I meant to get this post up on Tuesday, but I just didn't get a chance to finish it Monday night. We've had several busy weeks here, and to be honest, I was too busy enjoying a lovely night with my family. I know you understand. :)
I've had my eye on several new jewelry pieces lately, so I thought I'd share some of my favorite pieces with you. Enjoy!
1. Leather Cuff by Lisa Leonard Designs
I love personalized jewelry, and I've always been a fan of leather wrist cuffs. There's something just a little bit hippie about them, and this one is so beautiful and simple. It's at the top of my wish list for Christmas, and I've already chosen the phrase I want to have stamped on it.
2. Peace...Picture It necklace by Tiny Token Designs
I'm pretty much a sucker for any type of jewelry with a peace sign on it, and this one, combined with the photography charm, is just so cute and whimsical. I love that you can choose the color pearl as well -- I think I'd go with green, perhaps, though turquoise or red would be nice too.
3. Sterling Silver Mini Peace Sign necklace by Rock My World Inc.
Anyone noticing a trend? Silver? Check. Peace sign? Check. :) I really love the handcast look to this one, and I'm drawn to how simple and unobtrusive it is.
4. Poteau Studs -- The Shallows by Trove Designs
I've had my ears pierced for a long time. At one point, I had two piercings in one ear and three in the other, plus the cartilege was pierced for a short while in one ear. All of those have closed up with the exception of the original piercings in each ear. I normally forget to put in earrings -- at one point, I had a pair of silver floral studs from American Eagle that I adored and wore ALL.THE.TIME. But somehow they were lost, and I'm always looking for something with which to replace them. These beauties are definite candidates, don't you think?
5. Your Answer to Life the Universe and Everything Stud Earrings by Kathryn Riechert
The sci fi / fantasy geek in me loves these earrings. I enjoy jewelry that's just a tad bit quirky, something with a story behind it, and these fit the bill.
6. Customized Secret Poetry Bangle by deliasthompson
I would love to have 2 or 3 of these, inscribed with some of my favorite lines of poetry or song lyrics, to wear along with the beautiful leather cuff at the top of the page. Words carry so much meaning and power for me; I could never go far enough to have them tattooed on my skin, but this would be another way to carry them with me.
7. Pear necklace by dindi
Another fun and whimsical piece with a message that I'm constantly trying to embrace. This would be a beautiful reminder to wear.
8. Little Discs earrings by Yuki Jewelry
I'm always searching for turquoise jewelry, but it's hard to find pieces that I like. I don't want anything that's too Native American looking (there's nothing wrong with those types of pieces, but it's just not the look I'm going for), and most handmade earrings are too dangly or formal or something...nothing ever looks right. But this pair -- this pair I LOVE.
9. Poppy Garden Ring by Autumn Leaves jewelry
I love big chunky rings, but don't often wear them since gaining weight after my thyroid issues. I'd love to have a piece like this, though, to wear as a statement ring -- just something fun and funky and totally unique to pair with jeans and a fun shirt.
10. Titanium and Cocobolo Inlay ring by robandlean
This last piece is actually one I've had bookmarked on Etsy for ages. I'd love to buy it for my husband, to replace his original wedding band. I love the mix of wood and metal, and I think this is simply a gorgeous piece of work.
As always, feel free to share links to your own favorite jewelry designers (or your own shop, in fact) on Etsy or elsewhere on the Interwebs.
