Today I was surfing through all of my favorite shops on Etsy - inspired by the talent and beauty created by some of the fantastic jewelry artisans out there. For as long as I have had my shop on Etsy, I have always gone back to these shops over and over again. For some, I am drawn to the amazing colors. Others draw me in with the glamour. Or I am fascinated by the patience given to the pieces, both in creating them and in designing them. This morning, I decided that it was time that I show respect to my TOP 5 FAVORITE SHOPS!
In no particular order..................
Number 1
Made by Sunflower - http://www.etsy.com/shop/madebysunflower
As I look through this shop, I probably click on every single item to see it closer. The detail and precision is never ending. The pieces are mainly wire work with few beads or gemstones. In my eyes, this is a very amazing feat! I give serious praise to someone who can work the wire the way she does.
Not only will you find actual jewelry in this shop, but tutorials are also offered. This is a fantastic offering for those who want to expand their craft.
One of my favorite techniques that you will see in this shop, is the way the wire sometimes emerges from a piece. And it is done in such a delicate way! It gives a piece, whether it is earrings or a pendant, that third dimension. Made By Sunflower's jewelry is "out of this world'!
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| Zellis Necklace Onyx |
Number 2
Bella Jewels II - http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellajewelsII
Immediately, when you look through Bella Jewels, you will notice the bright, vibrant colors of the gems. After that initial awe from the jewels, you will see the art of the wire. The perfection of the wrapping and shaping and forming, OH MY! Bella Jewels has a huge selection of earrings, necklaces and bracelets. While my initial reaction was that I would need a fancy dress or a special night out on the town to wear anything from this shop, I quickly changed my mind realizing that the jewelry is much more versatile than I originally thought. I can still see pieces on a red carpet somewhere though!
While some pieces showcase a plethora of jewel sizes, shapes and colors, others are more selective in the shine. This does not really matter though. You want to know why? Because each piece is just as glam as the next!
As the shop banner states, Bella Jewels has been creating glamour since 1986. Let us just say, she has it perfected.
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| City Girl Steps Outpulsing Carnelian |
Number 3
Surf and Sand - http://www.etsy.com/shop/surfandsand
At the bottom of my Etsy homepage, Etsy recommends items to me based on my favorites. Also, when I navigate to my Activity page, Etsy notifies me of new listings by shops I have marked as a favorite. When Surf and Sand lists a new item or I see an item recommended to me, I can always spot a piece from this shop. There is a signature of sorts to all items in this amazing shop. Actually, there are several signatures. Whether it is the bold, striking, and adventurous colors and color combinations or the unique accents on the pieces, I always know there is another amazing piece in this shop to daydream about.
The use of color is probably what impresses me the most about the jewelry in this shop. I strive to have the eye to bring such amazing combinations to life. Whether it is a cluster of garnet hung in perfect order to appear as a bunch of grapes or a totally rock star hot pink and black, you can definitely find that perfect piece here!
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| Yellow Chalcedony and Colorful Gemstone |
Number 4
Mosaic Design - http://www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicdesign
For those who know me personally, this stuff is right up my alley. The more ornate, the better! The richer the colors, the better! When you can offer up the same amazement in a delicate pair of earrings as you can a statement necklace, I am sold! Mosaic Design has me sold.
First of all, I love the avatar picture. I love to look at the pieces and be able to see, in my mind at the same time, the artist. Knowing whose fingers are calloused. Knowing who put the love, time and patience into each piece. This was the first shop I came across and was completely wowed by. I showed my husband, my friends, and my family this shop.
Enough about me. This is about Mosaic Design! My first impression was Bollywood. The rich colors, the gold (she also uses other metals), and the larger than life presence. As I have said about other shops in this blog post, whether a piece is primarily gems or only metals, the detail and precision is clear. The art is clear.
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| Bollywood Earrings |
Number 5
Two Tightly Wound - http://www.etsy.com/shop/twotightlywound
My top three words for this shop: MODERN, ELEGANT, GLAMOROUS
This shop is run by a duo of women who are clearly full of talent both in the designing of amazing jewelry, but also in the craftsmanship. There are some shops on Etsy where there are hundreds of items listed in each shop. This shop is not like that. But, that does not matter at all. You want to know why? Because as you look at each piece listed, you can see the hours that must have ticked away as each piece of brilliance was created.
The shop name is perfect as well. These two artisans must be tightly wound together as a team to create such a cohesive collection. Also, the wire wrapping with the amazing crystals and gemstones is wound just right as well.
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| Ballerinas |
So, whether you are a jewelry fanatic like me or just a lover of art, travel on over to Etsy and check out these amazing shops. And be prepared for your socks to be knocked off!
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