Almost completed Handmade Ear Jacket Earrings

Handmade Ear Jacket Earrings go multiply

This is the first two pairs of commissioned Handmade Ear Jacket Earrings, ready for polish tomorrow then off they go to make somebody beautiful. :)

Colorful Handmade Ear Jacket Earrings

Colorful Handmade Ear Jacket Earrings

I only manage to make one side of the earrings today, and as I was wearing it to capture a photo (requested by customer, earrings will be sanitized later before shipping), I realized that I have forgotten one important thing - with multiple colors Chaton Montees I should reverse the crystal position for the other side of earrings to make them symatrical.

I am lucky to realize this before making the other side of earrings. ☺️

Corra @ de Cor's 

Handmade Statment Necklace - Almost half done

Statement Necklace in the making

It's taking forever!

I hope to have something more solid by the end of this week, wish me luck!

Handmade Silver Circle Post Earrings, Studs Earrings

Commissioned piece.
Really tiny, about 1cm at it's widest measure/diameter, approximately 5gram in total.

Simplicity is never simple. I've spent quite fair bit of effort experimenting, happy to see the outcome, hope you like it too. More pictures:

Will list this in my Etsy under Made-to-Order section.
Cheers,

Corra @ de Cor's Handmades

Sterling Silver Circle Post Earrings, Handmade Wire Jewelry

Sterling Silver Circle Stud Earrings. Can you tell that I am still playing around with hammered wires with pierced hole? This simple stud earrings are actually quite fun to make, I had to give it some thought to stay put the wires tail from sliding out from the hole.

Definitely something worth my time exploring, can't wait to adapt this into some other jewelry designs. :)

Corra @ de Cor's Handmades

Handmade Bridesmaid Earrings, Wire Wrapped Jewelry

I finally got around to blog about my handmade bridesmaid earrings! It is not overly sophisticated, though the design does require some tedious work.

I didn't have a drilling tool when I started this project, so I used my tiny filing tool to slowly "drill" a hole on the hammered sterling silver, then I decided that I really should be getting a drill set, but I am not ready for drill press, so I thought I'd settle for something manual.

While I was waiting for my Hand Twist Drill Set to arrive, I found a 1mm hand twist drill from one of the Daiso outlet near where I stay, what a twist... I swear I've looked up and down for it, from Ace Hardware, local craft stores and neighborhood hardware stores, no one carries it, no one! Ace hardware has a mini craft drill and 0.6mm is all it could drill, the store assistant tried to force the 1mm bit into it until I stopped her, she is obviously not as intelligent as I thought she is (-_-). So try Daiso if you are desperate, this tool saves a lot of my time!

I also got this 4 x 4" Rubber Bench Block to go with the Rubber Mallet to gently set the shape of my jewelry, a must have bench block if you haven't already have one.

And... this is the finished product, it is tricky to set the Swarovski Chaton Montees neatly as though it was soldered on,  and I am writing a detailed instruction on how to make this earrings, do check back for updates! :)

Thanks for viewing!

Corra @ de Cor's Handmades

Cold Connection Handmade Jewelry

I have been playing around with ideas of making cold connection jewelry and I must say I love it. :D The recent few commissioned pieces have adopted my new jewelry making preference (i.e. cold connection) and here's one of them. The initial idea was to have 3 stones connected, those stones are Swarovski 4mm Chaton Montees.

The above picture shows the 4mm Swarovski Chaton Montees being set onto the wires by utilizing very minimal frame area to deliver a tiny and neat outcome. 

Then the three stones idea didn't work out quite well (i will try again in the next attempt!), the finalized pieces have got 2 stones on each side of the earrings.

Let me know what you think!
Corra @ de Cor's Handmades

Etsy find of the day - Silver Yin Yang Pendant

Silver Yin Yang Pendant

Balance in life - Silver Yin Yang Pendant. USD$225 from RadeckaArt.

Sterling Silver Platinum Plated Statement Ring

Aimee Statement Ring

Have a glamorous function to attend? Sterling Silver Platinum Plated Aimer Ring will be your greatest choice. USD$168 from deCor's Handpicked.

