Golden Rutilated Quartz earrings and necklace set wire wrapped 14K gold filled. Handmade gemstone jewelry by Arctida.

One of my most favorite semiprecious gemstones to work with and to wear is Golden Rutilated Quartz. It looks like a frozen drop of water with small bars of embedded gold. And when the light hits it just right all that gold explodes with tons of sparkles! I recently found a new supplier for my Golden Rutilated Quartz addiction and they had a new shape (Heart shaped briolette) of these wonderful gems in stock so I thought I will make a set and offer it as a choice for my customers.  

 

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Green Agate necklace and earrings set Handmade emerald green jewelry by Arctida

Emerald green is my most favorite color in the world. Which means I buy green gemstones in stock more often that any other color 😁 So here is yet another emerald green jewelry set that can be found in my shop. This time it is Green Agate necklace and earrings set wire wrapped in 14K gold willed.

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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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Labradorite necklace and earrings set oxidized sterling silver. Handmade Labradorite jewelry by Arctida.

I enjoy working with Labradorites and especially with polished Labradorites stones. I love the way their buttery surface catch the light with tons of sparkle and lots of color-play. And in my opinion the best way to frame the turquoise blue Labradorites is using oxidized sterling silver to achieve that mysterious and antique look. Like in this Labradorite necklace and earrings set.

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Merino wool scarf and hat set for girls Turquoise felt scarf and beanie

It’s been a while since I posted something… 2020 and all the craziness that came with it has taken its toll but it is time to come out of my hiding and start blogging again :)

I've had a lot of time to produce new jewelry pieces and new hand felted creations during the past year so here is the first one, a hand dyed and hand felted scarf and beanie set that I've made for my little princess.

The set is handmade of merino wool + silk and decorated with different silk and bamboo fibers using wet felting technique.The pom pom was upcycled from her previous favorite beanie. 

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Nimue - Sky Blue Topaz pendant necklace and dangle earrings wire wrapped in sterling silver. Gemstone jewelry set by Arctida.

Blue Topazes are among my most favorite gemstones and the jewelry pieces made with blue Topazes are also my best sellers. So I thought I will make it easier for my customers and offer a Sky Blue Topaz jewelry set in my Arctida shop for those of you who wants to have both necklace and earrings :)

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Elsa - Rock Crystal Clear Quartz pendant necklace and dangle earrings wire wrapped in sterling silver. Gemstone jewelry design by Arctida.

New minimalistic bling bling design in my shop :) This time it is Rock Crystal Clear Quartz earrings and pendant necklace set in sterling silver. An ideal gift for the ladies born in April or a simple crystal set for a bride-to-be perhaps...

 

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Red jewelry set Enameled jewelry necklace earring set painted abstract swirls - Liquid Lava

I wanted to show you my first try at enameling on copper. It is just as fun as enameling on silver but because copper is cheaper than silver I can experiment more freely.

I used Sgraffito technique with contrasting red, black and white enamels and the end result reminded me of the Lava flows hence the name of the set :)

Gemstone hoops with Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Rubies, Green Quartz, Carnelians in 14K gold filled. Handmade gemstone jewelry by Arctida.

I love making custom orders and I love colorful jewelry. One of my online friends liked my gemstone hoops but she wanted them in smaller size and a bit different color combination. Such a perfect excuse to play with vibrant gemstones once again and hopefully make something special for her :)

So here are the latest gemstone hoops with Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Rubies, Green Quartz and Carnelians wire wrapped in 14 gold filled.

 Here is a small selection of gemstone sets that I've made before...

Amethyst - February’s Birthstone

Happy birthday to all of you born in February!

Did you know that in addition to being the official birthstone for February, amethyst is also the birthstone for the zodiac sign of Pisces and the gemstone for the 6th anniversary of marriage.
Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz, occurring naturally as crystals within rocks. It is the most valued member of the quartz family, considered a semiprecious gem for its violet color. Heating amethyst removes the color or changes it to the yellow of Citrine. Today, most Citrines is made in this way. The word amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethystos," meaning sober. 

A gift of amethyst is a symbol of protection, said to strengthen the bonds of love and overcome difficulty. It is also a symbol of spirituality and piety.

And for all of you February babies, I just had to make a simple yet stunning Amethyst :) So here is an addition to my *Alina* collection: Amethyst earrings and Amethyst necklace in 14K gold filled.