Electra - Gemstone hoops. Rock Crystal Clear Quartz hoop earrings in oxidized sterling silver. Handmade jewelry by Arctida.

It's been 3 years since I've made my second DIY jewelry tutorial. Over these past 3 years I've made several different variations of gemstone hoops with different metals and gemstones. So here is the latest variation, this time with Rock Crystal Clear Quartz hoop earrings and oxidized sterling silver. Inspired by winter, ice and frost...

Electra is for sale in my Arctida shop.

Do you want to make a pair of hoops like this your self? Here is my tutorial for Ruffled Hoops earrings!

Mens necklace Spiral chainmaille necklace in sterling silver. Mens jewelry by Arctida

Here comes the latest addition to my mens jewelry collection. This time it is a massive spiral necklace for men in sterling silver. I've chosen a classic Spiral chainmaille weave pattern for this one.

Chainmaille is an ancient art of weaving together individual rings to create simple and elegant jewelry. Each sterling silver ring is hand coiled, hand cut, and polished smooth by me before weaving the chain and again polished to a high shine. It’s finished with a simple lobster clasp for easy, secure fastening.

The Spiral chainmaille necklace is for sale in my Arctida and Etsy shop 

Lyrelle - Carnelian Lapis lazuli necklace 14K gold filled complementary colors necklace. Handmade jewelry by Arctida.

As you've probably noticed I've been making a lot of gemstone cluster necklaces in different color-combinations lately :) I love the simplicity of the design and it also gives me a chance of trying out a lot of unusual (for me) combinations of colors for more complicated designs in the future. This time I decided to try just two complementary colors: Cobalt Blue and bright Orange. So here is my latest necklace *Lyrelle* with Carnelian and Lapis lazuli gemstones wire wrapped in 14K gold filled.

 

Lyrelle is for sale in my Arctida shop.

Gelida - Mint necklace mint Agate mint Fluorite blue Chalcedony Rock Crystal Clear Quartz sterling silver necklace. Handmade jewelry by Arctida.

As some of you may know I was born and lived for the first years of my life far far up North, hence my artisan name is Arctida :) Consequentially I love almost everything about winter. So here comes another gemstone cluster necklace, this time inspired by winter, frost and ice. Gelida - mint green Agate slice, sea foam mint Fluorite, aqua blue Chalcedony and Rock Crystal Clear Quartz briolettes wire wrapped in sterling silver.

 

Gelida is for sale in my Arctida and Etsy shop.

Aine - Garnet Pink Opal Red Chalcedony Rose Quartz Ruby necklace 14K gold filled ombre necklace. Handmade jewelry by Arctida.

The Valentines day is almost here and I thought I should make something for the girls as well :) I've been making a lot of gemstone cluster necklaces in different color-combinations lately so it was a perfect opportunity to make one in pink-red colors. So here comes my *Aine* necklace with Garnet, Pink Opal, Pink Quartz, Red Chalcedony, Rose Quartz and Ruby gemstones wire wrapped in 14K gold filled.

Aine is for sale in my Arctida and Etsy shop.

Mens necklace Byzantine chainmaille necklace in sterling silver. Mens jewelry by Arctida

The Valentines day is approaching fast and so it is time to add some pieces to my mens jewelry collection. This time it is a massive chainmaille necklace for men in sterling silver. I've chosen a classic Byzantine weave pattern for this one.

Chainmaille is an ancient art of weaving together individual rings to create simple and elegant jewelry. Each sterling silver ring is hand coiled, hand cut, and polished smooth by me before weaving the chain and again polished to a high shine. It’s finished with a simple lobster clasp for easy, secure fastening.

The Byzantine chainmaille necklace is for sale in my Arctida and Etsy shop 

14K Solid gold jewelry. Rock Crystal Clear Quartz earrings wire wrapped in 14K gold. Handmade Luxury collection by Arctida

It has been a while since I wrote anything on my blog. I’ve got a new job in August and it has taken me some time to adjust to my new everyday schedule. But Christmas is approaching so it is time to list all my new creations :)

The first one is a part of my Solid gold jewelry *Luxury collection* 14K solid gold earrings with Rock Crystal Clear Quartz gemstones. The pretty Crystal Clear Quartz briolettes look like tiny pieces of ice and they give tons of bling bling when the light hits them. Perhaps something for a winter bride? :)

For more of my solid gold jewelry click here

For more of my bridal jewelry click here

Golden Rutilated Quartz jewelry Golden Rutilated Quartz necklace in 14K gold filled. Luxury handmade jewelry by Arctida.

I just wanted to show you my latest custom order.  The customer is a lovely lady that has already bought the Golden Rutilated Quartz earrings in 14K solid gold from me earlier and wanted a matching necklace this time. She liked my previous design *Harmonia* necklace a lot so she wanted to have something similar but with Rutilated Quartz instead. So here is my latest version of *Harmonia* necklace in gold filled this time and with stunning AAA polished Golden Rutilated Quartz briolettes. 

  

 

Swirly jewelry. Mystic Quartz Mystic Topaz Aurora Borealis Swarovski beads sterling silver set. Handmade wire wrapped jewelry by Arctida.

As I was telling you in my last post, I've been playing a lot with different swirl designs lately. So I thought I'll show you some of the custom orders I've done for a lovely customer who fell in love with my *Juno* pendant and wanted her own swirly jewelry.

The first one is a set of swirly earrings and necklace with Mystic Quartz and sterling silver.

 

 This pendant was made with Aurora Borealis Swarovski beads and sterling silver.

 

This necklace was made with Mystic Quartz beads and sterling silver as well.

 

Asha - Labradorite necklace in oxidized sterling silver. Handmade Labradorite jewelry by Arctida.

I've been playing with different sterling silver swirl designs for the last couple of months and this time I decided to make a pagan style necklace that would look like an ancient amulet or talisman. I chose oxidized sterling silver to make it look antique and different shaded Labradorites for the touch of mystery :) so here is my latest creation: Asha - Labradorite pendant wire wrapped in oxidized sterling silver.

and here is one of my latest custom orders, the customer wanted classic and clean look with Labradorites in sterling silver but no oxidation. So you might say this set gave me inspiration to make *Asha* as I was wondering if Labradorites will look different on black silver instead :)