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Necklaces
All of my chains are handmade using only sterling
silver (.925 pure silver), or fine silver (.999 pure silver). Many of the chains
begin with very simple components called jump rings. A jump ring can be made in
many sizes and is simply a ring of silver wire. The sequential or byzantine
chains are made from hundreds of these jump rings put together in a certain
sequence to create this classic design. Jump rings are also used to attach a
pendant to a chain. Another important feature of my chains is that the length is
up to you. Any of them can be used for a bracelet, anklet, necklace, watch
etc....and are designed to be worn by either men or women.
Every chain shown on this page was made by me by
hand. I make each of the jump rings, hearts, rosettes, hammered links,
hoops, S hooks etc.....except for the beads on the barbed wire and the lobster
clasps. Some of the chains and other jewelry have been oxidized for the
purpose of bringing out the detail or to give the piece an antique look.
After oxidizing, the piece is then polished with steel wool to highlight the
contrast. As you scroll down this page you'll see that the first 2
necklaces are polished and the 3rd one has been oxidized. All pieces can be
ordered with or without oxidizing.
Dichroic Pendant with Prongs on a Reticulated Sheet
$75.00
(Includes shipping
& tax)
Another example of one of my favorite ways to set a stone. This pendant can be made using any stone or glass cab and is especially striking for a single color cab, it really adds interest and
texture.
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 Bar Chain $125.00
(Includes shipping
& tax)
shown with a dichroic wrap pendant.
Love the texture on this reticulated bar chain, the bars are connected with rings and can be made any length. The pendant would have to have a large loop in order to fit on this chain, the wrap pendant works best. Chain length is about 18".
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Wrapped Dichroic Pendant
$65.00
(Includes shipping
& tax)
This wrap is my most popular setting, the loop allows most any chain to fit through, even some collars fit, making the pendant quite versatile. You may choose a stone or glass cabochon for this setting,
please contact me for availability.
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Dichroic Pendant Squiggle $75.00
(Includes shipping
& tax)
Another awesome piece of Carolyn Relei glass, I feel that the glass is a piece of art and I make the frame. You may choose a stone or glass cabochon for this setting, please contact me for availability.
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Organic Turquoise Pendant $75.00
(Includes shipping
& tax)
This pendant is from my 'organic' line of jewelry, I always melt down scrap silver and reuse some of it but this year I've done that more often and used the resulting discs for many designs. In this case I've melted silver into a ball and flattened and rolled it to a usable thickness, I love the freeform shape. The turquoise cabochon is then bezel set and I've added some balls of melted scrap to the design. The melted ball theme carries over into the bail at the top too. Measures about 1-1/2" wide by 1-3/4" high.
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Dragon Fly Pendant w/Labradorite cabochon
$85.00 on an oxidized twisted link
(18" long) chain $60.00
(Includes shipping
& tax)
The dragon fly measures just under 2" in length from the top of the ring on it's head to the tip of it's tail and the wing span measures 1-5/8". Most any cabochon may be substituted for the labradorite, I've used garnet, moonstone and amethyst, some were round, some oval.
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Swirly Dichroic Pendant
$75.00
(Includes shipping
& tax)
This amazing piece of glass came from one of my favorite glass artists - Carolyn Relei
I love to set her glass, the colors are intense and my customers are always attracted to them. This piece has been sold but I'm offering the design anyway, you may choose another glass cabochon, I have many in stock or choose a real stone and I will set it for you in a similar fashion.
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Crazy S Hook chain w/Aventurine Bead Wrap 17" long
$90.00 (Includes shipping
& tax) and twisted links with matching earrings 1-1/2"long including the earhook
$20.00
(Includes shipping
& tax)
The Crazy S Hook came about by mistake, I was making regular S hooks one day and cut my pieces of wire too long and ended up crossing the curl over the main wire in order not to waste them all. The resulting S hook has become one of my most popular designs.
For this necklace I've used one larger crazy S hook for a pendant and wrapped some gorgeous aventurine beads for accent and used the twisted links to finish it off. I like the oxidized look with this one and check out the necklace below for another version that I have left shiny.
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| Aventurine Bead Wrap/Crazy S Hook Necklace 18" long
$135.00 (Includes shipping
& tax) and matching bracelet 8" long
$70.(Includes shipping
& tax)
For this version of the necklace I've used more aventurine beads and less twisted link than the one above. Most any bead may be
substituted for the aventurine. The bracelet and necklace can of course be ordered at any length you prefer. This set is shiny and I make earrings to match.
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Textured Concho Necklace - $150.00
(Includes shipping
& tax)
Each sterling silver
disc is textured with various stamps and domed either convex or concave.
Then the fun begins when I design some really interesting connections
for the conchos.
No two chains are alike
and this one is already sold but it gives you an idea of what is
possible.
Measures about 18"
long.
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Spiraling Chain -
$425.00
(Includes shipping
& tax)
This graceful chain
moves with you in a fluid motion, it's like wearing a piece of liquid
sculpture.
The width is 5/8"
and the length measures about 24" allowing the chain to slip over
your head.
