My BALC theme this year, as you may recall, is pearls and crystal ... the "Timeless" jewelry line. From ancient through modern times, pearls and crystal glass have been used to create delightful jewelry pieces. Although I'm using glass pearls and czech glass beads, the beauty of timeless classic jewelry shines on. Look at some of the lovely things I'm working with!
It's been quite the interesting journey during this class so far. Even though I did take the class last year as well, there's always new things to learn, especially from the stories, comments, and life experiences from our teacher and classmates. Trends, design eras, pricing, fashion ... all very important things to take into consideration when designing jewelry. (even if I still do think all of the clothes in Vogue are rather weird!) ;) Research is so imperative to help find your style, your niche. I purchased some great jewelry history books to not only learn from, but enjoy! Oooh, pretty!
I have always loved vintage jewelry, particularly from the early to mid 20th-century. What the designers from Haskell, Hagler, Schiaparelli, Joseff, Carnegie, and so many more created ... oh my, such talent! I can only aspire to fashion something so beautiful. This necklace, which I created a few months ago for a challenge, was inspired by Haskell jewelry ... and in turn inspired my 'Timeless' pearl and crystal line:
Rhinestone jewelry is my favorite, but I'm also so in love with the look of classic crystal and pearls. I decided to create my BALC line with these classic beads and B'Sue Boutiques brass components to try to capture the bygone look of timeless jewelry from incredible designers. It's a look that can be simple to sophisticated, fussy to fabulous, understated to elegant, sweet to sensational!
At this point in my jewelry career, I'm somewhat between an artisan-hobbyist and a maker/designer who'd like to ramp up the business and really get it going. I'm undecided at times; I love to create one-of-a-kind pieces on my own time and pace, yet I want a wider online presence with my jewelry. As I develop this and other lines, I'll be able to offer a wider variety of designs, styles, and price ranges ... something for everyone! I'm still hoping to open an Etsy shop this year as well.
friend who is also a wonderful customer told me that a student at the college she attends recently admired the necklace that she was wearing. It was one of mine, and she replied that a friend had made it. He was surprised and commented that it looked like the jewelry that his mom had gotten from his grandma. Well ... that’s high praise indeed to me! That means my style shows ... that’s my goal: vintage-inspired jewelry!
Our next blog hop post in March will be the big reveal of my new pearl and crystal jewelry line. We hope you'll be right here with us again to help pull the sheet off the 'Timeless' treasures and see what we've created. In the meanwhile, please hop along the list of fellow classmates' blogs below, to see how their lines are progressing too! Thank you so much for taking the time to read our blog ... and to Brenda Sue Lansdowne of B'Sue Boutiques for sponsoring this class!
Brenda Sue Lansdowne Jewelry Making Outside the Box
http://www.bsueboutiques.typepad.com
Diana Buynak Butterfly Emporium Ceramic Studio
http://butterflyemporium.indiemade.com/blog
Irene Hoffman, Heart's Dezire by Irene
http://heartsdezirebyirene.wordpress.com
Clare Wells Nemeth, Creative Magick
http://www.craftingmagick.blogspot.com
Mary Reckmeyer, Afrayed Not
http://www.afrayedknot.net
Marcia Tuzzolino, Aurora Designs
http://auroradesignsjewelryblog.me
Elizabeth Wilks, Wearable Art by Lizzie
http://wearableartbylizzie.blogspot.com
Jeanette Rose Belmont, One Canvas At A Time
http://www.onecanvasatatime.com
Lyn Joy Reeve, A Journey From Jewels To Jubilation
http://lnreeve00.blogspot.com
Belinda Reed-Ingle, Vogue Rocks
http://voguerocks.blogspot.com
Beth Trubman, The Journey of Jewelry
http://thejourneyofjewelry.blogspot.com
Carole Carlson, Bead Sophisticate
http://beadsophisticate.wordpress.com
Jann Tague, Clever Designs by Jann
http://janntague.wordpress.com
Shari Gardner, SLG Jewelry Designs
http://slgdesigns.wordpress.com
Susan Bolton, Fern's Place
http://www.fernsplace.org
Chris Kemp, Noodle Pie Bracelets
http://noodlepiebracelets.com
Barbara Kelley, Angels' Keep
http://angelskeepbandbdotcom.wordpress.com
Susan Bowerman, Woodside Wireworks
http://woodsidewireworks.com/
Pamela Anger, Novegatti Designs <--- you are here!
