Saturday, December 29, 2007

Beautiful Jewelry for the Special People in Your World


I have made jewelry for many years in varying styles and degrees of proficiency. I love spending time in the studio and pushing my creative bent to the limits.
I am continually upgrading my education, taking as well as teaching classes in metalwork and Maille. I enjoy traveling to various places in order to learn new techniques and exchange expertise and advice with other artisans.

I hope you will enjoy viewing some of the newest skills exhibited in my pieces. At this point in time, I seem to tend more toward the metal end of the jewelry world and am looking forward to learning even more from my mentor and friend, this next week in Georgia.

I have described as accurately as possible each piece and the selling price. Inventory is constantly changing as new pieces are added Please contact me to assure the availability of a specific piece . As I mentioned in the Maille conversation, I will not be marking those items SOLD but will continue to mark the one of a kind jewelry items as they go. If you see a piece to your liking and it is marked "SOLD", feel free to contact me and see if another similar piece could be made for you. I am constantly making new pieces but, as stated earlier, I don't get the pieces posted as rapidly as I'd like. It all takes time. ;-}

For more information or to host a show, contact me at jcaseworksjewelry@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Ancient Elegance

Five beautiful Egyptian scarabs enhance this lovely jade and silver showpiece. Each hand carved scarab has a petroglyph carved on its underside. The largest scarab measures 1-3/4'' by about 1-1/2'' wide. The complete necklace hangs at a length of 24.'' The matching round ball jade and silver bracelet is finished at 8'' with a hand forged toggle clasp with polished dots. The ball jade and silver earrings hang from hand-shaped silver balled wires. Each piece is completed with the jCASEWORKS signature tag.

Necklace - $115 Sold
Bracelet - $65 Sold
Earrings - $30 Sold

The Feather Cuff

Another beauty that receives second glances; this hand forged cuff resembles the feathers of an elegant bird and is quite comfortable to wear. It is equally at home with blue jeans or evening attire and seems to always draw comments. As they are handmade, each cuff is unique in its specific cut and finish.



Feather Cuff - $135.00

The Name Game

A gorgeous 925 sterling silver cuff bracelet that will draw compliments and make a statement. The name you select is created with 14k gold and carefully overlaid onto this unique silver piece. The bracelet can accommodate up to six letters; choose a name or initials. This is truly one of a kind and makes a very thoughtful gift, just in time for the holiday season.

Cuff - $85.00
Add $29.00 per letter

3N3 Chain Maille Bracelet

This gorgeous bracelet is a comfortable and easy-to-wear selection for any time of day. It is a great accent for jeans and sweater comfort, as well as an elegant accent for evening dress wear. It's a great gift for that special guy on your list, too. Made from heavy gauge silver, it's just an all-around "must have" for guys and gals alike. The bracelet is finished with a traditional twisted toggle and has a double ended security chain attached. The piece is finished with the signature jCASEWORKS logo tag.

Price may vary according to the gauge of silver used, at your request.
As shown, 18g - $85.00

The Snake

The "snake" is purported to be one of the most difficult chains to make. I found it intriguing and rather relaxing... AFTER I got the pattern through my head! It lays flat against the wrist and always garners compliments whenever it is worn. This bracelet is finished with a beautiful onyx embellished box catch and the signature jCASEWORKS logo. The bracelet measures 7 1/2.''

The Snake - $95.00

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Baby Bracelets by the Month


Let me tell you about something I've been doing for a number of years. Each time one of our young Mothers at our church has a new baby girl, I create a birthstone bracelet for the baby. It comes with a little poem I wrote telling about the bracelet and it's special meaning. The baby is told it was especially made for her with love and prayers and assured it is meant to be worn as often as she wants. As she grows, it's Mom's job to return the bracelet to me and I will re-string it, for a nominal fee, adding new stones and silver each time. This may continue until the young lady is an adult. On her special occasions in life, confirmations, bat-mitzfas, graduations, if she chooses to marry, she will have a very special heirloom, from her birth month, to wear on her special days.


January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond (Crystal)
May: Emerald
June: Pearl
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Opal or Pink Tourmaline
November: Topaz
December: Turquoise

I will show example of a bracelet for each month here. Each bracelet IS an individually created one, so realize they will not be just like these. Each will have the appropriate stones for the birth month and a variety of silver and other stones.

Let me know the month of birth of the little lady, her name and I'll create a one of a kind bracelet just for her. I have altered the poem so it reads that it has come from "you." ...You can tell me Grandma, Great Aunt Sylvia... whatever you want to be put in the composition.

When you receive the bracelet, the poem will be unsigned. Just sign and date it, roll it as a scroll, tie with a pretty ribbon and voila' a perfect baby gift or shower gift.

Baby Bracelet of the month: $25.00

More Fe-Maille Enhancement


Just a pretty picture to show the different looks changing the closure pieces on the maille bracelets give. The lower one is closed with a moonstone enhanced clasp while the upper bracelet is closed with a georgeous smokey topaz set of cabs.

Three and Three Twist


A beautifully simple maille pattern with a "twist" included. Every other set of rings is centered with a beautifully twisted ring, enhancing the overall look to one of strength and sparkle. The bracelet measures 7 3/4 " and is closed with an amethyst studded box clasp and the traditional signature jCASEWORKS charm.

Three and Three Twist: $72.00

Double Vision


This beautiful, intricate weave, so named by the two rings that seem to stand alone in the center of each set, creates a delicate 7 1/2" bracelet. The bracelet is finished off with a a topaz centered box clasp and the traditional signature charm. It is a pleasure to wear, and will undoubtedly glean many compliments to the owner of this little beauty.

Double Vision: $65.00

Saturday, January 13, 2007

...And All That Jazz


When I think of good music, jazz invariably comes to my mind. The movement and feelings that go with that genre always make me feel full of life. The same goes for this bracelet I designed from twisted wire soldered rings and lots of bangles.
I recently read from the work of another jewelry artist whose advice to designers was to create something, add to it, and add to it some more...so, that's what I did.
I love the movement and the sparkle this little bracelet gives off. Click on the picture for a closer look at the beads and flower silver rounds added to the interlocked pattern. The bracelet is finished with a toggle clasp and the jCASEWORKS signature tag.
The matching earrings are also full of movement as they swing gently from the sterling earwires.

...And All That Jazz bracelet: $54.00
...And All That Jazz earrings: $18.00