A Charmed Heart Pendant and Earrings for a Blogging Friend

The Grow Your Blog party at 2 Bags Full has been great and I am still having so much fun. I have visited so many new(at least to me), interesting and exciting blogs. I have had the privilege of meeting and becoming a follower of the posts of many new blogging friends through the party. There are still a lot that I have not yet had a chance to visit, but I intend to check out every one, as time permits.

When I wrote my introductory post, I advised that I would be giving away a gift to one of the readers of that post. At the time I composed the post, I was not yet sure what I would be giving away but was certain that I was going to make something different, especially for the occasion.

Through the years, I have experimented with jewelry making from time to time. I am not a professional jewelry maker, and I certainly do not claim to be one, but that fact never has deterred me from attempting to do anything. I do like the fact that when I create something it is uniquely different and, hopefully, interesting. For the winner's gift, I settled on making some jewelry.

Recycling, whenever possible, is something I endeavor to do when thinking about a project and I often incorporate old items with new things. Since Valentine's Day is upon us, I thought something with a heart theme would be fun.

In the end, I decided to make something I have named a Charmed Heart pendant and a pair of coordinating drop earrings These are the pieces I created, especially for the winner:

Charmed Heart Pendant

The pendant, itself, is an open antiqued brass heart. The heart is a substantial size, measuring 2 inches from top to bottom. Because of the pendant's size, I fashioned the chain from which it hangs to a length of approximately 28 inches, so that it sits fairly low, about mid-chest level. The charms dangle loosely from copper jump rings. To describe the charms from left to right in the above photo, there is a tiny glass charm and bead and a modern day and grown up version of the "ruby slipper." The high-heeled shoe is bright red with gold accents and has tiny ruby-looking stones scattered here and there. This charm gives the piece a wonderfully chic and feminine touch. Next, with silver and black accents, is a wonderful blown glass heart element as the middle charm. Hanging on the far right on yet another finding, a light blue moonstone cabochon, which happens to be a recycled link from a vintage bracelet! I inserted a tiny Swarovski crystal in the bottom portion of the link. The cabochon is positioned in a setting of silver-tone. With all its mixed metals and charms, the piece has a quite eclectic appeal.

For the earrings, I used two more links from the salvaged vintage blue moonstone cabochons. I also placed a Swarovski crystal in each of the drop earrings.

Making a gift for someone special always gives me a great deal of pleasure. I can hardly wait to make the announcement of the winner of the set and I sincerely hope the reader will enjoy my effort at jewelry composition!



Comments

Oh such beautiful work, you are truly talented lady.
NanaDiana said…
That is just a beautiful piece. I love all the work and care you put into it. It is lovely! xo Diana
Oh my goodness friend...I had no idea that you made jewelry! These pieces are just gorgeous! I am thinking you need to do more of this! I hope you are having an outstanding week!!! Nicole xoxo
Jennifer said…
Wow that's really beautiful! Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such kind words. I've added you back and can't wait to get to know you better Lynn!
That's amazing, I'm so pleased you dropped by my blog as now I've found you. Can't wait to get to know you beytrr and see more of your work xx
Laurie said…
A very lovely piece, Lynn. Are you still snowed in? We had ice and it has made a mess. Take care and stay warm!
lynn cockrell said…
I am so glad you dropped by, Sharon, and thank you for leaving your sweet comment! I am, by no means, an expert at jewelry making, but hopefully the winner won't mind that it is a little rough around the edges. Hope you and yours are having good weather and are safe and happy!
Anonymous said…
Love your blog, but this post really caught my attention- your jewelry is beautiful! I hope you post more of your creations in the future :)

Hugs,

Jo.

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