Friday Findings: Soft & Sleek Silver Jewelry

Soft, sleek and shining with brilliant luster, silver has been used in jewelry making since ancient times. Of course, it's still being used today and the variety of textures you can find in silver jewelry never ceases to amaze me. Whether its sweetly soft or shiny and sleek, you can never go wrong with silver jewelry crafted by independent artisans with styles so unique.

This week for Friday Findings I'm showcasing a treasury of silver jewelry in a variety of textures and styles, so without further ado... check out these soft and sleek silver pieces! And, before you go, be sure to leave a comment to enter this week's extra special Friday Findings giveaway sponsored by one of today's featured artists, KKPW Designs.

A Treasure of Silver Locket

KKPW Designs

Fashioned after a much-loved accessory of the Victorian era, lockets were used for preserving valuable keepsakes. This deliciously dainty Treasure of Silver Locket has been handcrafted from pure silver and features an elegant pure silver top with printed random words. It hangs from a long silver chain decorated with tiny gemstones and is available from KKPW Designs in California.

Silver Lining Lunar Earrings
Nectar Jewelry

Accented with silver embroidery thread and designed to resemble the crater-filled moon, these super-textured Silver Lining Lunar Earrings have a simple, yet organic and modern look. The discs measure 3/4" in diameter and are approximately 1 1/4" in length. Available from Nectar Jewelry in Pennsylvania.

Paloma Necklace
Sprout Jewelry

Super sleek and industrial in look, this fantastic brushed silver cage on this Paloma Necklace houses two sweetly shining copper discs. The pendant in 2" in length and hangs from a sturdy silver chain. It also features a hand-forged hook-and-eye clasp. Available from Sprout Jewelry in New York state.

Big Sister/Little Sister Pendant
The Pretty Peacock

Celebrating the sweet bond of sisterhood, this darling Big Sister/Little Sister Pendant is created from two sterling silver discs which can be hand-stamped with either "big sister" or "little sister" on the bottom curve. It can also be personalized to include your favorite sister's name, as well as with her Swarovski crystal birthstone. Available from The Pretty Peacock in Washington state.

Teething Necklace
Momma's Jewels

An uber-practical and clever accessory for Mom's, this pure silver Teething Necklace has been especially designed by Momma's Jewels to function as a classy necklace for you and a safe teething ring for your little one. The necklace features a 2 1/8" sterling silver ring that rests on a 30" sterling silver clasp-free chain. Available from Maternitique in Oregon.

Void Earrings
Secret Identity

Shining with a stunning contrast between dark and light, these domed sterling silver charms are surrounded by blackened silver c-clips that have been hammered to bring out their glow. These Void Earrings have a wonderful industrial look and are paired with sturdy steel ear wires. Available from Secret Identity in Florida.

That's all we have time for today, but before you go please congratulate Posh Mama Wendy Humphreys! Wendy will be receiving the lovely Y Necklace and Earring Set from last week's giveaway sponsor, Square Effects.

This week, one lucky Posh Mama member will be selected using www.random.org to win an absolutely gorgeous pair Blue Lace Agate Earrings (retail $65.00) from our very talented giveaway sponsor, KKPW Designs.

--->To enter the contest, go to my original Posh Mama blog post and leave a Comment about your favorite jewelry piece this week! The winner will be announced in next week's Friday Findings post.

Written by Susan Nelson Capitola Girl Jewelry and the Capitola Girl blog, where Every Girl Has a Story (and so should her jewelry!).