Silver Parrot Designs

 
             
 
Welcome to my newest set of designs - the Memoire Collection. Reminiscent of jewelry designs of the past, these pieces are classical, timeless and feminine without being outdated and some even have a bit of modern attitude. Emphasis has been placed on alternatives to precious metals in order to keep the costs reasonable for this collection. Multiple metal finishes including brass, copper, silver, pewter and gunmetal combine with delicate vintage lucite flowers and other antique-inspired and metal components to create a refreshing update to the elegant designs of a bygone era. I hope you enjoy them!
 
Frostflower Necklace
$88.00
 

This 17" necklace features a double strand of brushed silver-tone chain supporting a hand-crafted centerpiece of vintage lucite flowers and leaves accented with pearls and Swarovski crystals. The clasp is a pewter toggle clasp.

 
Frostflower Earrings
$28.00
 

These 1.25" earrings coordinate with the Frostflower Necklace but are just as stunning on their own. Vintage lucite flowers and leaves are graced with Swarovski crystals. The French hook earring tops are sterling silver.

 
Bouquet Necklace
$88.00
 

With a handcrafted centerpiece of vintage lucite flowers and leaves and Swarovski crystals strung on 18" of brushed silvertone chain, this necklace is a perfect breath of Spring. The clasp is a silvertone heart toggle.

 
Bouquet Earrings
$28.00
 

These sweet 2.5" earrings are made from silvertone chain and vintage lucite flowers accented with Swarovski crystals. They coordinate well with the Bouquet Necklace. The French earring hooks are sterling silver.

 
Tropical Tango Necklace
$68.00
 

Fun and flirty but still possessed of vintage appeal, this 18" brass necklace features one of my handcrafted flower centerpieces. Composed of lucite flowers and leaves accented with pearls and crystals and wired to a brass filigree base, this colorful piece begs for a dance party on the beach and a sweet drink to sip. The clasp is a brass spring ring.

 
Tropical Tango Earrings
$32.00
 

These 2" earrings are a perfect match for the Tropical Tango Necklace, but work just as nicely on their own. Sometimes a few blooms are more appropriate than a full garden. Vintage lucite flower beads, pearls and Swarovski crystals are wired to brass links. *Note - the French hooks on these are brass and may not be appropriate if you have metal allergies.

 
Antique Carnelian Earrings
$25.00
 

These 2.25" earrings were the happy accident of some leftover beads and chain falling together on my work table. I just love the green garnet, carnelian and brass chain together - they seem made for each other. *Note - the French hooks on these are brass and may not be appropriate if you have metal allergies.

 
Blossom Necklace
$75.00
 

I love the sweet, delicate nature of this 17' necklace. White and blue vintage lucite tulip flowers have been accented with Swarovski crystals and pearls and hand-wired to a brass chain. The centerpiece hangs 2" from the middle of the necklace. One of the best features of this piece is the beautiful, carved brass toggle clasp.

 
Blossom Earrings
$30.00
 

Classic brass filigree earring components are bedecked with delicate vintage lucite flowers in blue and white and accented with pearls in these 2.75" earrings. These earrings are lovely on their own or with the Blossom Necklace. *Note - the French hooks on these are brass and may not be appropriate if you have metal allergies.

 
Dewdrop Earrings
$28.00
 

These dainty 1.5" earrings feature vintage lucite flowers and Swarovski crystals on brass wire. They coordinate well with the Blossom Necklace. *Note - the French hooks on these are brass and may not be appropriate if you have metal allergies.

 

 
Iceflower Earrings
$36.00
 

Vintage brass filigree pieces make the perfect backdrop for dazzling Swarovski crystals and dainty lucite flowers in these 2.5" earrings. *Note - the French hooks on these are brass and may not be appropriate if you have metal allergies.

 
Blue Opal Earrings
$34.00
 

Swarovski crystals in Pacific Blue Opal and Carribbean Blue Opal along with some olive pearls mix wonderfully with vintage brass filigree earring components that remind me of the Eiffel Tower. These earrings are 2.5" in length. *Note - the French hooks on these are brass and may not be appropriate if you have metal allergies.

 
Waterfall Dreams Necklace
$110.00
 

One of my rare longer necklaces, this piece of antique brass chain and vintage lucite flowers is 30" in length. I've added Swarovski crystals and pearls and a unique brass toggle clasp.

 
Pink Blossom Necklace
$75.00
 

This necklace is the ultimate in antique femininity with its aged brass chain and vintage lucite flowers accented with Swarovski crystals. Total length is 17" with a 2.5" dangle. The clasp is a lobster-style heart.

 
Pink Blossom Earrings
$32.00
 

These 1.75" earrings are girly and sweet in shades of pink vintage lucite flowers and pink Swarovski crystals on brass chain. They coordinate well with the Pink Blossom Necklace.

 
Orange Blossom Necklace
$68.00
 

Sunny and bright, this fun necklace done on brass chain features vintage lucite flowers in orange and lavender accented with glass pearls and Swarovski crystals. Total length is 17" and the clasp is lobster-style but in the shape of a heart.

 
Orange Blossom Earrings
$28.00
 

These 1.25" earrings coordinate well with the Orange Blossom Necklace. The feature vintage lucite flowers and glass pearls. *Note - the French hooks on these are brass and may not be appropriate if you have metal allergies.

 
Butterfly Blossom Necklace
$70.00
 

This 16.5" necklace features a bouquet of vintage lucite flowers and leaves accented with Swarovski crystals and pearls. It's such a sweet bouquet, it's even attracted a lavender lucite butterfly. The clasp is a lobster claw.

