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  • bullet shell tassel necklaces - french ostrich

    Bullet Shell Necklace

    $59.00

    Look closely and you’ll see these tassel necklaces, part of my Re-Fabulous collection, are made from spent bullet shells. (I purchased the shells from a local gun range. I love to upcycle pretty much anything and everything.) After painstakingly cleaning the bullet shells, I drilled holes in the top. Next I sealed the shells using two coats of a protective coating so the bullet shells would retain their luster and prevent tarnishing and oxidation.

    The tassels themselves are crafted from old chain, much of it vintage, plus beads, Czechoslovakian crystal rondelles,bead caps, and whatever else strikes my fancy as I’m putting the tassel together. Each tassel hangs on a 24″ stainless steel ball chain, making the perfect tassel necklace!

    Take your pick:

    #1 sports a rectangular teal-colored bead, brass bullet shell and silver tulip bead. The tassel is just over 5″ long.

    #2 features a black bead with a silver-tone bullet shell.  The tassel is about 4.5″ long.

    #3 features a brass bullet shell with a faceted bright silver bead.  The tassel is about 5″ long.

    #4 featured a brass bullet shell, silver tube bead, and a mustard-color focal bead. The tassel is about 5″ long.

    #5 is neutral in silver and gold tones with a faux pearl, and has a tassel about 4.5″ long.

  • Black Cork Necklace With Silver Tube Bead

    $59.00

    This sophisticated black cork necklace (part of the fall/winter 2021-22 collection) is adorned with a 2″ silver tube bead, which is further embellished with two large statement beads and a two small round beads.

    This cork necklace will quickly become your “go to!” Crafted with a basic black cork cord, you can wear this necklace with almost any color. It’s the perfect accent piece. Imagine it with your white button down, or any V-neck or crew neck top in your closet.

    A great accent piece made of sustainable cork, this necklace is a great piece of jewelry for travel: It will quickly change up an outfit, it’s lightweight, and will take up very little space  when you pack.

    The necklace measures just over 18″,  and has a substantial lobster clasp .

  • braided cork necklace with hammered silver tube bead - french ostrich

    Braided Cork Necklace With Hammered Silver Tube Bead

    $59.00

    This sophisticated braided cork necklace is adorned with a striking hammered  bead, which is further embellished with two beads on either side of the tube bead.

    This cork necklace will quickly become your “go to!” Crafted with a natural color braided cork cord, you can wear this necklace with almost any color. It’s the perfect accent piece.

    Crafted of sustainable cork, this necklace is the perfect jewelry for travel: It will quickly change up an outfit, it’s lightweight, and will take up very little space  when you pack.

    The necklace measures 18″,  and has a substantial lobster clasp.

  • wearable art face necklace by french ostrich

    Wearable Art Jewelry – Face Necklace

    $179.00

    “Key to My Heart”

    This piece of wearable art will certainly get noticed! This lovely lady is in her own dreamworld. (She even sports a heart charm bearing the inscription “He who holds the key can unlock my heart.” )

    The face is approximately 2″ and is affixed to a brass stamping. Beads and charms dangle from the bottom of the brass stamping. The entire pendant is approximately 4″ from top to bottom and hangs from a 28″ chain. (Please ask if you’d like the chain cut shorter.)

    The pieces in the The French Ostrich Wearable Art Collection are conversation-starters … and not your average, mainstream jewelry. This piece of wearable art is “one-of-a-kind in series,” meaning I’ve crafted the same face numerous times, but each one varies a bit from the next: different makeup or hair, perhaps, varied chain, or unique embellishments.

    Each creation in the French Ostrich Wearable Art Collection is crafted from clay, hand painted, and baked 2-3 times.

  • layreing necklace white and silver - french ostrich

    Dainty Silver Layering Necklace “The Brioude” Collection (White)

    $39.00

    This dainty silver layering necklace is so light, you’ll forget you’re wearing it. Crafted in go-with-everything white, this necklace can be worn alone when you need a little something, or layer it with one or two longer necklaces.

