I have been busy all week trying to solve this problem. My dear friend Mary asked me to make some original pieces for her since she needs to accesorize her “little black dress” for a wedding. She wanted swarowsky crystals, onyx accents, Czech glass and silver wire.
The bracelet was so much fun to make, but creating a brooche - an elegant, yet modern brooche was a challenge. I also created three different sets of earrings for her to choose from.
I am not a photographer, and the day today is extremely dull and muggy so these pictures downgrade the reality of the pieces. If you could see the way the crystals shine, the glow of the silver wire and the richness and elegance of the pieces!
I am quite satisfied with the finished product, I hope Mary is too.
The bracelet has double “ties”. A silver claw clasp with a short safety chain that attaches both ends to the bracelet and secures it while the soft silk ribbon makes a statement. One cuts the ribbon on the spot so you can choose how rich you want it to be.
My favourite choice of earrings is this. I think these pieces emphasize the “wire” look Mary was aiming for.
