Showing posts with label czech glass. Show all posts
Showing posts with label czech glass. Show all posts

Sunday, February 1, 2009

GGs Flower Cluster Beaded Wrap Collar Wearable Art

Gorgeous wrap collar I have created with many drops of Czech glass flower and leaf beads, wireworked with Swarovski Austrian Crystal beads, faceted Clear Quartz Crystal, faceted Czech glass, glass seed beads, twisted glass bugle beads, Sterling Silver Bali beads and bead caps. The centerpiece has a gemstone heart dyed pink, wirewrapped with Sterling Silver wire. This is all strung on stainless steel memory wire, and is finished with silver plated end balls. Wonderful piece, great colors and these are super comfortable to wear!

Collar length: 19", and should fit most necks, it will "wrap" around until it fits properly

Center Drop: 2 3/4"

Metaphysical Lore:

Hearts are a wonderful symbol, used for centuries to symbolize love and affection. Often paired with other symbols, like cupid, thistles, hands, they are used to show and symbolize love for someone or something, and are even used as protection symbols, as in the Scottish Lukenbooth. Wonderful symbol!


Clear Quartz Crystal is by far and away one of the most useful stones of all. It is a powerful all purpose stone, possessing both the ability to send energy as well as receive. It is a great stone for tapping into the powers and energies of the universe, bringing the energies of the universe into oneself. It is superb at healing, and is great
for aligning all the human energies with those of the universe. Clear Quartz works well with all the Chakras. Clear Quartz, when used in combination with any other stone, amplifies its energies and increases it's healing powers. Ancient peoples were convinced that Clear Quartz was a form of ice because of the way it crystalized and the clearness of the stones. Silver is a wonderful metal for use with gemstones, it can take on and absorb the properties and energies of the gemstones it is in contact with and act as a conductor for those energies for the wearer.

Silver is associated with the element of Water and directly correlates with the energies of the Goddess and the moon. It is also a metal to aid in drawing prosperity. To increase the properties and energies of silver, expose it to the light of the moon, especially the full moon.


Price: $75.00



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Thursday, January 15, 2009

GG's Exclusives Spring In The Lilly Garden Polymer Clay Art Bead Bracelet


Beautiful Sterling Silver wireworked link bracelet, with many, many drops of Artisan Crafted Polymer Clay Art Beads I have created just for this bracelet, along with Cultured Freshwater Pearls, Czech Glass beads, Clear Quartz Crystal gemstone beads, Sterling Silver beads and bead caps and finished with a Bali Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp. This is a fantastic bracelet with beautiful spring colors, peach, yellow, aqua, off white. With Lilly flower beads, and "bumpy" beads in matching colors, and lovely swirled accent beads with all the colors to match, all in wonderful Polymer Clay and all hand-crafted by myself. While this bracelet looks extremely heavy, it is actually very light for all the bead drops on it. This will surely be a conversation piece and will get you LOTS of attention! A gorgeous piece with beautiful beads and fantastic colors!

Bracelet Length: 8" (this is a very "chunky" bracelet and will fit much smaller than a traditional 8" bracelet)


Metaphysical Lore:


Lillies are symbolic of purity and joy, Day Lillies correlate to Sun energies, while other varieties are more in tune with the energy of the Moon and the element of Water. They come in a myriad of colors and sizes, and are often quite fragrant. Because the are recognized as a symbol of purity, they are also a flower of the Maiden Aspect of the Goddess.

Clear Quartz Crystal is by far and away one of the most useful stones of all. It is a powerful all purpose stone, possessing both the ability to send energy as well as receive. It is a great stone for tapping into the powers and energies of the universe, bringing the energies of the universe into oneself. It is superb at healing, and is great for aligning all the human energies with those of the universe. Clear Quartz works well with all the Chakras. Clear Quartz, when used in combination with any other stone, amplifies its energies and increases it's healing powers. Ancient peoples were convinced that Clear Quartz was a form of ice because of the way it crystalized and the clearness of the stones.

Pearls are wonderful gems, not really stones, but organic in nature, are products of oysters and are usually cultured, that is, the oyster is implanted with a foreign object for the Pearl to grow around and then later cultivated when they reach the size desired. They come in many different natural colors and are also dyed or color inhanced. They are associated with the elements of water and spirit. They emit warm, gentle loving energies, and help to encourage compassion. They bring the loving energy of the sea to the wearer. They bring Goddess energies to whatever they are connected to.

