Sunday, 11 September 2011

Green Aventurine and Pearl Set

Green Aventurine and Pearl Set
(Silver Plated, Green Aventurine, Pearl Glass)


This is a subtle and elegant earring and necklace set which really can be worn with anything.  The shade of green is lovely and soft and really compliments the white pearl glass beading.  The necklace is an illusion necklace that cuts quite close to the neck at 16 inches (extenders have  been added for those who prefer a slightly longer length). 

The earrings are simple white glass beads with two green aventurine gems framing the pearl on either side.  This arrangement is carried through in the necklace.  



Thank you :)

Aliya

Under the Sea (Pink Mother of Pearl and Turquoise)

 Under the Sea
(Silver Plated, Pink Mother of Pearl, Turquoise  and Glass Pearl Beads)

(Earring and Necklace Set)



This is a real statement piece and looks really lovely when worn as a set.  The necklace is what is known as an illusion necklace whereby the beads are set in place on a clear strand to make it appear that they are floating along the neckline.

Normally illusion necklaces are cut very close to the neck and in many of our pieces this is the case.  However, as the mother of pearl and turquoise make quite a striking combination, I have chosen to make the necklace 18 inches rather than the standard 16 inches to allow the arrangement to sit slightly below the collar bone.


Thank you for looking!

Aliya

Tuesday, 6 September 2011

Classic Pearl Drop Earrings (with a splash of colour)


Classic Pearl Drop Earrings with a splash of colour

Mio Handmade Jewellery incorporates pearls into many of it designs and uses a range of different types of pearls (pearl tinted glass beads, fresh water pearls, potato pearls). Often pearl jewellery is used to give a soft, very feminine touch to a piece.  However, pearls can be both sophisticated and striking when combined with more rich colours which is why I have chosen to use burnt orange and deep purple into a classic pearl drop earring design.

Burnt Orange Pearl
(Glass pearl bead, burnt orange glass bead, silver plated fixtures)




Deep Purple
(Glass pearl bead, deep purple glass bead, silver plated fixtures) 


Look out for more variations in dark blue and forest green!

Thanks!

Aliya


Tibetan Heart Chandelier Earrings

These beautiful chandelier earrings are a favourite  at Mio Handmade Jewellery.  An elegant earring that can be worn to add a little glamour to any outfit.  This piece comes in three combinations: shades of blue, shades of burgundy and amber and multicoloured.
 
Shades of Blue
(Silver Plated, Blue and Black glass beading and silver plated fixture details)

This is a truly elegant piece and can be worn with a pair of jeans or an LBD.  Blue has become a really popular shade ever since the Duchess of Cambridge wore her royal blue engagement dress and this piece has really been inspired by that dress.

Three different shades of blue crystal glass bead have been used which graduate in colour throughout the earring.  I have also incorporated some black and silver beading to add depth to the different shades of blue.

Shades of Burgundy and Amber
(Silver Plated, Red/Bronze/Amber and Clear glass beading and silver plated fixture details)

I love using shades of red in my pieces.  I am always disappointed with the lack of jewellery available that use shades of red and amber in a feminine and delicate way.

In this earring three shades of glass beading have been used and unlike the typical graduation of colours found in most jewellery (dark to light) this piece goes from light amber to a beautiful dark burgundy.  To balance the rich shades of amber and burgundy I have used clear glass beads and silver fixtures.

Multicoloured   
(Silver Plated, Purple/Mauve, Turquoise, Deep Green and Light Green Beading)


The inspiration for this piece was a peacock feather so I used a really wide range of purple, blue and green glass beading.    In order to give this piece greater depth the three shades of purple, blue and green graduate from light to dark.  This earring is fun and colourful and makes an impact.

Thanks for looking!

Aliya
Designer: miohandmadejewellery@gmail.com 

Saturday, 3 September 2011

Welcome!

Mio Handmade Jewellery makes a wide range of fashion and sterling silver pieces to suit any taste.  Watch out for the latest one of a kind designs to get your hands on and feel free to get in touch for any comments/queries or requests for bespoke pieces. 

We are just starting out so watch this space :)