By tree on Oct 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment

I love ready-made chain, but sometimes it’s lovely to hand-craft a piece of jewellery using nothing more than a length of wire, pearls and some tools. It takes a lot of time and concentration, but it’s also very satisfying.

cultured pearl bracelet

It’s also nice to know that you’re using all-precious materials to make something. This bracelet uses solid .925 silver, freshwater cultured pearls and a gorgeous little rock crystal dangle. It’s softly faceted to catch the light and makes for a cute little dangle to play with.

Handmade Pearl Bracelet

The clasp is from Bali and is made of solid silver. I was lucky enough to go and pick this clasp up, as part of an order, in Indonesia last year. Well we all have those boring business trips we are obliged to go on!

Pearl and Rock Crystal Handmade BraceletClick on any of the links to be taken to my ebay store where you’ll get more info on sizing. Just contact me if there are none left, or if you want to order a specific size- I know how much wrist sizes can vary and it’s one of the big perks of ordering from a handmade designer that I can make a bespoke version just for you.

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By tree on Oct 09, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Cultivated Freshwater Pearl Necklace

This necklace is reminiscent of antique style pieces, but has been updated with a subtle amount of sparkle thanks to Swarovski’s champagne coloured crystals.
cultivated pearl necklace
This version uses the Crystal Silver Shade crystals which have a gorgeous sparkle.
cultured pearl bracelet
Perfect for an understated look, or coordinating with a theme or gown with a vintage-style feel.

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By tree on Mar 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Bridesmaid Jewellery “Megan”, originally uploaded by www.virtudej.com.

Here’s a pretty thing- little pendant necklace and matching earrings.

Ideally the bridemaids should be wearing something that matchines but that doesn’t overshadow the bride’s jewellery. PLus if it’s not “wedding-y” then it makes a nice little keepsake gift that can actually be worn afterwards.

Bridal Pearl Pendant

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By tree on Jan 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment

I wasn’t so much thinking of Picky Bride here so much as Diverse Bridesmaids.

When you’re trying to achieve a harmonious look sometimes all it takes is a little detail, like the earrings, to help pull it all together in a subtle way.

So here’s Charlotte, diversified a little, to help please all of the bridesmaids, some of the time…

bridesmaid matching earrings

Charlotte Earrings, originally uploaded by www.virtudej.com.

1. The classic Charlotte- two 6mm pearls with diamante rondelle.

2. Tear drop pearl in long length earring.

3. 8mm shorrt Charlotte.

4. 10mm short Charlotte.

5. 8mm long Charlotte.

6. 10mm long Charlotte.

All available in my shop.

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By tree on Dec 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

My my, “Charlotte” went and got herself a few new shades! She started off in a very prim and proper ivory shade, but recently has been seen in Bronze, Chocolate and now Platinum!

Over the next few days I’ll be adding in these luscious new shades to my handmade jewellery shop- perfect for harmonising a look amongst the ladies in your bridal party while keeping enough variet in the shades and styles to keep everyone happy!

swarovski pearl earrings
Pretty Pearl Earrings, originally uploaded by www.virtudej.com.

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By tree on Nov 06, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Sometimes it can be difficult achieve just the right look. So I decided to widen the range of earrings in the Charlotte range so that brides can have their bridesmaids looking “just so”!Matching Bridesmaids Accessories

Bridesmaids Accessories, originally uploaded by www.virtudej.com.

Available from Nov. 10 2009 in limited quantities.

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By tree on Oct 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

“Carita” is the answer to this season’s multi-stranded necklace look. It has a gorgeous “organic” appearance achieve by the use of freshwater pearls or various different sizes and would make perfect jewellery for a wedding or other occasion where a classic yet contemporary set of pearls might be required…!
For more photos and/or to see if it’s still for sale click here.
Wedding Pearl Jewellery
Wedding Pearl Jewellery “Carita”, originally uploaded by Bridal Jewellery Sets.

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By tree on Sep 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Charlotte Wedding Jewellery | New colours

This weekend I added lots of new colours to the Charlotte range. It’s one of my best-selling  bridal jewellery sets and now I’m expanding it to include new colours so that the range would be more suitable for bridesmaids accessories or as every day jewellery.

Charlotte in Light Grey

Here’s Charlote with her vaguely vintage feel but using the softest of dove greys- perfect for bridesmaid accessories or everyday jewellery.

light grey swarovski pearls braceletlight grey swarovski pearls earrings

light grey swarovski pearls jewellery

Click on any of the images to be taken to my eBay store where you can get the super-sized version of the images.

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