Rose of Sharon Jewelry

Collections at ArtFire make it easier to locate a great vintage fashion find. We are honored to be included in the collection below. You’ll find Betty’s beautiful handmade necklace and earrings in vintage white faux pearls featured.

Our ArtFire store features our New Life Jewelry Art collection filled with creations with vintage components, rosaries and mixed media designs.

Check out the Get Your Gift On collection for great vintage fashion choices.

 

Steampunk is hot in handmade jewelry now. Today’s post shares this innovative mash-up of old and new from 3 great jewelry artists who create it.

So what’s steampunk jewelry? The Steampunk term typically refers to Victorian –era industrial elements blended with a fantasy, science fiction creativity. In jewelry, this means hard elements such as antiqued base metals, hardware and gears, watch components mixed with softer, romantic images.

Steampunk jewelry isn’t for everyone.  I do believe that its popularity is growing as the availability of attractive base metal components is flourishing. It starts small with a antiqued brass filigree and soon you’re riveting gears together!

 Okay, so that probably still leaves you confused. That’s because with all art – the artist gets to intercept the medium.

The best way is to show you photos of the wonderfully creative work of three steampunk jewelry artists marketing on Etsy. Once you’ve seen a few designs, you’ll get the idea.

There are over 27,000 Etsy products listed as “steampunk jewelry”.

 

Steampunk Jewelry by CatherinetteRings

This design has wonderful work which best represents the steampunk jewelry genre.

Gears never looked so great as in this steampunk copper and brass bracelet.

 

Daniel is a full-time steampunk jewelry artist whose work is bold and innovative. You’ll find his Etsy store filled with “not for the timid” jewelry and sculpture.

 

His steampunk robot ring will start conversations whenever you wear it. 

The centerpiece is an actual reptile glass eye used in taxidermy.

 

 

 

Qacreate @ Etsy

 

This cocktail ring created by Qacreate, is one of many in the Etsy store. The mix of watch parts with Swarovski crystals makes this a real conversation piece.

 

 

This pocket watch pendant is my favorite in the Qacreate store and a great interpretation of  mechanical and Victorian images.

This pendant is called The Eye of Time.

 

Explore the Qacreates store where over 100 steampunk jewelry designs are listed.

 

Aranwen’s Jewelry

Watches (even those that work and not just parts) are big in steampunk. This magnificent silver winged cuff by Aranwen @ Etsy has the romantic Victorian influence.

From Athens, Green, artist Vicky’s designs are a blend of Gothic, Victorian, Steampunk – whatever you want to call them THEY ARE FABULOUS!

 

This heart locket necklace is another one that I love. The romantic design features brass and crystal.

 

You’ll find her on-line portfolio at http://aranwen.deviantart.com/

 

 

If you love steampunk jewelry or are a steampunk jewelry artist, my readers and I would love having you post links to your online portfolio, store or jewelry find! You can leave your comment by clicking the left hand link!

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Beautiful blue freshwater pearl "eggs" adorn sterling silver bird's nest earrings in today's great jewelry find. This messy (yet very controlled) wire wrapping style has been gaining popularity and this lovely pair of handmade earrings are a great example of the design technique. Out of the Pink Sky sells her handcrafted jewelry on Etsy. Stop by and give her a heart!

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Finishing our prep for Saturday's booth/show at the Reno Scion promotional event so I haven't had time to write too much. Mom and Sarah are visiting, too so we've been working together to create several new wedding necklaces and learn some new techniques.

A beautiful vintage scarf with its colorful and timeless versatility is a fashion must for women of all ages. With her modern fashion sensibility, owner Paula Horlick of The Vintage Scarf  understands the power of accessorizing with a scarf from the 1930s to the 1980s.

With a twist and a knot, you can quickly and effortlessly turn a bad hair day into an eye-catching hairdo or transform an ordinary T-shirt and jeans outfit into a personal fashion statement.

Busy mother of 3, full-time student and wife, Dawn keeps her hair away from her face with a long vintage scarf with pink/coral stripes and blue borders.

From Matinee Sirens to Hip Moms

In the 40s and 50s, scarves were an important fashion accessory worn around the neck, over the head and even on a wrist.Keeping your hair under control in the wind required wearing a scarf. Hollywood’s beauties Rita Hayworth, Leslie Caron, Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly frequently wore scarves on- and off-screen. The elegance, drama or whimsy of a scarf can be seen even in black and white films!

Fashion rules were pretty rigid then. But today, we let the breezes blow and appreciate the movement and color a scarf can bring to our hair and complexion.

Scarves Are All  About Fun

Today’s vintage scarf lovers know it’s all about having fun with a unique fashion accessory. Vintage scarves come in a variety of shapes and lengths perfect for twisting, wrapping, folding and looping. Dawn really had a great time playing with this rectangle scarf from The Vintage Scarf as you can see from our series of pictures.

Dawn starring in “Kung-Fu Mama”

A Personal Gift with Lasting Style

Vintage scarves make wonderful, personal gifts. “Today, a new customer was looking for a birthday present for her friend who is a music major,”  shares Paula. “I had a scarf that is all about music.  A beautiful brown scarf with fringe.  The design had music notes and Beethoven and Mozart figures on it. The perfect and unique birthday present!”

Add Pizzazz to Your Wardrobe for Under $20.00

Paula’s collectible scarves range in price from $9.99 to $19.99. A great fashion deal – especially for a one-of-a-kind accessory. Her online store is conveniently divided into color categories. However, if you spot something you love, don’t wait to order these one-of-a-kind accessories or it might be snatched up by another savvy scarf lover.

Scarves take no time to incorporate into a busy Mom’s wardrobe.

Fashion with a Past and a Future

Owning a vintage scarf is like owning a piece of history. Two years ago, while trying to find the right online business Paula  received a vintage scarf from her mother. “I looked at this scarf and it was so beautiful. I thought of the history behind it and the name The Vintage Scarf popped in my head.  The rest as they say is history,” laughs Paula.

The “art of scarf wearing” is alive and well thanks to Paula’s hours devoted to collecting, cataloging and ironing over 700  vintage scarves (whew!). While a scarf from The Vintage Scarf may date back to the early 1930s, the era’s quality and Paula’s thorough examination means you’ll be able to pass this heirloom on to another generation.

When you shop at The Vintage Scarf, you’re dealing with a passionate businesswoman who is interested in making certain you are completely satisfied with your purchase. She isn’t selling you a swatch of cloth, but a treasure that someone has tenderly cared for.

Enhancing the Enhancement

This black onyx and gold scarf clip ($9.99) adds an heir of elegance to even a basic scarf.

Paula also offers vintage scarf accessories such as clips and buckles to expand your wearing options. You can dress up a simple scarf to enhance its charm.

Scarves are perfect for all seasons.  Stop by Paula’s shop today and see what beautiful OOAK vintage scarves she has for you.