Old work, new picture :)
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
The central piece and the toggle is made of silver (the gold leaves are gold-plated with a keum-boo technique). This necklace is made of Japanese gold- and platinum-plated beads. The only reason for making it was I had extra beads from this project. (Souds like a good reason to me :)
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jewellery
Upcoming winter classes
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Advanced Stone Setting Workshop One weekend: December 10&11, 2011. Time: from 11 am to 5 pm. Price $150.00 + tax.
Advanced Silversmithing course 8-Thursday course, January 12th to March 1, 2012. Time: 6.30 pm to 9.30 pmPrice $215.00
Engraving 5-Saturday course, January 14 to March 3 (No class January 28 & February 4), 2012. Time: 11.00 am to 4.00 pm. Price $215.00 + tax.
To sign up for the classes call Mountain Gems at (604)298-5883 or Toll-free (Canada/USA) 1-888-593-1888
Advanced Silversmithing course 8-Thursday course, January 12th to March 1, 2012. Time: 6.30 pm to 9.30 pmPrice $215.00
Engraving 5-Saturday course, January 14 to March 3 (No class January 28 & February 4), 2012. Time: 11.00 am to 4.00 pm. Price $215.00 + tax.
To sign up for the classes call Mountain Gems at (604)298-5883 or Toll-free (Canada/USA) 1-888-593-1888
Custom work
Saturday, December 3, 2011
I put the pendants into the little jewellery boxes and took them to the customer.
- Customer has ordered a suprise, customer is getting a suprise, - I told her.
She opened the box...
- Did you know that I was collecting turtles? - she asked... and gave me a hug.
She also told that she would have to fight her daughter for this pendant. So... I got another order. It won't be done before Christmas, though.
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custom order,
Sea Bottom jewellery
Custom work
Monday, November 28, 2011
I got two stones for a custom work... And a very specific task: "Surprise me!"
Well.... If it was my stone and I did not care that anybody would ever like it and buy it.... this pendant could look completely different :) I have to admit, that I was a little bit scared to do "too much"... so... possibly... I did "not enough"...
However, the customer saw the sketch and liked it. So I have become a little bit more brave and did not show her a sketch for her second stone... I will publish the picture of it later this week.
However, the customer saw the sketch and liked it. So I have become a little bit more brave and did not show her a sketch for her second stone... I will publish the picture of it later this week.
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custom order
Russian jewellery artists
Friday, November 18, 2011
There are many great artists in Russia. There are many talented jewellery designers among them. However, as any artists of a country with its own culture and history, modern Russian artists have their own preferences in the materials that they like to use. Russian people like chic in their every day life, they like colour and intricate forms. No wonder that seed beads and lace making techniques have transformed from traditional ways of use, known in the past centuries and into something completely new to fulfill the imagination of these new artists who have the world open in front of them. They study all innovations. They love their background. Then they put everything aside and start creating...
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Alice in Wonderland
Sunday, November 13, 2011
I just thought I would not be able to find another carver that could impress me as much as Dashi Namdakov when I've come across this Russian wood and ivory carver! His name is Joseph Epshtain. Look what he has made!
These are the figurines from the "Alice in Wonderland" book made into a chess set.
I hope he can find a connoisseur who can afford this beautiful piece of work!
![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ykf5f7VHKhU/TsC1fN6nLSI/AAAAAAAACFI/p3CmnWvf_rE/s400/alisa2.jpg)
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virtual wish list
My necklace is published in a designer jewellery book
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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art project
Jewellery Masterpieces virtual collection
Sunday, October 30, 2011
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He says that he tries to introduce people to his ethnic culture (which is not Russian), but could anybody else do this introduction in a way he did? I would not believe so. It was a talent that could not avoid an international attention. And it did not. The artist works in Italy and England. He had exhibitions in the best galleries all over the world.
His web-site is a pure eye-candy. I will be visiting it again and again... whenever I need an inspiration... His name is Dashi Namdakov.
