more new designs

not much new to say, but wanted to share two pictures. these are two more pieces in the new line. it is an extension of my bollywood obsession. i have also been into victorian-looking and antique items lately. i am trying to incorporate those looks into the current designs; hence the use of oxidized sterling silver. as always, i created these beauties using my hands, jewelry tools and a torch from raw materials and did not simply use cheap and boring store bought components that seem to flood the market when looking at jewelry that is available. call me a snob, but what is special about a piece that just anyone can make themselves with little effort? although it takes hours for me to make each piece, and i could probably make more if i just caved and made simpler pieces with manufactured components, it is worth the effort at the end. carefully handcrafted pieces just look nicer and more original. i am still debating if i want to offer the designs in gold.

although these are not on my jewelry site yet, you can check them out, along with the necklace seen a few posts below, at hitchcock in seattle. they are celebrating their 2 year anniversary today by having a party at 5:00 p.m. at their new location in the madrona neighborhood. although this is late notice, check it out if you can, or make it a point to stop by their shop sometime in the near future. they offer really beautiful and unique pieces and are just swell people.

this weekend, i shall be working on complementary earrings for the recent designs. i will keep you posted!