Embroidered Victorian style necklace Handmade Blue Onyx, Lapis Lazuli and Crystal beads

I made this necklace using blue onyx cabochons which I embroidered with Miyuki beads and crystal beads. The backing of the necklace is covered with soft blue indigo leather for your maximum comfort. Perfect for an evening elegant dress or for some glamour touch to your everyday outfits. The colors are indigo blue, black and light grey.

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Some of my last creations

Hello. I havent been posting that much lately. It has been a crazy busy month. A great month too. Here are some of my last creations.

Find them on my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Littlewomenbusiness?ref=si_shop

Embroidered Turquoise bracelet handmade

This bracelet features a central piece of howlite turquoise surrounded by miyuki beads and glass beads. The backing of bracelet is covered with soft leather for your maximum comfort.

This bracelet will fit any size as it can be gently adjusted smaller or larger. It closes with a black ribbon and it fits most wrists. 

The colors are turquoise blue, black and green.

Please allow for slight variations as the gemstones are natural and each piece is handmade. Thanks!

Each purchase will arrive packaged ready to give as a gift, in a protective envelope. 

To view my other creations, please visit Etsy.littlewomenbusiness.com

Photos are a courtesy of Arnel Ian Dela Gente http://www.aidelagentephotos.book.fr/

Thanks for visiting Littlewomenbusiness

Interview with the jewelry designer Jonua Besnard

12 April in Paris Today I am interviewing a young talented jewelry designer, who lives in Paris. Jonua creates beautiful fresh, jewelry for women. She is an American girl that moved to France for studies, found the love of her life and decided to stay. I first wrote her because of one phrase in her profile. She says:” I am a friendly person, so drop me a line”. She has indeed a very pleasant personality and we have met many times to discuss about our crafts and inspirations. I want to share our last conversation with you.

Q: Jonua tell us a bit about yourself and how did you started designing jewelry
A: As a child I dreamt of becoming a designer. Later I did my studies in a totally different discipline, but when I found myself in Paris, I decided it was time to go back to my old dream of creating. A friend introduced me to Etsy. At the beginning, my interest to it, was only as a costumer, then I thought “why not me?” That’s how I started creating my first pieces, mostly for myself or my friends and family. So I worked hard, built my studio in the last two years and there is still more to come.

Q: What makes your designs unique? What inspires you?

A: My main inspiration comes from nature and its beauty. I grew up in US where we have a very close relation to nature and big open spaces. My jewelry is inspired from the organic shapes of nature and its colors. I try to recreate with them the sense of freedom that’s comes from my bohemian side.

 

 

 

Q: What are your key materials and why?
A: My key materials are brass and Czech Glass. I love the brass for the way it ages, gaining that old vintage looking that gives you the feeling of jewelry with history. As for the Czech Glass, besides loving their quality and beautiful colors, I also have an ethic reason. It is an art that might disappear with the change of the market balance, and I personally want to help to the preservation of this know-how. I also like polymer clay but I think I will keep it more as a hobby or for very special pieces because it is very time consuming. I often use gemstones, especially the ones with vibrant colors such as carnelian, agate, garnet and chalcedony.

 

Q: Describe us your typical customer
A: I have had all types of costumers, but I would say that the majority are young women from 25 to 40. My typical customer is an independent, dynamic, working woman with artistic orientation. Most of them are Americans but recently I have noticed that I have many followers from Eastern Europe and Russia. I don’t know yet how my designs appeal to them. I need to plan a trip and get to know their culture.

Q: Where do you create, work and sell?
A: I work in my studio. To be more time efficient, I would usually take a day for the creation process and produce the piece on another day. When you run a one-person activity you have to do the designing, the producing, the marketing and the selling by yourself. Since I opened my Etsy shop it has been a learning curve for me. I find the marketing part to be the most difficult for me, and hope to soon hire someone else to do this job.

Q: Tell us a bit more about your next collection.
A: My new collection is very bohemian. I want to use more gemstones in their rough form like druzy stones. I also think about focusing more on metal pieces. I am now experimenting with some metal smithing and bezel setting.

