Showing posts with label handmade jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handmade jewelry. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Sea Glass Bracelets for the Bridesmaids

Italian Sea Glass Bracelet Sets

Mermaid Green Sea Glass Bracelets
One of my most requested items are these real sea glass bracelets in sets to match the wedding party. It is always satisfying to see these finished and laid out in a row. This set was originally ordered in aqua blue, but the bridesmaids had a change of heart and switched to teal. I love the rich, deep color. 

The metal is sterling, which I don't always use but at the brides request everything got an upgrade!

Wire wrapped in solid sterling silver

Set of 7 for the Bridesmaids

The beach glass came from a collector in Italy

Whenever I come across a piece of sea glass with this rectangular shape I set it aside for bracelets. Feel free to contact me if you would like to get started on a similar set for your bridesmaids! 

I usually list a few here, but custom sets are always welcome: 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BostonSeaglass?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&section_id=7825068

Aqua Sea Glass Bracelets

From the Bride:
"Ali was a dream to work with. She accommodated my needs without a problem and worked with me to ensure I got exactly what I wanted. The product exceeded my expectations. My experience with her also exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this shop, and will be back in the future. Thank you, Ali, for the beautiful work."  -E.




Thursday, August 30, 2012

Custom Wedding Jewelry

The wedding season has been a lot of fun for me this year. I have worked with many creative brides who have a vision of what they want their bridesmaid jewelry to look like. I thought it would be fun to share some of this season's creations.

This set was designed to match a David's Bridal color called Pool. That is real, aqua blue sea glass combined with Swarovski pearls and light blue crystals.


The pearls were done in ivory to match the Bride's gown.



This was part of a set of three. One Bridesmaid was wearing Lavender, one was in Aqua.
 The Bride requested Purple accents on her necklace, earrings and matching bracelet.
This was a special request by a woman to be worn at her brother's wedding. The dress had a plunging neckline and she wanted something long to wear. The dress was champagne and pink.




 This is a set of four necklaces made from clusters of sea glass mixed with clusters of pearls. I have to admit that it was a challenge to make these. Each piece of sea glass moves independently of the rest of the necklace, so some had a tendency to flip around. It took a lot of help from my mother who is also a designer to get it right. In the end I was happy with the look, and I hope the Bride and Bridesmaids were happy too. Just please don't ask me to make another one.


 


This was a design by a bride planning a 
Lime Green and Navy Blue beach wedding. Just a week later I received an email from a bride who liked the look, but she was planning a Hot Pink and Navy Blue Wedding. So together we designed these:




Here is another Navy Pearl, this time combined with wire wrapped Sea Glass in Lavender. The other colors were gifts for the grandparents of the bride and groom. The Purple Bead in the center was for the Maid of Honor.
These were also by special request, Purple Crystals in three colors with Pewter Starfish.
Earrings to match



 I liked this set for the simplicity of using all white glass. The Bride said she was getting married on a hill overlooking Lake Michigan. It sounded so poetic!

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I have really been inspired by the creative and unique color combinations that brides have been requesting the year, and some of my favorite items in the shop started as a special request from a bride with a creative vision of her wedding day. I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of that process.


This is a set that I just finished that is looking for a good home. If you are planning a wedding (with or without a beach theme) I would love to work with you to design the perfect piece for you or your Wedding Party.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Mermaid Wedding Jewelry

Here is a set for a wedding in Florida. I *love* this color of sea glass, teal green. The wedding planned requested six necklaces and sic bracelets.









In addition, they wanted a little bit of blue sea glass to give to the florist to twist into the Groomsmen lapel flower:




Thursday, June 23, 2011

Beach Wedding Bridesmaid Jewelry


I have had many requests for sea glass wedding jewelry in color combinations that are rare or hard to find, particularly the teal color shown above. To fill that demand I found these frosted glass beads, which have a sea glass, beachy look to them. They have been popular and have made the front page of Etsy. (That is a really big achievement for an Etsy seller like me!) Of course, this particular set was not for sale (it is a custom order) and it was only on the front page at 6:00AM. But I am still very happy to have been selected.


In response, I expanded this line of beach themed cluster necklaces to include all of the popular wedding colors. This red was the color my bridesmaids wore in Key West. At David's Bridal they call it apple red.


I love this color. It is an Emerald Green or Kelly Green. It is easy to find real sea glass in this color, but these were so pretty I had to have them. I also have a light Peridot. (Click here to view)

The bead on the left is a light blue, almost a cornflower blue.


This color (above) is another popular one, sometimes called Capri blue. It is another one of my favorites.



Black is also very popular for weddings so I made sure I have plenty of black beads.
Real black sea glass is nearly impossible to find. I have about two pieces.


This is a plum or amethyst shade. I also have a pale rose petal color.
(Click here to view)


I thought the white could be combined with a crystal for the bride who likes this style but just can't find a color that coordinates with the dresses. The crystals come in a nearly endless variety.











Please visit my Etsy shop or contact me at bostonseaglass@gmail.com.

Monday, February 28, 2011

More Wedding Jewelry for Beach Brides

Since my last post I have had a few more wedding orders, so I decided to put together a few attendant jewelry sets. I was married in Key West and I love the idea of a beach wedding! Like your bridesmaids, each necklace is one of a kind! Other quantities or color sets are available!


Seafoam Green Mermaid Bridesmaid Set


Purple Iris Bridesmaids Set


Ocean Blue Bridesmaids Set