Thursday, December 10, 2009

New necklaces

Some new work to show:

Joy Necklace
Mother of pearl focal with resin, encasing the word "joy". Necklace is made of facetted mother of pearl beads, vintage mother of pearl buttons, opalite glass beads and copper.

Medieval woman necklace

A portrat of a woman behind glass, combined with sparkly Czech glass beads, rhinestone rondelles, freshwater pearls and brass.

19 comments:

Silke Powers said...

These are beautiful, Renate! I love your jewelry! And I'm glad to be able to read your blog again after my time away. I missed you!! You have received some wonderful goodies in the mail, haven't you? And that pouch you made for your woodland jewelry is perfect! Looks like you've been a very busy woman!! Hugs, Silke

Leslie @ Bei Mondi said...

These are both such gorgeous works of art. The second one is my favorite. The lady in the pendant almost looks ghost like and haunting. Wonderful!

lilylovekin said...

Both are lovely necklaces. I especially like the pearl "Joy" I love anything with pearls and old buttons. I also love the word joy it would make me happy to wear it around my neck.

mairedodd said...

very beautiful, both in different ways... i am a jeans and tee shirt girl but medieval woman makes me want to dress up! or wear an olive v neck tee... maybe i shouldn't push my attire! :0)

sharon said...

I love them both Renate....and really like the buttons in the first one! The Medieval piece just sparkles!!

mermaiden said...

your wire work is looking lovely. the Joy piece is like "found joy", objects here and there that remind you...
and of course i'm all about medieval beauty, so huzzah for your new creations!

Narrative jewelry said...

Both are gorgeous Renate, but each one is so different of the other. Love the way you combined buttons and opalite, the same reflects on them. Love the idea of the portrait and all the components in the second.

Silver Parrot said...

Very nice!

Unknown said...

The portrait p[piece is simply charming, wondeful colors in both!!! Hope the computer is on the mend!

Anonymous said...

beautiful necklaces! i love the use the buttons in jewelry, great pieces!

Sharon said...

Just stunning! Love the medieval woman necklace's colors and composition.

Barbara said...

I love them both, but I adore the mother of pearl buttons on the first one! My grandmother used to have bags and bags of antique buttons stored in a trunk in her basement. Sigh. I would happily send some your way. But I guess there's lots of buttons in the world... Beautiful, Renate.

Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said...

What a gorgeous creation! I love the medieval necklace. It is so enchanting! I send you warmth and blessings friend.

Esther said...

sorry Ren, i come lately... wowwwww!! beautifuls both.. i don't know wich one i prefer (if i have to choose) they are very diferents, but very you! (love your br... and the medieval focal!!! )

Barbara Lewis said...

Renate, love the medieval woman, but both are beautiful. Just gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Exquisite work, Renate.

Unknown said...

I especially like the medieval woman necklace...fabulous!

The Joy of Nesting said...

Hermanita,

I love the way you have created your own signature resin designs with the mother of pearl frames!! Soooo ethereal and enchanting!! And how fun the Medieval piece is. It would look great with a pair of tweed pants with suspenders you know a bit of feminine charm to a masculine outfit. :)

Pattie ;)
Mazatlan Mx.

Cindy said...

Renate ...that creative energy is flowing...just look at your new necklaces!!! They are both amazing. I have to say the Medieval Woman pieces is my favorite because I just love the colors...is it brass wire? It has wirework, pearls, a gorgeous focal and sparkles...the makings of a knock-out necklace!