Q: What are your plans for the future?
A: For the future I want to pass my activity to the next step. I am now working on building my online store. I will organize my creations in real collections and be more visible in the market. I hope to expand my business and keep a loyal relationship with my customers.

Thank you to Jonua and follow her on her blog: http://www.jrachelbesnard.com/

The daily obsession- Green Aqua Blue stone jewelry

Aqua blue stones such as Tourmaline, Chalcedony, Chrysoprase and Amazonite make perfect matches with gold and silver. We are still waiting for spring, but our minds and dreams are already on the beach. So is our jewelry. Enjoy these two selections I created with some of my favorite pieces. The first list is taken from Vogue FR. The second list is made by me, from different artists on Etsy

Bridal White Leather Adjustable Embroidered Cuff with Fresh Water Pearls Crocodile texture

Beautiful bridal leather embroidered cuff. The bracelet has a brass adjustable cuff inside. It has then been covered both sides with white leather, crocodile texture. No worries though it is goat leather, just pressed into a crocodile print. It has been embroidered with fresh water pearls. This cuff can be perfect for a rock and roll bride or just for every day. Great match for jeans. It is a rock and roll item but still very girly. The cuff is adjustable and it fits most wrists.
To view my creations, please visit Etsy.littlewomenbusiness.com

Layered Long Necklace Beadwork Turquoise Doublestrand,Bead Embroidered

Ok this one I have made it long time ago, but wasn't quite satisfyed of the result. I added some more beads here and there and I think now is much better. This double strand necklace is a lovely combination of black crystal and turquoise blue. The turquoise stone charms have been beaded into soft felt with black seed beads. The whole look is completed with antique brass chain for a vintage look.

Perfect to wear over some tshirt and jeans for everyday. This necklace measures 22 inches long. The colors are turquoise blue and black for the charms and bronze color for the brass. Please allow for slight variations as each piece is handmade. Thanks! Your order will ship within 1-3 business days and will arrive gift wrapped.

 

To view my other creations, please visit Etsy.littlewomenbusiness.com

 

 

A Little Market

Hello everyone. We just opened a new shop on "A Little Market". It is in french and offers free shipping in France;) Dont miss the occassion Here is the link of the new shop of Littlewomen. See you there http://www.alittlemarket.com/boutique/littlewomen_b-411775.html

Wire Wrapped Handmade Vintage Style in Honey crystal briolette, faceted crystal beads and Brass

Everyday necklace made out of Crystal briolette, faceted crystal beads and brass chain Total length of the necklace 18 inches (45 cm). The colors are deep honey color for the crystal charm and the faceted beads and bronze color for the brass. Please allow for slight variations as each piece is handmade. Thanks!
To view my creations, please visit Etsy.littlewomenbusiness.com

 

Colorful blue Chalcedony Amazonite Carnelian and pink Jade Silver earrings Spring colors

Nothing says spring more than these earrings. Sterling silver earrings featuring 15mm blue chalcedony drops handpicked to match as perfect as possible. Each sways below a cluster of carnelians, amazonite and pink jade beads. They hang on sterling silver French hoops. These earrings measure 5 cm (2 inches) from the top of the hoops to the end.

The colors aqua blue for the chalcedony, soft pink for the jade, peach purple for the carnelian, pale blue for the amazonite and silver
Please allow for slight variations as the gemstones are natural and each piece is handmade. Thanks!

To view my other creations, please visit my Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/Littlewomenbusiness?ref=si_shop

 

Grey Freshwater Pearl and Silver delicate Classy earrings

These beautiful earrings are perfect for evening or day classy outfits. They are composed of sterling silver, freshwater grey superior quality pearls and silver chandelier. They hang on silver French earring hoops. These earrings measure 5 cm ( 2 inches) from the top of the hoops to the end. The colors are grey for the pearls and grey silver for the metal Please allow for slight variations as the gemstones are natural and each piece is handmade. Thanks! To view my other creations, please visit Etsy.littlewomenbusiness.com

Bridal long chandelier earrings in Quartz Rose, Pink Jade faceted beads and Silver