Silver is a wonderful metal for use with gemstones, it can take on and absorb the properties and energies of the gemstones it is in contact with and act as a conductor for those energies for the wearer. Silver is associated with the element of Water and directly correlates with the energies of the Goddess and the moon. It is also a metal to aid in drawing prosperity. To increase the properties and energies of silver, expose it to the light of the moon, especially the full moon.

Price: $150.00

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GG's Exclusives Fabulous Flower Garden 'N Gems Bracelet


Wow! LOTS of great Hand-crafted Polymer Clay Art beads I created just for this bracelet. Roses and Lillies, and the bracelet itself is created with wireworked links of lampwork styled polymer clay beads to match the flower beads. Done in purples, lavender, periwinkle and red, with Amethyst, Blue Lace Agate and faceted Clear Quartz Crystal gemstone beads, along with multiple colors of Swarovski Austrian Crystal beads, with lots of Sterling Silver beads and bead caps, lots of wireworked designs at the ends of the drops, and the bracelet is finished with a Sterling Silver Lobster Claw clasp and the other end has wireworked links with Swarovski Austrian Crystal beads and Czech Glass bead links that allow this bracelet adjustable sizing. While this bracelet is LOADED with bead drops, it is exceptionally lightweight. Beautiful and will DEFINITELY be a conversation piece! Fun and gorgeous piece to wear!

Length Of Bracelet: 7" - 8 1/4" (this is a "chunky" bracelet and will fit smaller than a beaded or chain bracelet of the same length)

Metaphysical Lore:

Roses have meant many things in folk lore. Often associated with Aphrodite, and love. The different colors of roses are said to mean different things, but the most familiar of course is red roses with love and passion. The story goes that Aphrodite pricked her finger on a thorn and her blood turned the flower red, and has since been associated with love and passion, both the color and the flower. Regardless, they are quite beautiful, and who doesn't love their fragrance? And EVERYONE should learn to "stop and smell the roses" from time to time!

Lillies are symbolic of purity and joy, Day Lillies correlate to Sun energies, while other varieties are more in tune with the energy of the Moon and the element of Water. They come in a myriad of colors and sizes, and are often quite fragrant. Because the are recognized as a symbol of purity, they are also a flower of the Maiden Aspect of the Goddess.

Amethyst is a stone that has been used for centuries for its healing and magickal powers. It has wonderfully loving energies, providing one with great contentment. Just holding Amethyst can reduce stress and bring a calming nature to the bearer. It provides strength, stability, and perfect peace. It balances energies of the physical, emotional and intellectual bodes, and brings a more open connection between the earth plane and those of the other worlds. It is great for assisting one in developing their intuitive abilities and to assist in meditation. It has been used for centuries to help one rid themselves of physical addictions. Amethyst can also help one to rid themselves of negativity. Hold a piece of Amethyst and envision all your hurt and pain and anger going into the stone, then throw the stone away and let the earth reclaim it. It will take all those thoughts of negativity with it leaving you more balanced and filled with positive energies.

Blue Lace Agate is a gorgeous stone, mostly translucent, it has a lovely light blue-violet color with white lacy banding, it is a beautiful color. It is an excellent stone to use for inner attunement. It is used for the Crown, throat, Heart and Third-eye Chakras, and when it activates these chakras it assists in reaching a high-frequency state of consciousness.

Clear Quartz Crystal is by far and away one of the most useful stones of all. It is a powerful all purpose stone, possessing both the ability to send energy as well as receive. It is a great stone for tapping into the powers and energies of the universe, bringing the energies of the universe into oneself. It is superb at healing, and is great for aligning all the human energies with those of the universe. Clear Quartz works well with all the Chakras. Clear Quartz, when used in combination with any other stone, amplifies its energies and increases it's healing powers. Ancient peoples were convinced that Clear Quartz was a form of ice because of the way it crystalized and the clearness of the stones.

Silver is a wonderful metal for use with gemstones, it can take on and absorb the properties and energies of the gemstones it is in contact with and act as a conductor for those energies for the wearer. Silver is associated with the element of Water and directly correlates with the energies of the Goddess and the moon. It is also a metal to aid in drawing prosperity. To increase the properties and energies of silver, expose it to the light of the moon, especially the full moon.

Price: $135.00

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Sunday, January 11, 2009

GG's Exclusives Blue Quartz Briolette Drop Pet Collar Charm

Pretty and elegant, a lovely pet collar charm with a Blue Quartz faceted briolette with a wireworked bale, and a wireworked link with a faceted Czech Glass rondelle bead with base metal beads and bead caps and attached to a lobster claw clasp. Beautiful charm for your cat or dog fur-baby or your familar. Lots of sparkle and a beautiful colored briolette!

