New items from Birdland Creations

I'm a little teapot.. bracelet

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:03:01 +0000

A single charm bangle. The charm is a hand-sculpted fine silver teapot – three dimensional. The teapot is decorated with little butterflies. Lovely details. It is supplied on a sterling silver bangle bracelet standard size, 6cm internal diameter. The teapot is approx 2cm.

$55.00

Bronze bird bangle bracelet

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:52:28 +0000

This sweet silver bangle-style bracelet shows a little bird, hand sculpted in bronze, flying around in circles! The eyes and wings are carved into the bronze. The bangle is sterling silver.

A sweet and pretty bangle showing a great combination of the two metals bronze and silver.

The bangle is 2.75 inches in diameter (7cm) – standard size. The bird is approximately 3/4 inch long (2cm).

$42.00

Riding along in my automobile necklace

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:35:26 +0000

“Riding along in my automobile…..with no particular place to go….”

A carefree day…that’s what this necklace conjurs up. An easy drive, with the one you love by your side, windows open, hair blowing in the breeze…maybe a full picnic basket in the back…….

Hand formed in fine silver (.999), this little car is just a dream. A whimsical style with gentle patina to accent the windows, lights etc.

The car is 1 1/4 inches long (3.5 cm) by 1 inch tall (2.5cm). It is supplied on a 16 or 18 inch sterling silver chain.

$75.00

Home is where the heart is necklace

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:41:40 +0000

This hand formed necklace in fine silver (.999) shows a front door – signifying home – with a shiny heart on it. Depicting the saying “home is where the heart is”, this necklace has a delightful sentiment either for yourself or as a gift to someone else who shows their love in the home.

The door is 1 inch tall (2.5cm) by 0.75 inch (2.cm). It is supplied on a 16, 18 or 20 inch sterling silver chain. Please specify chain length required at checkout.

$70.00

Many textures fine silver bracelet

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:50:33 +0000

Hand crafted in fine silver (.999). Ten different textures were used to create this unusual striking bracelet. Closes with a hand made toggle clasp.

Approximately 7.5 inches long. Fine silver (.999) and the design shows a lovely flow of the textures without being split up by other components.

One of a kind.

There is a full 50g of silver in this piece. The weight of the piece feels good on the wrist. This is a substantial bracelet.

$260.00

Three little pigs necklace and earrings set

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:26:53 +0000

Remember the story about the three little pigs who built their houses of straw, sticks and bricks – and the wolf came along and “huffed and puffed” and tried to blow them down? Well, this necklace and earring set depicts that story. Hand formed in fine silver.

As the story ends up the wolf successfully blowing down the straw and sticks house, those two pigs are looking sad, while the pig with the brick house which survived the wolf has a nice smile on his face! The pigs hang down below their houses. Note their cute little hooved feet and curly tails!

Each house is approximately 2.5cm tall (1 inch) and with the pig, they measure 4.5cm. The necklace is supplied on a 48 cm sterling silver chain. The earrings are supplied on sterling silver ear wires.

$270.00

Little Bo Peep sheep earrings

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:55:20 +0000

Poor Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep – and here they are!

I do hope you remember the lovely nursery rhyme about Bo Peep. She doesn’t know where to find her sheep – but we do. Hanging from ears! Great hiding place.

These little sheep are hand sculpted in fine silver. Each is slightly different and they have such cute smiley faces, little shoes on their feet and yes, wagging tails.

Each sheep is 2cm long (3/4 inch) and 2 cm tall. They hang on sterling silver ear wires.

$80.00

Cathedral rose window necklace

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:28:26 +0000

Based on the East Rose window of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, this rose window necklace is hand carved in fine silver. The coloured “glass” is actually coloured resin – in red and blues. An unusual and intricate piece that is bound to draw comments.

The ideal gift for art, architecture and cathedral-lovers – but not just for these…."

The window is 2.5cm diameter (1 inch) and it is supplied on a 40cm sterling cable.

$160.00

Happy flower necklace and earrings set

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:37:45 +0000

This set of matching necklace and earrings is hand formed in fine silver. Each piece features a cut out of a flower with small stem. The cut out is filled with coloured resin. The earrings are red/pink flowers and the necklace is a yellow/orange flower. The resin is translucent and the light shines beautifully through the earrings as you wear them.

