Wedding Jewelry: Guinea Fowl Feathers (Bridesmaids' Necklaces/Earrings)

To match my own bridal jewelry, I made matching bridesmaid necklace/earring sets from guinea fowl feathers.  For the necklaces, I included some cream-colored rose cabochons.  All of the findings were either platinum or white-gold plated.

One of my bridesmaids did not have her ears pierced, so I made her a special pair with clip-on findings (not-pictured).

bridesmaid jewelry action shot

bridesmaid bouquet featuring guinea fowl feathers

Wedding Jewelry: Guinea Fowl Feathers (Bridal Earrings)

For my wedding in 2010, I had guinea fowl feathers in my bouquets, decorations, and my jewelry!  I couldn't find in the stores exactly what I had pictured in my mind, so I made my own.  Pictured below are my wedding earrings, made from colorless crystals and guinea fowl feathers.

I absolutely love feather jewelry, especially with these speckled feathers!  I made matching bridesmaids' jewelry sets as well.
  

wedding earrings in action

my bridal bouquet, featuring guinea fowl feathers

Custom: Wooden Earrings for Mom

Long ago, my mom requested that I make her some earrings using wooden beads.  The pair on the left features the abalone circle beads I used previously, in addition to some beehive-shaped wooden beads.  The earrings on the right feature barrel-shaped wood beads and those pretty plastic jade-colored beads I've used before.

Etsy Store Launch!

Today I launched my Etsy store, where you can find my designs for sale and request custom orders!

Remember, anything you see in the blog can be recreated by request (either identical or very similar).

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Custom: Coral & Turquoise for Catt

I made this matching necklace/earring set for my friend Catt; she has a bold personality and a great fashion sense, so I made her a very eye-catching necklace.  The bold and bright colors of the real turquoise beads complement the bright coral color.  The big coral-colored beads are hand-carved, painted wood beads, and the pendant is a polished piece of stone (agate?).

Going international!  Catt wore her necklace to India with a matching sari

Unwanted Collection: Part 5 (Pink Earrings)

It is difficult to make earrings from the Unwanted glass beads, but these two pink beads were just meant to be.  I paired them with some random unwanted purple glass beads that were entwined with wire, and spaced them with some amethyst beads.

The two beads are not symmetric, but that's part of what makes them unique.

You can find these earrings in the Etsy store!

Unwanted Collection: Part 4 (Spiral Cord Necklace)

Inspired by my coral hemp necklace, I created a similar necklace for the Unwanted Collection using the tiny glass beads used in the three Unwanted bracelets.  Because the glass beads are heavy, I spaced them with some iridescent seed beads.  I braided the cord with some lime nylon thread, and again used a button for the clasp.

SOLD!

fancy button clasp