Large Stones, Metal Links and Sterling Silver Chain

I can't believe my last post was around Valentine's Day (time flies when you are having fun). In the meantime, I lost my fear of fire. To put it in more practical terms, I got a lot more comfortable with soldering. You can see it in my new style of preference that incorporates huge metal links (I use sterling silver, along with copper and brass), with large stones, and sterling silver chain. So far, I created mostly monochromatic compositions (again, my personal preference), but I am going to experiment with more color in the future - will keep you posted. Here are a few of my newest creations.

#604

#605

#605 uses sterling silver along with black onyx,  pyrite and lava stone,  while #604 combines it with brass (note lovely vingtage brass beads that I scouted out online) and smoky quartz.

#590
I did not solder the large sterling silver wire centerpiece on this one, but I love the way it turned out. he stones are black onyx, pyrite, and lava stones.
(BTW, this one is SOLD already)

#591 - another one that has already SOLD. In addition to sterling silver and black onyx, I used in it raw tormaline (this is the raw nugget that looks like a piece of coal), clear quartz, and blackstone triangular links.



Valentine Earrings - Sterling Silver and Swarovski Crystals

I have created two pairs of Valentine earrings with sterling silver and Swarovski crystals. See pictures below.
Each pair is only $35. Email me at jolawg@telus.net or call 403-604-7790 if interested.

Also, I have lot more heart-shaped crystal, stone, silver and glass components. We could together design a perfect piece for someone close to your heart.

Jolanta will appear at Market Colective Dec. 18-19

One more opportunity to see Jolanta's new creations just before Christmas: Market Collective .

• Saturday, Dec. 18, 10-6 and Sunday, Dec. 19, 11-5
• At the old Ant Hills Fashions building on 10 Street. in Kensington.

The sale will have new styles, including sterling silver, that are not posted on http://www.jolantafashions.ca/ website yet. Here are some samples:

Jolanta at ArtWear 2010

Jolanta attended a fundraiser for Art Gallery of Calgary, ArtWear 2010, and donated a beutiful set of quartz and sterling silver beaded necklace, bracelet and earrings for the silent auction. It was a good opportunity to introduce Jolanta Fashions new brochure.

Events in November

Hello Everyone!

I will participate in the following sales events in November:

• Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 2010 Bowness Fall Fair, Bowness Community Center, 7904-43 Ave NW
• Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 13-14, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Kananaskis Country Christmas Art & Craft Sale, Redwood House in Redwood Meadows, 7 km NE of Bragg Creek on Hwy 22 - take the middle entrance to the Redwood Meadows by the fire hall. You are also invited to join me at a Wine & Cheese Reception on Friday, Nov.  12, 6-9 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 20-21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake Bonavista Craft Fair, Lake Bonavista Community, 1401 Acadia Drive SE

Please come and check out new creations of Jolanta jewellery.

Jewellery Making Class - Russian Spiral - at Irricana Grasshopper Gallery

Rescheduled for Sunday, October 10, 4-6 p.m.

 Place: Grasshopper Gallery at Irricana (main street, next to gas station).

Cost: $20 instruction + $20 - material (optional - you may bring your own if you wish).

Material needed: 3 colors of 3-4 mm round beads (glass pearls, crystals, glass, stone) + 1 color seed beads size 8-11, magnetic clasp  + other beads for embellishment (optional).

Email: jolawg@telus.net or call 403-604-7790 to register.

Market Collective in Kensington - August 21 - 22, 2010

Jolanta Fashions is coming to Market Collective on August21-22, 2010. Market Collective is located in the old Ant Hill building in Kensington. I am bringing newest creations of semiprecious stones and metal chain, beaded necklaces, etc. Come and check us out. For more information on Market Collective visit http://marketcollective.ca/ .