http://novegattidesigns.blogspot.com
Joan Donovan, Hailey's Cottage
http://haileyscottage.com/
Alison Huie, Ally's Baubles
http://www.allysbaubles.blogspot.com
Sharon Palac, Sharon's Jewelry Garden
http://www.sharonsjewelrygarden.blogspot.com
Erica Olmos, Beeb's Closet
https://beebscloset.wordpress.com
Erin Whitacre, Shattered Time Jewelry
https://shatteredtimejewelry.wordpress.com
Fran Sitton, Sitton Up Front
https://sittonupfront.wordpress.com
Ginger Hammond, Lynn Leigh Designs
https://lynnleighdesigns.wordpress.com
Paula Gaskill, Lovely LaylaBug Jewels
http://www.lovelylaylabugjewels.com/Blog.php
Mary Deis, The Rose Sword
http://theroseswordmdeis.blogspot.com
Renee Webb Allen, Small Stuff Design
http://smallstuffdesign.com
Valerie Tilghman, ArtJewelsandGifts
http://www.artjewelzdimensions.blogspot.com
Chris Cravens, Vintage Cravens
http://christinecravens.blogspot.com
Leslie Carver, Adorn Divine Designs
http://www.adorndivinedesigns.blogspot.com
Donna Parry, JewelryDonna
http://jewelrydonna.typepad.com
Gina-Marie Hammer, Tangles, Twists and Treasures
http://tanglestwistsandtreasures.com/blog/
Kelly Wymer, Winged Wisdom Enchantments
https://wingedwisdomenchantments.wordpress.com/
Loved.your blog..you write so well!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the big reveal
WELL DONE PAMELA
All I can say is, I'm speechless. Great blog my friend. The line will diffidently leave me speechless. I love pearls.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, oh boy, oh boy Pamela. Can't wait till the reveal of your line. Pearls and crystals in combination with those stampings, can't get any better than that. You've got this one!! See ya on April 1st.
ReplyDeletePamela, you simply have such a gift. I cannot emphasize that enough. Your work leaves me breathless for every piece I see that you create flows so beautifully. And, once again, your blog post is wonderful. Thank you for an amazing and enjoyable visit. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pieces so far! I can't wait to see the final reveal!!
ReplyDeletePamela, I am very anxiously anticipating your reveal. Pearls and crystals are so timeles, as the name of your line suggests. The pieces you've shown us so are just lovely, and so YOU!!
ReplyDeletePamela, I am very anxiously anticipating your reveal. Pearls and crystals are so timeles, as the name of your line suggests. The pieces you've shown us so are just lovely, and so YOU!!
ReplyDeleteOOH, I'm with ya Pam I love crystals and pearls! I really enjoyed reading your blog and your pictures. You truly do have your own style, and it is beautiful. That necklace is drop dead gorgeous! It reminds me of Miriam Haskell pieces. Kudos to you for finding your style. Can't wait to see your line in April :D
ReplyDeleteI love what you're doing, Pamela! It definitely is Timeless.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jewelry, beautiful post. Hi Toby!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs, beautiful jewelry, we are design birds of a feather. I admire your productivity and only hope I can catch up as I begin to truly work in my workshop!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing beautifully so far , and I be that it will not be long before you have the Etsy shop up and running. Toby is a great helper and I love seeing him in your photo's:)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your blog, Pamela, and Toby is his usual adorable self. Your jewelry drawers are looking quite lovely, too! I chuckled when you mentioned Vogue clothes being weird :) Can't wait to see your entire Timeless line in the next post!!!
ReplyDeleteWow love the pearls and crystals.. wishing I was your house playing with your stuff...