Each piece is also domed to give an attractive shape to the ensemble.

The necklace piece is 1 inch long (2.5cm) by 3/4 inch (2cm wide). It is supplied on an 18 inch (45 cm) sterling silver chain. The earrings are 3/4 inch long (2cm) and are supplied on sterling silver ear wires.

$120.00

Bubo the flying owl necklace

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:03:22 +0000

Bubo the flying owl is based on the old wooden toys where you pull a string at the base and the arms and legs lift up. In Bubo’s case,he flaps his wings! Hand crafted in fine silver, with lovely detail, this unique owl wants to fly to you.

A short chain hangs at the back of Bubo and that is what you pull to make him fly.

This is just such a cute and charming piece of “mechanical” jewelry. As Bubo raises his wings, it raises your spirits!

Bubo is approximately 4cm (1.5 inches) tall. The pull chain with silver bead on the end hangs down a further 3 cm (1.25 inches). His wing span is 5.5cm! He is supplied on a 40 or 45 cm (16 or 18 inch) sterling silver chain.

$300.00

Oranges and lemons necklace

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:50:21 +0000

“Oranges and lemons” say the bells of St. Clements,

“You owe me three farthings”, say the bells of St. Martins………..

Inspired by the above nursery rhyme, this pretty necklace may well get you singing those nursery rhymes again.

A small tree is impressed into fine silver and if you look carefully you will see that some of the fruit of the tree is highlighted with yellow or orange resin. A subtle effect – but gives a nice idea of oranges and lemons! It looks just like one of those citrus trees you see in an orangery in a stately home in England.

The necklace is approximately 4cm by 2cm and is supplied on a 40cm or 45 cm (16 or 18 inch) sterling silver chain.

$85.00

Rosemary necklace

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:43:43 +0000

This hand made fine silver necklace is made using real rosemary. The rosemary leaves are impressed into the silver and then a gentle green resin is added to the impression, so a subtle green color shows through.

A lovely pretty leafy necklace – perfect for spring days.

It is supplied on an 18 inch sterling silver chain. The leaf is 2.5cm long (1 inch).

$40.00

In safety's keeping necklace

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:20:08 +0000

Using the idea of a padlock to symbolize the feeling of security, this “in safety’s keeping” necklace is a lariat style necklace comprised of a separate padlock and key.
The padlock and key are hand sculpted in fine silver and the key goes through the look in the padlock and can either hang down below the padlock or else sits with the padlock, as the photos show.
The details are what make this piece – with little screws on the padlock, a little post in the keyhole, the hollow end of the key….
This is a one of a kind piece with the lovely sentiment that it’ll keep the wearer safe.
The padlock is 1 3/4 inches tall (4.25cm), 1 inch wide (2.5cm) and 1/4 inch deep (0.5cm). It is supplied on a 24 inch sterling silver chain (60cm) but this can be shortened if you prefer.

$300.00

Birdcage earrings

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:37:47 +0000

Yes – two little birds in bird cages!!!

The birds are hand sculpted in fine silver and swing freely on a chain in their cages. Listen carefully and you may even hear them singing!!!
The cages are made from knitted wire. Each cage is approximately 3cm tall by 3cm wide.
If there ever was a pair of earrings to get comments – these are it!
The cages are available in different colored knitted wire – in silver plated, champagne (which is a slightly yellowish silver), soft gold, copper or gunmetal (which is brownish). Please specify which color you would prefer – the last photo shows the colours in the order above from left to right.

$75.00

How does your garden grow? - necklace

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:50:55 +0000

Mary, Mary, quite contrary….how does your garden grow?

With silver watering cans????

This little necklace is a great gift for gardeners and plant lovers. The watering can is hand sculpted in fine silver and is hollow formed. There is great detail on the piece, include the rose at the end and little “nails” that hold the handle on. With a polished shiny finish, it is a delight to wear.

The watering can is approximately 3cm high by 4.5cm wide by 1.5cm deep. It is supplied on a 40 or 45 cm (16 or 18 inch) sterling silver chain.