    I’ve filled the 1/2″ bezel with polymer clay, and then created an impression in the clay with a piece of vintage filigree jewelry. Before baking, I dusted each clay-filled bezel with a pearlized powder pigment for some extra sparkle. The bezel hangs from a fine soldered chain with a lobster clasp.

    Please note: since the pendants on these necklaces are handmade, there are variations from necklace to necklace. Some have deeper impressions than others. Some are a bit more organic than others. No two are exactly alike. One will be chosen for you.

    Purchase the matching dangle earrings from The Brioude collection at the same time as you purchase this necklace, and I’ll gift you with a $5 coupon good towards your next purchase.

  • statement necklace - french ostrich

    Statement Necklace with Silver Bird

    $169.00

    This lustrous assemblage necklace is a one-of-a-kind-statement-making stunner. Just imagine it on your little black dress. Or, even a tee-shirt if you dare.

    The definition of assemblage is “a group of collected things.” In the art world, assemblage refers to putting together a group of objects into a unified whole. Several years ago, I was absolutely captivated by assemblage jewelry and have been making it ever since.

    The vintage rhinestone earring with three dangles of rhinestone chain is the focus of this creation; it’s surrounded by components that are richly plated with a gorgeous silverware silverplate: three flowers with faux pearls at their centers, a curved leaf and a bird. The assemblage hangs from a silver plated rolo chain with silver filigree and quartz bead connectors. A beefy lobster clasp, complete with a flower of it’s own, makes the necklace easy to put on and take off.

    Be mesmerizing …

  • purple lady assemblage necklace

    “Purple Lady” Statement Assemblage Necklace / Collage Necklace

    $139.00

    This assemblage necklace is sure to garner lots of attention, and you’ll certainly never see this necklace on anyone else.

    The definition of assemblage is “a group of collected things.” In the art world, assemblage refers to putting together a group of objects into a unified whole. Several years ago, I was absolutely captivated by assemblage jewelry and have been making it ever since.

    The purple lady is the focus of this creation, and she’s surrounded by richly plated brass components, faux pearls and Swarovski crystals. The assemblage hangs from a double chain: a silver vintage chain, and a second chain composed beaded connectors: gorgeous purple beads enveloped in cone-style filigree bead caps.

    This necklace is a stunner, and if you or someone you know loves purple, well …

  • repurposed silverplate tray necklace

    Repurposed Silver Plate Tray Necklace

    $39.00

    This necklace, made from a repurposed silver plated serving tray is a great layering necklace, and also just right on its own.

    The silver-plated embossed necklace pendant was created from a no-longer-loved tray using a disc cutter. It was then filed and sanded. It hangs from 22″ stainless steel chain.

    Part of the French Ostrich Re-Fabulous collection, this necklace is one-of-a-kind (OOAK) because no two necklaces will have the same embossing.

    Note: there is no coating on the pendant, but I’ve polished it up with a bit of Renaissance wax. It may darken like any silver, and can be easily brightened up with a polishing cloth.

    The disc measures 1” in diameter.

     

     

     

     

  • hoop necklace silver and gold - french ostrich

    Circle Necklace Mixed Metals 18″

    $35.00

    This circle necklace necklace is the perfect, wear-with-anything necklace in a silver and gold combination.

    Two metal circles dangle from an 18″ fine textured cable chain. Wear this necklace alone for a simple look, or layer with a longer necklace.

    This necklace is part of my ever-popular “Le Cerceau” (circle or hoop) collection. The circle is a universal symbol with extensive meaning, representing totality, wholeness, and timelessness … and more.

    Choose from a gold chain or a silver chain.

  • Sale!

    Etched Copper Necklace

    Original price was: $125.00.Current price is: $80.00.

    One of a kind!! (OOAK) This etched copper necklace certainly makes a statement. The main focal was crafted from sheet copper that I cut, etched, drilled and folded. I then used sterling and copper wire to dangle the beads.

    What will you wear this with? Just about anything. It can be dressed up or down, depending upon your mood.

    This necklace is one-of-a-kind, and truly striking.