Showing posts with label birthstone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birthstone. Show all posts

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Featured Artist - The Alchemists Vessel

Good Morning,

Today we head back to the shop for demonstrations, class sign up, and hoping artists or customers will stop by to see the shop and what's in the shelves.

The blog ring is on hiatus, and the shop I have wanted to feature must be doing an overhaul because the cupboard was bare.   However if you would like to check out a really neat blog with stories and other features try Yankee Burrow Creations.

This morning I feature some of my items now available on line at handmadeartists.com.  I love this site and must get more organized to find the time to return to the forum, and participate in all the wonderful things that the site has to offer.  So busy with new things I have fallen behind in the maintenance of others.

This mornings offerings are from The Alchemists Vessel shop at handmadeartists.com.  (Some of the items may also be found on Etsy).

Big Blue Marble Upcycled Sterling Silver Ring

Big Blue Marble Upcycled Sterling Silver Ring
Big Blue Marble Upcycled Sterling Silver Ring
Big Blue Marble Upcycled Sterling Silver Ring
Big Blue Marble Upcycled Sterling Silver Ring
Big Blue Marble Upcycled Sterling Silver Ring
Big Blue Marble Upcycled Sterling Silver Ring

Product Details:
U.S. Size 8-1/4. This fabulous bright blue glass cabochon organic shaped statement ring is one of a kind. Crafted from recycled materials, found or neglected items, that with much love and little attention were up-cycled into this beautiful and unique ring. Would make a great Cocktail ring, a terrific piece for dancing in the club or some flashy sparkle as you rock the night away on stage.

Definitely looks hand made, the shape of the stone has dictated the formation of the bezel, soft edges and waves accent the cabochon's shape well. An elegant ring with a very primitive appeal.

Hand forged from start to finish. The Sterling Silver shank was cleaned and the damaged metal removed. The metal was annealed (heated), re-shaped on a mandrel, sized, sanded, and soldered to the bezel back. Finishing touches include polishing.

The Fine Silver bezel is also repaired and up-cycled Empty of a stone, the missing stone has been replaced with a lovely glass cabochon that fit the setting nicely. Split along the seam, it has been soldered, sanded, cleaned and formed around the glass cabochon, which just happened to fit the bezel cup.

The glass cabochon has bubbles and inclusions inside the piece itself. These may be seen in the photos, although not immediately visible when worn, they add a nice natural look to the ring.

*Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving. (Ring box may vary)

This ring is not customizable, and may not be re-sized again.

Please see our selection of other rings in the shop as well.

*Free Shipping this item. 



Caught Couture Necklace

Caught Couture Necklace
Caught Couture Necklace
Caught Couture Necklace
Caught Couture Necklace
Caught Couture Necklace

Product Details:
Bold, beautiful and antiqued bronze!  Fun and Feminine.  Just right for the Steampunk Police.  Adorned with antiqued Bronze Handcuff, star and key charms, this lariat style necklace has no clasp.  Instead the chain is slipped through on pair of cuffs and attached to another pair.  Adjustable, for three different looks.
Wear it with all the charms collected at the center, like a pendant, or change up the length to suit or mood or attire, the suspened pair of cuffs may be gently pulled downward to chage the postion of and length of the chian, tight like a collar and leash (wink, wink) or loose and intriguing just above the button of your shirt.
27" over all length.  The chain slips easily over the head.  There is no clasp.
Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.
Free Shipping this item

Kahleesi Necklace Bronze and Copper Set

Kahleesi Necklace Bronze and Copper Set
Kahleesi Necklace Bronze and Copper Set
Kahleesi Necklace Bronze and Copper Set
Kahleesi Necklace Bronze and Copper Set
Kahleesi Necklace Bronze and Copper Set
Kahleesi Necklace Bronze and Copper Set