![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jHvtuvwDj9M/Tq4LDymqinI/AAAAAAAAB_w/236JU41_jhs/s320/dashi2.jpg)
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Jewellery masterpieces
Gothic Necklace
Sunday, October 16, 2011
(Update: the necklace is not available anymore)
Peackock Feather Necklace
Saturday, October 15, 2011
It is stylized, simple, unusual and would look great with pretty much anything. The necklace is available at Just Jewellery, White Rock.
(Update: not available anymore)
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peacock feathers
Kynite Maple Forest pendant
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
This is one of my favourite styles to work in. I've made a free-form pendant with a gorgeous kynite before... It was my favourite piece at that time. I gave it to a jewellery gallery on consignment to "decorate my display". Of course, it was gone soon after :) I had to make another one in the same style and with a kynite... Though it is the same ornament, a similar stone and it is made by the same person again (me, of course), it does not look the same at all. That is a good thing, I think.
This pendant is available in my etsy shop online. To buy it or see more pictures click here >>>
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for sale at etsy,
jewellery
My favourite squirrel necklace
Sunday, September 18, 2011
To see more pictures or buy it click here >>>
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jewellery
Seed-bead contest in Kiev, August, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
As a jewellery artist who started as a seed bead designer I still love jewellery made with the creative techniques available for the seed beads. My dear friends and co-founders of the International Association Art-Biser were traditionally invited to jury an International contest for the beaders that took place in the capital of Ukraine Kiev.
Look at all this beautiful and joyful jewellery! It is very sad really that we need a "special occasion" to wear something like this... and a "special" mood too. Can you imagine... there are countries where people wear all these gorgeous accessories just because it is sunny outside and everybody is dressed up as if they are going to a birthday party anyway? I am jealous...
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Owl ring and Heron ring
Sunday, September 11, 2011
These birds were my first tries to do wax carving. The owl was also engraved after it was cast. It took so long time and so much patience to carve them... that they stay the only birds I've ever carved :) I have rubber molds and can reproduce them. They are finally up and on Etsy available to be ordered.
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for sale at etsy,
jewellery
Autumn necklace
Friday, September 2, 2011
![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ely4Wj6X1Ok/TmGgvjGULbI/AAAAAAAAB6A/93_DbxoOryc/s400/3.jpg)
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art project,
Bead Day
Men's / Unisex necklace collection
Sunday, August 28, 2011
This collection had started as men's, but when it was finished I thought it was more "unisex" rather than just men's. I can see women wearing this jewellery. I would wear most of them myself too.
This collection (there are more pieces in it than I copied here) is available in my online store. They wanted me to write about my inspiration for each piece. I realized, that indeed, there was an inspiration for each of those pieces.
My husband does not wear jewelry. One day I've decided to take this fact as a challenge. I wanted to make a necklace that he would want to wear. I ended up creating a collection of men's jewelry. It turned out successful. My husband is even asking me to make him a special pendant. I will... Though, he is not getting this one, as I do not need a spoiled husband :) He will get only one necklace!
This collection (there are more pieces in it than I copied here) is available in my online store. They wanted me to write about my inspiration for each piece. I realized, that indeed, there was an inspiration for each of those pieces.
![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ErBnt99INN0/TlsmOv1HB8I/AAAAAAAAB5A/iKT1M3IB2tk/s320/--120000--115616.jpg)
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jewellery
Australian opal necklace
Sunday, August 21, 2011
We are still laughing over the story with another pendant I made... So, my husband told me: "If you sell your opal necklace I will eat my hat this time".
My answer was: "Start seasoning it!" (lol)
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for sale at etsy,
Sea Bottom jewellery
Prohibition Tea Party
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
These lovely pendants (rose quartz, rodonite and BC jade in silver) from my original collection are participating in a fund-rising event: gala and craft auction! Scroll down to read the invitation!
![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mgnVbhhTn5U/TkvMWdQ61kI/AAAAAAAAB3g/AVNU1GwU98o/s400/image010.jpg)
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art show
Squirrel ring (sterling silver and enamel; hand-made)
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Labels:
art project,
for sale at etsy
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