Planning a new collection but will release items one at a time until I can sit down for a longer period of time! Here’s the first item of the collection. I adore it to bits and hope you’d love it too.
Perfectly whimsical, completely charming, this necklace is sure to win a place in the hearts of the young and young at heart alike. A 925 Silver whale charm is accented with a faceted aquamarine rondelle for an elegant finish. Now available in store.
This week’s Friday Selections comes with a twist. It features items from my latest collection, one that I am quite enamoured with. I have always loved the idea of how circles are an ancient symbol of eternity and completeness, so perfect, with no beginning and no end, for love that is given comes back around again. I perked my ears up the first time I heard it — at a friend’s wedding ceremony. Since then, the thought has never left my head.
With this ideology of the circle, I created the Endless Loops collection. Made with faceted semi-precious gemstones in a dazzling array of colour, these loops are delicate and elegant. Each has a story to tell. No matter if you are getting it for yourself, or for someone special, we are sure you’d find one that will be perfect for her.
Choose either your favourite colour or something symbolic with the birthstone selection. We are continuously adding to the gemstones available so do check back. If what your heart desires is not currently available, drop us a line and we’d see if we can create something especially for you.
We certainly hope that you like it as much as we do! Prices start from SGD 65 for gold plated hoops. Shop the Endless Loops collection now. Or preview more images at our Flickr album.
Gone completely crazy with loops and hoops! I love the imagery of the circle; no beginning and no end. It just continues forever. For the latest selection from Sparkle Thots, we have gone somewhat understated luxury. Simple hoops wirewrapped with faceted gemstones.
Choose yours in either 925 silver or gold plated elegance. Both come with faceted semi-precious gemstones that have been lovingly handwrapped for a somewhat organic, rustic yet very subdued elegant feel. You got to see it in person to be fully appreciate what I’m talking about.
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Garnet on gold plated wires, garnet and peridot on gold plated wires, pink amethyst on 925 silver
All necklaces are approximately 16 inches long and close with lobster clasp. Pendants’ internal diameter is about 1/2 inch and has a drop of 2cm.
Available in store soon. Will be made available in a few more select colour combinations and is limited edition.
I’m thinking of making some changes to the routine over here… Weekends might just be the time when I get off one form of www and onto another. Instead of surfing the world wide web, I’m planning to turn the time into wire work weekends. For as long as I can before baby girl makes her appearance and wrecks all forms of a schedule that is.
This weekend was spent learning some new techniques that I hope to launch over at Sparkle Thots.
This piece has been launched in store already. A heady blend of rich chocolat Swarovski pearls for the afternoon cuppa. Imagine a tete-a-tete with friends and you’d be all set to complete the look. Quite yummy I must say. And without any of the calories too!
Endless Loops
Finetuning some design elements and will launch sometime this week if possible. Will need to reduce this pendant’s size into something more petite. Custom sizes will be considered.
Delicate Vines
And finally, bangles / bracelets might be making their long awaited comeback on Sparkle Thots! Watch for updates to this basic design. Again, feel free to email us if you have any design in your mind.
So, you think you’d forgive me for the lack of posts this (and upcoming) weekends?
Something somewhat different but just as exquisite as the rest of the items you’d find at Sparkle Thots.
I was told the pendant was vintage Swarovski but have not yet had the time to verify the details. Still, the intaglio carving of the sailboat is done very very well and light just bounces off the cut edges.
It makes a perfect present for the nautical, sea-faring lover or as a ‘bon voyage’ gift when words are too difficult. Or simply, an all occasion gift. Check it out in store now. Limited edition!
1. Sunkissed, 2. Golden Sweethearts, 3. Le Petit Pearls, 4. A Summer Delight, 5. Willowing Vines, 6. Strawberries and Cream, 7. Of White Fluffy Clouds, 8. Timelessness, 9. Golden Dreams
Am really really loving the fact that the weekend is so near. Almost an entire week of tinkering with codes on the backend has driven me nuts. So much so that one look at this item and I decided it should be named Martini. Seriously, with the tempting olive green… Ahh… That is probably about the closest I can get to a cocktail right now.
After looking at the necklace, I figured pearls needed their moment in the spotlight again. I really think that they are underrated. They have so much poise and grace, it can turn an outfit around. It also works as an alternative to the bride who does not want to *bling* it up all the way.
So… here’s my selection of pearls in store, for the week. Enjoy! To see the entire collection of pearlised jewelry, check out Poised Pearls.
1. Blue Powder Blush, 2. The High Seas, 3. Ice Pops, 4. Northern Lights, 5. Maldives, 6. Blumarine, 7. The Silver Rose, 8. Terracotta, 9. Icicles
Am in desperate want of cooler weather! And I’m hoping that colour washing my world with cool blues will help to keep me cool. Whilst it doesn’t always work, it does make sure I’m fashionably dressed and accessorised. Lots of favourites in this selection because blue is also one of my favourite colours.
