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Designs by LAUREN H
Heart Necklace
Gorgeous metallic thick leather inspired this piece.
Components: Leather (metallic), Sterling silver, Pewter, Czech glass
Have a heart bracelet
I love the red Czech glass beads, so I opted to use them with this great heart component.
Components: Pewter, Czech glass
Swimming Koi
Pewter koi fish toggle and connectors accented with Czech glass beads and skeletal fish connectors. Toggle is the focal.
Components: Pewter, Czech glass, crystal
Golden Fire Labradorite Necklace
Intense gold fire Labradorite slab focal accented by Lemon Quartz nuggets and Labradorite ovals. All metal is oxidized Sterling silver. Closes...
Components: Labradorite, Lemon Quartz, Sterling silver (oxidized).
Victorian Days Filigree Ring
Vintage brass filigree component, which I've patina'd to a deep bronze color, wrapped with 14k gold-filled wire to make a lovely ring reminiscent...
Components: Brass filigree, 14k gold filled wire, Citrine, Ruby, freshwater pearls.
Warrior Princess Necklace
I wire-wrapped heavy gauge Sterling silver wire between these magnificent semiprecious gemstones of Blue Rhyolite and Chalcedony. The focal is a...
Components: Sterling silver, Bali Sterling silver, Blue Rhyolite, Chalcedony
Apatite Nugget Brass Bracelet
Anti-tarnish brass chain with vivid color Apatite nugget gemstones. Closes with a unique anti-tarnish brass bird toggle. All other components are...
Components: Apatite, anti-tarnish brass, Vermeil gold
Green Amy and Iolite Bracelet
Grade AAA gemstones of step-faceted Green Amethyst and clusters of Iolite create gorgeous sparkle. Box clasp is set with an Iolite gemstone.
Components: Green amethyst, Iolite, Sterling silver
Peridot and Pearl Bracelet
Two-strand oxidized Sterling silver chain with Peridot and FW pearl dangles. Box clasp is Sterling set with peridot and pearl.
Components: Sterling silver (oxidized), Peridot, Freshwater pearls
Blue Beauty Bracelet
Apatite slab stone focal with 14k gold-filled chain embellished by Freshwater pearls and apatite nuggets. Closes with a Vermeil flower box clasp.
Components: Apatite, FW pearl, 14k gold-fill metal, and Vermeil clasp
Brilliant Fire Labradorite Slab Bracelet
Fiery labradorite slab stone with apatite clusters and oxidized Sterling multiple chain bracelet. Vintage Sterling clasp.
Components: Sterling silver, Labradorite, Apatite
Colorful Luster Bracelet
Double-strand Sterling silver Czech glass bracelet closes with a unique etched Sterling toggle clasp.
Components: Sterling silver, Czech glass beads
Golden Twist Earrings
Hand-formed earrings made using 14k gold-filled wire, citrine, and bicolor quartz briolettes. All components including ear wires are hand-formed...
Components: Citrine, bi-color quartz, 14k gold-filled wire.
Hot Rocks Necklace
Large slab cut Ocean Jasper stones linked to a Sterling chain.
Components: Sterling silver, Thai Hill Tribe Fine silver beads, Ocean Jasper slab cut stones
Cluster of Green Necklace
Cluster of onion cut citrine and green quartz on a Sterling chain accented by a geometric component of squares.
Components: green quartz, Citrine, Sterling silver
Nesting Birds
Sterling silver bird components sit atop Freshwater keishi pearls and a large cluster of iolite and pink amethyst briolette gemstones.
Components: Sterling silver, pink amethyst, Iolite, freshwater pearls
On the Vine
Amethyst marquis-cut gemstones with an array of Freshwater pearls attached to a Sterling chain closed with a richly colored Amethyst Sterling box...
Components: Amethyst, freshwater pearls, Sterling silver
Iolite Pearl Cluster Bracelet
Clusters of keishi pearls accented by iolite gemstones with coin pearls and a pretty Sterling & iolite box clasp.
Components: Sterling silver, Iolite rondelles, Freshwater Keishi pearls, Freshwater Coin pearls
Chatter
on “Just a Bit Worn”:“Like how you used your misc. bits and the rebar wire! Turned out great.
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on “Southwestern Summer”:“The focal really grabbed my attention. I just love rough nuggets. All the colors work so…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Oh,how unique. It's what I like to call Earthy bling. The copper clasp is frosting on…” read »
on “Lush Greens”:“Beautiful. Def one of a kind pieces…” read »
on “Lush Greens”:“I must echo others thoughts here on how awesome your skills are in creating these pieces.…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Love this! It's all my favorite colors, love the silk tie, I want to do that…” read »
- on “Just a Bit Worn”:
“Great design. Way to improvise.…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Beautiful and earthy…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Stunning Asia
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“Wow..what a work of art! I'll borrow,when the other ladies are done. ( A scuffle may…” read »
- on “Just a Bit Worn”:
“This really speaks to me. I love your eclectic mix of glass,stones,and leather. Very nice!!…” read »
on “Southwestern Summer”:“I love this...the colors...design..it's all good!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“A great necklace!!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“I just love it...it's a great piece!!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Just fabulous!! Great bracelet!!…” read »
on “Cool Summer Necklace”:“Ohhh, I love the bohemian-ish look!…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“Fabulous! Love your design!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Asia, this is a great piece! Love the organic feel it has! Congrats!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Me too. I'd like to be a fly on the wall when you and others…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“So cool! I'd be wearing these all summer long!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“Light and airy. You're absolutely right...perfect for summer!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“It's beautiful, Asia. I'd wear it in a heartbeat!…” read »
on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:“Stunning! I LOVE the focal!…” read »
- on “Lush Greens”:
“I am always in awe of those who do metal work...that is one of many things…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“I agree with Nancy.....I'd sneak in and "borrow" this too! LOL Gorgeous design, and…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“This is fantastic! I love the colors, and that focal is stunning!…” read »
on “Flying Home”:“Congrats Susie!! I'm so happy for you!!…” read »
on “Flying Home”:“Yep! I'm gonna frame it!…” read »
on “Lush Greens”:“Awesome job!!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Gorgeous set!!! You did an excellent job!!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“Love all the colors!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“Very bright and summery. Gorgeous!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Gorgeous set you have made here. Just lovely!…” read »
- on “Lush Greens”:
“Love this one the most! Your metal work is awesome!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Awesome display you have put on, of an asymmetrical design. Lovely!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Just gorgeous Asia! Are the rest of the beads from your stash? Or did you order…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Good thing I don't know where you live or I would sneak into your house and…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Thanks Asia! What should I apply it though, so it doesn't wipe out of the grooves…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Molly! the cool summer set is gorgeous. you are something else. Fantastic designs.…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“I just love this necklace!…” read »
