Vintage bicycle necklace - penny farthing victorian bike

Vintage bicycle necklace - penny farthing victorian bike

Lovely handmade necklace with print of big wheel old style bicycle. Could be a perfect gift for bicycle fan.

Penny-farthing is term used to describe a type of bicycle with a large front wheel and a much smaller rear wheel that was popular after the boneshaker, until the development of the safety bicycle, in the 1880s. It was the first machine to be called "bicycles"

Picture is printed on the antique brass base and protected with a cover of glossy resin.

Pendant sizes aprox.: 3.8 cm/1.5 inch in diameter
Chain length approx.: 50 cm/20 inch
Lobster clasp.

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Vintage laurel wreath necklace - unisex jewelry

 Vintage laurel wreath necklace

Laurel wreath or a branch of laurel - a symbol of glory, victory or peace.

In ancient Greece wreaths were awarded to victors, both in athletic competitions, including the ancient Olympics made of wild olive-tree known as "kotinos" and in poetic meets; in Rome they were symbols of martial victory, crowning a successful commander during his triumph. 

Picture is printed on the antique brass base and protected with a cover of glossy resin.

Cabochon size aprox.: 30 mm/1.18 inch
Leather lace length - 50 cm/19.7 inch
Lobster clasp

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New Pinterest boards - Cats and Foxy

Cats

 

Foxy

All my Pinterest boards

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From Etsy’s Merchandising Desk: June 2012

June’s Trends:

• Father’s Day: Gift ideas and personalized options specifically for dads.
• Graduations: Announcements, invitations, party decor and gift ideas.
• The World in Sports: Biking and tennis come back into focus with the impending Tour de France and Wimbledon Tennis Championship; also trending are this summer’s upcoming Olympic Games, scheduled to kick off in late July.
• Gardening: Planters, vertical solutions, tools, garden markers, heirloom seed varieties, compost bins, terrariums, bird and bee houses, chicken coops and egg baskets.
• Gadget Accessories: Innovative gadget cases, docking stations, speakers, amplifiers and accessories, especially geared around the iPhone 4S, iPad and Kindle Fire.
• Nails: Lacquers, polishes, art and stickers.
• Fashion: Summer dresses (especially maxi dresses), sheer and crochet panels, neon hues, open toe shoes, retro inspired swimwear.
• References to Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Mad Men & Alice in Wonderland — all trending in pop culture. Think in terms of symbols like arrows, birds, wizardry, magic, enchanted forests, rabbits, whimsy and mid-century modern fashion and decor.
• Vintage Fashion and Decor: With the return of Mad Men’s season 5, expect to see inspired vintage collections trending once again.
• Weddings: Engagement rings, both handcrafted and antique. Vintage, retro and rockabilly references, photobooths and props, fan programs, Mad Libs, personalized wine labels, fingerprint guest books, DIY decorations, and creative takes on the little details from save the dates all the way to favors.
• Infinity Styles: Rings, scarves, bracelets & necklaces.
• Organization and Storage: Spring cleaning! Fresh solutions for getting organized.
• Personalization: Gift ideas with monograms, initials, text, numbers, zodiac, constellations, portraits, custom labels, stamps, fingerprints and family trees.
• Home: Outdoor living and furniture, fireplaces and pits, outdoor kitchens, string lights and lanterns, window curtains, drapes, shower curtains, bedding and hardware.
• Culinary Trends: Food preservation and canning. DIY culinary kits are on the rise. Classic cocktails, homebrewing, beer and wine accessories, herb infusions and kits, garden to table.
• Designer Vintage: Authentic fashion, collectibles, bikes and auto accessories.
• Letters, Numbers, and Symbols: Large vintage signage, letterpress blocks, monogram housewares and typewriter keys.
• Natural History: Woodland forest themes and animals, birds, owls, squirrels, hedgehogs, chipmunks, bunnies, butterflies, feathers, nests, eggs, acorns, leaves, trees, branches, woodgrain, and natural colors.
• Lockets, secret hiding places, skeleton keys, arrows, diamonds, paper cuts, silhouettes, fortune cookies, wishbones, constellations, fortune telling.
• Large scale vintage and handmade paper maps, botanical and anatomy charts.
• Upcycled lights, lamps, exposed bulbs, and chandeliers.
• The Queen and her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
• Vintage cameras, especially Polaroids with film.
• Bike caddies, baskets, and creative accessories.
• Embellished, painted & customizable shoes.
• Cottage Style: Chic decor and accessories.
• Video game-inspired references
• Writable chalkboard surfaces
• Embellished faux eyelashes
• Designed Fabric Yardage
• Wall and laptop decals
• The little black dress
• Mermaids
• Ear cuffs

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Vintage music earrings

Vintage piano music earrings

Elegant handmade jewelry with vintage music image is a perfect gift for music lover.
• Pendants are aprox. 2.7 cm/ 1.06 inch
• Total length of the earrings approx. 4.5 cm/ 1.7 inch
• Image applied on both sides

Vintage gramophone earrings - music jewelry

Lovely handmade earrings have square shape.
These are lightweight and easy to wear.
• Pendants are aprox. 2.7 cm/ 1.06 inch
• Total length of the earrings approx. 4.5 cm/ 1.7 inch
• Image applied on both sides

Vintage sheet music earrings

• Pendants are aprox. 2.7 cm/ 1.06 inch
• Total length of the earrings approx. 4.5 cm/ 1.7 inch
• Image applied on both sides

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Summer jewelry - Necklaces

Summer it's time to vamp up for wardrobe for vacation girls!

Necklaces  are perfect with everything from t-shirts and jeans to your best going-out dresses.

Here are a few stylish necklaces I made special for summer time

Dragonfly necklace 

Lovely handmade necklace with a print of tender blue dragonfly made ​​in light, neutral colors
Pendant sizes aprox.: 2.5 cm/1 inch in diameter
Chain length approx.: 60 cm/24 inch
Lobster clasp.

Om Mandala necklace

Symbol "om" is considered to be one of the most sacred syllables in several Indian religions and is often used for meditation. 
Om(also Aum) is the most simple sound, but it encompasses so much. It is the sound of the universe.
Pendant sizes aprox.: 2.5 cm/1 inch in diameter
Chain length approx.: 50 cm/20 inch
Lobster clasp.

Vintage World Map - travel necklace

Do you love traveling? If so, this necklace especially for you
Pendant sizes aprox.: 2.3 cm/0.9 inch
Chain length approx.: 50 cm/20 inch
Lobster clasp.

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Ear studs

 Black and white polka dots stud earrings

Pair of tiny ear posts with black and white polka dots.
Round cabochons are protected by a glossy resin.

• Pendants are aprox. 14 mm/ 0.55 inch

Rainbow colors small stud earrings

Bright multi-colored earrings studs, perfect for summer
• Pendants are aprox. 14 mm/ 0.55 inch 

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The brightness of the day

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Sweet Dreams

My cat and degus sleep together

They are so cute

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2 pairs of new earrings

I am perfectly rested on vacation, so I am full of energy can start to work and to make new jewelry

 Black and white polka dots earrings

Golden peacock feather earrings 

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