THE LUELLA COLLECTION PAGE 2

In Loving Memory of
Luella Martin Pennington
1904-2002

 

 

The Luella Collection - Brand-new one-of-a-kind treasures created from vintage jewelry left by my late grandmother. When my mother asked me what I wanted of my grandmother's, I told her to bring me some of her old jewelry. "Not the good stuff," I said, "the FUN stuff!" I wanted to take all those great old things apart and remake them with the gold and silver wire so that they could be enjoyed by future generations. The result is what I'm calling The Luella Collection. Due to the nature of the supplies, these pieces are all limited edition or one-of-a-kind. I'm quite sure my Grandma would be delighted by the results. I hope you are, too! If you're close by, please stop in to see these fabulous treasures. For those of you who are farther away, please call me or email and I'll be happy to send you pictures.

Note: Due to the nature of the supplies, these pieces are limited edition
or one of a kind. If your selection has already sold, you will be notified
as soon as possible. 

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Summer Skies 1-7/8" long x 1-1/4" wide $30.00 What was once a clip-on earring of pale blue rhinestones in a silvertone setting is now a spectacular little pendant set in sterling silver wire with glittering light blue Swarovski crystal accents. Not too big, not too small, and sure to get noticed! I had made and sold another pendant using the mate to the earring, so this is a last-chance, one-of-a-kind piece!

Little Red Hen 1-3/8" long x 7/8" wide $20.00 A gorgeous little mini-sculpted pendant made from a lovely old bracelet link! It's an antiqued goldtone piece with a deep blood-red rhinestone, set in delicate swirls of the gold wire, and with two deep red 4mm faceted Czech fire-polish bead accents for even more drama. The bracelet it came from appears to be really old--like from the '30's, which makes this the perfect melding of vintage appeal with an updated look! I have about 10 more links in the bracelet, so I can do more little pendants like this, or maybe even a pair of earrings.

My Little Miracle 1-1/2" long x 1" wide $30.00 What was a fabulous, sparkling clip-on earring is now a fabulous, sparkling silver pendant. The crystal beads on this piece are brilliant and glittering, with a lovely aurora borealis overtone. I merely outlined the silvertone backing with sterling silver twist wire, and this beutifully simple pendant has a bail that will fit a chain, cord, or neck ring up to about 4mm. You like your jewelry to get noticed? I guarantee this will do the trick! I've already used the mate to the earring, for the pendant Ice Cluster, so this is a one-of-a-kind!

Essence of Love 1-1/4" long x 5/8" wide $24.00 I'm not entirely sure what this used to be. It was a drop of some kind, maybe the end of a Y-shaped necklace? I found it floating alone in a box of vintage goodies, and decided it would make a lovely little pendant. Two bright red rhinestones, surrounded by little irridescent aurora borealis rhinestones. I added a simple twist-wire bail, which should fit a chain or cord up to about 4mm. One-of-a-kind.

Ice Age 2-1/4" long x 1-3/8" wide $35.00 Sixteen sassy, glittering rhinestones are set in silvertone metal in what was once a clip-on earring. Now it's a fabulous, dressy pendant set in swirls of sterling silver wire. I've made an especially large, elongated bail on this one--it will look simply stunning on a wide Omega necklace! I do have another earring like this that could be made into another pendant, or maybe even a bracelet...that would be cool!

Miami Nights 2-1/4" long x 1-3/8" wide $34.00 This is one of those settings that's practically indescribable--it's an old silvertone earring covered with sparkling rhinestones. The rhinestones are sort of a smoky color, but with an aurora borealis finish that gives them a glittering "rainbow" overtone. You'll be mesmerized at the twinkling color-change as the light hits it from different angles. Sensational! This pendant is in sterling silver wire, and the elongated bail should fit a chain or Omega up to about 6mm.

Pink Swirls Sculpted Pendant 2-1/2" long by 1-3/8" wide $25.00 Swirls of multiple shades of pink surrounded by swirls of gold wire. I love this piece! A gorgeous, lightweight acrylic stone circa 1960's, in a setting that isn't so fancy that you couldn't wear it to work as well as out for the evening. The bail is very large and should fit up to a 10mm Omega. Bright and fun!

Stark Contrast necklace - 23" earrings - 2-1/2" $30.00/set The design of this necklace is very close to its original state. I shortened it enough to get the matching pair of earrings out of it, and I restrung it with 14kt gold filled accent beads and a spring ring clasp. Lightweight acrylic jet-black teardrop beads and bright-white round beads--an outstanding sharp contrast! And won't this set go with just EVERYTHING? One-of-a-kind.

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