I just finished two pairs of faux cloisonné earrings.

The first pair, Elegia, has a beautiful gradation of color from lilac to purple. This is my first experiment with color gradation as a base for my polymer clay cloisonné focal beads, and I am very pleased with the results. Now I want to try other colors.

The second pair, Mria, is an experiment with different thickness (gauge) of wire. I wanted to try it for a long time. I think this experiment went right as well, and there will be more designs with these elements in the near future. By the way, “Mria” means “A Dream” in Ukranian.

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Long time ago, in my previous life, and on a different continent, I used to have a book called "Northern Orchids". I remember being intrigued in a book store – do they now have orchids that can grow up North? The book was full of breath-taking pictures of flowers in a rainbow of colors, with capricious fringed petals… Those were irises. I bought the book just for its title.

This is one of my favorite necklaces. No, this is the favorite one. I just sold it, and Letting it go is extremely difficult. There is something very special about this necklace. The design is really unique – I do not think I ever saw anything similar. The three focal faux cloisonne parts form an angle that makes the necklace fit very comfortably. I also made a pair of matching earrings for a complete set.

This necklace won an honorable mention at Mixed Media contest on Jatayu.com last year.

The Caribbean Night

Imagine the air – velvet and smooth – after the night falls on the rain forest... Imagine the spicy smell of exotic flowers peeking through green and shiny leaves of unknown plants... Imagine the darkness, quietness, and mystery of a sleeping forest... Imagine the Caribbean Night...
This jewelry set – mysterious and exotic, yet elegant and versatile – takes your imagination on an enchanted trip every time you wear it.
The multi-strand necklace is built around two original polymer clay faux cloisonné focal beads. A clever necklace design allows wearing it in two ways – either long or short. Remove the back part of the necklace – and it becomes a beautiful free-form bracelet. Both the necklace and bracelet have identical clasps. Matching dangling earrings finish off this unique jewelry set.