too, for your kind comments about my dear friend Teena. Man, this is a tough one!
Look forward to hearing from you when you get back.
Hugs,
Sally
Oh I had no idea you bought some silver filled! And did you see the bracelet I made with the matching beads for that pendant? Didn’t we have fun in that booth? We like to NEVER got out of that place!
Hi Cindy!
Can you hammer the silver filled wire like you do with Sterling??
love the pictures and the necklace!
Kim (Texas)
Just to answer a few questions, yes those are my feet. :-)….in my favorite Born sandals. They have a nice high heel but are still so comfortable.
The wire is from Monsterslayer and it seems to me it can still be lightly hammered.
Cute shoes! I love your shoes and the summer pictures are so precious. I want the necklace. Is it for sale and if it’s not for sale, can you recreate it for me?
Cindy –
What a wonderful necklace – I love the colors and they aren’t ones I usually wear. Thanks for talking about the silver filled wire – I just ordered some but haven’t seen anyone mention using it. Now I can’t wait to try it out. What cute shoes too.
What a beautiful necklace! Your photos are wonderful!! It seems like summer is slipping by so quickly, I need a pause button!
Ha that’s the first thing I thought of was “Where’s the wire from?” : ) Beautiful necklace – I am soo addicted to wrapping it’s silly – I think it’s relaxing over and over. Two more weeks and school starts here and I get my mind back! Yippeee! Enjoy your last few days!
That piece is GORGEOUS!!! I adore the colors – I have been drooling over that pendant since they came out – now I really need it! Your work is always sooo wonderful!
A delightful necklace with season-spanning potential! The beach time has maybe enhanced your juices!! You must’ve stored up many memories for your family, along with pictures to remind you. Your son looking in the bucket is priceless! What’s in there, anyway?? Good to know about tumbling silver-filled wire. It’s so relaxing to work with it, not worrying about using every inch! Enjoy the rest of summer, we love it!
Hi Cindy, what a beautiful necklace, i just love it…..i have wanted to try that silver filled wire but was kinda waiting to hear somethig more about it so thanks for sharing your tips. I thought i have been missing so much over the summer i have been crazy busy with a festival almost every weekend and Jack at physio 3 days a week but in catching up this week it seems as though alot of my friends have been in the same boat. Things are slowing down now & i look forward to my daily morning coffee & hop…… i have missed everyone so much…enjoy your road trip & be safe ttfn Lana 😉