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One-of-a-kind altered-art “Steampunk Fairy” necklace, assembled with new and vintage materials, pocket watch parts, faceted Czech glass beads, brass chain, silverplated wire and brass wire. The necklace is adjustable between 16 and 17-1/2 inches long. The fairy centerpiece measures 3 inches across, 1-1/2 inches high. Enlarged photo shows details, including words, numbers and other embellishments on the “wings.”

When I created this piece, I had recently finished reading the book Whitechapel Gods by S.M. Peters, and was inspired by the imagery of human beings being caught up in the workings of powerful machines, turning into machines themselves. I’ve been working on this item for several weeks, from inception and the search for just the right parts, through assemblage and completion.

All of my jewelry is made to the best of my ability, by my own hands, in my private studio. Please understand that the steampunk pieces are meant to be costume pieces and works of art, made with vintage materials, and as such should not be subjected to rigorous treatment. Pulling, tugging, smashing, yanking, bending, or wearing during vigorous activity (such as at a busy job, hiking, or out dancing) is not recommended. Pieces should be stored carefully when not in use. I take each piece for a “test drive,” and this item is comfortable to wear, but keep in mind that it does have pointy edges which might catch on clothing.

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$25.00 - Item#SP088GEAR

These earrings feature brass filigree, real watch gears, and faceted Czech glass. Earrings are 1-1/2 inches long, not including brass lever-back earwires (image enlarged to show details). One-of-a-kind original jewelry creation, only one pair available. The picture shows exactly what you will receive. Gift boxed. No working watches were harmed in the making of this jewelry.

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My 4-year-old daughter loves mermaids, and she loves mazes, so I made this for her. It is entirely my own drawing, and you have my permission to print it out, put it on your website, or use it at your school. I just ask that you give me credit, and do not try to pass this off as your own work. Click on thumbnail for full image. Enjoy!

$10.00 - Item#N088HEART

Sometimes I just like making something simple. Too often, I think jewelry artists get carried away with making pieces more and more complex and expensive, and they forget about casual style, comfort and affordability. This cute necklace features glass beads and a Christensen furnace glass heart (made in the USA). I wish I could get a picture of the side of the heart, the colors run through the glass, which is 1/4-inch thick. The heart is 5/8-inch high. Necklace is adjustable around 19 inches long. One-of-a-kind handmade item, what you see is exactly the item you will receive. Gift boxed.

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$60.00 - Item #B088MERMAID

The sea is calling… The lampwork beads in this bracelet were created by Brendan Blake, an American glass artist. They look to me like he’s captured seaweed and water inside glass. I linked them with heavy 18-gauge sterling silver links, and added a lobster claw clasp, accents of Czech glass, a sterling silver mermaid charm, and a star-shaped freshwater pearl. Measures 8-inches long, but due to the size of the lampwork beads (about 10×14mm) its actual diameter fits a 7-inch wrist, resizing available upon request. Bracelet designed and created in my private studio. This item is a one-of-a-kind work of jewelry art. What you see here is exactly the item you will receive, and there is only one. Gift boxed.

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$10.00 - Item#E088TEA

Earrings feature teapot and teacup charms, and “tea-colored” faceted Czech glass beads. Only one pair available, designed and made in my studio; the pair you see here is exactly the one you will receive. Measure about 1-1/8-inches long, not including hypoallergenic lever-back ear wires (image enlarged to show details). Gift boxed.

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$25.00 - Item#SP088AIRSHIP

Brass propellers do turn (with manual manipulation) which is why they are shown here in slightly different positions. Earrings are 2-1/4 inches long, not including brass lever-back earwires. Only one pair available. 

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$2.00 each - Item #F001CARD

Blank 5×5-inch cards feature either “Spirit of the Night” (above) or “Water Nymph” (below) images of oil paintings by John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893). Cards are sold individually with an envelope, and come packaged in a plastic sleeve. Number available: 4 of each design.

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$12.00 - Item#E117CARDS

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King and Queen faces are taken from reprinted images of an old Italian tarot deck, which is the origin of our modern playing cards. Faces are glued under a glass pebble. I can personally attest to the fact that such glued pebbles are difficult to remove (having tried to take apart previous items of similar construction), but they are not indestructible; keep away from water, cleaning chemicals, blunt force, etc. Accented with crimson Czech glass drops. Only one pair available, handmade in my studio; the pair you see here is exactly the pair you will receive. Measure 1-1/2 inches long, not including surgical steel ear wires (image enlarged to show detail). Gift boxed.

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$12.00 - Item#E068FAIRYEARS

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What all the enchanted fairies are wearing… These earrings feature Christensen glass beads made in the USA, which have lavender cores and little glitter sparkles in the glass. Accented with small pale green faceted Czech glass beads. All metal bits are sterling silver. Measure 3/4 inches high, not including ear wires. Only one pair available, designed and handmade in my private studio. The picture shows exactly the item you will receive. Gift boxed.

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