There is something calming, quaint and serene about it that just appeals. Ok, if forced to select a favourite piece from the items above, I’d go with Northern Lights. The colour flashes from them labradorite briolettes are just too much to resist.
You know, mothers-to-be are often said to go through a nesting phase? I haven’t quite experienced that but I am going through a distinct phase of making new items. I have a whole list of items, all involving wire-wrapping that I wanted to try. And slowly but surely, I am checking them off my list.
I’ve discovered a treasure trove of tutorials (majority paid, well you know, generally you pay for what is worth it!) and have been trying my hand at some of them. I think I am glad I only plucked up the courage to try these now and not any earlier. I am pretty sure that I would not be ready to do any semblance of the end product featured if it had been, say, half a year sooner.
Anyway, for this week, I decided to try to Pussy Willow design. Typically found as earrings, I decided to try a necklace pendant instead. A nice comfy dangle of approximately 4.5cm, the pendant hangs from a 16 inch gold plated chain. This one has been adorned with freshwater pearls but possibly, future versions might come with gemstone rondelles. Stay tuned!
Newly loaded in store… I love this piece!
Pinwheel charm with dazzling Swarovski drop hangs from 16 inch 925 silver chain. A lovely piece chocful with beautiful childhood memories.
Back to admin! Things are going to be a little slow today. I’m under the weather. Bleahz.
So mother’s day is just round the corner…! And me, being me, has the impression it was like, what, I don’t know, sometime next week? My days kind of just flow into each other and my desk is too cluttered for a calendar. In any case, I did this piece, October Baby, yesterday. Am quite pleased with it.
It is already loaded in store. It reminds me loads of mum. She’s born in October, so opals really are her birthstone. Coupled with pearls that always say elegance, grace and poise, I think it shows a inner beauty that comes from beyond.
Our Mother’s Day discounted items are available till this Sunday afterwhich they’d revert back to their original pricing. So do hurry and check them out before it is too late.
I’ve been crazily adding to my stash of beads… and from these two strands, I managed a new necklace. I haven’t listed it in store just yet but thought a quick preview was needed.
So here’s Fiesta!
A time to celebrate! A vibrant mix of garnet and carnelian faceted rondelles sit atop a sparkling Swarovski drop, exuding a look that is both elegant and fiery at the same time. Pendant drop is approximately 1inch. Strung on a 16 inch gold plated chain. Closes with lobster clasp. All findings used are gold plated.
Busy catching up with orders and admin. You know, the sort of thing that just piles up after a long weekend? But a trip to the post office should happen sometime today 
Also, if you find something of interest in the new stash of beads I’ve got, feel free to email / comment and request for a customised piece.
I had an interesting week this week. One that was full of ups and downs. I went shopping on Tuesday and delved even deeper into the world of vintage goodies. I’ve seen ‘vintage’ cabachons being sold on Etsy but never any of this quality. This one has a nice detailing and weight to them. And some of the vintage tenshas, well, you can see the difference. It is not the current ’slapped on image’ feel but that there was a certain level of pride taken when the piece was done.
Very intriguing. And of course, me being me, could not resist buying a few. They didn’t come cheaply. Far more expensive than the cheap replicas but really quite droolable.
This piece features a cream rose cabachon measuring about 1.5cm in diameter. Attached to a delicate gold plated chain via pewter birds and garnet accents. Chain length is approximately 16 inches long. Closes with lobster clasp. Currently, I have one piece available because I’m still deciding whether to make another of the same or into something new altogether.
Meantime, don’t you think this fiery orange piece looked like it popped out of a scrapbook page?
And this ‘gem’ just sparkled. Full of old school charm! My precious!
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These helped no end in cheering me up yesterday when I discovered a picture that literally stunned me into silence. If you are reading, well, I hope you know it is getting way too close for comfort. Creatively make your own pieces. Don’t lift designs and modify parts of mine. I don’t need non-identical twins of my work, thank you very much.
Just picked a couple of these interesting tree charms the other day as I made a last minute dash at the supply shop for some much needed items. I love the way the branches hang and did not want to over-embellish it. So I took the simple route. Add faceted garnet rondelles to the edge and attach to the chain. The total length is approximately 16 inches, closes with lobster clasp. All findings used are gold plated.
Trees have such a great symbolism about them. Especially now when I think about the ‘family tree’ we are creating. A branch off the old one, yet with new shoots that will turn into the ‘main’ stem. We are still all connected. All part of the family.
In store soon.
It is ssssssoooooo good to be back online! I was a harrassed bee yesterday when the site went down unexpectedly. I was waiting impatiently for some emails from suppliers, following up on correspondence from customers went the whole thing went deadly silent. Everything’s well and good right now. Apparently the server’s hdd died. What luck.
Thankfully that is past us right now.
Some eye candy for items that will make their debut by next Monday. I’m clearing my backlog of work right now. Talk about over-reliance on technology. We apologise for the delay in getting orders / shipments / repairs / customisations out for this week. Trust us, we are usually very prompt!
This week has been a real anomaly. First with 4 damaged packages that needed returns and repairs, then the server crash. Ahh… Bad week begone.
