Wish Necklaces - $25 w/ christmas delivery

So, it's that time of year when we run around like crazy people searching for the right stuff to buy, buy, buy...so here I am sell, sell, selling...but I hope maybe the idea behind these necklaces fits better into the spirit of this season than other latest greatest tsochkes.

Over the summer I meet a young woman on the beach wearing a lovely simple necklace, a small gold starfish on a length of red twine, I liked it so much I asked about it. She told me it was a "wish necklace" you make a wish when you put it on, then wear it until the string wears thin and breaks...and when it does, your wish comes true.

What a lovely idea, to fill something beautiful full of a dream, and then let it go. Maybe in our disposable culture what we need less of is buying things and more of is lovely dreams.

So (with inherent contradictions in tow) this season, buy someone you love a wish.

Each necklace is made of either a faceted smoky quartz on a taupe colored fine cotton twine, or a fresh water pearl on a cream colored fine twine. Each with a gold clasp (so one can choose to wear it until it falls off continuously, or a bit at a time!) I am making a limited edition of ten of each color. They are $25, the price includes shipping, and orders emailed to me before weds the 19th are guaranteed for christmas delivery.

Each comes with a card that reads "This necklace is made for your most special wish, make your wish when you put it on, then wear it, continuously, or a bit at a time. When the strand wears thin and the necklace falls away, your wish will come true."

Fall SOLD OUT, Dec Gift Shop COMING SOON

Hi curiosities fans...so, for all you procrastinators out there, I will soon have the perfect solution uploaded, handmade gems, with just the right sparkle for the season. The pieces can even be gift wrapped and mailed directly to your special so and so. Pics and details coming soon.

xoxo
V

FALL COLLECTION FOR SALE

HI. So, I hate to say it (since fall is just the harbinger of its evil cousin winter) but fall is right around the corner. But I love to say that I have a lot of great new fall jewelry up for you to look at. What’s more is that unlike the previous curiosities blog posts all of these new fall pieces are FOR SALE. So please have a glance, If you’d like to purchase something send an email to me at valeriefeingold@gmail.com. Paypal payments will be accepted.

Cockettes

Peacock fethers suspended from a sterling chain. Heavy metal and pretty-pretty all at once. PRICE $45

Satinas

These earrings are made of peacock feather tendrils and sterling silver, that swing against and backdrop of smooth green satin. PRICE $45

Red Headed Sluts

Okay, so maybe a crazy name for a pair of earrings (it's also a pretty heinous shot of jagermeister schnaps and cran) but these just scream out to be noticed. Brown hackle feathers, with a few carefully placed red ones, anchored to a slip of red grosgrain ribbon make these babies. They are so sexy. PRICE $50

Houndstooth Earrings SOLD

Not made from the teeth of hounds (eww), rather the feathers of birds...but still the interplay between the black and white feathers seems to suggest that timeless checked print. These earrings are sure to make a statement, without ruffling any feathers (sorry couldn't resist that one). PRICE $40

Honeyswine Pearls

This necklace, made of hefty beads of Honey Jade seems to defy gravitiy's tug as it floats on one's neck on a delicate chain of gold-filled fillagree. PRICE $70

Ruby-Wristed Bracelet

Ruby in Zosite and Red Plum Jasper. Price $55

"Ruby" Earrings

Ruby in Zosite and Red Plum Jasper. PRICE $30

Autum's Arc Earrings

These earrings, in Carnelian and Red Aventurine, are the best colors of fall. PRICE $25

Three's Bracelet

Ever heard "good things come in threes?" Superstition is full of threes, so are rules for writing comedy, beliefs of wiccan weirdos..and my personal favorite threesome, that trifecta of "past present & future"...whatever it means to you this cute bracelet pays homage, three bright beads, set in contrast to the other stones, use it to count your blessings. Seen here in swarovski crystal and coral. PRICE $40 (More styles and colors to come)

Hello From Curiosities

If you're reading this, you've found your way here to check out my designs and maybe you are wondering how to order? Well, until I have a more staight forward "click-to-buy" site, the best thing is to email me. Many of the pieces pictured are sold because they were designed for someone specifically, but some are actually still available. So, if you want to inquire about a specific item, send me an email, and I can let you know if it's available. Or if you see something you like, but it's not available, it can still make a good jumping off place for me to design something for you. I don't recreate pieces exactly, because all of my designs are one-of-a-kind, but I will happily work with you to make something you will love. Perhaps you'd like to chose a color or theme that strikes you, then I can start to design a piece with you in mind, emailing pictures and information as it evolves. Email me at valeriefeingold@gmail.com and we can get started, or I can answer any of your further questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

Martinique Necklace (Lapis/Sodalite/Red Aventurine)

Julie Necklace (Jasper/ 14 kt Gold filled), Galina Necklace (Crystal/Butter Jade), Ariel Necklace (MOP, Aventurine, Crystal)

Jade Dagger Necklace (Jade and 14kt gold filled), Acacia Necklace (Purple Agate/Amethyst/14 kt gold-filled), Cara Necklace (Crystal/14 kt gold filled)

Donna Earring (Onyx heart/Gold), Chloe Necklace (African Jade/Coral/Mother o Pearl), Chloe Earring (Coral), Cassandra Earring (Chrysocolla/Honey Jade)

Jewelry Party

So, at the begining of June I had another trunk show for Curiosities Jewelry line, this time to introduce new spring/summer pieces: lots of super-slinky earrings - for hot summer nights when you hair's pulled up. Long, swingy, vibrant-colored pendant necklaces on chunky chains. Clear Crystal, my current fave, it goes with everything! And a lot of bright whites - butter jade, mother of pearl - all the things that seem to scream for the beachy best that summer has to offer. Here are some pictures of the party goers and me at the trunk show. It was a success! Hope you can make the next one, FALL 07, location TBD.

"Tristan" Blue Lace Agate Necklace, "Caroline" Mother of Pearl Necklace, "Lucy" Agate wishbone

Scarlett Necklace, made of Coral

"O'Pauline" necklace of Jade and Opal

Jessa Earrings (Malachite)

Linda Earring (Amethyst and Swarovski Pearl, draped in gold chain)

Linda necklace (Amethyst and Swarovski pearls)

Femme necklace (amethyst and gold feather charm)

Roxanne Earrings (Amethyst and green Fresh Water Pearls)

Carnelian/Gold Chandelier Earrings