New Glass Beads...

In preparation for an upcoming fashion show that I am vending in, I have ordered lots of gorgeous and yummy beads. Last week I received a shipment of czech glass beads in beautiful color combinations. Raspberry and pistachio combo and chartreuse and purple combo. Below are 2 earrings I designed using brass components accented with czech glass beads.

For more information on the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Luncheon Fashion Show I will be vending at go here.






Pretty czech glass beads.



Leaf Vine Earrings with raspberry and pistachio czech glass beads.



Goddess Wings with brillant blue czech glass beads.

Leathers and Feathers and Brass...Oh My!

New earring designs for your shopping pleasure. One of a kind.



Bronze and snakeskin leather strips

Vintaj brass sun with brass chain and carnelian.

Carnelian gemstones attached to brass chain with sun pendants.

Jimi Hendrix feather earrings.

Brass guitar charms are attached.

Something New...

Hammered copper

Vintaj brass and lapis

Plated gold and lapis

Hammered gold, lemon quartz, and tigers eye

I'm trying to get away from using sterling silver in all of my designs. Lately, I've been playing with plated gold, copper, and brass. I really like the gold! Check out my latest designs now available for immediate delivery.

Sterling Silver Not Required

3 Recent earring designs that do not contain sterling silver. Gorgeous gemstones (aquamarine, turquoise, and ruby crazy lace agate) with Copper and or Brass. Just right for Spring! Now available here.

Too Many Earrings?? Never!

A girl can never have too many earrings! Take advantage of my earring sale this week (11/8 - 11/14). Buy 1 pair of earrings at retail price, get 2nd pair for 50% off (lesser or equal value). Stock up! My earrings make great gifts!

The earrings above are currently available in my etsy shop. They feature gorgeous recycled glass beads that dangle from vintage brass railroad tags! How awesome! Yes, the tags are different, but I like different! It's boring looking like everyone else! Be original!

I vended at my sorority's (Alpha Kappa Alpha) Women's Entreprenuer Networking Vendor Fair this past Sunday and a Soror of mine really liked the aqua pair shown above. Her line number was #22. But she was a college student with a tight budget!

Guest Artisan ~ Delilah Pearl

I have decided to feature "Guest Artisans" once or twice a month who I think make "Hip Jewels." My first guest artisan is Delilah Pearl. Don't you just love her name?! It's sounds like a movie star. She lives in Philly. She is also a Soror of mine (Alpha Kappa Alpha) so please show her some love! Delilah Pearl... (Applaud)

1. How did you get started making jewelry? How long have you been a jewelry designer?I started making jewelry when I was around 5 or 6 years old. My grandmom Gloria would watch me during summer vacation and we would spend our time going through her jewelry box. She would give me the broken and mismatched pieces and ask me to create a new piece of jewelry for her. I started working with beads when I was in middle school and this is something that I have continued off and on ever since.

2. Do you do this full-time? Yes. I am a stay at home mom to an 8 month old baby boy and I design, make and run my jewelry business full-time. I am a little busy!

3. What materials do you like to use in your designs? I like to use colorful gemstone beads. My favorite is turquoise and coral. I like to use vermeil, I think the color is beautiful! I also like to use brass and lead free pewter that is made in the U.S. If it is bright and ornate, I like it!

4. Where can we buy your jewelry? Currently, my jewelry can be purchased through Etsy (http://gloriasjewelrybox.etsy.com/). I am working on getting my work into a few area boutiques. I also do jewelry shows and parties.

5. What are your future goals for your business? I would love to expand my buisness and began selling my jewelry on a larger scale. I have big dreams for this business!

Cops and Robbers

I wore these handcuff earrings the other day and I got lots of compliments on them! It's a great conversation piece! "Are those handcuffs??" "Yes," I replied. Then I giggled.

So I made another pair and a lady bought them for her friend who is a criminal prosecutor. So I made more! Dare to be different... go buy a pair from my etsy store! Or get a pair for your friend who is a judge, lawyer, police officer, FBI agent...

Tough Love Necklace

I recently acquired a love for brass! The mix of metals (brass and sterling) really make this handmade lampwork heart pendant POP! I purchased this lampwork pendant from glass artisan Kelly Wild, you can find her on eBay under the seller ID: wildaudrey. She is truly a master at her craft. I starred at the heart for a long time before I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. Extra beads would only take away from the true beauty of the pendant. The heart is amazing! KICK BRASS!