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Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts

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.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Flower Power Blue Lampwork Floral Bracelet - New at Bittersweet Ridge


A little chunky and a little funky, this vintage Bohemian style flower bracelet is lots of fun.  The focal is an amazing deep teal blue hand carved Mother of Pearl flower blossom.  The bracelet is a surprising mix of handmade artisan lampwork beads and gemstone beads.  Great colors of turquoise, lime green and white with a gorgeous vintage brass floral lobster claw clasp.


This one of a kind flower bracelet would make a sweet Mother's Day gift for your Earth Mama who'd like a little flower power!

Visit Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry for more unique handmade jewelry gifts.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Sweet Rose Earrings at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

You'll love these sweet new rose earrings at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Vintage lucite roses measure 3/4" in diameter and are dark angelskin coral / salmon in color.  These are post earrings with a nice comfort back finding for forget-about-it all day wearing.

Very romantic and would make a lovely gift for your beloved.  Don't forget that Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry offers gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase!

You might also want to check out the coordinating rose ring shown below.

And then there's always this gorgeous very vintage Victorian style handcrafted rose necklace. 
If you haven't already begun your holiday shopping... maybe you should!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Bloom Now: Red Coral Rosebud Earrings


Okay, it's pretty obvious that I love roses.  Usually I'm more drawn to shades of pink, but I just can't resist red roses.  Especially rosebuds.  And especially when they're combined with vintage brass dangle settings that depict more rose buds!  

These red coral rose bud earrings call to me.  Maybe they call to you, too.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Red Kisses Bracelet: Vintage Glass and Sterling Silver

Let these scarlet red beads kiss your wrist.

In this flirty handcrafted bracelet I've used a very high quality, semi-chunky, sterling silver chain and hand wire wrapped these terrific vintage hand blown glass beads like a charm bracelet.

Lots of "cha cha" movement. Passionate red.

Browse Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry for more one of a kind bracelets, earrings, necklaces and more.  We specialize in romantic floral jewelry.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.

Earrings that coordinate with the bracelet shown above may be available.  These vintage, hand blown red glass bead and sterling silver earrings are shown below.








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.


Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Romantic Floral Jewelry: Victorian Style Rose Earrings

Romantic Victorian Roses Rosebud Earrings
Very vintage Victorian style in these romantic rose and rose bud earrings.  Beautiful hand carved Mother of Pearl roses in deep sort of warm chocolate rose pink, dangle from vintage natural Brass rosebud connectors. Great warm patina. Lovely carving details.  Lots of lovely free movement.  Rich colors.

Browse more one of a kind romantic floral accessories at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Shop with a 10% discount on your first order by using this discount code at checkout:  BRJNEW    Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with every purchase.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Romantic Christmas Gift - Coral Vintage Roses Earrings from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

Coral Roses Earrings
Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry 
Here's a lovely romantic Christmas gift idea for a special someone on your holiday shopping list.

Very vintage Victorian style handcrafted rose earrings.   I just love these wonderful vintage lucite roses!  Amazing dark angelskin coral color and incredible details.  These are in a vintage brass setting and dangle from vintage brass repousse with delicate little rosebuds details.  So romantic.

Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry specializes in one of a kind, romantic floral jewelry.  We like our jewelry to look like you've raided your grandmother's jewelry box.  In business since 1991 so you can shop with confidence.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.  Shop now for best selection and don't miss our huge holiday sale now in progress.

Romantic Ivory Rosebud Earrings Make a Perfect Christmas Gift

Vintage Ivory Rosebud Earrings
Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry
Say I love you with these one of a kind ivory rosebud earrings. 

Incredible rosebuds are featured in these romantic handcrafted earrings. Vintage 1950's hand carved Ivory rosebuds look like wedding cake icing. You won't believe the details. These sweet rosebuds dangle freely from a series of Mother of Pearl and gold beads. What could be more perfect for a Christmas gift for a special someone.

Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry specializes in romantic floral jewelry and roses are a favorite theme.  We offer gift box packaging and fast, free standard shipping with each purchase.  Huge holiday sale is now in progress.  Because our jewelry is one of a kind, shop now for best selection.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Romantic Roses Earrings Make a Loving Christmas Gift

Romantic Rose Earrings
Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry
Very vintage style in these romantic earrings.  Beautiful hand carved Mother of Pearl roses in deep sort of warm chocolate rose pink, dangle from vintage natural Brass rosebud connectors. Great warm patina. Lovely carving details.  Lots of lovely free movement.  Rich colors.

These romantic rose earrings would make a wonderfully romantic Christmas gift for someone special on your holiday shopping list.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping come with each purchase from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.

We've been handcrafting one of a kind artisan jewelry since 1991.  Romantic floral jewelry and vintage cameos are our speciality.  Huge holiday sale is now in progress.  Shop Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry now for best selection.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Gifts that say I Love You - Red Heart Necklace from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry

Romantic Red Heart Love Necklace
from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry
Perfect any time, but especially as a Christmas gift for a special someone.  This one of a kind, handmade necklace looks like you raided your grandmother's jewelry box.  Unique red heart love token necklace is shown at left.

