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Saturday, April 27, 2013

New Vintage Rose Cameo Pearl and Crystal Necklace


Roses symbolize love, so how perfect would this be as a special gift for your beloved.

This vintage rose cameo necklace is a one of a kind handmade creation.  A vintage resin cameo with a deep rose and apricot background from white a white bouquet of roses arises.  Lovely.

The necklace is composed of fact rose pink crystal rondelle beads and creamy white faux pearls.  All combined with hand wire wrapped vintage brass jeweler's wire.


A romantic, sweet treat of a necklace!

Visit Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry for more unique, romantic handmade jewelry creations.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Flower Garland Necklace | Wedding White Jewelry

One of a kind white seven flower garland necklace is beautifully romantic.  Creamy white hand carved Mother of Pearl gemstone flowers are generous in size without being chunky.  Accented with sparkling faceted crystal rondelles and delightful leaf detailed silver bead caps.
 A lovely necklace for any bride or member of the wedding party, or simply a romantic gift for your beloved.  Browse more handmade wedding and bridal jewelry, as well as unique flower and rose jewelry at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry and enjoy our standard fast free shipping.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Lucky Elephant Necklace at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

The elephant is a symbol for strength and stature, wisdom and courage.  Attract these virtues with this one of a kind elephant necklace.  This elephant pendant is hand crafted cloissone enamel on gold and charming details.  Sparkling jet black brilliantly faceted crystal rondelle beads are punctuated with pierced gold filigree beads in the necklace.  
Shop more unusual handmade totem symbol necklaces and bracelets at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry. 

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Twilight Heart Necklace from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry


This romantic handmade heart necklace is all about twilight; that part of time which is not day, yet is not yet night.  A love poem come to life in a piece of jewelry, this necklace begins with an amazing natural agate gemstone heart pendant.  Amazing striations of periwinkle blue, pale violet, pale smokey browns.  Almost like a mood ring, the colors change according to the light and background of the stone.

The necklace chain was created by hand wire wrapping silver jeweler's wire with brilliantly faceted smoky crystal rondelles and natural blue lace agate gemstone beads.  A one of a kind artisan necklace from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Perfect for your beloved Valentine any time of year.

Browse more romantic handmade jewelry, including vintage cameo necklaces and heart themed necklaces, bracelets, anklets and earrings.  Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry offers complimentary gift packaging and fast, free shipping with each purchase.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Vintage Cameo Wedding Gift Anklet for a Bride


I recently created a custom ankle bracelet for a bride to wear at her wedding.  Working with one of three aunts, the goal:  an ankle bracelet that represented something old, something new, and something blue.  


The finished anklet included:
  • a vintage cameo in ivory with two roses in full bloom
  • Citrine - a gemstone representing joy - to coordinate with the wedding and engagement rings
  • four brilliantly faceted blue topaz colored crystal rondelles to represent the four aunts of the bride
  • lots of natural mother of pearl beads.
What a pleasure it was working with Patty to create a very special wedding gift which is sure to evoke joyful memories.

Browse more romantic one of a kind artisan jewelry at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Be sure to have a look at our vintage cameo jewelry and our wedding jewelry.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Butterfly Bracelets at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

Butterflies are still fluttering in my garden.  The blue-eyed Swallowtail have been joined by other species.  I wish I had the photography skills to really capture the scene.  It is magical!  

By now it will come as no surprise that I love butterflies.  Not only are they beautiful, but they are also a powerful symbol for change and transformation.  Butterflies can remind us to makes changes gracefully. And butterfly jewelry is a lovely way to remind us of that.

Shown above is one of my favorite  handmade butterfly bracelets.  The focal is an unusual hand painted ceramic oval with a gorgeous butterfly.  I surrounded it with gemstone and crystal beads in harmonious colors using vintage brass wire and even some filigree beads for a joyous result.



Shown above is another handmade butterfly bracelet.  Very vintage in style, this bracelet features a large vintage brass butterfly centerpiece.  Butterflies need flowers, so I included some beautiful brass flower connectors with all these rich golden yellow crystals. 

Browse Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry for more butterfly theme jewelry.  Each piece is handmade and one of a kind.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Victorian Cameo Jewelry: In the Garden Black Crystal Necklace

Designed to look as though you've raided your great-grandmother's jewelry box, this one of a kind black cameo necklace is very, vintage in style.

Created with vintage elements including a romantic vintage black glass cameo with a lovely maiden in a flowing gown surrounded by swooping birds. Set in a vintage brass setting.

I've combined jet black crystals and beautiful vintage brass birds to frame this gorgeous cameo pendant. Lovely patina on all the vintage brass.

This piece reminds me of Victorian mourning jewelry and would be a unique accessory for a Civil War reinactor.

Browse Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry for more one of a kind romantic jewelry.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.


Friday, February 25, 2011

Exotic Pink Flower Necklace

Incredibly romantic handcrafted flower necklace in perfect pinks. Fun and flirty, too.