Etsy find of the day - Sterling Silver Gothic Renaissance necklace

Rose Window Framed Worship of Nature Necklace

Sterling Silver Gothic Renaissance necklace frames and leaf, USD$410 from AThousandJoys.

Etsy find of the day - Sterling Silver Flower Brooch

Sterling Silver Flower Brooch

One of a Kind Sterling Silver Flower Brooch that can be worn on a Necklace. USD$310 from JenLawlerDesigns.

Etsy find of the day - Pyramid Sterling Silver Ring

Pyramid Sterling Silver Ring

One of a kind little clean cut handmade Pyramid Sterling Silver Ring. USD$40.99 from BEPARTStudio.

Etsy find of the day - Men Jewelry, Handmade Petrified Wood Cufflinks

Go retroly classy with this pair of Sterling Silver Fossil Sycamore Petrified Wood Cufflinks. USD$200 from BetsyBensen.

Etsy find of the day - Topaz Lotus Ring

Be beautiful with this gorgeous sterling silver Lotus Flower Ring. USD$158 from AlyshaWhitfield.

Elfi Roose Handmade Jewelry from Los Angeles, United States

Freshwater Pearl and Vermeil leaf hoop earrings

Featured artist: Elfi Roose from Elfi Roose Jewelry

Apologies for the late update on this blog! It has been an exciting and busy week because there were too many birthday celebrations throughout the week, ever wonder why there's so many September babies every year? Yes you've got it right! They were conceived in holiday month (December) that's why.

Back to today's write up.

Though I am born in September and my birth stone should be sapphire, I am very attracted to pearls since I was really young, and when Etsy sent me Elfi Roose's Freshwater Pearl and Vermeil Leaf Hoop Earrings in my feed, I knew I won't be procrastinating on updating my blog!

Theaw hoop earrings are made with freshwater pearl, sterling silver with 18k gold plating, the blue freshwater pearl is hand wire wrapped, and dangles between 2 beautiful gold plated leafs.

The hoops measure a little over 1 1/4 inch in diameter, the length with the pearl measures 2 inches.

I moved on checking out her other pearl's collection, and found a couple more that I like.

Vermeil bangle with grey/blue fresh water pearl

Above bangle is Vermeil bangle with grey/blue fresh water pearl, made with solid sterling silver, 14k gold plating, fresh water pearl. This irregular heavy weight round shaped bangle was hand carved out of wax and casted in sterling silver. The oneven shape is what gives this piece an organic feel, any small imperfections are left intentionally, to maintain the signature look of Roose's jewelry.

The charm with 2 vermeil leafs and a fresh water pearl dangles freely of the bangle, giving the piece that extra edge. The bangle measures the standard size of 2 1/2 inches from the inside, the width measures 3mm. Elfi Roose describe this piece as solid and heavy. The surface has a soft semi-matte gold finish.

Freshwater pearl and sterling silver hoop earrings

 If you are not entirely into large hoops earrings, Elfi Roose has something tiny and elegant, but equally eye catching too: Freshwater pearl and sterling silver hoop earrings.

These little hoops are sterling silver that have been slightly oxidized. The blue freshwater pearl is hand wire wrapped, and dangles between 2 beautiful sterling leafs. Earrings measure a little 13mm in diameter, the total length with the pearl measures 28mm (approximately 1 1/8 inches). All elements used in these earrings are handcarved out of wax and casted in sterling silver - quality assured.

Pearl and leaf necklace

So if you'd go for the tiny hoops earrings, you'd probably need a matching necklace - something tiny, too, and romantic: Pearl and Leaf Necklace. This solid sterling silver necklace has a blue-grey freshwater pearl pendant, adorned with 2 handcarved solid sterling silver leafs, that flow freely with the pearl. The necklace measures 16 inches in length, and has a 2 inch extension chain for easy
adjusting. The pendant measures 7/8 inch in drop.

Be sure to drop by Elfi Roose's store soon, ya know, Christmas is around the corner! 

Elfi Roose Directory:
Elfi Roose Etsy
Elfi Roose Facebook (NOTE: if you are a facebook fan you receive free shipping on all domestic i.e. U.S. and Canadian orders. Use coupon code FB2012 at checkout.)

Enjoy!

