A Love Story Bracelet

I was asked to make this bracelet for a grandmother who has seven grown children. All of their birthstones are included - plus the month of her anniversary. She and grandpa (Jim & Ruby)have been married for lots of years and are still very much in love. I wasn't sure how I was going to incorporate the crystals and the Scrabble tiles - but I think it is charming.

I hope she likes it when she receives it as a gift from her grandson and his family. (And I sure hope she doesn't read this blog!) I love it when there is significant meaning and/or stories with the custom pieces I design for people.

Bloggers - please help!

Do you know why some photos open up larger when clicked on and some don't? I can't seem to find the answer to this question. I post them all the same, but they are not all the same when they show up in the blog post!

Thanks so much in advance for your helpful hints!

Here are the bracelets.....

Didn't have enough room in the post below for all the pictures. Here is just a sample of the bracelets.

Re-designed Blessings!

Wow, it has been a while since I've posted. It has been a busy season. I am finished with jewelry shows for this holiday season. Today I just finished a project for a lady who wanted to share her jewelry with her family. She asked for 30 bracelets and I was able to make 56 for her to choose from. I'm posting them here for your enjoyment.

I love to do this for families. It is such a blessing for me to see families pass items down through the generations that are treasured (and used, not stuck in a box or a drawer). So much of the jewelry from years ago is something that people love to look at -- but will rarely wear. It is fun to re-design it into bracelets that even today's teens will wear.

I generally get these projects after a family member has died. I am so excited to do this one while the owner is alive and well. She will be so blessed - as will her family - by the gift she is giving. Lillian, I pray you have a richly blessed Christmas with your family:)

Enjoy the pictures! I've included some of the original pieces of jewelry.