Wearable echoes from another place and time.
This is what happens with you let a history major have beads and pliers.
Commemorate America’s 250th and the Reflecting Pool!
A self-reflective and satirical line of jewelry by a longtime Northern Virginian who happened to have “American Flag Blue” enamel on hand.
New Collection:
Modern Romanticist
A modern jewelry collection incorporating nature, fantasy, history, and occult elements.
*All the Earrings*
I recently imported everything from my Etsy shop. It’s… a lot.
Apologies while the dust settles, but also please enjoy browsing through far too many pairs of earrings while I finish tidying up!
Black Czech Glass Teardrop Earrings on Leverback Hoops- 20mm Beads
$18.00
19-20mm long black Czech glass teardrops on gold-plated or silver-plated brass headpins and leverback hoop earrings. The glass beads are slightly uneven at the top sometimes (see photos), but are matched with care. The glass is opaque, and solid-color- it isn't a coating which could wear off. The total earring length is about 1 1/2 inches.
Looking for smaller black Czech glass teardrop earrings? A 14mm long version can be found here: https://elegantlyeccentricva.etsy.com/listing/883097242
This listing is for one pair of earrings.
Looking for smaller black Czech glass teardrop earrings? A 14mm long version can be found here: https://elegantlyeccentricva.etsy.com/listing/883097242
This listing is for one pair of earrings.
Two-Tone Red Czech Glass Fluted/ Melon Bead Earrings on Gold-Plated Leverback Hoops
$16.00
These earrings were made using brighter red Czech glass melon beads and smaller, darker red Czech glass melon beads, plus gold-plated brass bead caps, which are also fluted, on gold-plated brass headpins and leverback hoop earrings. So much fluting.
The larger beads are a little off-round, but that does not detract from their charm.
These earrings measure about 1 3/8" long. The large beads are about 10mm x 10mm x 9mm.
The larger beads are a little off-round, but that does not detract from their charm.
These earrings measure about 1 3/8" long. The large beads are about 10mm x 10mm x 9mm.
Round Cobalt Blue Glass Drops on Gold-Plated Brass Leverback Hoop Earrings
$16.00
12mm round transparent cobalt blue glass beads with gold-plated brass filigree and fluted beadcaps on gold-plated brass headpins and leverback hoop earwires- I was going for something between Regency or Victorian earrings and vintage Christmas ornament. Enjoy!
These earrings measure just shy of 1 1/4 inches long. They're a tiny bit heavy, but not uncomfortable, at least to me (mileage may vary). They are VERY blue, so if you're in search of "something blue" for a wedding, want to match team colors, or just enjoy blue glass, these have you covered.
These earrings measure just shy of 1 1/4 inches long. They're a tiny bit heavy, but not uncomfortable, at least to me (mileage may vary). They are VERY blue, so if you're in search of "something blue" for a wedding, want to match team colors, or just enjoy blue glass, these have you covered.
Iridescent Clear Faceted Glass Crystal Teardrop Earrings on Gold-Plated Brass Leverback Hoops
$15.00
These clear faceted crystal (glass) teardrops have a slight silvery blue-gold iridescent coating, which augments their sparkle without impacting their translucence as much as some finishes do. It's subtle from some angles, but definitely there- please look through the photos to see how they look in different lighting and form different angles. They hang from gold-plated brass leverback hoop earrings. (I can also make them in silver-plated brass- drop me a note!)
The earrings measure about 1 3/16 inches/ 30mm long, the crystal beads about 11mm x 8mm, drop length about 11/16 inch/ 17mm.
This listing is for one pair of earrings.
The earrings measure about 1 3/16 inches/ 30mm long, the crystal beads about 11mm x 8mm, drop length about 11/16 inch/ 17mm.
This listing is for one pair of earrings.
Egyptian Revival Czech Glass Earrings – Turquoise and Blue, Gold Leverback Hoops
$18.00
These earrings are based on Egyptian revival art deco earring styles from the 1920s, and made using 10mm opaque turquoise green-blue (they have two turquoise hues, this is the more green of the two) Czech glass beads with 4mm opaque blue Czech glass beads with gold-tone pewter beadcaps, gold-plated brass beadcaps, and gold-plated leverback hoop earrings. They'd also be fun for Regency / Empire era Egyptomania costume wear.
These earrings measure about 1 3/8 inches long.
I've been going through antique jewelry catalogues and advertisements. There will be more pieces based on vintage ancient revival styles coming soon.
These earrings measure about 1 3/8 inches long.
I've been going through antique jewelry catalogues and advertisements. There will be more pieces based on vintage ancient revival styles coming soon.
Dark Green Czech Glass Teardrop Earrings on Gold-Plated Brass Leverback Hoops
$18.00
These earrings were made using 19-20mm long dark green Czech glass teardrops on gold-plated brass leverback hoops with gold-plated brass findings.
They measure about 1 7/16 inches or about 37mm long in total. The holes in these beads are not always perfectly centered, but the glass is excellent quality, with even, solid color and good transparency.
They measure about 1 7/16 inches or about 37mm long in total. The holes in these beads are not always perfectly centered, but the glass is excellent quality, with even, solid color and good transparency.
Cream Czech Glass Faux Pearl Teardrop Earrings on Gold-Plated Hoops
$18.00
These earrings are made using 19-20mm x 9mm Czech glass teardrop faux pearls, which are a warm cream color with an excellent pearlescent lustre. Please see photos for how they look in different lighting (and they will reflect the colors around them). They're on gold-plated brass leverback hoops, with gold-plated brass findings, and measure about 1 1/2 inches long.
These are the larger size of Czech glass teardrop beads- the same size and shape as the various colors of glass teardrops I have in my shop- with a pearl coating. Please note that the hole placement is a little off center on most of them, and the top of the teardrop is a little uneven, but even with this variation, they're gorgeous faux pearls.
These earrings would be particularly lovely for weddings or historical costume use- the shape is very subtly art deco, so these would be perfect for 1920s-1930s themed events.
These are the larger size of Czech glass teardrop beads- the same size and shape as the various colors of glass teardrops I have in my shop- with a pearl coating. Please note that the hole placement is a little off center on most of them, and the top of the teardrop is a little uneven, but even with this variation, they're gorgeous faux pearls.
These earrings would be particularly lovely for weddings or historical costume use- the shape is very subtly art deco, so these would be perfect for 1920s-1930s themed events.
Ruby Red Czech Glass Teardrops on Gold-Plated or Silver-Plated Leverback Hoop Earrings
$18.00
19-20mm long transparent ruby red Czech glass teardrops on gold-plated brass findings and gold-plated or silver-plated brass leverback hoop earrings. These are a gorgeous bold red- I've taken photos with different lighting to hopefully show it off well. The holes in these beads are not always perfectly on center, and there is some irregularity at the tops, but they are paired with care, factoring in these characteristics.
The earrings measure about 1 1/2 inches long, in total.
This listing is for one pair of earrings.
The earrings measure about 1 1/2 inches long, in total.
This listing is for one pair of earrings.
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Thorvaldsens H1828
Reconstructions in progress...
Completed design.
All pieces are handcrafted or designed in a small studio in the Blue Ridge Mountains, or come from decades of collecting vintage and antique jewelry.