Corra @ de Cor's

Engagement Ring: Princess Cut Sterling Silver SONA Diamond

Princess Cut Sterling Silver SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

Timelessly elegant, this sterling silver based platinum plated ring has been meticulously designed and crafted with a four-prong-set princess cut solitaire and round brilliant pavé diamonds...

Princess Cut Sterling Silver SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

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Princess Cut SONA Diamond Engagement Ring
- 92.5 Sterling Silver base
- Plated with 3 thick layers of genuine platinum
- Main stone: 1 Carat SONA Diamond
- Sides: Partially paved with top grade brilliant cut Cubic Zirconia
- Exquisite craftsmanship
- Price: Under USD$100.
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Princess Cut Sterling Silver SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

Princess Cut Sterling Silver SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

Princess Cut Sterling Silver SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

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Engagement Ring: Paris Eiffel Tower Inspired SONA Diamond

Paris Eiffel Tower Inspired SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

Tower in Paris, France, the Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. It was named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.

Paris Eiffel Tower Inspired SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

Paris Eiffel Tower Inspired SONA Diamond Engagement Ring
- 92.5 Sterling Silver base
- Plated with 3 thick layers of genuine platinum
- Main stone: 1 Carat SONA Diamond
- Exquisite craftsmanship
- Price under USD$100
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Paris Eiffel Tower Inspired SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

Paris Eiffel Tower Inspired SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

Paris Eiffel Tower Inspired SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

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Engagement Ring: Sterling Silver 1CT SONA Diamond

Featuring 1ct (Customizable) SONA Diamond with 6 Prongs setting, designed with double rows channel set top grade cubic zirconia shoulders.
 

[de Cor's Handpicked]
Sterling Silver 1CT SONA Stone Engagement Ring
- 92.5 Sterling Silver base
- Plated with 3 thick layers of genuine platinum
- Main stone: 1 Carat SONA Diamond
- Double rows channel set top grade cubic zirconia shoulders
- Exquisite craftsmanship
- Price under USD$100.
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Engagement Ring: Simple 1CT SONA Diamond

Simple 1CT SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

Not exactly the traditional type of engagement ring, this setting reveals most of the stone thus it shines through all angles!

Simple 1CT SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

[de Cor's Handpicked]
Simple 1CT SONA Stone Engagement Ring
- 92.5 Sterling Silver base
- Plated with 3 thick layers of genuine platinum
- Main stone: 1 Carat SONA Diamond
- Exquisite craftsmanship
- Price under USD$100.
Free shipping worldwide!

Simple 1CT SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

Simple 1CT SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

Simple 1CT SONA Diamond Engagement Ring

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Engagement Ring: Solitaire Ring with 0.5CT SONA Stone

Engagement Ring: Solitaire Ring with 0.5CT SONA Stone

I am sure you have seen The Tiffany® Setting Engagement Rings by Tiffany & Co., since its creation over a century ago, the Tiffany Setting has been the world’s favorite engagement ring. The ring of rings, as it has been called, is the most brilliant ring ever. It is also the most beautiful.

Our in-house Solitaire Ring with 0.5 carat SONA Stone/ Diamond, had it's edge refined and polished so it can be worn together with any other rings with stacking-rings nature, we accept custom order if you would like the SONA Stone to be replaced with genuine GIA certified diamonds, just let us know your preference of Diamonds 4Cs (Diamond Color, Diamond Clarity, Diamond Cut and Diamond Carat Weight) and we will be able to work out a free quotation for your.

Engagement Ring: Solitaire Ring with 0.5CT SONA Stone

[de Cor's Handpicked]
Engagement Ring: Solitaire Ring with 0.5 Carat SONA Stone
- 92.5 Sterling Silver base
- Plated with 3 thick layers of genuine platinum
- Main stone: 0.5 carat SONA Stone
- Exquisite craftsmanship
- Price: under USD$100.
Free shipping worldwide.

Engagement Ring: Solitaire Ring with 0.5CT SONA Stone

Engagement Ring: Solitaire Ring with 0.5CT SONA Stone

Engagement Ring: Solitaire Ring with 0.5CT SONA Stone

Engagement Ring: Solitaire Ring with 0.5CT SONA Stone

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Corra @ de Cor's