Inspiration and Aspiration

My Etsy shop photography is improving, but one of the unfortunate side effects is that I can now see all of the flaws in my handmade jewelry.  I’ve remade a few pieces out of sheer embarrassment, such as this piece, which was originally two black Venetian hearts whose tops touched with the dark pink crystal between them and small clear crystals and gold beads strung out on either side in a narrow row (and it was a horrible 9 inches in length – what giantess did I make it for?). This is, I think, much more interesting and, now being an adjustable cuff, will fit any size wrist.  There’s more color, more beads, and the hearts sit side-by-side.  But it’s only my second attempt at wire wrapping a bracelet and I’m waiting for more gold wire to do it over AGAIN.

Two Hearts Meeting as One by FaerieKat

This was my first attempt:

Cherry Cherry by FaerieKat

I was happy with my first attempt and a bit less pleased with the kinks I just couldn’t stop from occurring in the second, but I immediately wanted to throw both of them in the trash after I got a peak at these fantastic creations by Emily Gray of Malvern, England, today at her Etsy shop, Emily Gray England.

This first necklace, Evergreen, takes my breath away.  The quality is flawless, the details are amazing, and the design is simply stunning.  Only $525.00.  The matching earrings are $115.00.  Click twice on the photos to see the unbelievable details.

The beauty of this second necklace, Myrtle, makes me want to cry, it’s so lovely.  Someone please send me $335.00!  And another $210.00 for the earrings (pretty please?).

I’ll just have to keep practicing and hope I get this good before I die.  A witch needs to have high aspirations and a few unreachable goals to keep her on her toes.  It’s what makes us light on our feet and able to fly .