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FANCY THAT! artisan jewelry design
FANCY THAT! artisan jewelry design
Creatively handcrafted beaded artisan jewelry by Cheryl O'Malley. Free U.S. shipping most items!
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I'm currently offering just a few personal collectibles in addition to my jewelry items.

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Antler handled carving set

$20 USDAntler handled carving set

Collectibles:Kitchenware
This type of carving set was quite popular late 19th to early 20th century. This set looks like it was well used and the knife shows evidence of a lot of sharpening. There are absolutely no makers marks or signage at all. The metal on both pieces does show some discoloration but otherwise they are in great shape and with some good cleaning, they could even be used to carve your Thanksgiving turkey.
Six darning eggs

$40 USDSix darning eggs

Collectibles:Sewing
A very common and important tool before and during World War II when people actually repaired their socks. Six varying sizes and colors of wooden darning eggs. The dark brown one on the left is 5 1/2 inches long, the little yellow one is 4 1/4 inches, the largest white one is 5 3/4 inches, the small white one is 4 1/4 inches, the large brown one is 7 1/2 inches and the black one on the far right is 5 3/4 inches. These would be pretty much all you would need to darn the socks of everyone in the ...
1910 Tailor Measuring System

$20 USD1910 Tailor Measuring System

Collectibles:Sewing
This clever tool was copyrighted in 1910 and used for measuring the chest or bust area by an Edwardian era tailor. The chipboard fits under the right arm of the person being measured and the measuring tapes are spread out around the body, one to the front, one to the back. Called the Queen City Tailor System, this one was from the company Smith & Ferguson in Cincinnati, Ohio. The name May Davis is handwritten on the back, she was probably the seamstress or tailor this belonged to. The tapes are ...
Woven carnelian cabochon necklace

$90 USDWoven carnelian cabochon necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces
A round cabochon of carnelian is encased in a woven network of tiny seed beads in a variety of bronzy toned shades and sizes. A glass flower bead from the Czech Republic and gold toned leaves decorate the top of the pendant. The handwoven kumihimo cord is made from several different fibers and has a nubby feel with shades of brown, beige and white. The closure is a vermeil hook clasp. This necklace measures 21 1/2 inches.
Mother-of-pearl shell on kumihimo braided fiber cord necklace

$34 USDMother-of-pearl shell on kumihimo braided fiber cord necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces
A lovely, soft necklace of various fibers in white, green and purple that are permanently braided into a soft corded rope. The pendant is a piece of mother-of-pearl in a shell shape and attaches to the cord with tiny garnet beads. The clasp, chain and beadcaps are all sterling silver. Adjustable from 16 to 17 1/2 inches.
Red sponge coral and braided kumihimo necklace

$90 USDRed sponge coral and braided kumihimo necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces
Something very different! A big red sponge coral cabochon is all wrapped up in a dramatic netting and fringe of tiny seed beads and chips of coral, and backed with red ultrasuede. Hours and hours of work involved. The pendant hangs from a handmade funky fiber braided kumihimo necklace that I created from different types of black fiber, including silk and cotton. It has a wonderful soft and fuzzy appearance and feels wonderful on. This would look great with a white outfit! The clasp is handmade ...
Citrine cluster earrings

$32 USDCitrine cluster earrings

Artisan Jewelry:Earrings
A huge cluster of faceted citrine briolettes dangle from a textured oxidized sterling silver chain. Each briolette is heavily wrapped with a cap of sterling silver wire. Absolutely gorgeous! A total length of 2 1/2 inches. Sterling silver earwires.
Men's Piranha agate cabochon necklace

$74 USDMen's Piranha agate cabochon necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Mens
This necklace actually would work for man or woman, but it was designed with a man in mind. A triangular cabochon of piranha agate from Brazil is encased with a woven wrap of seed beads in browns and marigold and displayed on three chocolate brown leather thongs. The closure is a sterling silver trigger clasp with a length of chain to allow for comfort and wear at different lengths. Measures 20 to 22 inches.
Vintage Monet goldtone hoop earrings