Charm Length: 2 1/8"

Price: $ 6.00

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GG's Exclusives Dainty Flower Pet Collar Charm with Swarovski Crystal

So pretty and dainty, a lovely little flower bead with a pink Swarovski Austrian Crystal in the middle, and this bead IS double sided, it is worked into a wireworked link with faceted Czech Glass beads, with a base metal dangle on the bottom and attached to a lobster claw clasp. Really cute. Perfect for cats or dogs, your fur-baby or familiar will look beautiful adorned in jewels!

Charm Length: 1 7/8"

Price: $6.00

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GG's Exclusives Star & Moon Pet Collar Charm

Lovely little pet collar charm, great for cats or dogs. This great charm has a Pewter Star with a Crescent Moon cut out, with a wireworked link with a Faceted Czech Glass bead and base metal beads and bead caps and is attached to a lobster claw clasp. Beautiful adornment for your fur baby or beloved familar!

Charm Length: 2 3/16"

Metaphysical Lore:

Stars are symbolic of many things. Many ancient cultures used stars in five or six points for a variety of purposes, but most often as signs of protection, and the different points represent different aspects of their belief system. Stars are also representative of the universe, and are often used in Astrology, I'm sure everyone has heard the saying "written in the stars". Stars are also "Suns" to other solar systems, our own Sun is a "Star" to some other distant planet! Stars and their symbolic meanings have played a large role in human history, using stars to navigate by, the Star of Bethlehem to guide the wise men, and many, many more such stories. Neat symbol!

MOON-The Moon is connected to the Goddess, women, fertility and water for many reasons. It was connected to the Goddess/Women/Fertility because the full moon and the cycles of the moon coincides with a woman's reproductive cycle, appearing every 28 days. It's affect on the oceans tides and water in general, make it a Water Energy, as well as affecting intuition and all around Magick. The three phases of the moon, Waxing, Full and Waning, also connect it to the Triple Aspect Goddess of Maiden, Mother and Crone. Wonderful symbolism, and wonderful SYMBOLS.

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Saturday, January 10, 2009

GG's Exclusives Green Agate And Quartz Crystal Dangle Earrings

Neat little earrings, Sterling Silver French Ear Wires with wireworked links of faceted Czech Glass beads and wireworked drops of faceted Clear Quartz Crystal gemstone beads, and drops of Green Agate Gemstone beads, with Sterling Silver Bali bead caps and Sterling Silver accent beads.

Earrings Length: 2"

Metaphysical Lore:

Clear Quartz Crystal is by far and away one of the most useful stones of all. It is a powerful all purpose stone, possessing both the ability to send energy as well as receive. It is a great stone for tapping into the powers and energies of the universe, bringing the energies of the universe into oneself. It is superb at healing, and is great for aligning all the human energies with those of the universe. Clear Quartz works well with all the Chakras. Clear Quartz, when used in combination with any other stone, amplifies its energies and increases it's healing powers. Ancient peoples were convinced that Clear Quartz was a form of ice because of the way it crystalized and the clearness of the stones.

Agates come in many different colors, they can be transparent, translucent or opaque. Agates assist us in balancing our Yin Yang energies, it helps to stabilize our auras and helps to rid ourselves of negativity. It was often used in ancient times to ward off illness.

Silver is a wonderful metal for use with gemstones, it can take on and absorb the properties and energies of the gemstones it is in contact with and act as a conductor for those energies for the wearer. Silver is associated with the element of Water and directly correlates with the energies of the Goddess and the moon. It is also a metal to aid in drawing prosperity. To increase the properties and energies of silver, expose it to the light of the moon, especially the full moon.

Price: $10.00

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GG's Exclusives Rose Of Sharon Sterling Silver Earrings


Beautiful dangle earrings with lovely abstract Rose Of Sharon charms and Sterling Silver wire-worked links with fuchsia colored faceted Czech Glass rondelle beads and Sterling Silver beads and bead caps that dangle from hand-crafted Sterling Silver Ear Wires I created with 20 gauge Sterling Silver Wire and hand-hammered for texture and ease of wearing. I LOVE this color, it is so vibrant and beautiful and PERFECT to go with Rose of Sharon! Lovely symbolic earrings.