Product Details:
A gift worthy of the Queen Across the Sea, or on your own shores, this lovely genuine Turquoise, Bronze and Copper necklace set is sure to turn the heads of all in the Realm, or a co-worker or two.  Bronze and Copper metal disks catch the light, and sparkle behind rows of gorgeous sky blue Turquoise accents beads.  Perfect for a night out on the town, extra special dressy occasions, Cos-Play Cons, SCA events or Fantasy Costumes.  Modern High Fashion, or a harken back to Ancient Civilizations?  The choice is yours, and the outfit will pop with this unique and one of a kind piece.  Matching earrings are included.
Jewelers Bronze (aka "Merlin's Gold") and Copper disks have been hand cut from a sheet, polished, sanded and antiqued for a cohesive design.  Genuine Turquoise beads are "Resin polished" and have a slight sheen across the surface.  Small beads anchor the piece along the main length of chain and larger beads accent the swag that hangs at 20-21".  18" Antiqued Bronze chain and matching Lobster Claw clasp complete the piece.
Earrings are 1" long from earlobe, Bronze and  Copper disks and a Turquoise bead are suspended from a length of matching chain and attached to fish hook style ear wires in *antiqued bronze.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
One of A Kind - this item is not customizable.
*Earring Hooks may be changed to a stainless or surgical steel upon request at no additional charge. 
**Precious metal requests, please add $5.00.  Please contact the shop with your personalized order or questions.

These are also sold individually and are available in Silver outer rings as well.

Mysterious Maille Bracelets Set of Four

Mysterious Maille Bracelets Set of Four
Mysterious Maille Bracelets Set of Four
Mysterious Maille Bracelets Set of Four
Mysterious Maille Bracelets Set of Four
Mysterious Maille Bracelets Set of Four

Product Details:
Dark, deep, and mysterious, this set of four bracelets is absolutely perfect for a ribbon of color across the wrist to match, mood, outfit, or lipstick.  Terrific for those with a penchant for a more monotone wardrobe, these little splashes of color are encased in a Gunmetal tone cage, allowing for the continuity of your attire to remain in tack.
Set includes Four (4) Chain Maille Bracelets in the Inverted Round Maille pattern.  Gunmetal tone outer rings encase enameled aluminum jump rings in Red, Aqua (Teal), Olive Green, and Purple .  Each bracelet is 8-1/4" to 8-1/2" long, including the strong magnetic clasp that holds well during everyday activities and movements.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
*This item is discounted 20% off the individual bracelet price. 
This item is not customizable.
*Free Shipping on this item.
Ask us about Wholesale and Multi-item order discounts.

Love Honor Cherish Sterling Silver Wedding Ring

Love Honor Cherish Sterling Silver Wedding Ring
Love Honor Cherish Sterling Silver Wedding Ring
Love Honor Cherish Sterling Silver Wedding Ring
Love Honor Cherish Sterling Silver Wedding Ring

Product Details:
Simple three tier stacked ring is appropriate for men or women.  The vows taken at the alter, to love, honor and cherish each other are linked together in this lovely band, which reminds the wearer to do all three every day.
Sterling Silver stick has been hand forged and fashioned into this lovely and stunning ring.  US Size 8.
Arrives in a Ring Box, ready for gift giving or the ceremony.
This item is not customizable, and may not be re-sized.


Thank you for stopping in and having a look. Many of these items are also available at Little Shop of Artists

Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Ave., Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
OPEN: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Friday Fun ~ Let's Talk Taurus

Good Morning,

Happy Friday!  Welcome to the weekend.  I think it's time to have a little fun on the blog.

As many of you know when I first began the on line portion of the business, it was devoted to all things Birthday-ish, including zodiac signs, birthstones, charms, T-shirts.  Well I am disappointed to say that went over like a ton of bricks.  However many years later, and a lot wiser, we still offer those items, but have moved the focus of the business to jewelry that everybody can associate with, feel comfortable and beautiful in and wear with pride.

Let's Talk Taurus



Taurus ~ April 19 ~ May 20 or April 21 to May 22 all depending on which book, Newspaper astrologist or other source you may read.  However the constants remain the same:

Taurus is the Celestial Winged Bull, and the second sign of the Zodiac.
Element is Earth
Planet is Venus
Stone is Emerald
Plant is Lily
Lucky Number is 6
Special Day - Friday

Taurus' are ~ Artistic, loyal, loving, sensual, steadfast, determined, practical, patient and reliable.

The Glyph ~ 

The glyph represents the head and horns of a bull or the chin and the Adam's apple (Throat) of a human. Symbolically it is a half-moon forming a cup that rests on the circle of the Sun.  It represents material power and wealth derived through the force of will.

Original Taurus Glyph, by Alixandra of The Alchemists Vessel


Birthstone Fun Facts 

May - Emerald, a beryl stone.


