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I love making these bracelets. Imagine travelling to the new world in the 1700's – many weeks at sea, over crowded unsanitary conditions, a lack of fresh food and most not being able to swim. Then there is the risk of pirates. But there is something romantic about a shipwreck if you take the tragedy out of the equation. Fortunately all the people in this story survived. Their chattels and accoutrements went down with the ship. The sea has reclaimed some of the items but between the coral reef, seaweed, fishes, sea horses and shells some trinkets and treasures remain...
Every charm bracelet I make has a distinct personality. When I'm making a bracelet I hang my "canvas" (the chain) on a model making clamp. It is really a 3 dimensional sculpture that is going to be hanging and moving continuously. I find my theme with charms - beads and crystals are my "paint". It does have a "front" and "back" (mainly due to one-sided or hollow backed vintage charms) and is made in three tiers. From the large pendant pieces to the smallest beads - every element must fit and work together. This is a bracelet that will be noticed and commented on - guaranteed! I hope it goes to a special owner who will wear it all year round.
Features:
Vintage three dimensional clam shell (slightly open with a real freshwater pearl hung inside)
Aqua tone lampworked glass bead with suspended air bubbles and antique copper tone bead cap and:
Teal tone transparent glass “water” drop bead
Pale rose tone freshwater pearl
Large clear glass “water” drop bead with vintage copper tone bead cap
Small clear transparent glass “water” drop bead
Vintage heart shaped locket with aqua crystal setting (room for two pictures)
Paua shell oval disk hung with antiqued stamped brass mermaid charm (one sided)
Vintage copper tone three star “Orion's Belt” charm (one sided – blank on the reverse)
Real miniature glass bottle with antique genuine seed bead pearls, yellow beach sand and a real cork stopper (it can be removed but I would advise against it)
Small clear transparent glass “water” drop bead
Tiny Swarovski bicone crystal bead with AB lustre
Frosted white Czech glass dagger bead with ghost flash
Small brass clam shell (one sided – indented design on the reverse)
Small clear transparent glass “water” drop bead
Antique copper tone filigree scallop shell ornate finding (one sided – indented design on reverse) with:
Two pale rose tone freshwater pearls and:
Large clear ''water” drop bead
Brass stamped three stars “Orion's Belt” charm (antiqued – one sided – blank on the reverse)
Pale rose freshwater pearl
Frosted white Czech glass dagger bead with ghost flash
Curled large clear glass “water” drop
Small transparent teal glass “water” drop
Vintage brass naval anchor (one sided – blank on the reverse)
Frosted white Czech glass dagger bead with ghost flash
Genuine VOC (Dutch East Indies) coin dated 1765 with royal coat of arms on the reverse
Small brass clam shell charm (antiqued – one sided – indented design on the reverse)
Genuine round Swarovski crystal bead with AB lustre and:
Small clear glass “water” drop bead
Deep aqua tone large Swarovski bicone crystal bead
Clear pressed Czech glass nautilus shell with gold detail
Small teal glass “water” drop bead
Pale rose freshwater pearl
Vintage brass clam shell charm (one sided – antiqued – indented design on the reverse)
Aqua de Terra Jasper gemstone drop bead (also known as Emporer's Stone) with vintage copper bead cap
Small clear “water” drop bead
Copper tone vintage style skeleton key (one sided – blank on the reverse)
Vintage three dimensional clam shell (slightly open with a real freshwater pearl hung inside)
Antique mother of pearl 4 holed button (lustre on both sides) (extender links charm/weight)
I'm sure there is someone out there who will fall in love with it. I used a vintage copper tone cable link bracelet that has an aged blonde satin patina. Important: I have used a strong lobster claw clasp because the fit can be varied with extender links. It is 8 inches long including the clasp to the first extender ring. It will fit larger wrists using the other two extender links. If you require links to be added or subtracted just let me know. It is designed to be a loose fit, worn facing down so the charms and beads cascade over the top of the hand.
I include extra chain and extender links, beads and charms with all my bracelets. You can be confident buying it as a gift without knowing an exact wrist size.
I used to measure and write dimensions for all the charms/beads but it was taking forever to list anything. If you require measurement details please just contact me.
A short note about working with genuine vintage / worn parts
I use some very old parts/coins/charms. I wash and clean all parts. Sometimes I will artifically "antique" parts to bring out etched or textured details and seal the effect. If I've antiqued a part I will say that in the description. I will always tell you the honest condition, wear, oxidization or any damage on parts I use. I varnish some parts to halt or slow the aging process. My photos are crucial to you being satisfied when the piece arrives - I capture all imperfections so you can decide for yourself.
A short note about my pricing
Sorry I've had to increase my prices. With ebay fees, finding and buying my materials and overheads I can't keep selling at such a low cost. People who create art know that if you included your time in the price you would price yourself out of the market very quickly. Each bracelet takes about 15 to 20 hours. Finding and buying materials is another 20 hours a week. My niece recently had a 21st birthday. She likes brand names and one of Aunty Michelle's bracelets wouldn't have cut it. So we went looking for a big brand name charm bracelet. Okay the starter bracelet is sterling silver at $80. Then each brand name charm averaged at $30 to $40 and it would take about 10 to 15 charms to fill it. Add that all up and you are looking at least $700 for a filled bracelet. Suddenly my starting price is looking very reasonable. It's not all bad news - I've decided to offer free shipping to most destinations on all charm bracelets.
While you are here why not check out my store steelhip design! There are pieces in there you won't see in any other search results.
Postage is FREE to most worldwide destinations. This includes registered mail with proof of delivery and a signature confirmation on delivery. This conforms to Paypal protection criteria.
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Thanks for looking!
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