Earrings Length: 2"

Metaphysical Lore:

Rose Of Sharon is a type of Hibiscus, and often grows in less tropical
climates than what other Hibiscus grow in. Rose of Sharon is associated with the Goddess, and fertility, as well as love and beauty. There are many varieties that grow in Europe and have been brought here to the United States, they grow on beautiful bushes, and come
in many colors.
Silver is a wonderful metal for use with gemstones, it can take on and absorb the properties and energies of the gemstones it is in contact with and act as a conductor for those energies for the wearer. Silver is associated with the element of Water and directly correlates with the energies of the Goddess and the moon. It is also a metal to aid in drawing prosperity. To increase the properties and energies of silver, expose it to the light of the moon, especially the full moon.

Price: $18.00




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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

GG's Exclusives Chain Maille and Polymer Clay Roses Bracelet


Gorgeous bracelet I have created, with six "links" of "beez to butterflies" chain maille with Bright Aluminum rings, and gorgeous deep purple roses I have hand-sculpted from polymer clay. Each rose has double holes with metal links to attach to the chain maille. One end has a base metal lobster claw clasp, the other has several rings and a drop with swarovski austrian crystal beads. Beautiful and unique piece! The combo of chain maille and roses, very different, yet very elegant! Truly stunning piece.

Length: 8" - 8 3/4"


Metaphysical Lore:

Roses have meant many things in folk lore. Often associated with Aphrodite, and love. The different colors of roses are said to mean different things, but the most familiar of course is red roses with love and passion. The story goes that Aphrodite pricked her finger on a thorn and her blood turned the flower red, and has since been associated with love and passion, both the color and the flower. Regardless, they are quite beautiful, and who doesn't love their fragrance? And EVERYONE should learn to "stop and smell the roses" from time to time!

Price $65.00

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Monday, January 5, 2009

GG's Exclusives Dalmation Jasper Copper Wire-wrapped Pendant

Beautiful gemstone pendant created with a Dalmation Jasper carved Heart bead I have wrapped with 22 gauge Copper Wire, with a Spiral formed on the front, and a double looped bale. Dangling from the bottom is a wireworked link with a Czech Glass Teardrop bead and a copper finish faceted Czech Glass bead. Lovely pendant, ready for your chain or cord. Beautiful colors and just a touch of sparkle!

Pendant Length: 2 5/8"
Pendant Width: 3/4"

Metaphysical Lore:

Hearts are a wonderful symbol, used for centuries to symbolize love and affection. Often paired with other symbols, like cupid, thistles, hands, they are used to show and symbolize love for someone or something, and are even used as protection symbols, as in the Scottish Lukenbooth. Wonderful symbol!

Spirals have been found in ancient ruins, in almost every culture. They symbolize the eternal flow of birth, death and rebirth/reincarnation, and is also used to mark "healers". Probably the most recognized are the Spirals in Celtic Knotwork and in Native American artifacts. Great symbol!

Jasper is a stone that comes in many different varieties and color patterns. Jasper takes upon itself an incredible responsibility to protect against negativity. It is a very "earthy" stone, using the energies of the earth for stable grounding. Jasper is used to balance the Yin Yang energies and to align the Chakra energy centers, great stone!!

Copper is a great metal for use with gemstones. Because of it's conductivity, it can assist in helping the energy transfer from stones to the wearer, which is a great benefit for healing purposes. It also has great healing properties of it's own, and has been used for centuries for treating arthritis, and other joint related ailments. It helps to increase ones initiative, and independence, as well as diplomacy.

Price: $16.00

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GG's Exclusives Purple PILLOWS Polymer CLAY Art BEAD Earrings & Pendant


Lovely set of dangle earrings and triple bead pendant created from marbled purple and pink polymer clay artisan crafted beads which I designed and created myself, with Copper Tube beads, wireworked with Copper Wire and accented with Copper Beads, Czech Glass beads, Swarovski Austrian Crystals and completed with Hand-crafted Copper Ear Wires I hand crafted from 22 gauge Square Copper Wire for the earrings, and black cording for the pendant finished with Copper Jump Rings and Copper Plated Lobster Claw Clasp, and is included.

Earrings Length: 2 1/.4"
Pendant Length: 4 5/8"
Cord Length: 17 1/2"



Metaphysical Lore:


Copper is a great metal for use with gemstones. Because of it's conductivity, it can assist in helping the energy transfer from stones to the wearer, which is a great benefit for healing purposes. It also has great healing properties of it's own, and has been used for centuries for treating arthritis, and other joint related ailments. It helps to increase ones initiative, and independence, as well as diplomacy.



