New Jewelry Designs For Autumn

Hello everyone!

Well I've been really busy lately designing new jewelry pieces for my shop and so here is a sneak preview of one of the designs.

It's a vintage style sunflower pearl necklace. It is available in antique silver or antique gold, with the following color Swarovski pearls - dark gray, mauve, bronze, green, burgundy, dark teal... if you'd like one made in a color that isn't available yet or you would like it in a different length, just contact me for a custom order.

This necklace can be worn every day or as evening wear. Gorgeous design for a wedding party too.

Dark Gray and Antique Gold

Dark Gray and Antique Silver


Mauve and Antique Silver


Mauve and Antique Gold


Bronze and Antique Silver


Bronze and Antique Gold

Green and Antique Silver

New Jewelry Designs From Jacaranda Designs

I thought this weekend was going to be a write off in terms of getting anything done but lo and behold I actually had time to take my camera out and capture a few of my new designs. I also re-photographed a couple of my older designs as I was never happy with the way the first pictures turned out.

Hope you like them and enjoy the rest of your weekend!



Simple Silver Starfish Trio Necklace




Ivory and Pearl Silver Starfish Necklace




Ivory Pearl and Silver Hydrangea Bouquet Necklace




Blow Me Some Bubbles Brushed Silver Necklace

Silver Coin Pearl and Silver Floral Post Earrings Perfect For The Bride



Ivory Pearl and Silver Floral Post Earrings Perfect For The Bride

Circle of Love Crystal Silver Necklace

Bridal Jewelry - New Designs

It's that time of year when many brides-to-be start looking into jewelry options for themselves and their bridesmaids for their summer weddings. I recently added some new designs to my shop. Many are perfect for weddings but also proms and formal events.

First New Jewlery Designs of The Year

Christmas was fun, the break was lovely but now I'm back at work coming up with some new jewelry designs. I've just added three new earring designs. They're lovely for a classic look and perfect for a wedding...yes, brides are starting to plan for their spring and summer weddings. Anyway, hope you like the new additions.

Elegant Earrings

Two new pairs of earrings added to my Etsy shop yesterday, in between painting the exterior windows and having some family time!

First pair are made from these lovely sterling silver floral ear wires and a very pale rose colored coin pearl which has a magnificent lustre.


The second pair are very organic looking. They're made from silver plated leaf charms, sterling silver ear wires and boast a small pale pink freshwater pearl.

Jacaranda Designs June Giveaway - Green Tea Pearl Bloom Necklace!

This month's giveaway from my Etsy shop is a Green Tea Pearl Bloom Necklace. It's been one of my most popular sellers. It's a lovely, delicate necklace made from antique brass plated metal connector and chain and a pea green freshwater pearl.

In order to enter the giveaway you need to visit Jacaranda Designs and tell me which piece of pearl jewelry is your favorite (seeing as June is pearl month!).

here's how you can earn extra entries in this fabulous giveaway:

- 1 extra entry for commenting on my shop in the I Heart Handmade summer show. There's some great deals for my shop and others!

- 1 extra entry for blogging about this giveaway

- 1 extra entry for becoming a fan of my facebook page

- 5 extra entries for featuring any of my items on your blog

- 5 extra entries for buying any item from Jacaranda Designs

To go ahead, have fun and maybe you'll be the lucky winner.

As usual, I'll be using random.org to select the winner.

Giveaway ends June 30th at 5pm.

Flower Bloom Necklaces - New Additions

I've added some new flower bloom necklaces. My Green Tea Pearl Bloom Necklace was so popular that I decided to add some variations on the theme. And has the price of silver gone up? I went to my silver wholesaler yesterday and spent a staggering amount on supplies to see me through the summer and possibly the fall. Not looking forward to the credit card bill!

Brand New Week, Brand New Giveaway From Jacaranda Designs!

I'm hosting another giveaway everyone!

This time it's a pair of Dainty Blue Moon Pearl and Antique Brass Earrings.

So if you'd like a chance to win a pair of these little gems, simply visit Jacaranda Designs and mention your favorite piece of jewelry in the comments here.

Get extra entries the following way...

.. If you post this giveaway on your blog and add the link to a comment here, you'll receive a second entry.

.. If you become a fan of my facebook page (Jacaranda Designs Jewelry) you'll get another entry

.. Add my shop as a favorite in Etsy and you'll receive another entry

..LASTLY, PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM JACARANDA DESIGNS AND YOU WILL GET AN EXTRA 10 ENTRIES FOR EACH ITEM PURCHASED!

As usual, I will be using random.org to select a winner. And don't forget to leave your email address so that I can contact you if you win.

Giveaway ends at noon on Monday June 1st.

One Big Mess...

There is no other way to describe the state of my house right now! I'd like to at least say "organized chaos" but there is no order to this chaos at all.

I'm hosting my jewelry spring open house next week so I've been working non-stop towards that. As a result, I seem to have let everything else slide. I'm busy trying to photograph several new pieces of jewelry so there's photographic equipment all over the dining room table. Guess dinner will be in the kitchen tonight.

Tomorrow, we're having family over for dinner, so I guess I'll be madly trying to get this place tidy!

Otherwise, for those of you who don't know, tomorrow is Etsy Day, so promote, promote, promote! Not specifically your shop but just Etsy as a whole.

I have two new listings for today ...

Cream Coin Pearl and Silver Bloom Necklace




and for anyone who loves a cup of tea (like me!), there's the

Love in a Tea Cup Necklace

Finally, some new designs!

Well I'm back on my feet again after herniating a disk in my lower back - now I'm just dealing with achy back but I CAN CREATE AGAIN. Last week, I was lying in bed trying to make jewelry and it didn't work so I'm pleased to be able to get back to work!

I posted a few new items yesterday. I love the combination of brass and ivory pearl so I created the Together Forever Cream Pearl and Brass Leaf Necklace.

I also had some lovely vintage German green glass beads that I ordered a couple of months ago. They are very slightly facetted and are this lovely soft honeydew or jade green. One item is a necklace that is a very minimalist design but I think effective. And of course, I had to make a pair of earrings. Well, I made two actually, one for me and one for my Etsy shop.

Jacaranda Designs Jewelry Giveaway!

Hey everyone, I think it's time for another giveaway from my Etsy shop, Jacaranda Designs!

This week's giveaway is a pair of Sweet Pea Green Pearl Earrings. They are made from pale green lucite, green freshwater pearls and antique brass finished findings.

To enter, simply go to my shop, decide which is your favorite piece of jewelry and write it here in the comments along with an email address where you can be reached.

Post a link on your blog to my giveaway and mention it in your comments and you will be given an extra entry in the draw.

Contest closes on Thursday April 9th at noon.

A Fresh Take on Pearls

I love working with pearls of all different colors, shapes and sizes. There is so much variety out there. You can get just about any colour you want. They look great paired with brass, fringed or made into more classic bridal jewelry. They always add that touch of elegance. Here's a few of the pieces of jewelry I've made that include pearls!