$10 USDVintage Monet goldtone hoop earrings

Jewelry:Vintage:Earrings
These hinged screwback goldtone earrings hail from the early 1970's. They measure one inch long and are marked "Monet" on the inside of each hoop.
Amazonite cabochon beadwoven necklace

$74 USDAmazonite cabochon beadwoven necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces
A faceted cabochon of beautiful amazonite is encased in a beadwoven wrap of little seed beads in shades of blue, dark to light, sparkly to matte. Three thongs of gray leather with a matching beaded bead finish the presentation. Measures an adjustable 19 to 21 inches in length and closes with a sterling silver trigger clasp.
Vintage lizard brooch

$18 USDVintage lizard brooch

Jewelry:Vintage:Brooch/Pin
Circa 1950's. Lizard pin of silvery metal. Perfect condition. Unmarked. 12 garnet rhinestones down the back and 2 for the eyes. I bought this myself as a child in the early 50's at a home jewelry party because it was my birthstone. Almost 2 " long.
Vintage braided herringbone chain necklace

$15 USDVintage braided herringbone chain necklace

Jewelry:Vintage:Necklace
A beautiful classic necklace with five strands of vermeil herringbone chain braided together. Marked HCT 925 and Italy 925 on the lobster claw clasp. 18 inches. Gently used condition.
Blue chalcedony and Indian agate three strand necklace

$62 USDBlue chalcedony and Indian agate three strand necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces
Three graduated strands of taupe silk cord with beautiful blue chalcedony rondelles knotted in place. The longest strand has a big teardrop of Indian agate. The clasp is a sterling silver coiled design. The strands are 18, 20 and 22 inches long.
1940's Baby theme charms

$20 USD1940's Baby theme charms

Jewelry:Vintage:Charm/Pendant
A pair of silver baby shoes and a silver baby carriage will be perfect for any mothers bracelet. The shoes are 5/16 inch long and 2/16 inch side and are connected with a few links of chain. The carriage is 11/16 inches long, 1/2 inch tall and 1/4 inch wide.
Silver cap charms

$20 USDSilver cap charms

Jewelry:Vintage:Charm/Pendant
Three silver ball cap charms from the 1940's. All are just about the same size, 5/8 inch long and 7/16 inch wide. All unsigned.
1930's Candlewick cream and sugar

$22 USD1930's Candlewick cream and sugar

Glass
In perfect condition, these cream and sugar containers were made by the Imperial Glass Co. in the 1930-40 era. They stand approximately 3 inches high, excepting the spout area of the creamer, which raises up to 3 5/8 inches.
Azurite and onyx earrings

$27 USDAzurite and onyx earrings

Artisan Jewelry:Earrings
Colorful tubes of azurite are topped with faceted rounds of black onyx and drop below a circle of sterling silver. At the center of the circle is another large faceted round of the onyx. The earwires and all wirework is in sterling silver. These are a total length of 2 inches.
Sarah Coventry "Promenade" necklace

$15 USDSarah Coventry "Promenade" necklace

Jewelry:Vintage:Necklace
Fresh from the 1979 Sarah Coventry spring catalog, this design was called "Promenade" and is item #8056. It is fashioned of different styles of goldtone chain and creamy white faux pearls. The diamond shaped hang tag is signed Sarah Cov. Very good condition. 17 inches.
1950's Napier Brooch

$20 USD1950's Napier Brooch

Jewelry:Vintage:Brooch/Pin
Signed Napier brooch with white milk glass navettes in a floral swirl pattern. Gold tone, prong set. 2 inches diameter. Shows some light wear, good vintage condition but could use a good cleaning.
Austrian crystal and pearl earrings

$27 USDAustrian crystal and pearl earrings

Artisan Jewelry:Earrings
Bright red Swarovski crystals in a shade called "siam" and pure white cultured freshwater pearls create a gorgeous beyond the holidays look. Perfect for anytime you want a red accent to your outfit. The center motif is designed from pewter with a Swarovski crystal in the center. All wirework and the earwire are sterling silver. These are a total length of 2 inches.
Amethyst and carnelian cluster earrings

