Category Archives: gemstones/semi precious stones
Rings!
Beautiful new rings that just arrived and are ready for the shop! Here are two I’d like to share:
This features faceted peridot briolette on hammered/textured band. Peridot is the birthstone for August.
This one is sapphire quartz in a square form! Sapphire is the birthstone for September.
Check out our Facebook page for more designs and to purchase, just click here 🙂
The Ring
I mentioned before that we will be launching a new collection soon.
Here it is!
Beautiful and gorgeous rings made with semi-precious gemstones bezel set with the band and bezel made from sterling silver dipped in 24k solid gold. The gemstones came out so beautifully and I’m liking how the color of the band turned out. Most of the time silver dipped in gold usually turns out very yellowish gold. Something I don’t quite feel like having. But the color of this one turned out pretty pretty good.
Wear them on their own like this:
Or use several of them on your fingers like this:
Or stack them up one by one to create a whole new look!
All birthstone gemstones are available such as:
Email me at thedesigner@classicsparklers.com for orders
Or check out our size 6 pieces in our shop here.
Happy Birthstone
A very special client requested a floral pendant filled with her and her 2 lovable sons’ birthstones.
I hope she’ll be happy 🙂
If you want me to make one for you, leave a comment with your email address, add me up in facebook or email me at thedesigner@classicsparklers.com
Happy Valentine’s Day!
How did your day go?
The hubs and I spent it at home. Yes, it was just another day at work for us and school day for the little one but we went home early and spent more time together. The little one gave us a card they did at school while the hubs gave me this:
The people at work wore something red but I didn’t and wore my usual blackoffice suit. I didn’t even think of wearing any red accessory. My boss noticed this and I realized, maybe I should have worn something to commemorate the event?
For those in the same situation, here are a few things available in my shop:
24k vermeil filigree ear studs, handmade discs, Swarovski crystals
Austrian crystals, red coral, 14k gold
Garnet ear studs, carnelian, 14k gold
Red coral beads, handmade 14k gold discs
Carnelian, orange jade, 14k gold
red turquoise, 14k gold
Rubellite, red tuquoise, 14k gold
Red coral, sterling silver
Red turquoise, garnets, sterling silver
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!!!
Trellis
The request: A pair of dangler earrings in the shape of a leaf using garnet gemstones.
The dilemma: None.
The process: The client wanted a pair of garnet earrings. I suggested that we add more than just garnet because this gemstone has a rich wine red color.
Combining it with other gemstones in the same color family will give the piece life and vibrance. So I scoured my suppliers to see what they had and I found these:
Gorgeous gorgeous Tundra sapphires in red-orange, orange, and olive!
With this project, I needed to take my time. Remember, I do not sketch. I knew that I could only work on it during my good creative mood (read: when I feel like it inspired) to achieve the best results.
Fast-forward to 1.4 months, this is how it came out:
As you can see I’ve attached it to peridot cubic zirconia in 14k gold bezel set ear studs.
All other gold is 14k rolled yellow gold.
If you’d like to own something as intricate as this, do leave a message in the comments below or send me a message at my shop.
Next In Line: Rings!
Received several requests for customized rings last year. Yesterday I decided to make one for myself. Here is what came out. Pretty darn good for a first try don’t you think so? 🙂
Alexandrite: An Update
A few posts ago, I talked about this mysterious gemstone: its history, properties, characteristics. I also wondered how I could incorporate it in my designs.
I love working with Alexandrite and so far, these are what I came up with:
The 2nd and 3rd photos were custom (personalized) requests. The 1st and 4th are still available here and here.
Alexandrite is hard to get by so once my suppliers have them available, I stock up on them right away. I have made a recent purchase:
Stay tuned to this blog to see what I’ve made these into 🙂
If you want to own a piece of this one of a kind gemstone, leave me a message in facebook or etsy.
BIRTHDAY CONTEST
It’s my birthday tomorrow (October 20) and I decided to have little contest of who can correctly answer the question:
PRIZE at stake:
One of the following necklaces of your choice of gemstone:
Garnet
Aquamarine
Mediterranean Quartz
Mediterranean Quartz with signature nest disc
Rock Crystal Quartz
MECHANICS:
1. “Like” my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ClassicSparklers/154565024586823
2. email me your answers at: joanne.ranada@gmail.com
3. first person who gets BOTH correct answers will receive a message from me via email or facebook message
4. relatives within the 3rd degree of consanguinity and affinity are disqualified. sorry guys! 🙂
5. Have fun!
Love,
Joanne
Everyday Necklaces
I like pairing my jewelry with the clothes I wear everyday.
Well, not exactly pairing per se. I just like wearing accessories to complete the whole ensemble. They may not be in the same color family or theme but they should at least complement or highlight the look I am going for.
However, one cannot buy every and all kinds of jewelry! And knowing us, girls, with the way we love buying clothes, there should at least be that versatile piece of accessory to fit all kinds of look.
This dilemma can only be solved by affordable but elegant and timeless pieces that you can change everyday!
Thus, I created the “Everyday” Necklace.
Wear it with your business suit, your casual outfit, or even your evening dress. Pair it with a collared top and jeans during dress down days. The versatility of the necklaces are enhanced by their unique designs. Subtle but creative. Semi precious gemstones, South Sea shell pearls, freshwater pearls, faceted Austrian crystals and more wire wrapped in 14k gold filled (rolled gold). They hang from dainty chains that glimmer as they “disappear” into your skin. A little twist and a little turn here or there, wait for the chain to catch the light and give out that sparkle.
The J. Pedreria for ClassicSparklers Everyday Necklace Collection is now available here.
Now for some eye candy 🙂
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