Friday Findings: The Things We Jewel for Love

This Week on Friday Findings:
A Valentine's Showcase
The Things We Jewel for Love

Long before the first of February, indie jewelry artists from all of the states have been bending, stringing, casting, and twisting up Valentine's-themed jewelry to prepare for the sweet kisses yet to come on February 14. With Cupid's day only two weeks away, I even got kissed by the lovey-crafting bug and created a LOVE collection of my own.

So, to kick off this romantic month, I wanted to give you a glimpse at a group of handmade jewelry artists to show off some of the things we indies jewel for love. Every designer and piece presented to you today has used a traditional symbol of love in their handcrafted jewelry designs. So, if your sweetie has been asking you what you want for Valentine's Day, I highly recommend that you send these little links of love to your husbands, boyfriends, and significant other at once!

RING UP THE FLOWER DELIVERY
What better way to say I love you than a special flower delivery? This lovely little BORDELLO FLOWER RING was handcrafted by Margaret Herron from Slymagpie in Louisville, KY. Margaret is the moderator of Land of Etsy group on indiepublic, and a contributor on the Posh Mama network. You can visit her blog at http://www.slymagpie.blogspot.com/. And, her beautiful flower rings and other jewelry items at: http://www.slymagpie.etsy.com/

EAT A SWEET TREAT
What could be more delicious than a yummy Valentine’s treat? This delectable SWEETS FOR THE SWEET bracelet features artisan Lampwork glass beads and was designed by Lisa Twombly from Estancia Designs in New York. Lisa’s glittering and glamorous jewelry is available on her website http://www.estanciadesigns.com/ and Etsy shop: http://estanciadesigns.etsy.com/

SEND A LOVE LETTER

If the cat’s got your tongue, why not send your sweetie a love letter of made of pearls and brass? These darling freshwater pearl LOVE LETTER earrings come in their own antique brass filigree envelopes. They were created by Joann McGraw at Pinkawink Baubles, who is based in Ontario, CA. Her jewelry is available on Etsy at: http://pinkawink.etsy.com/

FEATHER YOUR LOVEBIRDS NEST
Perhaps what you really need is something to feather your lovebirds nest? This COPPER WIRE WRAPPED ROBINS EGG Necklace was created by Ivy Dionne of Ivy Dionne Designs in Los Angeles. Ivy specializes in wire-wrapped jewelry and has an amazing eye for color and balance in her designs. For a birds-eye peek at her gorgeous jewelry, visit her website at http://www.ivydionne.com/ and on Etsy at: http://ivydee.etsy.com/




CALL CUPID
When the going gets tough, the tough call Cupid. And what better way to conquer the slings and arrows of defeat than to get Psyche-d with this DANCING FLOATING OPAL CUPID necklace? This lovely cast sterling silver and opal necklace is from Mary Gardzella at Heartbreak Jewelry in North Carolina. Her jewelry can be found online at: http://heartbreakjewelry.etsy.com/





GIVE AWAY YOUR HEART
At the center of the Valentine’s Day tradition is the giving of the heart. Give yours to someone special today with this beautiful TENDER ROMANCE bracelet that was created from US Artisan Lamp work beads, Swarovski crystals, Japanese seed beads and Sterling Silver. This bracelet comes to us from Gay Rechsteiner at Sundaez Child,and here is the link to her completely delightful Etsy shop: http://sundaezchild.etsy.com/

Thanks to all of today's artists for taking part in today's Friday Findings Showcase. I love your designs and hope you have terrific Valentine’s Day!

WHAT'S NEXT WEEK: I had so much fun writing today’s Valentine’s themed jewelry showcase that I will be showcasing a handful more next week! If you think you've jeweled up something that I might need to see, join and add your photos to the HANDMADE JEWELRY: SATURDAY SPARKLE Flickr group.