The Stone of Success and Love



Physical Description: A deep to light green translucent stone,



Metaphysical Properties:  Traditionally used to enhance memory


Alternatives:



Malachite: A Deep Forest Green Color
Malachite Earrings

  
Its bright green color mimics the moors and reminds one of outdoors, hills, trees, and grass.



Metaphysical PropertiesPromotes harmony and emotional balance, and reduces stress.

Interesting Fact: Used as a pigment for paint until about 1800. Malachite has been mined for about 3,000 years at Timna in Israel, also called “King Solomon’s Mines”.

Mythology: 
Zeus, the father of the Greek gods fell in love with Europa, the Phoenician princess. She was always guarded by her father’s soldiers. Zeus transformed himself into a beautiful white bull with a pair of golden horns and wandered towards her while she was plucking flowers in her garden.  (The cad!)


Europa was mesmerized by the beauty of the white bull and made him her pet. They became instant friends. One day, Europa climbed onto the back of the white bull, who making use of the opportunity, carried her away to Crete. After reaching Crete, Zeus revealed himself and later married her. According to Greek mythology, Zeus as a white bull represents the constellation Taurus.















Aventurine (Green), A Crystal.
 
Often miss-pronounced or miss-spelled "Adventurine", this beautiful crystal ranges in colors from yellow to deep green and maybe transparent or opaque.


Metaphysical Properties: Inspires joy, a positive attitude and mental clarity.


Interesting Fact: The name Aventurine is derived from the Italian 'ventura', meaning "a mistake". In the 18th a speckled glass was created by accident in Venice. The stone was named for this glass due to its appearance. Sometimes mistakenly referred to as "Indian Jade".

Famous Taurus:
Anne-Margret
Fred Astaire
Johannes Brahams
Catherine the Great
Charolette Bronte
Cher
George Clooney
Sigmund Freud
Ulysses S. Grant
Adolf Hitler
Jim Jones
Liberace
George Lucas
Karl Marx
Meatwad
Golda Meir
Ho Chi Mihn
Vladmir Nabokov
Willie Nelson
Al Pacino
Eva Peron
Robespierre
William Shakespeare
Harry S. Truman
Rudolph Valentino
Orson Wells

We have items in the shops geared toward the Taurus, like these:


Malachite and Azurite Genuine Gemstone Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
 
Malachite and Azurite Genuine Gemstone Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings Malachite and Azurite Genuine Gemstone Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings Malachite and Azurite Genuine Gemstone Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
Genuine Malachite with gorgeous Azurite inclusions. Azurite is a beautiful blue stone, although too soft for jewelery-making on its own, it does appear on occasion in malachite, creating a lovely speckled appearance across the stones surface. Used here to created these absolutely stunning and unique pair of Sterling Silver Gemstone Earrings.

Beautiful deep green genuine Malachite beads hang in a lovely chevron pattern from Sterling Silver Hoops. Perfect for Boho fashions, hipster, rockers and a terrific accent for Office attire. About 2" long.

Sterling Silver fully soldered hoops and genuine Malachite with Azurite inclusions beads with Sterling silver findings and accents beads. Suspended from Sterling Silver Fish Hook ear wires.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

*Limited availability! Once these beauties are gone, they are gone!

 Perfect for May Birthdays!
 

Poet Chainmaille Bracelet
 
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Gorgeous green, fresh and fun to wear. The stunning chainmaille bracelet is a colorful piece and just right for any occasion, a pop of color at the office, or for a casual weekend get away accessory. From the Captured Color Collection, this lovely piece is made in this year's must have fashion color. Light weight and comfortable for extended wear.

8" long including clasp. Silver plated wire and enameled aluminum jump rings are woven in an Inverted Round Maille pattern and finished with a strong magnetic clasp that holds well during everyday activities and movements.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
 

These charms were purchased at Silver Enchantments of Arizona, and are used in a number of jewelry pieces from earrings to charm bracelets they may be sold in sets or individually to add to your already existing pieces.  They are tiny!  Sterling Silver, and the back is even stamped 925.  Custom creations are available.

 

We have all twelve Zodiac signs available.  The original graphic (and 11others) was available on Cafe Press, but having no store views and little interest, I have closed that shop.  Customized items are available. Please contact the shop with your requests.  All questions are answered and quotes are free.

You can find our shop at either of the sites below, or find the fan page on face book.  Did you know you can shop directly from the fan page?  You can.

