#uniquejewelry – Soladia Designs

I love all the things about the beach. I love the feeling of sand between my toes. I love finding treasures on the beach. I like it even more when I figure out how to use them in my designs.

I didn’t find these shells but I love that they’re painted and don’t look like shells.

Multicolor discs with red and silver beads on silvertone ear wires — Multicolor shell discs with red and silver beads on silvertone ear wires. $12

blue floral design on shell disc with blue and silver beads and silvertone ear wires — Blue floral design on a shell disc with blue and silver beads on silvertone ear wires. $12

Red flowers on a shell disc with red and gold beads on gold ear wires — Red floral design on a shell disc with red and sparkly gold beads on gold filled ear wires. $20

I love these petite (in comparison to some of what I wear) shell earrings. They have small mother of pearl discs with sparkly gold and square brass beads with green and pink cloisonné beads. I like them because they’re dainty and pretty both up close and at a distance. The shiny gold filled ear wires finish the look.

small pearly discs with gold and green with pink flower beads on gold ear wires — Mother of pearl discs with gold sparkly beads, brass squares and green and pink cloisonné beads on gold filled ear wires. $20

I loved making beautiful things from unusual sources. Sometimes I use standard beads and metals but lately I’ve been looking at things and saying what if to myself.

What if….I took a damaged fender that shines so prettily – think Dorothy’s ruby red slippers but in blue – cut it up and watched it come to life.