The Pollen Series

I decided to launch my collection with a series based on flower pollen,  seeing spring has finally arrived I thought this would be the perfect first collection.  Each necklace is made from another’s loved passed and served their previous owners with delight.  I have gathered everything from antique shops, vintage stores, junk shops and from jewelry boxes of dedicated friends.  Each necklace contains a various of material from real and fake pearl to silver and costume chain, because of the sources I am not always able to tell.

To purchase any of the pieces there will be a link to connect you to Etsy, where your payment and shipping details will be taken care of.

Carl

The Esther

“The Esther”   looks like there should be a humming bird flying around it getting nourishment to continue its flight.  The tulip flowers are from a bracelet I found in Vancouver and the yellow glass beads are from a market in Arizona. The longest part of the necklace sits about 13″ from the neck of the mannequin.  Price $340.00.  To purchase click on link http://www.etsy.com/listing/48030547/the-esther or if you live in Calgary you can meet me at my studio to purchase directly.

The Leah

“The Leah” hangs off the neck, looking like a helpful bee has jumped from one flower to another transferring  pollen.  These interesting marbled stone beads were found in a little market in Arizona and the flat metal petals came from the Hillhurst Flea Market*  The longest part of the necklace sits about 15″ from the neck of the mannequin.  Price $300.  To purchase click on link http://www.etsy.com/listing/48031140/the-leah or if you live in Calgary you can meet me at my studio to purchase directly.

*Hillhurst Flea Market: 1320 5th Ave, NW

The Tara

“The Tara” may not look like it belongs with the collection based on pollen but it does reflecting the balance needed for growth.   The black glass beads representing the placement of seeds into the earth are from an antique mall and the bright yellow plastic beads representing the sun are from a second hand store in Arizona.  The longest part of the necklace sits about 15″ from the neck of the mannequin.  Price $310.00.  To purchase click on link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/48031500/the-tara or if you live in Calgary you can meet me at my studio to purchase directly.

The Anita

“The Anita”  is another favorite of mine and very wanted by many friends on Facebook so I can’t see this popular lady lasting very long.  The mint green glass beads are from an antique mall and the gold chain from a second hand shop in Arizona.  The longest part of the necklace sits about 15″ from the neck of the mannequin.  Price $340.00.  To purchase click on link http://www.etsy.com/listing/48031776/the-anita or if you live in Calgary you can meet me at my studio to purchase directly.

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The Stella

“The Stella” is the perfect short necklace to show off a plunging neckline.  The bright, almost banana looking plastic beads were found at Cat’s Eye Vintage* and the  old knotted beads came from a necklace that my awesome mother gave to me, hence the name. Price $320.00. to purchase click on link http://www.etsy.com/listing/48031978/the-stella or if you live in Calgary you can meet me at my studio to purchase directly.

* Cat’s Eye Vintage: 614 10 Ave. SW Calgary, Alberta

The Jess.

“The Jess” is a favorite of mine it reminds me of a flower waiting to burst open and bloom giant orange and white petals.  The bright orange glass beads came from a flea market in Arizona and the gold mesh chain and little pearl beads came from Cat’s Eye Vintage.  The longest part sits about 18″ from the neck of the mannequin.  Price: $360.00.  To purchase click on link http://www.etsy.com/listing/48032335/the-jess or if you live in Calgary you can meet me at my studio to purchase directly.

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The Jacqueline

“The Jacqueline” is part of the pollen series but also is a preview of a series that I am working on based on collars. The broach at the neck of this piece is from the 1940′s I fell in love with it because of the small cameo that is carved in the square black stone. The clusters and chain are made from 8 or 9 different necklace from second hand shops in Arizona and Vancouver. On the mannequin the longest strand hangs to the waist, about 20″ from neck to waist. Price: SOLD To purchase click on link http://www.etsy.com/listing/48032612/the-jacqueline or if you live in Calgary you can meet me at my studio to purchase directly.

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The Arlene

“The Arlene” is made from recycled material that I found in various antique, vintage and junk shops. The flowers are from a vintage brooch and earring set that I found in Arizona and the clusters are made from four different necklaces that I found in local vintage shops. On the mannequin The Arlene hangs to the waist, about 22″ from neck to waist. Price: SOLD Click on link to purchase http://www.etsy.com/listing/48027169/the-arlene or if you live in Calgary you can meet me at my studio to purchase directly.

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