 The Alchemists Vessel on
Etsy
Handmade Artists
Facebook, just click on the Etsy Showcase or Alchemists Vessel buttons under the cover photo on the page.
Official Site



Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.



*Various sources and books were used in the creation of this post.  No one source was found to be more accurate than an other, please keep in mind that the Zodiac is different for different cultures all over the world, and that information not only varies from culture to culture, but from author to author or whatever material one may use as resource or research. 



Wednesday, March 13, 2013

In My Studio - Fashion Colors for the Year

Good Morning,

Today I thought we might look at some of the things that drive the fashion industry, and like it or not, jewelry is part of that weird world of models and run ways.

This year the powers that be in the Fashion Industry have decided that Green is the must have color for 2013.  And not just any green, oh no, it has to be Emerald Green, a light, translucent and beautiful natural color.

Raw Emerald



















Pantone, makers of Printers Ink even has a variation of the color.












The Alchemists Vessel is no stranger to this lovely color.  Not only is Emerald the owners Birthstone, it is also one of her favorite colors, and has been incorporated into some of the pieces created by Alixandra, long before the Fashion Industry said so.

Chainmaille Bracelet "Serpent's Spine" - Emerald Green Czech Glass beads and Silver plated jump rings.  By The Alchemists Vessel.



















A simple Memory Wire wrap bracelet with a contrasting blue bead.


















Green evokes a feeling of open spaces and large fields, a feeling of openness, calmness and peacefulness.  The color is also most famous as "The Emerald City" in the Wizard of Oz.

The color Emerald represents, harmony, wisdom and love.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

New Items - Three Necklaces

Good Morning,

Today we are showing off three of the new items currently available at The Alchemists Vessel.

Moors Malachite Azurite and Sterling Silver Necklace Set

Moors Malachite Azurite and Sterling Silver Necklace Set
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Moors Malachite Azurite and Sterling Silver Necklace Set


Sterling Silver Chain, Triskelion (triple swirl) links, and Malachite with Azurite beads invoke a feeling of Ireland's emerald green and misty Moors. Matching earrings are included.  This is a One Of A Kind set.

20" total length, Sterling Silver Triskelions interrupt and link the gorgeous Malachite and Azurite beads bead joined to the chain.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.


Orient Express Genuine Jade and Freshwater Pearls Necklace

Orient Express Genuine Jade and Freshwater Pearls Necklace
Orient Express Genuine Jade and Freshwater Pearls NecklaceOrient Express Genuine Jade and Freshwater Pearls NecklaceOrient Express Genuine Jade and Freshwater Pearls NecklaceOrient Express Genuine Jade and Freshwater Pearls NecklaceOrient Express Genuine Jade and Freshwater Pearls Necklace


Grab your train case and your favorite Agatha Christie Novel we're taking the Orient Express. There is something mysterious about Jade and Pearls, and this necklace is no exception.  Matching earrings are included.

Jade is thought to connect with energy of the body and allows it flow between the jewelry piece and the wearer.  In Asian cultures, people often give a gift of a jade piece they wear all the time. They believe that the jade has become part of them and by giving it to a family member or friend, they are giving a part of themselves.

Pearls are connected with the elements in Asian cultures and an origin myth says they are Dragon's tears.  Usually worn only by royalty, pearls are believed to connect one to the divine.  They are a symbol of peace and purity.

Suspended from Sterling Silver chain, genuine deep green Nephrite Jade (from British Columbia) and Freshwater Pearls are threaded and connected with handmade Sterling Silver headpins and jump rings.  Spring Clasp closure, may be replaced with Lobster Claw Clasp at no additional charge.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
*Freshwater Pearls - A grade, from White Lotus Farms.


Diana Sterling Silver and Genuine Amethyst Necklace

Diana Sterling Silver and Genuine Amethyst Necklace
Diana Sterling Silver and Genuine Amethyst NecklaceDiana Sterling Silver and Genuine Amethyst Necklace

18" long this sumptuous Amethyst necklace is just right for any goddess or Queen of the Castle.  Amethyst is the Birthstone for February, and is associated with the Greek Goddess Diana.  Matching earrings come with this piece.
Sterling Silver chain has been connected with genuine Amethyst beads on sterling silver wire, accented with sterling silver caps and spacer beads.  Finished with a Sterling Silver Lobster Claw Clasp, may be changed to a spring clasp at no additional charge.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.
Sold as a set.


Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.