What I’ve Been Working On…..

My newest pieces are starting to find their way to the website! I thought I would share with you what I’ve been working on this week….




I think this one below may be my most favorite of all time....the La Mere Sacred Heart Necklace...

…each piece is a one of a kind creation and I am having a hard time picking my favorite. You can click HERE to come see my newest listings. My workbench is loaded right now, so be sure to visit later in the week for more sparkle! Merci ~ xoxo ~ Joy

Studio Snap - Jewelry Show Loot!

For most shoppers, Black Friday means heading out to the local mall to shop. For me it meant heading downtown to the Coliseum to attend a national Gem and Jewelry show! Here’s a small sample of the treasures I came home with…

I thought I was done with my buying trips until after the first of the year, but this show is a really good source for antique jewelry pieces and also fabulous gems and beads. I also came home with strands of genuine ruby, sapphire, garnet, tourmaline and aquamarine beads and I am excited to start adding these precious stones to my designs. Stay tuned…new jewels are coming soon!!! xoxo ~ Joy

Assemblage Earrings

I had a productive weekend in the studio! Digging through stacks of jewelry boxes stuffed with sparkling treasures…

I’ve been wanting to jazz up my earring line for some time now and I finally just sat down and created some new pieces using antique and vintage elements.

Each pair is a special one-of-a-kind design and although there are just a few pairs listed right now, please watch my website to see the yummy new pieces that will be added soon. Merci mon amies ~ xoxo ~ Joy

Broken China Jewelry! New Charm Bracelets and Necklaces!

I’m back from my mid-west buying trip and boy do I have some beautiful new pieces coming just in time for the holidays! I can’t wait to start creating with my newest treasures.

Before I start working on the new jewelry, I first wanted to finish up a few pieces that I left unfinished on my workbench as I dashed to catch the plane last week.

I’ve been wanting to combine some pretty French china pieces with creamy pearls and rosary beads……simply luscious!

And I wanted to make a few more bracelets too……

…especially since I recently acquired a few more pieces of a favorite pattern that features a darling robin sitting in a wreath of roses.

I find this pattern totally CHARMING!

All these pretties were listed on the website today. This weekend I will be laying out patterns for a dozen new necklaces being created with the antique and vintage goodies I’ve been hoarding…..I mean…..collecting : )

Hope your weekend is equally creative and full of sparkle too! ~ xoxo ~ Joy

Antique and Vintage Buckle Bracelets

Just listed on the website! Gorgeous, sparkling, one-of-a-kind jewels for your wrists!




These are just a few of my favorites….

….so very special and so lovely to wear. I am asked about them everywhere I go when I wear mine out and about….

….and speaking of out and about…..I am heading out west for my last buying trip before the holidays. This is my last chance to stock up on some very special antique and vintage pieces to create with.

I’ll be back in the studio next Wednesday, Nov. 16th. The website will be open to process orders, so you can still purchase your favorite pieces before someone else does and your order will ship as soon as I return. Merci Mon Amies! ~ xoxo ~ Joy

Sunday in the Studio

I snapped a photo of this sweet flower arrangement on my workbench today…

There’s lots of beauty being created here today!!! I’m putting the finishing touches on another batch of antique French cut steel buckles, vintage rhinestone buckles and broken china bracelets. Everything should be up on the website by mid-week. Until then…

I hope your week starts with much love and beauty too. ~ xoxo ~ Joy

Celebrating Marie Antoinette

Born on November 2, 1755, today marks Marie Antoinette’s 256th birthday. The perfect excuse to indulge in a little cake and champagne tonight!

As Marie is still an influence and a muse for my designs, I created this special sparkler today with a gorgeous estate find I recently acquired.

I was saving it for something special and I think using one of my favorite portraits of Marie is the perfect touch for this heart and crown vintage rhinestone pendant. She will be added to my website later today. Vive la Reine! ~ xoxo ~ Joy