Semiprecious Gemstone Earrings for Spring 2021!

While I was up to being my nomadic self these last few months, I kept my eyes open for new components for earrings. I’ve seen an interest from people in this aspect of my Talisman Too shop on Etsy, and wanted to offer something new. I decided to focus on crafting a collection of semiprecious gemstone earrings.

Plus – who doesn’t like shopping in a bead store!

My focus was on natural semiprecious gemstones, and metal beads to add intrigue. I wasn’t disappointed. I found several pretty beads of Azurite, Red Creek Jasper, Kyanite and more. As well, I found some beautiful metal findings to use with these styles as well as with Czech Glass beads.

I set to work in my “studio”(the passenger seat of my van Ramses), and let my creative muse begin to do her dance.

Here are some of the earring designs I came up with. You can click on the pictures to be linked to the item in my shop. There, you’ll find more images and information.

Azurite Stone Bead Earrings  with Silver Accents
Azurite Beads, Silver Metal Accents
Lotus Flower Design Boho Jewelry
Lotus Embossed Drops with Czech Glass Beads
Gift Boxed Jewelry
Bronzite Earrings
Boho Earrings Czech Glass
Czech Glass Coin Shaped Earrings with Faux Tassel Bead
Kyanite Earrings with Filigree
Arabesque Beads with Kyanite Earrings
Red Creek Jasper Bead Earrings
Red Creek Jasper with Copper Accents

Keep in mind that, along with these and more new earring designs, I’ve crafted quite a few new pendants, all featuring cabochons which I’ve personally cut, shaped and polished. See the current pendants here. A few of our most recent creations on this blog post!

Why not leave a comment? Let me know which pair of earrings you like best!

Are You a One-of-a-Kind Kind of Girl?

Antique Mother of Pearl Button

Often I come across remarkable antique buttons, as you can see from the selections with the Talisman Studios shop, but until I began doing beadwork, I wasn’t sure how I could use these miniature pieces of art. Luckily, the beading inspired me to incorporate the tiny delicacies into jewelry.  Here is my most recent – a princess length necklace.

The piece features a Mother of Pearl antique button with a brass escutcheon. Made in the late 1800’s, the pearl background serves to highlight the romantic details of flower and wreath border.  Bronze colored faceted English Cut glass beads, along with seed beads in iridescent hues compliment the colors within the shell button.

This is a one of a kind piece available for sale in the Talisman Studios shop.