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Showing posts with label cabochon gemstones. Show all posts
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Monday, July 23, 2012

Meet Bob and Terry of Jewelry24Seven


Bob and Terry, of New York, are the dynamic duo behind the fabulous artisan designs you’ll find at Jewelry24Seven. They combine their talents and experience, complimenting each other perfectly with handcrafted jewelry designs in sterling silver, gold, copper, gemstones and precious metal clay.

Terry Salimbene, with over 20 years of jewelry experience, designs magnificent earrings, bracelets and other pieces using chain, wire and a vast assortment of gemstone, pearl, glass and crystal beads. Meanwhile, Bob Edwards with his 40 plus years of expertise is busy creating impressive rings, pendants and other designs from wire, sheet metal and gemstones.

Malachite Cabochon in Sterling Silver Bezel Setting
Together, this artisan team has been selling their jewelry online since 1998. They began on Ebay and then started their own Online Shop full of Sterling Silver Chains, Bracelets, Earrings, Bead Jewelry and more. In July of 2007, they opened Jewelry24Seven on Etsy where you’ll find more extraordinary Earrings, Pendants, Bracelets, Necklaces and Rings.

Handmade Chain - For Custom Made Jewelry 
In addition to fabulous jewelry, on the Jewelry24Seven website you’ll also find invaluable information on Jewelry Care, Metal Facts, Gemstone Facts and more.

Rich Golden Baltic Amber in Sterling Silver
Visit Jewelry24Seven on Etsy or the Jewelry24Seven Website and you’ll be sure to find the perfect gift for a loved one or something extra special for yourself.  Bob and Terry are Self Representing Artists and members of MJSA (Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America). 



Thank you for reading...Wendy ~





Saturday, June 16, 2012

My Work Area...

I thought I'd share a few photos of one of my work spaces.


This is an area in our breakfast room I use as my main working area. I love all the natural light in this room. In addition, I have an area in a spare bedroom with my light box to photograph my pieces and shelving to organize my gemstone beads. In the garage is a workbench with my vice and torch to anneal and do heavier metal work...





While up in the attic I ran across a big container full of vintage silverware I've collected from auctions and flea markets over the years. While looking through it I suddenly got an idea for a jewelry piece! So, I picked out a nice fork, ran downstairs and started to work...





I have a large collection of hammers, sheers, pliers and files but, these are the ones I always reach for. I'm always on the look-out for different hammers and cool tools...








My favorite pliers! Last year I splurged and bought myself a set of Lindstrom pliers. The coveted Lindstrom pliers are made in Sweden and are world renowned, known by jewelers for consistently high quality, superior design and manual sensitivity. Also pictured is a pair of nylon jaw pliers used to straighten wire and a pair of Wubber barrel pliers I use when making ear wires. A jewelry maker can never have too many pairs of pliers.. or can they? http://www.lindstromtools.us/







A collection of gemstones patiently waiting for completion. I haven't decided on final designs yet but, I know I want to end up with a ring, pendants and a bracelet or two...







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