The Mirror

The Mirror
Robert Reid

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"You never really leave a place you love. Part of it, you take with you, leaving a part of yourself behind."

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Yellow Turquoise Heart Bracelet and Earring Set


When it comes to Gemstone hearts, these Yellow Turquoise hearts are a hit in this bracelet and earring set.
Large gemstone turquoise hearts are contrasted with Swarovski Purple Velvet AB crystals, such a striking match.
The bracelet will fit up to a 6 ¾ inch wrist. The earrings dangle 2 inches from Sterling silver ear wires. The Yellow Turquoise Heart Shaped Gemstones measure 18mm x 18mm

Monday, November 30, 2009

Green and Purple Heart Shaped Lampwork Bead Earrings


Definitely no wall flower with these earrings. Heart Shaped green and purple lampwork glass bead earrings are surrounded by Swarovski crystals. A look of Victorian Style, and a look of Retro, hmmm what a combo. The ear wires are Sterling silver lever back clasp. The lampwork glass beads are 15mm x 15mm, the earrings dangle 1 inch.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Bye Bye Baby Blues, Hello Haute Lampwork Boro Earrings



Oh these earrings may look baby blue, however these haute Lampwork Boro beads are all grown and ready to dance at your command. These earrings are hand wrapped onto Sterling silver wire, and include Swarovski crystals, and Bali silver bead caps (look at the detailing). Dancing with every step you take, the earrings swing from a Sterling silver frame and include Sterling silver lever back ear wires. The ear wires are interchangeable, which means you could also use the ear wires to dangle whatever your heart desires. The total dangle of these earrings 2 1/2 inches.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Mod Mood Necklace with Dichroic Glass, Black Cording, and Magnetic Clasp


I'm just lovin' these mood beads, they change colors depending on mood, and heat.
This necklace starts with Black Rubber cording, and there are mood beads, a Dichroic Glass Focal Bead, and Black Ceramic beads on the cording. The Dichroic glass focal is 2.5 inches long, and less than an inch wide. The necklace is 21 inches long, and has Sterling silver ends with a magnetic clasp.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Autumn Leaves Moulakite Tile Gemstone Pendant with PMC Leaf Beadcap

A long Tile shaped Moulakite Gemstone bead is surrounded by PMC Silver in the shape of a Leaf (created by Holly Gage). A large Swarovski Chili Pepper Crystal sits atop the gemstone, and all are wrapped onto thick Sterling Silver wire.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Indian Silver Earrings with Swarovski Blue Zircon Crystals

These Indian Silver beads are quite exquisite and intricate detailing. Blue Zircon AB Swarovski Crystals sit on top of the Silver beads, and all are hand wrapped onto Sterling silver wire. The ear wires are Sterling silver Lever back ear wires, and dangle over 1 inch.

Monday, November 23, 2009

RIVER'S SWIRLS Chunky Lampwork Bangle Bracelet


An infusion of colors stream through the focal Lentil Lampwork bead, that reminds me of the swirls you would see in a river. The bracelet is created using 14 gauge (very strong and thick), Sterling silver wire. The beads are Lampwork glass beads, Bali silver beads, and Sterling silver wire. The clasp and twisted wire sections are created by hand. This bracelet will fit up to a 6.5 inch wrist.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

In The Garden Earrings


Look deep into these Lampwork glass beads, you will see so many intricate designs, and beautiful craftsmanship. Pink and white flowers with Green vines are decorated with Swarovski crystal-in the bead! These earrings are created onto Sterling silver wire, and the main focal bead is surrounded by Bali Silver bead caps. Sitting above the focal beads are Pink VINTAGE Swarovski Crystals. A brief dangle on Sterling silver Diamond cut chain which suspends all from Sterling silver lever back Ear wires. The earrings dangle 2.75 inches. The Lampwork beads are 18mm round.

~Take a stroll in the garden. Stop and smell the roses, look deep into the eyes of the flowers, it will put a smile upon your face!~

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Salsa Sunset Lampwork Bead Necklace w/ Chili Pepper Swarovski Crystals


This necklaced is HOT, HOT, HOT! Starting with the most spectacular Lampwork Glass beads, you will see all shades of sunset in these beauties. Move just a tad, and you'll see the sparkle of the rhinestones carefully integrated into the Lampwork glass beads, twinkling like diamonds in the sky.
I love my salsa HOT, and the Swarovski "Chili Pepper" crystals add visual heat. Picking up the purple in the beads, czech firepolished glass beads found in this necklace, creates an unexpected exotic look. Each bead is separated by tiny Swarovski crystals, adding plenty of bling.
You won't need to worry about your makeup or dress when you wear this necklace, as they won't be able to take their eyes off of this spicy treat.
The necklace measures 20 inches long, and can be shortened.
The Lampwork Glass beads are large, the focal measuring 23mm (24mm = 1 inch). The other lampwork glass beads measure 17mm, and all Lampwork glass beads are surround by Sterling silver Lentil Bead caps. The clasp is a hook and eye sterling silver butterfly.
Turn up the heat, and go Salsa dancing with this necklace!

