Handmade Christmas

2016 Make a DayBlogJewelrySeasonal
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Have I mentioned that I love this time of year? Lucky charms are all over the place and new ideas keep coming, while preparing for my Open Studio day this Saturday and also trying to sqeeze in and finish a few more custom pieces.
Have I mentioned that I love this time of year? Lucky charms are all over the place and new ideas keep coming, while preparing for my Open Studio day this Saturday and also trying to sqeeze in and finish a few more custom pieces.
Custom-made "feather" & "piano" pins.
Custom-made “feather” & “piano” pins.
14k rose gold heart & ruby chain bracelet for newborn baby.
14k rose gold heart & ruby chain bracelet for newborn baby.
A few more gift ideas for children and newborn babies.
A few more gift ideas for children and newborn babies.
Feather bracelet that I'm making for a good old friend.
Feather bracelet that I’m making for a good old friend.
A rose gold plated sterling silver version of the lace heart earrings and flower wreath earrings with sparkling amethyst briolettes. A rose gold plated sterling silver version of the lace heart earrings and flower wreath earrings with sparkling amethyst briolettes. A rose gold plated version of the lace heart earrings and flower wreath earrings with sparkling amethyst briolettes.
A rose gold plated sterling silver version of the lace heart earrings and flower wreath earrings with sparkling amethyst briolettes. 
Making bezels and playing with gemstones.Making bezels and playing with gemstones.
The first of the new gemstone pieces is this pair of labradorite drop earrings.
The first of the new gemstone pieces is this pair of labradorite drop earrings.
Next, I made one of my favourite ring designs, the birthstone rings with the 14k yellow gold "pebbles". The amethyst teardrop cabochon is set using gallery wire to make the bezel.
Next, I made one of my favourite ring designs, a new birthstone ring with 14k yellow gold “pebble”. The amethyst teardrop cabochon is set using gallery wire to make the bezel.
I’m also working on a couple more gemstone pendants, they should be ready very soon!
Thanks for visiting!
Maria Apostolou
Welcome to my blog! I’m Maria Apostolou and I make jewelry combining sterling silver with gemstones, fibers, paper, found materials and many more. I live in Chalkida, Greece. This is a journal where I share my jewelry making processes and explorations, along with bits of design, crafting, traveling and daily inspirations. Thanks for visiting!
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