Handmade Sterling silver necklace for men Silver chain Full Persian chainmaille. Mens jewelry by Arctida

Here is a new addition to my mens jewelry collection. This time I've chosen a so called Full Persian  pattern so it is heavier and more massive chain than I usually make for mens necklaces. It creates a statement and is a weighty and masculine piece of jewelry for everyday apparel or a special occasion. 

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Rock Crystal Clear Quartz chandelier earrings in oxidized sterling silver

Something simple yet pretty Rock Crystal Clear Quartz chandelier earrings in oxidized sterling silver. I've made these earrings several years ago but forgot all about them and only recently found them in my treasure chest for finished pieces that I haven't photographed yet :) 

 

 

 

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Mens necklace heavy Roundmaille chain necklace in sterling silver. Mens jewelry by Arctida

Here is a new addition to my mens jewelry collection. This time I've chosen a so called Roundmaille pattern so it is heavier and more massive chain than I usually make for mens necklaces. It creates a statement and is a weighty and masculine piece of jewelry for everyday apparel or a special occasion.

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Mens necklace heavy Byzantine chain necklace in sterling silver. Mens jewelry by Arctida

Its been a while science I've shown you anything from my mens jewelry collection, I've chosen a classic Byzantine weave pattern once again (as it's my best seller) but used heavier sterling silver wire gauge and made more massive chain this time. So here is my heavy Byzantine chain necklace in sterling silver for men.

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Lemai - Pearl necklace for woman Bridal necklace Wedding jewelry with Pearls and Rock Crystal Clear Quartz

New addition to my wedding jewelry collection. This time it is a pearl necklace with Rock Crystal Clear Quartz and pink and peach freshwater pearls. The focal pendant in this unique Victorian style inspired bridal necklace was hand carved from fine silver Precious Metal Clay (PMC), set with natural faceted rose-cut Rock Crystal Clear Quartz and adorned cluster of pearls and Quartz drops.

 

 

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Green gemstone flower ring Prasiolite Peridot wire wrapped sterling silver ring - Gemstone flower collection by Arctida

For the past couple of years I've been making jewelry using mostly metal clay and traditional silversmiths techniques but I haven't stopped with wire wrapping completely. It was the first technique that I've learned in jewelry making and it will always have a special place in my heart :)

So here is a another example of my wire wrapped creations. This one is a gorgeous Prasiolite (aka Green Amethyst) and Peridot gemstone flower attached to woven wire wrapped sterling silver base. The gemstone flower is one of my favorite designs and even though I’ve already done dozens variation (some examples of my Gemstone Flowers collection), I'm still surprised how different the flowers look with various gems. The woven ring base was made with a guidance of Gosia Domańska's wonderful ring tutorial.

 

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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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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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Cocktail Ring Paisley patterned fine silver 999 and Crystal Clear Quartz. Handmade metal clay jewelry by Arctida.

The holiday season is approaching and this time I wanted to make a statement ring that can be worn at the cocktail party. So here it is, the new addition to my ring collection. A Cocktail Ring with Paisley patterns, made of fine silver 999 (Precious Metal Clay) and faceted Crystal Clear Quartz.

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14K Solid gold jewelry Golden Rutilated Quartz necklace wire wrapped in 14K gold. Handmade Luxury collection by Arctida.

One of my most favorite semiprecious gemstones is Golden Rutilated Quartz. I love how simplicity of Quartz combines with extravagance of gold. The golden rutiles are not the actual gold but a mineral Rutile (composed of Titanium dioxide often with iron, occasionally with some minor niobium or tantalum) but nevertheless they look like real gold needles. I purchase a lot of Golden Rutilated Quartz for my jewelry and I have different sizes and shapes in my studio and off course the best and most unusual ones I use for my solid gold jewelry *Luxury collection*.

So here is my latest beauty - Golden Rutilated Quartz necklace in 14K solid gold. It is made of one huge Golden Rutilated Quartz smooth briolette drop 18x12 mm and faceted Rock Crystal Clear Quartz round bead.

 

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DIY tutorial Marimo moss ball mini aquarium with sea treasures

I have always liked to collect seashells and sea glass from every beach that I’ve been (and now my daughter brings home even more things from the beach than I ever did). So if you are like me and have a lot of sea treasures just laying around perhaps this DIY could be something for you :)

I’ve recently found the cutest little plants, algae actually, that looked so adorable I just couldn’t resist buying one. They called Marimo moss balls, although technically they are not moss but algae. Since I don’t have a real size aquarium at home and I’m not planning to get one, I decided to make a miniature aquarium that doesn’t require much care.

So here is a DIY instruction on how to make your own pretty mini aquarium or water terrarium containing Marimo moss ball and your own collected beach treasures.

Supplies – glass container/bowl/vase of your choice, sand or aquarium gravel, marimo ball, sea treasures of your choice: shells, beach glass, drift wood etc… 

 Step 1: First, add a layer of sand or gravel to the bottom of your container

Step 2: Fill the container with water and start adding your beach treasures. Arrange them any way you'd like.

 Step 3: Add Marimo moss ball and enjoy your mini aquarium that requires very little care :)

 

How to care for your Marimo balls:

Marimo's are actually very easy to take care of, probably one of the easiest plants (algae) that live in water. You just have to change the water every one or two weeks, they require normal household lighting to make food (indirect sunlight is fine) and you should turn them over once in a while for them to keep their round shape (I do it every time I change water).

and psst, if you wish your Marimo ball to float just squeeze the water out of them :)

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