Handmade Pearl necklace and earrings set in sterling silver

Pearl jewelry can last a lifetime and is always in fashion. So I thought I'll share with you my simplest Pearl necklace and earrings set that I have in my shop. They are made of genuine white fresh water pearls and sterling silver and an ideal gift for a pearl lover or a simple and elegant set for a bride-to-be.

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Heavy sterling silver mens bracelet massive Byzantine chainmaille bracelet for men. Mens collection by Arctida

Its been a while science I've added anything new to my mens jewelry collection, I've chosen a classic Byzantine weave pattern once again but made a heavy and massive chain this time. So here is my new Byzantine chainmaille sterling silver mens bracelet.

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Pearl earrings Keshi pearls Pink freshwater pearls and Rose Quartz in Argentium sterling silver. Jewelry design by Arctida.

The spring is only one month away and so is the start of the wedding season. I wanted to show you my latest custom order for a bride-to-be. She wanted a pair of earnings with classic white pearls but also lots of pink color mixed into design... So here is the result: Pearl earrings with white Keshi pearls, white coin pearls, different shade of pink freshwater pearls and Rose Quartz briolettes in Argentium sterling silver.

 

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Mens jewelry Byzantine chainmaille bracelet in sterling silver. Mens collection by Arctida

Its been a while science I've added anything new to my mens jewelry collection, this time I've chosen a classic Byzantine weave pattern once again. So here is my new Byzantine chainmaille sterling silver mens bracelet with clean lines and crisp, minimalist look.

 

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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.

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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.

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Bianca - Bridal earrings, white Keshi pearls Rock Crystal Clear Quartz in sterling silver. Handmade wedding jewelry by Arctida

So the final month of the winter is here. It is cold, snowy and icy outside and as I probably mentioned before I do tend to get my inspiration by present season, like most other artist I guess :) So what can all that shimmering snow and sparkly ice inspire you say, well bridal jewelry off course! :)

So here are my latest bridal earrings featuring Rock Crystal Clear Quartz and white Keshi pearls in sterling silver. The tiny shiny balls inside the Keishi pearls are handmade by me of Argentium sterling silver.

Oh and another thing, I have finally gathered some courage and modeled my own jewelry for the first time :) The model on the last picture here is me! What do you think?

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Esmeralda - Emerald green Agate necklace wire wrapped in 14K gold filled. Handmade jewelry by Arctida

The Autumn is already here and gorgeous fall colors are starting to erase the greens. So I decided to make a simple necklace in bright green color to keep a piece of summer to remember :) So here is my Esmeralda - Emerald green Agate necklace wire wrapped in 14K gold filled.

Mint necklace, Chalcedony in sterling silver. Handmade mint jewelry by Arctida

This spring, the mint color burst into the world of fashion and immediately took the lead. It is hard to ignore the minty madness when the shops, streets and magazines are invaded by this fresh and airy color. So I couldn’t let this latest trend just slide by since I looove all kind of mint shades :) So here are the first simple necklaces in aqua blue mint and sea foam mint green.

I'm planning to make more luxurious gemstone jewelry in mint shades later during this autumn. So stay tuned :)

Leia - Bridal jewelry, white Keshi pearls necklace in sterling silver. Handmade wedding jewellery by Arctida

It took me a while again but the vacation is here and I finally have some spare time to post my latest pretties :) The first one up is a part of my bridal jewelry collection Keshi pearl necklace wire wrapped in Sterling silver. 

 

 and the necklace has a pair of perfectly matched earrings off course 

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Ruby - the July Birthstone

A Ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, and it is one of the most expensive gemstones. It is a variety of the mineral corundum (Aluminium Oxide), ranked third in hardness after diamond and moissanite. The presence of the element chromium is what mainly causing the red color in Rubies. Any other color than red in gem-quality corundum classifies it as sapphire.

Large rubies are extremely rare and more expensive than diamonds. So in recent years it has become more and more popular with artificial lab grown Rubies (corundum), which in contrast to natural gemstones are perfectly transparent, have solid color, large size, absence of cracks and foreign inclusions. In Rubies the most important feature is the color, the transparency (unlike diamonds) is only of secondary importance and inclusions are usually considered as a proof of its authenticity and natural origin. Ruby changes color every 1000 years and reaches its full perfection only after 7000 years!

Ruby has been the most popular gemstone for thousands of years. It symbolizes love and passion, and believed to promote friendship. Ruby is a stone of power, strength and vibrant energy force. Genuine Ruby protects against evil spells, chases away depression and warns its owner of impending danger by changing hues. This is a magical gemstone that is associated with the mysteries of the World Beyond.

My jewelry pieces with Rubies that are currently for sale:

 

 

Leia - Bridal white Keshi pearls earrings in Argentium sterling silver. Handmade wedding jewelry by Arctida

For not so long ago I’ve made a pair of earrings for a friend’s wedding. She wanted to have simple, sophisticated, modern pearl earrings different from classic design of bridal pearls. She thought that they should be easy to wear, discreet and match almost everything so that she can use them more then just on her wedding day.

So I came up with these... Getting jewellery that matches the dress, the hair and the flowers can be difficult, and like in this case, it shouldn’t take to much attention. A pair of bridal earrings should give the bride a hint of her own *flavor*, describe her personality, the earrings should be an ingredient that spices things up! (IMHO) These earrings are for the bride that wants a bit more, not just a simple design. Nothing on the human body is symmetrical, just like these Keshi pearls. That’s why they give that interesting and eye catching look, but are still subtle and not too outstanding. Perfect for a wedding, where bride wants all eyes on her, not just the dress, the jewelry, the flowers or the arrangement. Because after all the bride is the main attraction, don't you agree :)

 

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Custom bridal jewelry set. Floating illusion pearls necklace and pearl earrings in Argentium sterling silver. Handmade Wedding Jewellery by Arctida

It has been a treasured item for thousands of years. Bridal jewelry is definitely an important aspect of bridal wear. Finding the perfect dress you have always dreamed about is one of the most fun and important tasks a bride will endeavor. Finding the perfect bridal jewelry for the bride to accessorize with that dress is also fun and essential to completing your look.

There are many different styles of jewelry, so there is something that will appeal to everyone. But if you feel you want to have a classic look, a strand of pearls is a timeless choice. One of the great things about sets of pearl jewelry that are custom made for your wedding is that they can be adapted to fit in with all of your desires, whims and fancies.

Here is an example; this set was a custom order for my friend’s wedding. It consists of so called floating illusion pearl necklace and classic pearl earrings in Argentium Sterling silver.

If you are interested of ordering one bridal set especially made for you, just contact me :)

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