Large gorgeous hand carved flower blossom of Mother of Pearl with wonderful carving details accented with yellow citrine crystals and hot raspberry Czech glass like a stamen. Pink Austrian crystals and pierced gold filigree beads are hand wire wrapped with goldfill wire to frame the flower.

Spectacular necklace in person.

See more of our one of a kind romantic floral necklaces, bracelets and earrings at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Get Ready for Spring with Daffodil Art Nouveau Flower Jewelry

Ready for spring, but Mother Nature is not cooperating?

This hand crafted flower necklace will give you spring fever.  Whether you call them daffodils or jonquils, this gorgeous vintage brass respousse pendant is amazing.Fabulous details and very Art Nouveau in style.  I've combined it with warm yellow crystals and vintage brass including some filigree beads.  Absolutely wonderful piece.    Lovely natural patina on all the vintage brass.  Your grandmother would approve.

Browse more one of a kind, romantic necklaces at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

In the Garden Bird Cameo Necklace Vintage Style Jewelry

Vintage Bird Cameo Necklace from
Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry
This handcrafted necklace is Victorian in style and features vintage elements. Wonderful vintage black glass cameo with a lovely maiden in a flowing gown surrounded by swooping birds. Set in a vintage brass setting. I've combined jet black crystals and beautiful vintage brass birds to frame this gorgeous pendant. Lovely patina on all the vintage brass. Reminds me of Victorian mourning jewelry.

Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry specializes in romantic floral and cameo jewelry.  Our items are one of a kind and hand made.  We've been in business since 1991, so you can shop with confidence.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.  Shop Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry now for best selection of unique jewelry perfect for Christmas gifts.


Thursday, December 2, 2010

Art Nouveau Romantic Turquoise Crystal Vintage Style Necklace Gift

Art Nouveau Beloved Turquoise Crystal Necklace
from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry
This handcrafted Victorian vintage style necklace features an absolutely fabulous vintage brass repousse Art Nouveau style woman pendant.  I've dangled an aqua turquoise aurora borealis finish crystal teardrop that projects lovely sparkles.  Necklace is composted of matching crystals and vintage brass beads, including some wonderful vintage brass filigree pierced ovals.  Such a romantic and feminine jewelry piece.   Note: photos do not truly capture the beauty of this necklace and the photography lighting makes the sparkles of the crystal teardrop look more blue than the other crystals.

A very romantic gift idea for that special someone whom you call beloved.

Shop now for best selection at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  We offer handmade artisan jewelry for those who welcome love and romance into their lives.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Vintage Blue Rose Cameo Necklace - Romantic Floral Jewelry

Vintage Blue Rose Cameo Necklace
from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry
I love incorporating genuine vintage items in my jewelry creations, especially cameos.

This is a very Victorian style handcrafted cameo necklace. I have just a couple of these incredible vintage cameos and they are very special. Gorgeous roses in royal blue and gold under a glass dome. Set in a vintage brass setting and accented with a brass repousse drop of flowers. Lots of deep royal blue crystals are accented with vintage brass rondelles. Lovely natural patina on all the vintage brass. Incredible details and delightfully romantic.

Fabulously romantic vintage jewelry gift idea for someone special.

Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry offers handmade necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more in many themes.  We specialize in romantic floral jewelry.


Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Turquoise Crystal Flower Necklace Spring Floral Jewelry

Think spring with this new handcrafted aqua crystal flower necklace from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry. Wonderful aqua blue crytals in this handcrafted flower necklace have a tremondous sparkle and are punctuated with creamy white pearls. The pendant is a hand carved quartz flower blossom in coordinating aqua turquoise blue. A simple, but striking piece of jewelry that will go with everything from a night out on the town, a day at the office, or simply with your favorite blue jeans.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Passionate Purple Flower Necklace



Passionately romantic handcrafted flower necklace features chunky purple Czech Glass beads accented with sterling silver. Centerpiece is a hand carved shell, highly detailed, flower blossom in shades of irridescent purples. Colors change as the flower is hit with light. I've accented the flower with a cluster of palest lavendar Austrian crystals for a waterfall flower stamen. Very dramatic in person. This flower necklace is sure to intoxicate. Be prepared to be noticed. See more romantic one of a kind flower jewelry at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

New for Spring Pink Flower Jewelry Necklace

Perfect pink Austrian crystals set a romantic theme in the handcrafted flower necklace shown above.. Centerpiece is a hand carved pink Mother of Pearl, highly detailed, flower blossom in deep rich pink. I've accented it with a cluster of sead pearls,freshwater pearls in creamy white and palest pink Austrian crystals for a flower stamen. Fabulous and feminine in person. Perfect for that romantic evening out on the town, a day at the office, or simply with your favorite blue jeans. See more one of a kind romantic spring flower jewelry at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Romantic Valentine Handcrafted Jewelry


This handcrafted necklace from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry features an absolutely fabulous vintage brass repousse Art Nouveau style woman pendant. I've dangled an aqua turquoise ab finish crystal teardrop that projects lovely sparkles. Necklace is composted of matching crystals and vintage brass beads - including some wonderful filigree pierced ovals. Such a romantic piece of jewelry. Fabulous gift idea for your special Valentine.