Handcrafted Jewellery Designs by Lesley Lake
Necklaces
All silver is sterling unless otherwise stated i.e. chain, wire, beads and clasps.
Most of these necklaces can be lengthened or shortened a small amount. Contact me to discuss this.
Prices include a gift box, packaging and postage within the UK.
Intricately patterned beads from Annelyse at Au Clair de la Lune. The beads have also been etched to give a wonderfully smooth texture.
The centrepiece is formed from 2 silver discs - hammer textured and then soldered together. The back of the large disc also has a brushed texture. Hanging from a handmade chain and fastened with a handmade clasp.
Iona measures 16¾ to 17¾ inches and the centrepiece is 1 inch across.
An opulent, modern piece.
Beautifully patterned beads from Annelyse at Au Clair de la Lune. The beads have also been etched to give a wonderfully smooth texture.
The centrepiece has been created from fused Argentium silver wire, echoing the organic look and feel of the beads.
Hanging from heavy weight, silver, belcher chain and fastened with a handmade clasp. Myrtle is 16¾ to 17¾ inches long and the centrepiece has a 3 inch drop.
An elegant and individual necklace.
A Victorian Gothic inspired necklace featuring rich coloured, etched lampwork beads by Annelyse Taylor. These are highlighted with twisted silver balled headpins, peacock blue pearls and Vintaj brass beads and pendant. Glamorous and eye catching
The necklace is 15½ inches long and fastens with a brass toggle clasp. The central drop is 2 inches.
Beautiful vibrant beads with greens and organic silvery patterns.
The hand shaped silver dangles are highly polished and hang 4 inches down. A medium weight silver belcher chain and handcrafted clasp complete the look.
This necklace measures 20 inches long.
There are earrings to complement this piece.
Now exhibited at the Anstey Galleries, 33 Swan Road, Harrogate, where it can be purchased.
Featuring organic beads by Rachel at Earth and Fire Beads and a hand formed silver centrepiece. Hanging from medium weight belcher chain and fastened with a handmade clasp.
This necklace measures 16½ inches with a 2 inch drop.
Now exhibited at the Anstey Galleries, 33 Swan Road, Harrogate, where it can be purchased.
Very shiny black and and silver beads from Lorna at Pixie Willow designs with handmade silver "spikes" between the beads. These have been carefully filed and tumbled so that the ends are smooth and shiny.
Hung on a heavier weight silver belcher chain and fastened with a handmade clasp. This necklace is 19 inches long.
There are earrings to complement this piece.
These vibrant beads from Lorna at Pixie Willow Designs have been etched to give a wonderfully smooth texture. Teamed with handmade silver drops on a heavier weight silver belcher chain. The necklace is 20½ inches long and the drop is 4½ inches.
A modern and eye catching piece.
There are earrings to complement this necklace.
Amina is named after a warrior queen and is a tribal style necklace with Picture Jasper nuggets and faceted Tigers Eye beads. Between the beads are handmade silver spears which have been textured with a planishing hammer to give lots of shiny facets. Including the handmade clasp, Amina is 18½ inches and the central drop is almost 3 inches.
Etched coral coloured "lace" beads from Sabine at Little Castle Designs. Etched beads have a smooth feel and matt appearance that contrasts well with shiny silver. There are two sections of handmade Pheasible chainmaille between the pendant drop and the top beads. This necklace is finished with a medium weight belcher chain and a handmade clasp which has been polished to a mirror shine. Blithe measures 19 inches with a 1¼ inch drop.