These delicate pair is created with light rose Quartz faceted briolette, pink jade beads and silver chandelier detail hanging on 925 Sterling Silver ear posts. They will be perfect for brides, bridesmaids or for some every day glamour. These little treasures can be made in any color combination - Just send me a message with your requirements and give me some extra days of time. In that case the price might vary according to the price of the gemstones. These earrings measure 7.3 cm ( 2.8 inches) from the top of the ear posts to the end. The colors are pale pink for the quartz, soft pink for the jade beads and silver white Please allow for slight variations as the gemstones are natural and each piece is handmade. Thanks! To view my other creations, please visit Etsy.littlewomenbusiness.com

Gem hunting, at Salon de minéralogie et bijouterie de Paris - Spring 2013

Going to this Salon for me is like going to Disneyland. I have been impatiently waiting for it since the last time it was organized in November 2012. My mission was, find two pink gemstones for a pair of earrings someone has ordered. First surprise, the entry ticket was more expensive than last time. Considering the event was hosted in a building just next to the Eiffel tower that seems understandable. Annoying but understandable… Anyway in there you can find everything you want, all kinds of gemstones, beautifully cut ones of different qualities, interesting fossils, big gem rocks and many jewelry designers. After spending many hours and all my money, I still didn’t find the pink gems I was looking for, but my eyes were definitely satisfied from all that beauty. The discovery this time was a very talented jewelry designer with a great personality. Anne-Céline is the designer of the line Yvonne Célina at http://www.bijoux-yvonnecelina.fr/ On my way home, another pleasure. Paris sky looked amazing after two hours of storm. Enjoy the pictures and visit the next Salon in November 2013. Ahh and keep on visiting my Etsy shop ;) http://www.etsy.com/shop/Littlewomenbusiness?ref=shop_sugg

Wire Wrapped Handmade Vintage Style in Blue Lapis Lazuli and Brass

Everyday necklace made out of Lapis Lazuli beads and Brass chain. The total length of the necklace (open) is 18 inches (45 cm). The colors are deep blue for the Lapis Lazuli and bronze color for the brass. The semi-precious stone of Lapis Lazuli is the birthstone for December. It is associated to Capricorn and Libra astrological signs. Please allow for slight variations as the gemstones are natural and each piece is handmade. Thanks! Find it in my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/125984464/wire-wrapped-handmade-vintage-style-in?

Handmade Vintage Style Triple Chevron Necklace in Blue Lapis Lazuli and Brass

Everyday necklace made out of Lapis Lazuli beads and Brass metalic elements. The total length of the necklace (open) is 10 inches (25cm). The length of the hanged necklace is arround 11 inches (30cm) The colors are deep blue for the Lapis Lazuli and bronze color for the brass. The semi-precious stone of Lapis Lazuli is the birthstone for December. It is associated to Capricorn and Libra astrological signs. Please allow for slight variations as the gemstones are natural and each piece is handmade. Thanks! Find them on: https://www.etsy.com/listing/125981779/handmade-vintage-style-triple-chevron?

Coral Red, Drop Earrings, Beadwork, Jewelry, Wire Wrapped Handmade

Hello everyone I have been in such a spring mood lately. Maybe is the temperature rising a little bit,or maybe the few days of sun we had. In anycase I cant wait to throw away my coat and boots and prepare for light jackets and long earrings. Earrings like these ones. My last creation are the Long charming coral earrings. I am still practicing the wire wrapping technique and love it every day more. Find them on my Etsu Littlewomenbusiness shop at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Littlewomenbusiness?ref=si_shop

A magic place in Paris, Shakespeare and Company

There is a place in Paris where you just need to step inside and feel transported far from the noisy city, far from the traffic and the stress, even though this magic place is exactly in the middle of them. I am talking about Shakespeare and Company book store. It is indeed my favorite shop ever. What I like the most about it, is that it feels like home for everyone. Everyone can go inside, stay as long as he wishes, and sit to read on the old cracky chairs or even take a nap in the little bed. In Shakespeare and Company everyone is welcomed with a smiley “Hello” because as it is written on its walls: “Be not inhospitable to strangers lest they be angels in disguise”. On this 7 Mars, a special day for teachers in Albania, I am thankful to that first grade teacher that taught me how to read and opened the great magic world of books for me.