Friday, July 3, 2009

Healing Bracelet: Tanzanite, Bali Silver, and Swarovski Crystal



This beautiful bracelet has many healing qualities, which include a Tanzanite gemstone chip. Bali silver beads with Purple Haze Swarovski Crystals all create and symbolize a healing journey for a special friend. Here's to beautifully uplifted hearts!

Friday, June 26, 2009

~Wine Maker's Jewels~


I was sipping a wonderful Viognier glass of wine, and happened to glance at the bottle of my favorite Cab, I was creating these earrings, and I couldn’t resist the title.

Raise your glass to toast ~Wine maker’s Jewels~ earrings. You’ll see Beautiful legs ( 2 inches long silver wire), Elegant Balance, (Swarovski Amethyst and Purple Haze crystals), definitely Full Bodied (shape), and you can even say it’s Berrylike (visual). It leaves a Soft, Smooth aftertaste to your ears, and any Bouquet you’d like to imagine! Mmmmmmm Now for the real details. These beauties are created from some of Swarovski’s newer shapes and colors, and are hand wrapped onto Sterling silver wire. The lever back ear wires have a heart shape on the front. Quite delightful!

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Green Cubic Zirconia and Gold Filled Beaded Necklace


The shade of green in this Cubic Zirconia faceted Briolette, will certainly brighten your day. It measures18mm x 17mm, and is hand wrapped onto Gold Filled wire. The remainder of the necklace includes creamy white Freshwater Pearls, large Swarovski AB Bicones, and Gold Vermeil Bali beads. The clasp is magnetic and this necklace measures 17 1/2 inches.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Lampwork Boro Bead Earrings


I love these Lampwork boro beads, they look like they have a misty blue cloud hovering over magenta and gold. There are Thai silver bead caps gracefully wrapped above and below the boro beads. Salmon colored seed beads, and Swarovski crystals create the remainder of these dangle earrings. all are handwrapped onto Sterling silver wire, and attach to Sterling silver lever back ear wires.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Anklet: Sterling Silver Ankle Bracelet with Bunny Charm


Not fitting into the usual size of ankle bracelets, I had multiple requests to me "real" size anklets. This is an anklet that will fit a 10.5 inch ankle. The chain is thick Sterling silver silky chain. The clasp is a lobster claw clasp and attaches to a hammered silver O bead. A cute bunny dangles freely from this anklet.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Sugilite Gemstone & Lampwork Beaded Necklace


I found a wonderful place to shop for seriously beautiful products, art, jewelry...and more! Of course I wanted to include my own jewelry, so here's my new Sugilite Necklace on my Mariska's Designs 1000 Market Store.
Here's the description:

The beautiful tones of purple in this necklace are spectacular. Sugilite, according to Wikipedia, is named after, and found by Japanese Petrologist Ken-ichi Sugi.

The gemstone that is the focal portion of this necklace measures 25mm x 35mm (1inch =24mm). Above the gemstone, and connected by Swarovski crytals, a beautiful purple Lampwork Glass bead, created by Alison Turner. Bali silver bead caps surround the Lampwork glass bead which dangles the focal portion to a curve tube Sterling silver Bail. The necklace chain is 1mm snake chain, and measures 18 inches. I absolutely love the exquisite Sterling silver toggle clasp which has a floral pattern.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Bicycle Bracelet: Black Leather, & Silver


In the West, it's time to go for a ride on the bicycle, spring is here, and the ride is beautiful with all the flowers in bloom. I created this bicycle bracelet of 5mm European braided leather, used a Thai silver hook and eye clasp, and attached this great Sterling silver Bicycle charm. It fits up to a 7 1/4 inch wrist. It's on sale in my Ruby Lane Store

Sunday, February 22, 2009

New Store @ Art Fire.com


What I love about these Lampwork glass beads, is the way they change colors on the petals of the flower, in different lighting. The flower petals have a lavender tint in sunlight, become almost neon in low light. There are large 12mm Vintage Swarovski crystals, and Bali silver beads. There is a large heart shaped toggle clasp of sterling silver. The length will fit a 7 1/4 -7 1/2 wrist comfortably. The bracelet has a beautiful dangle attached to it. View this at my Artfire Store. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=105236


Friday, February 13, 2009

Lavendar Quartz Gemstone Earrings


Teardrops of Lavendar Quartz Briolettes are hand wrapped onto Sterling silver wire, and attached to Sterling Silver dangle ear loop and wire. The earrings dangle 2 inches.

Tiger's Eye Gemstone Bracelet


Tigers-eye Nuggets look so smooth and silky, you almost want to eat them!. This large size bracelet will fit up to an 8 inch wrist. The Tigers-eye nugget gemstones are large and on average, measure 15mm x 15mm. Separating the nuggets are seed beads, and Swarovski Glass Pearl beads. The toggle clasp is antiqued Pewter. Plus size for BBW.