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So proud to feature an antique micro mosaic artwork by Fabbrica Angelo Pessar (signed FAP on the reverse) in my latest lost object assemblage bracelet. Angelo Pessar worked in Italy from 1870 to 1900 making tiny pieces of Murano glass art for tourists visiting Italy during the Victorian and Edwardian era. This broken star shaped pendant with beautiful forget- me-not-flowers has been reawakened after long being forgotten in a junk stuff box and is the centrepiece to my blues themed reclamation bracelet. It sits alongside other repurposed and salvaged treasures like a decorative enamel button, engraved George West solitaire bachelor stud (circa 1872 - 1890), tiny Persian Qajar painting on mother of pearl tablet, my own abalone triangle connector with Roman glass bead front and many vintage rhinestones (lost vintage earrings) and Czech glass beads. The bracelet is adjustable from 7.5 inches up to approx. 8.5 inches using my hand forged brass hook. Available in my Etsy shop. . . . #fapmosaic #fabbricaangelopessar #angelopessar #victorianart #forgetmenot #starmosaic #solitairestuds #enamelbutton #romanglassbeads #persianart #qajarart #miniatureartwork #tinyartwork #reclamation #sustainablefashion #vintagebracelet #antiquebracelet #mosaicjewelry #antiquemosaic https://www.instagram.com/p/CnfI4Z_tKvS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Last pair of rustic ammonite earrings have just been listed in my Etsy shop complete with iridescent Roman glass beads and raw chalcedony nuggets that I cut myself. Nature is beautifully rough-hewn sometimes... . . . #ammoniteearrings #polishedammonite #fossilearrings #ammonitefossil #romanglass #chalcedony #rawchalcedony #rusticearrings #alternativefashion #sustainablejewelry #primitivestyle #romanglassbeads #reclaimed #wiccanjewelry https://www.instagram.com/p/ClZRLgRtcEB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I did a weird thing with a crystal cluster I picked up at an antiques shop and a broken key bow given to me by a local metal detecting chap. I turned the decorative key head into a bail for the crystal and carefully drilled a hole for it underwater. They work quite well together I think! This necklace has already been snaffled from my shop, but I wanted to say - looky, looky, there are some of my handmade ceramic beads. I'm getting all artisanal and shit. . . . #quartzcrystalcluster #keybow #ceramicbeads #artisanbeads #metaldetectingfinds #madeinlincolnshire #potterybeads #romanglass #romanglassbeads #beltbuckle #larimarjewelry #larimar #rawaquamarine https://www.instagram.com/p/CgOgknlN_24/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

From the earth: This weekend’s scavenged discoveries have found new purpose. The ammonites came from a broken bracelet that was heavily bezelled in silver and completely drowned them out. When I eased them from their frames, I realised the two slices went together and there was noticeable iridescence on the reverse sides. I’ve created a rustic prong setting for them instead which reveals their beautiful shape. These 66 million year old plus fossils are paired other salvaged stones - citrine quartz crystals, Ethiopian opals with stunning iridescence and Roman glass coin beads. All rustically wire wrapped in oxidised sterling silver to make primitive style earrings. . . . #reusereducerecycle #ammoniteearrings #fossiljewelry #citrinequartz #ethiopianopal #romanglassbeads #rusticearrings #assemblagejewelry (at Harrowby, Lincolnshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTSKuMhoxCf/?utm_medium=tumblr

A nod to the past and times gone by - a flint arrowhead pendant featuring four reclaimed beads made from excess glass found at Roman archaeological sites, arranged together using wire produced using recycled sterling silver. . . . #upcycling #upcycled #recycling #recycledsilver #romanglass #romanglassbeads #ecofriendly #flintknapping #flintarrowhead #arrowheadnecklace #flint #arrow #arrowheadjewelry (at Harrowby, Lincolnshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8diFAWhgg_/?igshid=le1mpqvobz49

Assemblage necklace inspired by the ancients featuring symbols and artefacts from the Egyptian revival era, Roman archaeology and Greek classical culture. I have created the focal point of this necklace using a segment of hand painted papyrus art. Egyptian papyrus paintings depict the daily life, mythology, gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt and this piece features the Goddess Nephthys who is a protector souls in the myth of Osiris. Using the brass back of a salvaged pocket watch with interesting engraved pattern on the reverse, I have sealed the painting in resin with a tiny dispersal of mica and it is sanded and worn for a rustic look. It has been paired with a salvaged Egyptian revival scarab beetle made of faience and that carries an interesting marking on the base. The necklace is made from a selection of my own antique and ancient bead collection and features a raw clear quartz crystal bead, Roman glass beads (salvaged from excess glass from archaeological sites along the Silk Road), carved ox bone beads, carved Chinese hedaio seed beads, African trade beads (Kakamba Prosser Beads), raw Aquamarine, mother of pearl, Amazonite, vintage rainbow fired glass beads and a glass Evil eye bead from classical Greek culture. The chain has a unique design and made of vintage brass. Available in my Etsy shop. . . . #egyptianrevival #scarabbeetle #museumjewelry #romanglassbeads #inspiredbytheancients #museumjewelry #carvedbonebeads #ancientbeads #salvagedjewelry #papyrusart #egyptianpapyrus #prosserbeads #upcycledjewelry #assemblageart https://www.instagram.com/p/CqOAp9sIcLn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I'm loving the carnival of colour in these Sari silks and ribbons. This is the second in my series of recycled Sari silk earrings this time in coral, saffron and emerald green tones paired with Spanish Shiva's eye shells (operculum), polished amazonite, reclaimed dyed lava beads (you can add scented oil to), Roman glass beads and grungy resin opal drops I made in my caravan studio. Made with sterling silver and capped off with Gaudi inspired cones. Update: sold. . . . #sarisilk #sarisilkribbon #sarisilkribbonearrings #tasselearrings #romanglassbeads #folkchic #peasanchic #textileearrings #artearrings #primitivejewelry #saritassels #recycledsari #recycledart #upcycling #divertedfromlandfill #reusereducerecycle #gaudiinspired #shivaseye #carnivalearrings . . . To learn out to make amazing grungy resin opal drops check out Marina’s ace tutorial @fancifuldevices. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbad_1otYC_/?utm_medium=tumblr

I think I might be on a folk chic jag at the moment and recently had an overwhelming urge to add some textiles to my work. You wouldn't know it but I toned down some of these beautiful recycled sari silk ribbons and yarns with a touch of coffee colour alcohol inks. I love how cheerful they've come out though and still have a bit of a rustic straggly vibe with oxidised wire hooks made from recycled sterling silver. At the top I have augmented some silver cones which I thought had a Gaudi spirit with blue sparkles and resin. Dangling from the chains are iridescent roman glass beads, reclaimed carved bone beads, garnet stones, salvaged Tibetan silver lamp beads, tiny vintage Murano glass beads and grungy resin opal drops made I made in my caravan studio. . . . #sarisilk #sarisilkribbon #sarisilkribbonearrings #tasselearrings #romanglassbeads #folkchic #peasanchic #textileearrings #artearrings #primitivejewelry #saritassels #recycledsari #recycledart #upcycling #divertedfromlandfill #reusereducerecycle . . . To learn out to make amazing grungy resin opal drops check out Marina’s ace tutorial @fancifuldevices. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cam3_XItkhb/?utm_medium=tumblr