Fabulous deep red Czech glass in various sizes and shapes. I've combined it with vintage brass with a wonderful natural patina for an elegant Victorian style necklace. Centerpiece is a handmade ceramic heart with a wonderful deep red glaze that looks like texture. The heart dangle from a sweet antique brass piece that has tiny rosebud details. Extra long and exquisite heart necklace.

For special gifts that say I love you, turn to Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  We specialize in romantic one of kind artisan jewelry.  In business since 1991, you can shop with confidence.  Gift box packaging and fast, free standard shipping.  Huge holiday sale is now in progress.  Shop now for best selection.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

A Flood of Love Vintage Roses Cameo Necklace is so Romantic

Here's the quotation - a Malagasy proverb - that inspired this necklace:
Let your love be like the misty rains, coming softly, but flooding the river. This is one of my favorite vintage cameos and my little horde is almost gone. Gorgeous white roses are raised on a dome of soft tequila sunrise color in this special vintage resin cameo set in a vintage brass setting. Lots of soft pink cherry quartz is accented with delicate fancy beads. Lovely natural patina on all the vintage brass. Incredible details and delightfully romantic. As always, a one of a kind handcrafted necklace from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.
A Flood of Love
Vintage Roses Cameo Necklace
from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry





Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with every purchase.  We've been in business since 1991 so you can shop with confidence.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

White Flower Necklace Romantic Vintage Style Jewelry

Amen of Nature Flower Necklace from
Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry
Here's the quotation by Oliver Wendall Holmes that inspired this necklace:

The amen of nature is always a flower.

Beautifully hand carved flower is the centerpiece of this romantic handcrafted necklace. Exquisite carving details in this bone flower;  it very much looks like ivory. I've attached the flower to a wonderful brass repousse floral station. Accents include delicately hand carved bone cylinder beads and pretty vintage brass beads. Very Victorian necklace would make a wonderful jewelry gift for a friend or yourself.

Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry offers romantic, one of a kind hand made jewelry.  We specialize in vintage cameos and florals.  Shop with confidence - we've been in business since 1991.  Gift box packaging and free standard shippng 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.

Huge Holiday Sale at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry Just in Time for Christmas Gifts

Opposites Attrace Heart Necklace on Sale
Now at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry
Our annual holiday jewelry sale is now in progress at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.  Shop now for best selection and receive gift box packaging, plus free shipping.

Our handmade artisan jewelry makes a thoughtful gift for special people on your Christmas gift list.  We offer necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, ankle bracelets and rings in gold, silver, vintage brass, and copper.  Our gemstone bands and copper rings make terrific stocking stuffers for men or women!

At Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry we specialize in romantic jewelry including cameos, roses, vintage pendants and sparkling party jewelry.  In business since 1991 so you can shop with confidence.

Romantic Roses and Love Birds Very Vintage Jewelry Gifts

Roses and Love Birds Coral Necklace
from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry
So romantic!  Here's a Christmas gift idea for that special someone on your shopping list who loves vintage style.

Very feminine and definitely very vintage style is present in this handcrafted angelskin coral, roses, love bird necklace. I just love these wonderful vintage lucite roses. Amazing dark angelskin coral color and incredible details. This one is set in a vintage brass setting and dangles from vintage brass repousse lovebirds. Lots of angelskin coral is chained together, including some fabulous brass repousse connecters with delicate little rosebuds.


Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry offers handmade artisan jewelry for those who welcome love and romance into their lives.  Shop now for best selection of unique, one of a kind, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more.  Gift box packaging and free standard shipping with each purchase.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Great Gift Idea for a Mother - Vintage Mother and Child Cameo Bracelet

Mother and Child Cameo Bracelet
from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry
Lovely vintage cameo with a mother and child incorporated into a handcrafted bracelet. Vintage 1950-60's hard resin cameo is domed; blue with ivory white design. Intricate details. I've surrounded the cameo with beautiful Blue Lace Agate and Mother of Pearl all hand wire wrapped.

A thoughtful gift that is perfect any time.  View more vintage cameo necklaces and bracelets at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Vintage Geisha Chinese Pottery Shard Blue Coral Necklace

Blue Coral Geisha Pottery Shard Necklace
from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry
This handcrafted necklace features beautiful blues and an unusual Chinese geisha pendant. I love these antique Ching Ming Dynasty pottery shards, especially this one with it's unusually ornate silver setting. Potter shard itself is a vintage pottery fragment showing a lovely Geisha. Hand wire wrapped with sterling silver and accented with Bali beads. Lots of large blue Coral gemstone beads are accented with teeny seed pearls in creamy white. Wear a piece of history with this lovely handmade pottery shard pendant necklace from Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.

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.