long time between drinks

There are no excuses, I just simply do not have the time that I used to since my little bundle of cuteness came into my life.  However I have certainly been making lot of orders and commissions over the last few months, and have been rather prolific with my Instagram feed too. 
We're building up to that crazy time of year again and to kick off the present buying we're having another POP, BANG, SPARKLE Pop-up shop on November 30 for all you Melbourne peeps.

Here's a little progress of some stacking rings that I made for Arbor from one of their customer's old diamond ring and earrings:

Instagram

I've finally discovered the fabulous-ness that is Instagram.  Follow me @susan_ewington_jewellery

 

grain set granule ring

Here's a new addition to the collection at Arbor.  Rubies and 18ct yellow gold, what could be better?

fitted wedder

Here's the latest piece to roll off my bench - the fitted wedder to an engagement ring I made last year.  The emerald cut green sapphire is complimented beautifully with a princess cut parti sapphire in a light aqua-golden tone, the colours together reminiscent of the ocean.  Both are set in 18ct rose gold with 18ct white gold bands.

It was a pleasure making this set for my customer, she had such great taste in colours and was willing to go for something really outside the box - and I think it paid off!

finally getting back to it

Yep, it's definitely been a while.  But I've got a pretty good excuse... of the new baby variety!  He's been keeping me busy and away from the bench, but I'm happy to report that my longing for making (and orders I can no longer put off!) has returned and I'm slowly getting back into it when time allows.

To kick it off I've got some new beach glass pieces in great colours I've not had before!

These soft pink pieces are the more rare American Depression era type glass.  During the Depression glassware was produced in the cheapest colours and given as a bonus with food purchases.  Whole and not beachy pieces are now quite collectable, but this beautiful matte finish is only achievable after being tumbled around in the ocean for about 70 years!

And this UV milk glass (otherwise known as Jadeite in the glass world, but not be confused with the real gemstone of course) is just so awesome, but unfortunately I didn't have a UV bulb to show you how it glows in the dark!  Luckily it looks beautiful in natural light too.  These will be the first opaque pieces in my collection.

So I'm not sure when but I'll be sure to post some photos of the finished pieces!

old new

A Christmas make for a special recipient...

deco pendulum studs - antique steel nails, 18ct yellow and white gold

wedding

This most recent wedding ring commission was for a lovely little pair of white gold and platinum rings.  His was based on my previous make but done in the subtle contrast of 18ct white gold and platinum - the dark grey of the white gold sets off the brightness of the platinum so nicely.  Hers was to match an existing engagement ring in 18ct white gold, but with the addition of some carved lines to gently tie in with his ring.