'Midnight'

As we are approaching the party season I have been knitting again this week - this time with party outfits in mind -
knitted on black enameled wire with glass beads 

'Midnight'

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith 

seasonal red jewellery

What colours will you be wearing next month? Red always seems to be a firm favourite and with that in mind I decided I needed to increase my stock of red jewellery for the Christmas fairs coming up in the next few weeks - (my next one being tomorrow evening)
So these four sets will be out on display, providing there is space, along with many other items -

red hand cut faceted glass beads with clear glass faceted beads

Red  'coral' Swarovski pearls with tiny glass beads

red 'coral ' Swarovski pearls along with large navy glass beads

dark red Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls

If you are local to Stafford please look out for the fairs I am attending and if you have time pop in and take a look at all my jewellery - you will find a list of events on the right hand coloumn of this blog.

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith

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 

'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 

'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

'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

'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

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 

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 

'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 

fashion bride shoot

It is always good to share a new 'First' so today I want to share this 'first' for my jewellery - I was approached by the extremely talented photographer Helen Elizabeth asking if I have ever considered loaning my jewellery out for a fashion shoot, I have been tweeting with Helen for some time now and familiar with some of her photography and after looking at her website  I was very happy to post a couple of my items over to her.
Helen sent me photos of the dresses and models with a description of what she had planned and I chose the jewellery I thought would be best suited for each, which actually meant I had to knit a choker especially for it.
I am thrilled with these beautiful images - it isn't that often I get to see my jewellery being worn by my brides and I always find it interesting to see how they look with the dress!
Hopefully this will be the first of many fashion shoots

knitted choker

       “ Photo by Helen Elizabeth, www.machinmayerphotography.co.uk ”

knitted choker

“ Photo by Helen Elizabeth, www.machinmayerphotography.co.uk ”

knitted choker

“ Photo by Helen Elizabeth, www.machinmayerphotography.co.uk ”

knitted choker

“ Photo by Helen Elizabeth, www.machinmayerphotography.co.uk ”

knitted choker

“ Photo by Helen Elizabeth, www.machinmayerphotography.co.uk ”

knitted tiara

 “ Photo by Helen Elizabeth, www.machinmayerphotography.co.uk ”

knitted tiara

“ Photo by Helen Elizabeth, www.machinmayerphotography.co.uk ”

knitted tiara

“ Photo by Helen Elizabeth, www.machinmayerphotography.co.uk ”

knitted tiara

“ Photo by Helen Elizabeth, www.machinmayerphotography.co.uk ”

handmade knitted jewellery by Angela Smith
all photos on this post are  ©copyright MACHINMAYER

Just off to my workroom for a while

Last night the football was on, it may well have been a Sunday evening but when all that is on TV is a football match between two foreign teams who I have absolutely no interest in you can imagine my delight when a design idea suddenly popped into my head - what great timing! - I walked out of the living room stating I was just going up to my workroom for a while - when I returned the football was almost over and a new necklace plus a pair of matching earrings had been made!
The necklace is made with Swarovski crystal pearls and the earring are again made with the same Swarovski crystal pearls and sterling silver ear hooks - I have made the pair as a single pearl but I can add other pearls to make any length required!

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith 

Daisy chain necklace making workshops

Announcing my next couple of jewellery making workshops. I will be showing you how to make a necklace like these.

You will then have the opportunity to make your own choosing from this selection of beads and a choice of coloured silk thread

The workshops will take place at Lily's Secret Vintage Tea Rooms, Swan Pit, Gnosall, Staffordshire on Tuesday 16th June and Saturday 18th July - 10.30am - 12.30pm and the cost will be £20 which includes tea/coffee and cake
Please contact me if you would like to book a place on either of these workshops