GO GREEN!

GO GREEN!
Use recycled materials, found objects or even scrap pieces to create eye catching jewelry. Many people are concerned with the environment's deterioration and are looking for ways to protect the earth’s precious resources. As designers we know how valuable stones and metals can be to us, and that we gather some of our best inspiration from natures beauty. This GO GREEN project will not only be beneficial on a personal level, but will be a great way to let others know how team Filigree is doing their part to help reduce waste. Let’s show everyone that we truly appreciate the amazing beauty that surrounds us by designing a GO GREEN masterpiece.

Please post projects between April 1 - 15th so we can have a team post ready by Earth Day!(April 22) Our team post will collage all of the member's projects together to showcase our work as a whole! Be sure to let everyone know what materials you used to create your piece! So excited about this project I can't wait!

Happy Spring!

Spring has finally arrived and to celebrate Filigree has come up some amazing jewelry inspired by nature's budding colors and using flying creatures of all kinds. Paying homage to these winged creatures, we had 9 designers totaling 12 beautiful pieces!

In order starting with the top left are the names of the designers and their jewelry:
The Brass Hussy : Charmed, I am sure - Necklace
Larson Design Studio: Bee Calm Filigree Bracelet
Secret Jewellz: Amethyst Posy Filigree Necklace
Larson Design Studio: Easter Treat Necklace
Aranwen: Vintage Brass Cuff Bracelet
Dancing Hannah: Swallows in the Sunset Bracelet
Katofmanycolors: Spring Calls Softly
Nancmac: Dragonfly Spring Necklace
Vintaj: Lavender Wings by Megan Sharkey
Vintaj: Green Dragon by Rose Noble
Katofmanycolors: Spring in the Jeweled Garden
Larson Design Studio: Bloom Where You Are Planted

Lavender Wings

Megan Sharkey designed this beautiful necklace using a lavender focal wrapped with Vintaj Natural Brass.
Materials used : Vintaj Butterfly Charm & Filigree Butterfly Pendant - wrap

Just lovely!

Dragonfly Spring Necklace

Even though I live in the desert, Dragonflys are one of the first signs of Spring. I liberally sprinkled this necklace with dragonflys and Swarovski crystals in pastel colors. The bottom drop is a faceted amethyst.

Bloom Where You Are Planted

As I watch the snow melt away, I envision

the plants and flowers that will soon be emerging 

from the soil. They will bloom where once they 

were planted to fill my yard with color and life 

again after this long cold winter. I cannot wait 

to see the first buds break through the soil! 

Bloom Where You Are Planted Necklace

Easter Treat

Another addition for the Spring's Melody collection. 

A beautiful soft pastel purple stone cab is delicately 

wrapped in filigree like a foil wrapped Easter treat.  

Hippity Hop...Easter is on its way!

Easter Treat Necklace

Dancing Hannah's Spring Melody Contribution

SWALLOWS IN THE SUNSET ~vintage filigree bracelet


I paired natural vintage filigree elements with buttery colored fire polished glass czech beads. sweet little swallows grace and enchant the focal point, which is the french inspired cloisanne bead wrapped in the very beautiful herringbone weave and placed center stage.
click here for more views of this bracelet...happy spring!

Another Katofmanycolors Spring Melody Contribution

Spring Calls Softly - Brass and Harlequin Opal and Givre Glass Necklace

Beautiful, more pastel colored necklace with dragonflies and a detailed butterfly as focal.

I couldn't decide which of my two Spring necklaces that I liked best so here is the second one.

I thought I would let you decide......Katofmanycolors

Katofmanycolors Spring Melody Contribution

Spring in the Jeweled Garden - Filigree Brass and Czech Glass and Rhinestone Necklace with Repousse clasp.

Beautiful, vivid jewel-toned colors dancing with dragonflies, and a bumble bee!

Aranwen's Jewelry "Spring's Melody" design

Hello!

This is my contribution to "Spring's Melody". I'm crazy about cameos, and this project couldn't be any different! This cuff features a lovely lady with flowers in her hair, gazing outside her window where beautiful butterflies fly in celebration of Spring.

Gorgeous filigree all across the cuff, with a bit of ivory on the cameo and the pearl.

Secret Jewellz Spring Melody Contribution

Secret Jewellz
Amethyst Posy Filigree Necklace


Flowers and leaves and calming lavender all spring to mind with this necklace. I used gorgeous pastel coloured czech glass flowers and leaves. Vintage glass stone wrapped in filigree.

Larson Design Studio's Spring's Melody Project

Here is my Spring's Melody project contribution. 

I am so ready for the calming days of Spring and 

a breath of fresh air....

Bee Calm Filigree Bracelet

Materials:

This calming, light and airy Spring inspired 

bracelet features a Swarovski crystal bead, 

a green glass flower bead and a aventurine stone 

cabochon adorned in Vintaj Natural Brass. And a 

little bit of "buzz" contributed by a petite silver charm.