Angela Smith Jewellery: August 2015

Monday, 24 August 2015

Mauve Swarovski jewellery

Today I have been working with these mauve Swarovski pearls and purple Swarovski crystals to make a one off 16 inch necklace with matching earrings. I can re make the necklace to a longer length if requires or I could make a bracelet to match. This set would be fabulous for smart day wear and would complete a mauve 'Mother of the Bride' outfit beautifully.

please contact me for further information

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith

Saturday, 15 August 2015

'Priscilla' comes in any colour

My range 'Priscilla' is now complete.
I can make any of the items in this range using the colour of your choice.
Today I would like to share with you 'Priscilla' necklace and earrings. Made using Swarovski pearls and Swarovski crystals, the necklace has been made on a 16 inch chain - I can make this any length, and the earrings are hanging from sterling silver ear hooks.
'Priscilla - crystal' necklace

'Priscilla - scarlet' necklace

'Priscilla -crystal' earrings

'Priscilla - scarlet' earrings

'Priscilla'

For further information please contact me

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith

Friday, 14 August 2015

'Ella' an alternative range

My last two posts have introduced the necklace and earrings for two of my limited ranges 'Jessica' and 'Bethany'. As both of these ranges have the same Swarovski pearls and crystals in their designs I decided to make an alternative range with earrings and a necklace that would go with either 'Jessica' or 'Bethany' bracelet - this range is very elegant in its simplicity just a single Swarovski pearl and Swarovski crystal drop, the earrings are on sterling silver ear hooks and the necklace is on a 16 inch chain - I can make the chain to any length required.
Introducing 'Ella' ....

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith

Thursday, 13 August 2015

'Bethany' necklace and earrings

My 'Bethany' range is now complete - I introduced you to 'Bethany' bracelet a few days ago

Now I have a pair of earrings and a necklace to add to this limited range.

The earring are made with Swarovski pearls, Swarovski crystals and diamante beads and hang from sterling silver ear hooks.

The necklace is a drop made with Swarovski pearls, Swarovski crystals and a diamante bead, on a 16 inch chain, the clasp is attached to the chain with a Swarovski crystal link.

This necklace can be made to any length

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith

Wednesday, 12 August 2015

'Jessica' continuing the range

A few days ago I introduced you to 'Jessica' the bracelet

Today I am going to introduce you to 'Jessica' earrings and necklace
The earrings comprise of Swarovski pearls and Swarovski crystals and hang from sterling silver ear hooks.

The necklace is on a 16 inch chain and comprises of the same Swarovski pearls and Swarovski crystals used to make the bracelet and earrings -

I can make the necklace any length required or add an extension chain if needed

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith

Monday, 10 August 2015

Another new addition to my limited ranges - 'Priscilla''

Today I would like to introduce you to the third new range in my wedding jewellery collection. This bracelet is in the 'Priscilla' range. 'Priscilla' can be made in a number of colours and also has necklaces and earrings which will be on a separate post.
First of all this is 'Priscilla - crystal' made with Swarovski pearls and clear Swarovski crystals.

..and here is 'Priscilla- scarlet'
made with Swarovski pearls and deep red Swarovski crystals

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith

Saturday, 8 August 2015

Introducing 'Bethany' - the bracelet

Here is the second of my limited range pieces, this range will also include earrings and a necklace but for now here is the bracelet - made with Swarovski pearls, Swarovski crystals and diamante beads

A beautiful bracelet for a bride, bridesmaid or as a confirmation bracelet

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith

Friday, 7 August 2015

'Jessica' bracelet - first of a limited edition range of jewellery

Firstly apologies for my rather long absence on here - I have been busy with workshops and events over the summer and I have also been planning a small number of 'limited editions' ranges. This marks a small change in direction for me as the majority of my jewellery items have in the past been one off items -

The first new range is called 'Jessica' and today I am going to share the bracelet - I will also have a necklace and pair of earrings in this range too and these will be have their own post on here too. but for now please let me introduce to you 'Jessica' the bracelet

'Jessica' is made with Swarovski pearls and Swarovski crystals - especially beautiful for weddings or confirmation jewellery , but could equally be worn as an every day or evening wear accessory too

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith

Welcome to Angela Smith jewellery

Staffordshire handmade bespoke jewellery Designer.

I have been designing and making beaded jewellery for more than 20 years now. It all started with a kit for 6 pairs of earrings, and I still get as excited about making jewellery today as I did then.

I use a variety of beads, including freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystal, Venetian glass, dichroic glass, semi precious beads or any other type of bead that I feel is needed for the design I am working on.

I am constantly exploring new ways to incorporate these beads into designs and as a result my designs sometimes move away from jewellery into other slightly more 'off the wall' accessories

Jewellery Making Birthday parties

10 things I love, after my family

sitting on the cliffs watching the sea
Lord of the Rings, the books and the films
an open fire in the winter
Christmas
photography, although I'm still learning
earl grey tea preferably made with loose tea leaves in a pot, poured into a china mug
colour - life would be very boring in black and white
The Hebrides- I would move there tomorrow if I could, only problem would be choosing the island
my herb garden and most of what flies about in it
the dawn chorus and listening to bird song throughout the day

Gallery at 12, High Street, Eccleshall, Stafford.

I am a member of the Staffordshire Artists / Makers Cooperative.

In May 2009 we opened an Art Gallery in Eccleshall, Stafford to show case our work.

In May 2010 we opened our first floor gallery.

As well as exhibiting work of member artsits, we also have several guest artists and provide monthly exhibition space for other artists to use.

Gallery at 12, High Street, Eccleshall is open
10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday.

Telephone 01785 850757

http://www.galleryat12.co.uk/

you can also follow us on Twitter @Galleryat12

Some jewellery tips

To keep your jewellery looking good, it is always best to hang your necklaces or keep them lying flat in a box.

Earrings are easier to find if hanging in pairs instead of being thrown in a box or drawer along with a multitude of other earrings.

All of my own earrings hang from a cork board covered with felt and painted to compliment the surrounding decor.

It is also best to apply any perfumes, hairsprays etc before putting your jewellery on, this will help to prevent your jewellery tarnishing.

If your skin has an intollerance to certain jewellery metals, try painting a varnish onto your jewellery, watches and belts, . You can buy jewellery varnish at most department stores, although nail varnish works equally as well.

Always remove jewellery before washing unless items are gold or sterling silver as other metals can react with soap and water

If you have pearls, wear them, this is the best way to keep them in good condition, after wearing it is recommended that you gently wipe them with a damp soft cloth before putting them away.