ReplyDeleteI have to say your work is wonderful and I am very excited to see your new jewelry
and congratulations on your new addition to your family he is Beautiful.
I find myself oohing and aweing over your style as it has been one of my goals to create this type of jewelry as well. The components you are using are all beautiful and I can't wait to see the final reveal. Your pieces are always a joy to see....Timeless indeed...perfect for you! Give Toby a pat and hug as well...with admiration my friend....
ReplyDeleteOutstanding pieces you've made so far. You work so well with simple pieces, turning them in to heirlooms. Well done Pamela. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteVery very pretty Pamela. Classy and timeless works of art.
ReplyDeleteYou are making my favorite kind of vintage jewelry - timeless. I am really looking forward to seeing your entire collection.
ReplyDeleteI am wicked excited about your line. Also looking forward to shopping in your shop someday.
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are absolutely gorgeous. I can hardly tell the difference between them and the Haskell pieces.
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are absolutely gorgeous. I can hardly tell the difference between them and the Haskell pieces.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces and love your blog! Looking forward to seeing your line!
ReplyDeleteLove your jewelry and your blog is great .. Can't wait to see your reveal on April 1 .. Jann
ReplyDeleteYour creations are so beautiful. Looking at them is like shopping in the antique mall.
ReplyDeleteYour creations are so beautiful. Looking at them is like shopping in the antique mall.
ReplyDeleteLove what I'm seeing, you're doing a fabulous job and absolutely, the necklace you made is sooo Haskellesque and stunning, love! Can't wait for the next hop!
ReplyDeleteWell Pam, all I can say is elegant, sophisticated, timeless! And your pictures are perfect and your blog post engaging. Love it all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful classic pieces! Love the blog too!
ReplyDeleteHi Pam, wonderful blog post, as always. I can't wait to see what you and Toby create. Everything I've seen you do to date is beautiful. I would definitely get started on opening your store. If you open it now, people will have lots of time to find you as you build your brand and you should have a nice following in time for people looking for Christmas presents.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the pieces I see in your Timeless line. They are so well designed. It's going to be a big hit.
ReplyDeleteAnother home run .. great blog and im looking forward to your reveal on April 1
ReplyDeleteHi Pam, I really love your idea to do pearls and crystal. They're so elegant, and you're right - timeless! It sounds to me like you've got a great start towards creating a production line. You're already thinking of all the variations you can make from one piece, and that mentality will get you far!
ReplyDeletePamela your blog post has been wonderfully inspiring to read! Thank you for all the wonderful pictures and sneak peeks of your jewelry line. The necklace you made early on in your post is marvelous! To tell you the truth until I enlarged the picture I thought it was a Mariam Haskell! I will really look forward to seeing your finished pieces.
ReplyDeleteLoved your blog! I am a huge fan of your designs and loved all the info in your blog! Your pictures of your supplies that you will be using had me totally drooling. Wow what a beautiful collection and I can't wait to see your finished designs.
ReplyDeleteLove the Post, Love luv Haskell my favorite inspiration designer love all your photos and designs see you on the first.
ReplyDeleteLove your vintage aesthetic. Between those gorgeous pieces in your cover photo, and then Toby, I was hooked by your blog from the get-go! Looking forward to seeing your finished pieces.
ReplyDeleteI loved everything! Your blog is wonderful. Your jewelry is beautiful. Everything is coming together for you!
ReplyDeleteI don't even care if you make anything-your supplies are so wonderful-I love pearls and rhinestones, and I am so glad you bring Toby along for the ride. It always brightens my day to see what jewels he wants to wear each time you post. Seriously, though, I know your line is going to be "timeless" and stunning and I can hardly wait 'til the final reveal.
ReplyDeleteI don't even care if you make anything-your supplies are so wonderful-I love pearls and rhinestones, and I am so glad you bring Toby along for the ride. It always brightens my day to see what jewels he wants to wear each time you post. Seriously, though, I know your line is going to be "timeless" and stunning and I can hardly wait 'til the final reveal.
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