 
This item is temporarily on loan to a magazine for possible publication. It should return approximately June, 2010.
Butterfly Blossom Earrings
$28.00
 

These 2.25" earrings coordinate well with the Butterfly Blossom Necklace and feature vintage lucite lavender butterflies and green leaves on gunmetal chain. *Note - the French hooks on these are gunmetal and may not be appropriate if you have metal allergies.

 

 
Rain Blossom Necklace
$95.00
 

Refreshing as a spring rainshower in cool tones of blue and green, this dainty 16.5" necklace is strung on gunmetal chain and finished with a unique gunmetal flower toggle clasp. Feminie clusters of vintage lucite flowers and leaves make a nice contrast to the "tough" chain.

As seen is "Bead Trends" magazine February, 2010, issue.

 
Angel Wing Necklace
$52.00
 

I loved the edgy attitude of this heavier silvertone chain so I doubled up on it and balanced it with charm cluster of white and crystal beads and a sweet pewter angel wing charm. The contrast of tough vs. feminine makes this piece a lot of fun. The clasp is a pewter toggle.

 
Black Rose Earrings
$22.00
 

These 2" earrings have that vintage vibe, but still manage to bring a bit of modern attitude with their gunmetal bead accents and earring hooks. These earrings coordinate well with the Black Dragonfly Necklace. *Note - the French hooks on these are gunmetal and may not be appropriate if you have metal allergies.

 
Black Dragonfly Necklace
$42.00
 

This dramatic 17" necklace was inspired by a sweater I saw in the Talbot's catalog - black, 3/4 sleeves and embellished with black crystal dragonflies. My version uses gunmetal chain, a charm cluster of black beads and a pewter dragonfly charm. The clasp is a lobster claw in a matching gunmetal finish. This necklace coordinates well with the Black Rose Earrings.

 
Item temporarily on loan to a magazine. Will return Fall, 2010.
Filigree Storm Earrings
$25.00
 

Vintage black lucite filigree components are enhanced with hematite beads, gray Swarovski pearls and cubic zirconia briolettes. These 2.5" earrings are finished with sterling silver French earring hooks.

 

 
Midnight Filigree Earrings
$38.00
 

Vintage black lucite filigree components are the perfect home for swags of sterling silver chain and jet black Swarovski crystals. These 4" earrings are finished with sterling silver French earring hooks.

 
Night Blossom Earrings
$18.00
 

These 1.75" earrings are perfect for that "Little Black Dress." Since they are strung on black plastic chain, they are incredibly lightweight so go ahead, party 'til dawn!

 
Night Blossom Necklace
$75.00
 

Picture a dark garden at midnight lit only by the faintest glints of moonlight and you will have stumbled across this necklace. Vintage lucite black flowers are accented with white Swarovski crystal pearls and a sprinkling of black Swarovski crystals. 18" in length, this necklace is strung on black plastic chain and finished with a gunmetal lobster clasp.

 
Vampire's Kiss Necklace
$95.00
 

Vintage lucite flowers show their sultry, gothic side in this 16" necklace. I've added red Swarovski crstyals and gunmetal beads to this dark garden. Strung on gunmetal chain, the necklace has a 2.5" extender allowing the length to be adjusted.

 
Dancing Dragonfly Necklace
$45.00
 

I've decorated this unique dragonfly pendant with sterling silver and Swarovski crystals in flashing dragonfly colors of bluegreen, aqua and purple. Strung on an antiqueted silvertone chain, this 18.75" necklace is finished with a pretty and delicate toggle clasp featuring a lavender flower.

 
Snow Flower Necklace
$55.00
 

A simple vintage lucite flower pendant accented with Swarovski crystals and a pearl stands alone on 16" of sterling silver rope chain. The clasp is a sterling silver lobster claw with two Swarovski crystal dangles.

 
Sunblossom Necklace
$88.00
 

For years I have tried to do more asymmetrical work only to fail, but I think I finally got it right with this beautiful, off-center cluster of blue and yellow vintage lucite flowers. The bouquet is accented with crystal pearls and smaller flowers and hung on sterling silver chain. The clasp is a sterling silver toggle. Total length is 17".

 
Item temporarily on loan to a magazine. Will return Fall, 2010. Rose and Berry Bracelet
$42.00
 

This 8" bracelet is a trip to times gone by with aged brass chain embellished with Czech glass, brass beads, Swarovski pearls and crystals, Czech glass flowers and brass charms. The clasp is a brass wire hook and eye clasp.

 

 
Item temporarily on loan to a magazine. Will return Fall, 2010. Cliff's Nest Bracelet
$38.00
 

This bracelet evokes a wintry beach scene with shorebirds nesting on rocky cliffs above crashing waves. It's 7.5" in length and is composed of antique brass chain, genuine polished and drilled beach stones, Czech glass, Swarovski crystals and two bird's nest charms.

 

 
Aged Copper Necklace
$35.00
 

This 20" asymmetrical necklace features a Victorian floral link in gunmetal and a unique twisted copper and gunmetal chain. Copper and crystal "cathedral" beads provide sparkling accents. The clasp is a copper hook clasp.

 
Gothic Rose Necklace
$35.00
 

A traditionally feminine symbol, the rose, takes a walk on the dark side when it's paired with black and copper in this Victorian-style necklace. The full length of the necklace is 18" and the black metal rose pendant is 2" in length.