keramik             sale! 25% off marked prices           

The organic beauty of these lovely ceramic beads handmade by artists in the United States and in Kenya inspired me to design these earrings. The name/business name of the artist is given in parentheses. The Kazuri beads are referred to as "Kazuri beads (Kenya)".  Wear these earrings and feel the raw energy of the handmade beads. 

All length measures of earrings given below are approximate.                           1  2  3

Castle Door -- KR28 A distinctive ceramic rectangle bead (Chinook Jewelry Design)  reminiscent of doors of remote and mythical castles dangles from Swarovski crystal pearls of magical hues. Niobium wire and earwire. 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm) long. was $62;    now $46.50
Rain -- KR29 Ceramic rectangle bead (Gaea) with green aventurine, blue Czech glass bead, and sterling silver spacer beads. Sterling silver wire, niobium earwire. 2 3/4 inches (6.9 cm) long. was $54;     now $40.50
Flower Bed        KR30 Kazuri beads (Kenya), in a kaleidoscope of green and pink, blend with Greek ceramic swirl bead and small rhodonite stones. Copper wire, niobium earwire. 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) long. was $58;    now $43.50
'Bokashi'       KR31 'Gradation printing' in Japanese, an art form mastered by 19th century artist Hiroshige, whose stunning woodcuts inspired this piece. The black and white motif of the ceramic bead (Earthenwood Studio) contrasts dramatically with the riot of color of the dyed mother of pearl and Swarovski crystal beads. Sterling silver wire, Black Silver earwire. 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) long. was $64;     now $48
Time After Time      KR32 Ceramic bead caps (Elaine Ray) chime with mahogany obsidian rondelle beads and a touch of pale blue Swarovski crystal. Copper wire, niobium earwire. Just over 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm). was $55;    now $41.25
Summer Seedling      KR33 The colors of summer, the vibrant bursts of greens and blues are evoked in this pair. Imagine walking through tall grasses under clear blue sky wearing these dangles. Funky handmade artbeads -- ceramic swirls (Earthenwood Studio) and polymer clay disks (Humble Beads) -- add the right touch to the green and blue agate stones, tiny sterling silver spacer beads, and the bold green ceramic coin bead that I picked up one spring day in a tiny bead store in London. Sterling silver wire, niobium earwire. Two and a half inches (6.4 cm) long. was $62;     now $46.50
Yearning     KR34 Heart shaped ceramic artbead (Gaea) with green agate, turquoise, Swarovski crystal, and sterling silver spacer beads. The shades of green in this pair of earrings make me yearn for long, warm days. Two and a half inches (6.4 cm) long. was $63;     now $47.25
Whisper of Life      KR35 The first young green of spring -- buds and branches emerge and  mingle with the blue sky.  Ceramic rectangle artbeads (Chinook Jewelry Designs) dangle from dyed green mother of pearl rounds topped with bright green Czech glass beads, both encased in lovely brass bead caps. Brass jumpring, brass wire, niobium earwire. Two and a half inches (6.4 cm) long. was $63;     now $47.25 SOLD
Etched by the Sun      KR36 Beautiful ceramic artbeads (Chinook Designs) sway in the sun from yellow jasper stones and sparkling Swarovski crystals. Brass wire and brass earwires. Two and 1/8 inches (5.4 cm) long. was $45;     now $33.75
Subtle Storm    KR37 Blue grey ceramic artbeads with fern motif (Chinook Designs) dangle from polymer clay disk artbeads (Humble Beads), pale blue amazonite stones, and small green aventurine beads accented with sterling silver spacer beads. Niobium wire, niobium earwire. Two and 1/4 inches (5.5 cm) long. was $58;     now $43.50 SOLD
Bacchus     KR38 Perfect for the holidays! Deep wine red Greek ceramic ovals combine with mismatched charcoal ceramic artbeads from Golem Studio, accented with mahogany obsidian and red jasper rondelles beads. Sterling silver wire, niobium earwires. 2 and 1/8 inches (5.3 cm). was $48.95;     now $36.71 SOLD	larger image

                                                                                                     1  2  3