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As my collection of brooches expands, this one is one of my favourites. The peacock brooch has a padded body with silk embroidery and the tail feathers and wings are[...]
The pomegranate has been used for centuries in many cultures as a symbol of strength and fertility. In this brooch an old symbol has been given a contemporary look with[...]
An embroidered collar necklace featuring a delicate Botswana agate cabochon and a sandstone cabochon. The colours of this necklace are a denim blue with pewter, silver, pale turquoise and sand.[...]
An unusual gold bead and embroidered necklace featuring a rectangular focal point of goldwork basket weave embroidery and gold leather, surrounded by tiny glass beads and pearls. The back of[...]
These earrings are all in the chandelier style for the romantics in us all. Made using either bead embroidery or are bead woven, both techniques result in an earring that[...]
This is a sample of a collection of bracelets in a more classic style. Normally they are made to 16cm in length with an extension chain for a further 5cm,[...]
My cuff bracelets are made by using embroidery techniques to embellish leather (real or faux). Each bracelet is a unique piece and often the designs incorporate a semi-precious stone. the[...]
A variety of bee brooches, all a little different but all with their own charm.
These bird brooches are a combination of silk thread embroidery and bead embroidery. They incorporate Swarovski crystals because a girl can never have enough sparkle, as well as pearls, sequins[...]
New to my collection of jewellery is what is developing into a veritable zoo; a collection of brooches inspired by beetles and dragonflies. These brooches are like mini sculptures so[...]
bracelet B552 85€; earrings E551 35€; brooch Bch550 28€ A collection of bead embroidered cuff bracelet, earrings and brooch. Sumptuous red poppy flowers surrounded by a textured black background make[...]
From the Floriana Collection, wear a butterfly and garden around your neck! This beautiful creation will not fade like real flowers and the delicacy of the butterfly will live on[...]
When I agreed to participate at St Georges Nigremont for the summer exhibition and visited the site in the Mille-Vache, near Felletin in La Creuse, I was blown away by[...]
Come along and discover my work in a weekend exhibition is Sardent. This weekend is the first to be held by the 'Artmano Assoication' where you will find the products[...]
New to the collection, but my dilemma was where to put this piece. It would fit nicely into Floriana as the necklace is a long beaded rope decorated with leaf[...]
Liberte is a new collection of contemporary jewellery by Helen Clarence Designs. Inspired by the concept of 'liberte', but what is Liberte? It's freedom to choose, it's individuality, it's confidence.[...]
I was intrigued recently when trawling the internet looking at jewellery to find that one of the latest crazes in bead embroidery is incorporating shibori silk ribbon with the beads[...]
I have had the wonderful opportunity of visiting various Christmas markets over the festive season, two in France (although one was in the Alsace and is as near to Germany[...]
I have had a love affair with France for many years now and finally got to move the Limousin two years ago. Limousin is right bang in the middle of[...]