2012 Spring/Summer Collection Revealed!

Trident Earrings by York Avenue Studio

Here is my 2012 Spring/Summer Collection!  This is a special collection because I combined Silver and Gold with genuine gemstones, focusing on the colors of Red White and Blue and incorporating lots of detail while keeping the items small and also affordable.

Tiny Maple Earrings by York Avenue Studio

Silver metal clay opens up so many possibilities for designs.  I love using real leaves to capture tiny details using the actual leaves as the mold.

Maple Seed Earrings by York Avenue Studio

I love the contrast of color between Silver and Gold.  Some designs have 14K yellow Gold and I've used 14K Gold Filled for others.

Horse Shoe Earrings by York Avenue Studio

Each design has tiny detail, like this Horse Shoe with the handstamped textures.

Gold Pear Hoop Earrings by York Avenue Studio

The gemstones in this collection include Freshwater Pearls, Turquoise, Garnet, Red Jasper and Crystal Quartz.

Herkimer Diamond Ring by York Avenue Studio

My signature design style is rustic and shabby chic, and I love to take a minimalist approach to interpret themes of Nature.

Super Long Necklace and Earring Set by York Avenue Studio

I've enjoyed showing my 2012 Spring/Summer Collection to you!  Let me know what you think!

Turquoise and Red Earrings by York Avenue Studio

Candy Tin Roses

Valentine’s Day held a hidden surprise inside my box of chocolate!  Just like Forest Gump, you never know what your gonna get…….

This lovely tin had soft roses raised on the lid.  I turned it over and saw with my metal clay eyes, Rose Molds!

After taking a bit of left over clay and kneading it with a drop or two of water, it was perfect for pressing into one of the rose shapes.  I used a little silicone hand lotion on the lid and the clay came right off the mold, shaped so softly like a rose.

With just a bit of sanding and after firing with a torch, I had a gorgeous fine silver rose with delicate detail and curves that were smooth.
I burnished a tiny spot on the back to solder on a bail.  The bail is handmade from sterling wire, stamped with “love”.

This necklace is so feminine and brings to mind something that a bride would wear on her honeymoon!  I crocheted wire with glass beads to make the chain, which ends with a few inches of Rollo chain behind the neck for comfort.

Like is like a box of chocolates!

Voting Open - July Jewelry Design Challenge - Magical and Mysterious

Here is the link to the Metal Clay Heads Blog, currently hosting the July Challenge - Magical and Mysterious .  Vote for your favorite!  Entries were submitted by members who use metal clay to design jewelry.  The entries are required to have a working hinge and follow the theme of Magical and Mysterious.

My entry is pictured above and you can see more about this piece by following the link to the July Challenge. I also wrote a blog post about the behind the scenes for this design with more photos and detail, click here!
I hope you visit the Challenge and vote!

P.S.  The 100th Follower Free Jewelry Giveaway is still open until July 30, enter here!

100th Follower Half Off Coupon Code for Fine Silver Feather Earrings!

In anticipation of reaching 100 followers on my blog, I am celebrating by offering a super special SALE on my Fine Silver Feather Earrings.  The special is for a limited time.  I will make as many pairs as needed for this offer and keep the offer open until the end of July 2011.  My goal is 100 pairs ordered.  I also will be forwarding the proceeds of this offer to a special family that recently lost their home to a foreclosure and are split temporarily while looking for another place to live together.  They are in my thoughts and my heart goes out to them. ♥

Fine Silver Feather Earrings by York Avenue Studio

For only HALF the regular price of $30, each customer will receive a pair of Fine Silver (.999) Feather Earrings with sterling silver ear wires for only $15, shipped FREE to the US.  For other locations, please see the shipping chart at the bottom of the listing in my shop.  You may also order them at full price, of course, and more proceeds will go to the family.

I use real feathers as shown in the photo.  The feather is the natural "mold" to shape and provide the amazing detail.  The result is .999 pure silver gorgeous feathers! 

Fine Silver Feather Earrings by York Avenue Studio

I will offer these as shiny silver with a satin brushed finish or with an antiqued silver finish, just let me know your prefererence at checkout.  The length is about 1 1/2 inches and each feather will be unique.  These are high quality, lightweight and very comfortable.  Feathers are very hot in fashion styles and this unique design is extraordinary and sophisticated!

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Please "Follow" my blog and leave a comment below requesting this special 100th Follower Half Off Sale!  I will email the Coupon Code to you, so make sure you include your email address.  If you'd rather just email me for the code and not leave the comment below, that is great, too!  The Coupon Code is only valid for these earrings in my Etsy Shop, York Avenue Studio.  Not valid on any other item in my shop.  These are custom made to order and the proceeds will be donated, please understand no refunds or returns.  Normally, these ship out in a few days, but please allow 7-10 business days to complete your order.  I'll notify you when they are ready to ship!

Pass this special along, use twitter, Facebook, call your friends and family, tell your co-workers!  These earrings will make great gifts for birthdays, teachers, wedding and bridal party gifts, moms, daughters, nieces, aunts, sweethearts, wife, girlfriend, etc.

Order a pair for yourself and order another pair to keep handy for a last minute gift.

Fine Silver Feather Earrings by York Avenue Studio

I hope you enjoy this special and I am very excited that I have so many blog followers and friends to share my jewelry-making adventures!  Feel free to leave a comment, even if just to say Hi! I realize most of my followers make their own gorgeous jewelry, and I appreciate your comments.  I certainly hope to find new followers that will join me and would appreciate fine silver at half off!

I'm also holding a Free Jewelry Giveaway to add to the celebration, click here!
Kathy