$27 USDAmethyst and carnelian cluster earrings

Artisan Jewelry:Earrings
A cluster of burnt orange carnelian faceted rounds sits atop a tapered and faceted tile of amethyst. The earwire and all wirework is in sterling silver. These will dangle just under 2 inches below your piercing.
African bloodstone chandelier earrings

$27 USDAfrican bloodstone chandelier earrings

Artisan Jewelry:Earrings
Translucent rounds of gray-green African bloodstone, also known as seftonite, with splashes of dark red on copper chandelier filigree stations. The earwires are handmade from copper. These are a total length of 2 inches.
Rose quartz long drop earrings

$21 USDRose quartz long drop earrings

Artisan Jewelry:Earrings
Very sleek and sexy! These 2 1/2 inch long earrings have fat and faceted drop of rose quartz with a sterling silver cone dressing it up. Tiny ornate beadcaps and a smooth round of rhodonite on top complete the pretty in pink package. All wirework and metal is sterling silver.
Aventurine and Swarovski crystal earrings

$27 USDAventurine and Swarovski crystal earrings

Artisan Jewelry:Earrings
The cool green of smooth aventurine with a fancy little cap of silver ox and topped with a Swarovski crystal in a shade called erinite. The earwires, openwork station and all wirework are sterling silver. These are a total length of just over 2 1/2 inches. These are a beautiful summer look.
Amazonite and jasper chandelier earrings

$27 USDAmazonite and jasper chandelier earrings

Artisan Jewelry:Earrings
Carved leaves of amazonite topped with a faceted round of high desert jasper drop from vintage brass filigrees. Another round of the jasper has been wired to the center of the filigree with gold filled wire. The earwire is 14k gold filled. These measure a total length of 2 1/4 inches.
Teardrops and daggers chandelier earrings

$27 USDTeardrops and daggers chandelier earrings

Artisan Jewelry:Earrings
Mauve pink daggers made of glass from the Czech Republic dance below a sterling silver filigree teardrop. At the center of the silver teardrop is another teardrop of faceted rose quartz. All wirework is in sterling silver. These are a total length of 2 1/2 inches.
Woven carnelian pendant necklace

$74 USDWoven carnelian pendant necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces
A woven network of tiny seed beads in different shades of bronzy gold encases this fat round cabochon of beautiful carnelian. Sparkling Swarovski chili pepper crystals embellish the front of the weaving. Two strands of light brown leather complete the look with a vermeil hook clasp. Measures 18 1/2 inches, the pendant has a drop of 2 inches.
Amethyst briolette and Swarovski pendant necklace

$50 USDAmethyst briolette and Swarovski pendant necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Necklaces
Tumbled and polished, natural shaped briolettes of amethyst in a dramatic display with more amethyst in rounds and heishe shapes. Separating the smaller beads are iridescent amethyst seed beads. The pendant is a baroque teardrop with a crystal aurora borealis 2x finish. The strand is finished with sterling silver chain and a lobster claw clasp. Measures 17 inches.
Swarovski crystal brandy woven bracelet

$41 USDSwarovski crystal brandy woven bracelet

Artisan Jewelry:Bracelets
A very glamorous look with this 5/8 inch wide crystal bracelet, woven entirely of crystal brandy Swarovski crystals and tiny pale gold seed beads. The clasp is a 14KG box clasp. This will fit up to a 5 3/4 inch wrist very nicely.
Men's jasper and serpentine arrowhead necklace

$39 USDMen's jasper and serpentine arrowhead necklace

Artisan Jewelry:Mens
A combination of picture jasper rounds, dark reddish brown faceted rondelles of mookaite and an arrowhead carved from the shade of serpentine known as butterscotch jade. Accents of sterling silver in beadcaps and a hook clasp. This measures 20 inches. Perfect for a man or anyone who favors an earthy look.
 
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