Triquetra Earrings

Of all the filigree pieces I've made, these have to have been the simplest. Based on the Triquetra symbol, for which my blog is named, they are bold, yet delicate and feminine.

I Have Jewellery (Almost)!!

I had actually forgotten to post about these earrings. They were started in March, and have been finished for a while, but I hadn't gotten around to taking the photos.

This bangle is still a work in progress. I like the overall impression, but I had problems with solder joins while bending it up. I decided to cast the frameworks for the elements to overcome this. The perspex is a bit stark against the delicate elements, and needs to be filed and, maybe, made thinner.

Funny story! I was in my bathroom the other day, when I realised that this is part of a tile! I guess it manifested itself in my subconscious, and voila!, it's found its way into my jewellery.

South African Flowers

I recently came across these flowers, native to South Africa, that I find quite similar to the element I am currently working with.

ROMULEAS

The Romulea Cruciata grows on sandstone and granite slopes and rocks.

The ixia is often given as a gift on happy occasions.

My element consists of two identical pieces riveted together. There's potential for so many different pieces that I still to need to translate to paper. First, though, I'm making a pair of drop earrings. Should be finished tomorrow, so stay tuned!

AMARYLLIS

The Amaryllis is also known as the Belladonna Lily or naked ladies because of it's tall stems and precious flowers.
I'm wondering how to use this flower in my jewellery because I think it's gorgeous!

TRIQUETRA

I thought, as a point of interest, I should explain my blog's name. I first encountered this symbol on the TV series "Charmed" and initially just liked how it looked, but after a little research, I realised that it was representative of my life in many ways. Triquetra (TRY-KWET-RA) symbolises trinities and I am the youngest of 3 sisters (though I often feel like the eldest!) and in Wicca, it is symbolic of the 3 stages of women (viz. maid,mother and crone) or the Triple Goddess. It is also symbolic of Mind, Body and Soul. To learn more, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triquetra