Archive for January, 2008

SOLD Steampunk “Nautilus” Earrings

January 23rd, 2008 by monkeyshinesbeadery

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This item was sold via an eBay auction. The STEAMPUNK “NAUTILUS” EARRINGS (named after the submarine in Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”) were assembled from brass components and vintage watch gears. They measure 2-3/4 inches long, from the top of lever-back ear wires to the bottom of faceted glass drop (image is enlarged slightly to show detail). Handmade in my Monkeyshines studio by me.

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Companion Necklace

January 16th, 2008 by monkeyshinesbeadery

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Item#FF001INJT - price varies

If you are creating a costume like the one Inara wears in the FIREFLY episode Jaynestown, this is the perfect accessory! The centerpiece hangs 3-1/4 inches. I recommend a 16-inch chain or shorter (because the centerpiece hangs so low) but I can make the chain any length you wish. Made with gold-plated filigree parts, brass chain and black glass beads. I do not have one available at this time, but if you would like to submit a request for this item, please contact me. Price varies due to the availability/cost of materials, but runs around $40. I’m not always able to make one exactly like the sample shown here, but I can come up with something close to the original as possible. Please note that this item is made-when-ordered, and depending on my schedule and availability of materials, might not be shipped for 4-6 weeks or more.

See one of my Inara necklaces “in action” by clicking on the thumbnails below. Photos submitted by my customers.

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SOLD Inara’s “Jaynestown” earrings

January 2nd, 2008 by monkeyshinesbeadery

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$18.00 - Item #FF018INJT

Inspired by the earrings Inara wore in the FIREFLY episode “Jaynestown” when she met Magistrate Higgins. Purple glass drops, balls are vintage filigree beads. See a screenshot of Inara with the earrings here. This pair I made measure 1-3/4 inches long, not including lever-back earwires. Handmade in my private studio. Giftboxed. The COMPANION NECKLACE was worn with the same costume. I will make more, probably not exactly like the ones shown here, but as close as possible to the original. Finding parts is hit-or-miss, so I can only make them when I’m able to find the right materials.

See some of my Inara’s Jaynestown earrings and an Inara Jaynestown necklace replica “in action” by clicking on the thumbnails below. Photos sent to me by one of my customers.

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