Thursday, April 25, 2019

Back at the Jewelry Workbench


Back in familiar territory and switching out the tools of the trade😊 ... hanging out at the jewelry bench... dreaming up combinations of silver, copper, Czech glass, semi-precious stones and playful beads.
... nice to have the feel of the tools back in my hands ... will soon be posting the new designs on our FB Desideratum Art and Jewelry page... accessed on the right hand side of this post... or just send a message from the form on the right if you wish to order


 "Thoughts of Blue Sky" , Sterling Silver textured tops with lightly moving sky-blue teardrops of Czech glass...sterling earwires... 1 3/4" long top of earwire to bottom of drop... Handmade at our Desideratum studio. $30.

...if interested, please send us a message.. we accept E-transfer and ship next day. 
...It's feels pleasant to be back at the jewelry bench ... like hanging out with an old friend



...if interested, please send us a message.. we accept E-transfer and ship next day.
...note: I see the buds on the Lilac tree growing larger each day


Below...  "Lilacs and Cream", Amethyst nugget hugged by sterling silver beads with a beautiful Fresh Water Pearl drop below... Sterling earwires... 1 3/8" long, top of earwire to bottom of Pearl... Handmade at our Desideratum studio. $25. a pair 




"Sagittarius", a cheery Turquoise nugget with Silver beads highlighting a Copper and Silver fused Rose design... Love how they compliment each other... 1 7/8" from top of earwire to base of Rose. $30. a pair. 
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...If interested. please send us a message, we ship ASAP and accept e-transfers... also send to the US and Overseas with payment by cheque. Shipping is minimal.
... background pottery by talented NB Potter Helen Stanley ❤️




"Burgundy"... Labradorite and deep red, handcut and faceted Garnet drop... 2 1/4"L. top of earwire to base of Garnet drop. $35. pair. 
...Folklore has it that garnet may bring peace, prosperity and good health to the wearer. ❤️ ...January birthstone

...If interested please send us a message. we ship throughout North America and Overseas. ... 
Cheers All    ...from Desideratum Art and Jewelry, New Brunswick, Canada

9 comments:

Guillaume said...

I wish I could buy some for my wife, even though she rarely wear jewelry now that she is a mum.

Faye Henry said...

Hello dear Gwen! So glad that you are happy yo be back at your worktable! So nice to have time to explore other possibilities and know you have still love for what you excel at! God bless Both of you! Xo

Gwen Buchanan said...

Thank you Faye.. you know the old saying "A change is as good as a rest".. I've always found it to be true.. xxoo

Guillaume, I totally understand small fingers and shiny things .. like little birds.. ha

laura said...

Glad to see you are back at the bench, Gwen. You know how much I love your creations! I'll be visiting your FB shop soon!

^.^ said...

I wish you could make me a Southern Cross pendant, friend Gwen … one for me and one for my friend … special edition … That would be awesome. Thanks, cat.

Gwen Buchanan said...

Hi Laura, Lovely to hear from you.

Hey there Cat, I have never made one of those... so many ideas, so little time.. xo

WILDSIDE said...

So, so beautiful!

Rain said...

Hi Gwen, your art is very lovely!

Gwen Buchanan said...

Thanks so much Wildside and Rain... love keeping things moving along and changing to whatever my interest is of the day.. hope all is well with you