Price: $38.00

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GG's Exclusives VICTORIAN STYLED Chain MAILLE Rose DANGLE Earrings SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS


I created these beautiful Victorian Styled earrings with a byzantine variation chain maille weave, with one of my hand-crafted polymer clay Rose Art Beads as the center piece, and dangles with Swarovski Austrian Crystal, Czech Glass Leaf beads and faceted Glass Briolettes. The chain maille rings are all polished Bright Aluminum, the wire used for the dangles is Sterling Silver and the Ear Wires are hand-formed and hammered ear wires I created from 20 gauge Sterlng Silver wire.

Bright Aluminum is as shiny as Sterling Silver, but doesn't tarnish, and is VERY lightweight. And it is also MUCH more affordable!!!


Earrings Length: 3 1/2" long
Rose Beads: 13mm Swarovski Crystals: 6mm and 4mm

Metaphysical Lore:


Roses have meant many things in folk lore. Often associated with Aphrodite, and love. The different colors of roses are said to mean different things, but the most familiar of course is red roses with love and passion. The story goes that Aphrodite pricked her finger on a thorn and her blood turned the flower red, and has since been associated with love and passion, both the color and the flower. Regardless, they are quite beautiful, and who doesn't love their fragrance? And EVERYONE should learn to "stop and smell the roses" from time to time!

Silver is a wonderful metal for use with gemstones, it can take on and absorb the properties and energies of the gemstones it is in contact with and act as a conductor for those energies for the wearer. Silver is associated with the element of Water and directly correlates with the energies of the Goddess and the moon. It is also a metal to aid in drawing prosperity. To increase the properties and energies of silver, expose it to the light of the moon, especially the full moon.

Price: $30.00

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Sunday, January 4, 2009

GG's Exclusives PURPLE AT SUNSET Copper WIREWORKED Necklace ART BEAD Pendant SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS


Beautiful and interesting necklace, with a gorgeous lampwork glass art pendant, created by my husband. It's a lovely clear purple base, with "blotches" of orange and brown glass added to the top. I have wireworked it with 22 gauge square Copper Wire, with more Copper wireworked links with Swarovski Austrian Crystal beads and faceted purple faceted Czech Glass Rondelles. The ends are finished with solid Copper Curb chain and a hand-formed Copper wire clasp and more wireworked links with more Swarovski Austrian Crystals! Neat piece of One Of A Kind Wearable Art!

Necklace Length: 20"
Pendant Length: 1 1/4"
Pendant Width: 1"

Metaphysical Lore:

Copper is a great metal for use with gemstones. Because of it's conductivity, it can assist in helping the energy transfer from stones to the wearer, which is a great benefit for healing purposes. It also has great healing properties of it's own, and has been used for centuries for treating arthritis, and other joint related ailments. It helps to increase ones initiative, and independence, as well as diplomacy.

My Husband Trent is now creating beautiful Lampwork Glass beads, fashioned by flame and properly kiln annealed for strength and durability. The art of lampworking glass in a flame to create beads is very old, and has gained a great deal of popularity in recent years. As I strive to provide my buyers with totally unique items, we are now creating our own glass beads to use in my finished pieces. ALL lampwork beads and pendants are properly annealed in a kiln and thoroughly cleaned before included in finished pieces.

PRICE: $75.00

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GG's Exclusives LAVISH LAVENDER HUES Wrap BANGLE Bracelet CZECH GLASS BEADS


Beautiful beaded Wrap Bangle Bracelet, made with all Czech Glass beads, strung on hard tempered stainless steel memory wire. The beads are gorgeous colors of lavender, purple, pink, plum, brown, gold and the end dangles have lovely drops of Czech flower beads and green Czech Glass Leaves.

Beautiful bracelet, nearly four full wraps on a small wrist, three wraps on a larger wrist. These types of bangle bracelets are great because they will fit ANY size wrist, they simply "wrap" around until they fit snuggly. Beautiful and fun to wear!







Bead Sizes range from 2 x 3mm to 10 x 10 mm, all are Czech Glass

PRICE: $40.00

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GG's Exclusives POCKETFUL OF PINK POSIES Beaded WRAP BANGLE Bracelet CZECH GLASS BEADS


Gorgeous beaded wrap bangle bracelet, in lovely pastel pinks and greens, beautiful Czech Glass beads in many shapes, but lots of leaves and flowers, including flower and leaf drops at each end, strung on hard tempered stainless steel memory wire. A little over three wraps, will be three wraps on a small wrist, about two and a half on a large wrist. The wonderful thing about this type of bracelet is they simply "wrap" around until they fit. No clasp to mess with! Beautiful and fun to wear.


Bead sizes range form 2 x 2 mm upto 15mm x 10mm


PRICE: $40.00

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