Lightweight and Lacy

Woodland Nymphs

I love the way these look, with the little gemstone leaves! These are definitely going to be one of my regular styles. I'm working on a bracelet with this technique as we speak. So fun!

An Unexpected Surprise!

Message in a Bottle

Walked out this morning
Don't believe what I saw
A hundred billion bottles
Washed up on the shore
Seems I'm not alone at being alone
A hundred billion castawaysLooking for a home......

A plunging necklace in soothing aqua colors. The pendant resembles a framed bottle with the large briolette of peruvian chalcedony.

I had no designs sketched out for this one---just kinda let my fingers go......I had no idea what to do with the large focal bead, and I wracked my brain for the longest time! I have to say, that I was surprised when I was finished and immediately thought of the song by the Police. So there it is....

My newest addition---I love these!!

Lady in Waiting

A Victorian-inspired pair of ornate beauties. These are very romantic and feminine--perfect for when you want some extra attention....

New Tutorial Finally Done!!

Yay! A second tutorial is finished! I hope this one is well-recieved because it's fun and has alot of possibilities---make earrings, pendants, and even a focal for a bracelet.

I had the hardest time deciding what to do for this tut. I wanted it to be a design that anybody could do, and still be a little challenging for an experienced wire-worker. You can decorate this one in many ways or leave it bare with no gems---whatever your taste is.

Welcome to my blog!

Hi, to all of my friends and customers who will choose to visit me here regularly! I'll try to keep this blog rolling with many designs and tips for wire jewelry artists, along with whatever I may have in the works at the moment. I stay pretty busy right now with the Wire Artisan's Guild---we have theme challenges, where a member picks a theme and we all make a design to fit the theme.

Right now, I'm in the process of making another tutorial to sell on my Etsy shop: www.julidadesigns.etsy.com

I have just finished another tutorial that will hopefully be in the fall or winter issue of Step by Step magazine! I do have one in the current issue, if you haven't checked that one out yet----whoo, hooooo!!! It's such an honor and priveledge to do those tutorials and I love to hear the feedback on how everybody is doing with it.

I have just opened up a new shop on Ruby Lane: http://www.rubylane.com/shops/julidadesignsjewelry

Here, you will find extra photos of most of the designs I sell. They allow 9 photos as compared to Etsy's 5. I've been on Ruby Lane before, but it became too expensive with few sales, so maybe I'll have better luck this time around! Wish me luck!

Many people have been asking for tutorials, and I will do my best to start putting them out on a regular basis. This is my full-time job now, so I'll have more time---Yay!

Have a beautiful day everybody!

The Courting of Adelaide

This richly romantic necklace was made for the wire artisan's guild theme of "passion". It would be perfect for a bride or for anybody wanting a unique and eyecatching piece of jewelry.

The frame was made with medium-gauge wire that has been shaped, hammered, and coiled with fine-gauge wire. It was then embellished with tiny silver beads and beautiful faceted ruby rondelles and pear-shaped briolettes. The clusters are comprised of faceted crystal quartz and ruby rondelles. All gems are of excellent quality.

It is gracefully suspended from a delicate, yet strong rope-style chain and finished with a handmade hook clasp and 2 inch chain extender.

To bring out the wire textures and to add an "old world" feel to the piece, I have oxidized and hand polished it.All metal components are sterling silver.

Measurement: Adjustable between 15 1/5 and 17 1/2. I can always re-size it for you at no extra charge.

Focal Dimensions: 2 3/4 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches tall from the top to the bottom of the cluster.