Yesterday was my 4th wedding anniversary. We didn’t celebrate but as per ‘tradition’ here’s a little piece to commemorate the day. This time, I didn’t go for the traditional symbolism of colours and stone but went for the ideology behind it. A marriage, and any relationship for that matter, requires lots of care, love, concern, truth and trust. Much like tending to a garden. This piece features pretty faceted prasiolite briolettes that are paired with a single silver flower for a dainty drop. All strung on a 16 inch 925 silver chain. Closes with a parrot clasp.
Retails at SGD 45. Limited Edition. Last year’s commemorative necklace was ::Budding Romance.
Other goodies include…
Spring Romance :: Lavender Amethyst smooth coin beads topped with faceted garnet rondelles. Made on 925 silver findings, these measure a petite 2cm drop, excluding earhooks. Pretty, perfect for outdoor weddings!
Retails at SGD 42.
Minty Alabama :: A fresh minty cluster of Swarovski bicones cascade down on dark green shell pearl teardrops. A luxe look in a different hue, something different and refreshing. Made on gold plated findings, this pair measures in at approximately 1 inch excluding earhooks.
Retails at SGD 29.25.
SENT
Did you realise that today is the last working day of the week? I forgot. I’ve been so busy that I didn’t quite connect that Good Friday holiday is tomorrow. Hmm. So today would be the last day for a mail run for the week. All orders that have been paid for will be shipped today, unless otherwise communicated.
Meantime… on to other store updates!
SILVER
We have a new range of silver goodies in store. Some incorporating the Karen Hill Tribe silver. The silver from here is of a higher percentage, 99.9% silver as compared to normal 925 silver. We have launched a mother-daughter Starfish set that you can also purchase separately.
SWAROVSKI
Swarovski is also making a strong appearance in our items as we rediscover the sparkle these crystals exude. We are sure you’d also fall in love with them once you see them in real life. They offer so much dazzle, it is hard to ignore. We also tend to use the uncommon designs to create added variety and interest. I’m sure you can tell the difference!
SALE
We are doing some spring cleaning on our inventory. More items have been shifted to our sale section. Again, it is a ‘once gone, always gone’ policy. Many of the items there are last item pieces so do grab them if they catch your eye.
And on that note, we’d end off for the week. See you Monday!
It was a pretty busy Monday. No time for Monday blues! Heck, it is Tuesday already
Time for some updates on what has been going on behind the scene …
:: Restock ::
:: New ::
Pink carved shell flower studs with Swarovski diamante centres. Measures approximately 1.5cm in diameter, these are attached to 925 silver ear studs. Extremely limited edition. If sold, it won’t be found listed. Email me if you want to back order.
:: Customisation / Work In Progress ::
Large 1 inch bio-topaz faceted briolette is wire-wrapped to a matt gold plated dove for a gorgeous total pendant drop of 2 inches. Custom Order. Very yummy.
… and back to admin work for now!
One week into April, I’m stuck knee deep in my latest infatuation. Infatuations rather. Swarovski, semi-precious stone — Garnet, silver and clusters! They all add up to get me really busy and happy twisting wires… and here’s a preview of the latest designs, fresh from the oven.
A number are done up with 925 silver findings because with all the work and care put into making them, (not to mention the quality of the stones, Swarovski or semi-precious ones) I’d love them to last longer.
Avant garde shaped Swarovski crystal in golden hues are topped with smooth garnet rondelles. Set with 925 silver findings. Measures a petite 0.5 inch drop, excluding earhooks. Silver earhooks are a dainty sight, measuring approximately 0.5 inch in diameter. Retails at SGD 28.
Similar to the first pair, these are made with a smoky shaded crystal and faceted garnet rondelles. Also retailing at SGD 28.
Wine Drops ::- Like wine swirled in a glass, these leave a delightful rich aftertaste. Faceted garnet rondelles drape atop Swarovski crystal briolettes for an elegant classy finish. Strung on 925 ear threads, adjust to your favourite length (maximum of 7cm drop). All findings used are 925 silver. Retails at SGD 78.50.
A shell heart measuring approximately 2 cm is topped with a cluster of faceted garnet and smooth sunstone rondelles for a summery warm look. Strung from a 16 inch gold plated chain (closes with lobster clasp), she sits exhibiting her vibrant hues with great pride. Total pendant drop measures about 1 inch. All findings used are gold plated. Retails at SGD 35.
All the above are limited edition because they are quite a bit of work and the materials cost too. I can’t quite afford to stock so many! Will be loaded in store soon, but if you are worried, drop me an email to reserve.
Off to settle some admin now!
Brand new week, brand new month coming up. New goodies in store for April. Hang in there. An assortment of themes, there will be a couple of mini collections. And if you are vigilant enough, you just might spot them being released in store early. Might.
Meantime, the countdown continues. Tomorrow’s the last day for our ‘It’s A Girl!‘ sale. Hurry and take advantage of it. Such deals don’t come round very often!
