Well...we're still waiting here in Chicago for spring to really get going but the temperature is slowly but surely creeping up! Spring is the perfect excuse to break out your bright colors, floral prints, and sun dresses. Lets be clear...I'm all for wearing whatever you like regardless of the season, personally, I'm a fan of fall colors all year round! But the warming air and new flowers do tend to put you in the mood for a more upbeat wardrobe! Of course, now that your neck, wrists, and ears are no longer hidden beneath all the sweaters, coats, scarves, and hats, you can finally wear some jewelry that people can actually see. So, as spring slowly creeps in (or has already arrived, lucky ducks!) here are some of my favorite handmade, spring jewelry from my own shop and from other awesome jewelry designers and Etsy sellers!
I'll start by saying, I love pink, not in a 'everything must be pink always' kind of way though. I like soft pinks, the kind of pink that looks sweet and feminine, not the kind that looks like a pink Starburst. That being said, pink pearls are the best. They have that perfect soft, pale, pinkish color that looks incredible with just about all skin tones. They are so versatile too, you can pair them with so many other colors! Here are a few of my favorites:
This is probably my all time favorite design...ever! I made the first of these necklaces several years ago, before La Petite Pearls was created, when jewelry was just a hobby. At first it was just white, the different colors came later. I think the pink pearls add so much to this, being able to see the spiral more clearly makes this a much more dynamic piece! Find it
here!
This necklace is great because (as with a lot of my statement necklaces) it's not overwhelming! I tend to enjoy more subtle, delicate jewelry. The steel chain however, is not delicate, that chain can take a lot of pressure! I love the causal look of this one, it can be worn with jeans or a simple sundress! Pink and peacock pearls just go so well together! Find it
here!
I know some women who would not leave the house with out something around their wrist! Whether you're one of those girls or not, this bracelet has the ability to be worn with just about anything! Pink pearls go with almost everything, and these agate crystals are just so slightly off-white that they too will pair with just about everything.
Cluster earrings are always a great choice and these are made with 4mm rice pearls making them lightweight and very wearable. I don't really like to wear heavy earrings as they tend to irritate my very sensitive ears, but these are great! They are a go-to design for any cute outfit I have picked out for the day! I have also done them for weddings too, you just can't go wrong with pink pearls!
Okay, now disregard what I said at the beginning about the pink Starburst while you read about my next piece.
This is really bight for a natural stone, it's kind of impressive, so when I saw it in my favorite bead shop I just couldn't pass it up! I started making these long stone pendants a while ago and they are really popular. It seemed only natural to add one that is bright and perfect for spring! Find it
here!
Pink, of course is not the only thing you can wear in the spring, pearls aren't even the only thing you can wear in the spring, although of course I would recommend always wearing pearls! I've taken the liberty of scouring the internet and Etsy for some pearl and non-pearl spring creations!
Okay, so this one from
Michele's A Mano Designs is also pink, but in the item description on Etsy, this seller makes a great point; Pink and brown are always a good thing! These dark wood beads paired with light pink resin really make for a gorgeous necklace! Find it
here!
This one from
Mac Rae Naturals is for you who love multicolored, rainbow stuff! The designer here uses a variety of different gemstones to create this, I really love it because it reminds me of a necklace my grandmother used to wear that I always admired! It's made with rainbow jade, smoky and rose quartz, hematite, green adventurine, amethyst, and rhodonite. Personally, I don't really buy into the healing gemstones thing, but if your into that, this one is meant to calm your anxiety. Find it
here!
This is one of my own creations. I love this necklace, I have a thing for dancing pearls and a thing for yellow! When I saw these pearls in the bead shop I just couldn't leave with out them! The pearls are drilled on the side rather than through the middle so when you string them you get this 'dancing' effect. I can definitely see these being worn with a great spring sundress! Find it
here!
I really like opal, I've never used it in my own work and I'm not sure why. This necklace from
Barefoot Custom Jewelry is kind of perfect for the minimalists out there! Minimalist jewelry has become more popular recently and I really love it when designers can incorporate some beautiful gems into the style! These opals give you all the wonderful pale spring tones without being overwhelming! Find it
here!
Pendant's are great! This one from
Dragonfly Lady of Wyo is wire wrapped with copper and brass wire with a vintage brass bird hanging from it. One of my favorite things about spring is getting to see all the birds finally return from their migrations! This designer is really good at incorporating vintage elements into her handmade designs. Find this necklace
here!
I grew up singing from the hymnal at a baptist church in Kentucky, so this bracelet from
Birdie on a Branch really catches my eye! It can be worn any time of the year, not just in the spring time, but doesn't spring just make you want to belt out some of your favorite songs! This would also be a great gift for your music loving friend, the designer can make this with just about any hymn you like! Find it
here!
You know that time in early spring where all the snow is melting and it's rainy and muddy but then the plants and flowers start budding up out of the ground and suddenly the world is beautiful again? That's what I think of when I see this bracelet, and the steel infinity pieces remind me that it's a never-ending cycle. Find it
here!
I just can't get over these earrings! I made them originally as a custom design, a lady asked for earrings for a family member that liked to make a statement and loved purple. Naturally I turned to lavender pearls and amethyst, adding the coin pearls really sets it off! Plus, they are perfect for spring! Find them
here!
These earrings came from that same custom order! Custom work can be a great opportunity to push outside your comfort zone and create something completely different and wonderful! Setting pearls inside rings like this is challenging, but when it works it's amazing! The bright blue of these pearls remind me of the (finally) bright blue sky! Find them
here!
This designer takes polymer clay to a new level! These earrings from
Happy Elephant Art are just a small sample of what she can do with it! The rainbow design is perfectly blended in a feather shape that reminds me again of those birds coming back! And of course, they're perfect for spring when you're dying to wear bright colors again! Find them
here!
I could add so much more! Spring is a time of rebirth and new life! Check out my own shop (listed first) and these other shops that I've pulled from for this post and take the opportunity to bring some new life into your style!
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