The clasp has been
eliminated to maintain the spiral.
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Foxtail Chain - $399.00
or $21.00/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
A variation of the
sequential chain, the foxtail is square or box-like.
The chain shown measures
19" in length and just over 1/4" in width.
It's a very delicate
looking but elegant chain that works best in dress up situations.
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Graduated Sequential Necklace
- $500.00 or
$27.00/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
A truly classic chain of
understated beauty that can be worn with jeans or your best dress.
I start with a large 12
ga. sequential link in the center and add 14 ga. sequential links on
either side, then 16 ga. sequential links and finish the chain with
several inches of 18 ga. sequential links to the desired length.
This one measures
18" long and the center link is 1/2" wide.
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Heart Necklace - $250.00
(Includes shipping
& tax)
A wonderful necklace for
the heart lover, with the largest heart measuring about 2" wide by
1 1/2" high and the smallest heart measures about 3/4" all
around. All handmade hearts and twisted links.
Entire necklace is
21" long.
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Twisted Link Chain -
$55.00
or $2.75/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
Made by soldering sterling silver rings together
to make a chain and then twisting them into tiny links.
This is a light, versatile chain that may be
worn alone or hung with a pendant.
Measures 20" long with a lobster clasp.
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Oxidized Large Twisted Link
Necklace - $76.00 or
$4.00/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
The longer twisted links in this necklace give
it a distinctive look, then the oxidizing really makes it stand out.
It is my son Josh's design. It looks best worn without a pendant.
Measures 19" long with a lobster clasp.
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Hammered Hoop Chain - $72.00
or $4.00/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
This light and sparkly chain is made from 3
sizes of hoops each made from a different gauge wire. The hoops are
soldered together and then carefully faceted with a hammer to make it
shimmer as you move.
Definitely the most popular chain that I sell.
This one measures 18" long and has a
lobster clasp.
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Hammered Link Chain -
$175.00
or $5.00/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
Made by hammering round wire flat on either end
and drilling a hole to accommodate the silver ring that is inserted and
then twisted to join them. This is a sparkly and elegant chain equally
beautiful with or without a pendant.
Measures 35" long with a lobster clasp.
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Rosette Chain - $99.00
or $11.00/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
Tiny hand constructed rosettes are joined with
twisted links to make the polished anklet shown here.
In the oxidized version I have shown the
rosettes joined by open links, both designs showcase these lacy,
delicate looking chains.
This chain works very well as a choker, and I
have earrings to match.
Each measures about 9" and includes a
lobster clasp.
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Cascading Heart Necklace
(18") - $250.00/ $14.00/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
Each heart is hammered, shaped and soldered together to make a
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Barbed Wire Chain -
$136.00/
$8.00/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
Named by one of my customers for it's resemblance to barbed wire.
The links are made from medium weight round wire and are adorned with
beads and a tiny floating twisted link. Then the links are joined
with a heavy jumpring.
Measures 17" and includes a lobster clasp.
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Oval Link With Double
Jumprings - $124.00/ $6.50/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
This is a great guy necklace (though I have worn
mine as a bracelet for years), made from heavy gauge rings pulled into
ovals and attached with double jumprings.
Measures 19" long with a good size lobster
clasp.
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Sequential Oval Link Necklace
- $264.00/ $11.00/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
A very beautiful medium weight chain made by
connecting sequential links with sterling rings pulled into ovals.
Measures 24" long with a lobster clasp.
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Bow Knot Chain -
$250.00/
$12.00/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
A bow knot is made by wrapping oval loops with
ultra fine wire in the center forming tiny bows. Each bow knot is
joined by a jump ring making an intricate chain.
Measures 21" long.
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Double Cable Chains
(Pricing
includes shipping & tax)
Heaviest,
Polished, 12 Ga., 21" long - $462.00/
$22.00/inch
Mid-weight, Oxidized, 16 Ga., 19" long -
$228.00/
$12.00/inch
Lightest, Polished, 18 Ga., 9" long - $99.00/
$11.00/inch
This very comfortable, smooth chain is formed by
looping two jumprings into two more jumprings, into two more jumprings,
etc. The resulting chain is one of my favorites to look at as well
as wear. I never take my 12 Ga. double cable bracelet off.
The double cable is a classic unisex chain that
looks great on any occasion. All the chains include a lobster
clasp.
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Sequential Necklace - $289.00/
$17.00/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
You'll feel the quality of this necklace in it's
heft and smoothness in your hand. The classic sequential design is
beautiful and timeless.
Measures 17" long with a lobster clasp.
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Bow Knot Sequential Necklace -
$296.00/ $16.00/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
Formed by alternating two of the most intricate
chains into one heavy, very beautifully designed chain. I use a
larger bow knot in this with a sequential link of equal diameter for a
smooth chain.
Measures 18.5" long with a lobster clasp.
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S Hook Chain - $120.00/
$6.00/inch (Includes
shipping & tax)
The S hook chain is very lacy. Here it is
combined with a few simple jumprings in between each S hook to create a
delicate chain with lots of flash.
Measures 20" long and includes a lobster
clasp.
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