Monday, March 9, 2009

New Name, new home.

Steph has been kind enough to help me get my website up. We have a new home and a new name. click here to visit Watermelon Pearls, the new and improved replacement for JK Jewelry Design's two sites. . .the merger of Janessa: Fine Jewelry and Knotty Jewels. Eventually all of the photos will be transferred and the original sites and e-mail will be deleted. This is new and exciting, so come visit the new site. Remember, that if you type in the name always include the www. so either click above or copy and paste www.watermelonpearls.com!

See you there and don't forget to become a follower!!!
Cheers!

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Eye Candy

I love creating! I am SO excited to wear this cuff out! It is literally my eye candy. I am amazed that I was able to pull it off, but I did. Unfortunately it is NOT For Sale, however, this is one piece that I am more willing to reproduce, only it will most likely be narrower. This piece is an original design which came to me one day. It is from a class assignment this year it is suppose to be Ancient Egyptian inspired, but it really looks Art -Deco. It is kind of funny since I LOVE Art-deco.

Close up with bad lighting.
I know the pictures are not the greatest, but I couldn't wait to get it posted!



Obligatory "action" shot and also for reference of how big it is.

My VERY first Silver Jewelry

My love of metal smithing (primarily silver [for now]) began with a continuing education/community education class. It was from October to November 2008

We were assigned to come up with a Hebrew inspired design. I searched everywhere and didn't come up with any inspiration and so I went with the Star of David. I need to find my artist statement. I think it is on my work computer.

Theses are the fruits of my labors!

Sterling Silver Pendant with Lapis Lazuli Stone &
Snake Chain



Matching Sterling Silver Earrings with Lapis Lazuli Stone &
Silver Ear Wires


I do have to say that this set is sale pending for $200!

When I got into silver smithing I never thought that I would sell the very first set I made!