$225.00

Triangular tower necklace

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:07:54 +0000

Remember those old castles in England…. this necklace depicts an old brick tower from one of them, complete with ramparts. On one side, you can see the door slightly ajar, inviting you to look inside. On the other side are little windows. And for the wearer, set in the top of the tower behind the ramparts is a stunning cobalt blue aqua spinel stone. The brick texture in this necklace is what really makes this special. There is no other necklace out there like this. Truly one of a kind.

The tower is 3.5 cm high and 2 cm wide and 2 cm deep. It comes supplied on a 16 or 18 inch sterling silver chain.

$185.00

Bird on a house necklace

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:18:34 +0000

This charming necklace features a hinged house with windows and chimney etc, and a bird sat on the roof. The hinges provide a nice movement to the piece. Different textures and patinas are used to show up the details on this pretty piece.

It is hand formed in fine silver.

The house is 3 cm tall. It is supplied on a 40 or 45 cm sterling silver ball chain.

$55.00

Off the beaten track necklace

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 22:31:46 +0000

You know that feeling when you just want to get away from it all for a while…a bit of solitude…space…somewhere off the beaten track….. This large necklace depicts that. Different textures at different angles illustrate the changing landscapes as you get further and further off the beaten track until you find that house on the mountaintop. That peace…..

The hand sculted fine silver pendant is 5 cm long by 2.5 cm wide. It is supplied on a 20 inch sterling silver chain.

$180.00

Home sweet home necklace

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:54:31 +0000

Now you can escape to your very own castle……This hand formed fine silver necklace depicts a castle with many towers…remember Rapunzel and all those other stories about castles…. Patina is added to show the windows and doors and a little light is glowing in some of the windows.

The castle is 3.5cm tall and 2.5cm wide. It is supplied on a 45 cm sterling chain.

$90.00

Cobblestone hill

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:55:16 +0000

A pictorial necklace where the “paint” is fine silver. This unusual necklace depicts a cobblestone hill with terrace houses all in a row. Different textures in the silver show the cobblestones and bricks. This brings back so many memories of streets in England… what memory does it have for you?

The scene is approximately 3.5 cm wide by 3 cm high.

$180.00

"Take it easy" necklace

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:13:02 +0000

Take it easy pendant – a small bird – in shoes – is merrily swinging to pass the day. Hand sculpted in fine silver, this little bird will remind you to take some time and just relax.

Approx 3cm wide by 2.5 cm high. Supplied on a sterling chain – total length of necklace is 40cm.

$100.00

"Full of treasures" handbag pendant

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 21:00:32 +0000

This pendant is a hand sculpted bag/purse that is full of treasures – namely semi precious garnet stone chips. It is a large piece of silver – approx 4am square and supplied on an 18 inch sterling silver chain. Very eye-catching and a real conversation piece.

$200.00

T shirt earrings

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:13:31 +0000

Think of your favourite lounge around striped t shirt……how comfortable is that…….Well here is a pair of just as comfortable striped t shirt earrings! Complete with pockets. They are hand sculpted in fine silver and a patina is added to show up the detail of the stripes etc. The shirts are on coat hangers which are the earwires (I know, who hangs their t shirts up on coat hangers – but its artistic license!!!!).

$130.00

Nursery Rhymes and Childrens stories

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:49:50 +0000

Jewelry items that are designed based on children’s stories or nursery rhymes. Reclaim a bit of your childhood!

Castles

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:20:45 +0000

Castles….from your dreams…fairytales……and imagination – all made into jewellery

Silver teapots

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:08:24 +0000

Silver teapots as jewelry!

Leaves, trees and flowers

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:01:25 +0000

Fine silver jewelry of nature- leaves, trees and flowers.

Pictorial Jewelry

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:22:33 +0000

Fine silver used to “paint” a picture for jewelry.

Textures

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:52:50 +0000

Different textures in silver

Flowers

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:44:59 +0000

Flowers – felted or silver

Silver Wardrobe

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:34:31 +0000

Your favourite wardrobe items turned into silver jewellery!