tobyDESIGN handcrafted jewelry

Christmas Curlicue Necklace

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:23:51 +0000

Here’s a subtle way to get into the holiday spirit…without the blinking reindeer pins or glow in the dark snowman earrings.

This unique piece hangs from an 18 inch sterling snake chain.

Purple Eyes Curlie Cue Necklace

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:16:38 +0000

My most popular style, in a deep purple.

This unique piece hangs from an 18 inch sterling snake chain.

Blue Eyes Curlie Cue Necklace

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:07:47 +0000

My most popular style, but in a deep blue.

This unique piece hangs from an 18 inch sterling snake chain.

Maroon Eyes Curlicue Necklace

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:00:22 +0000

My most popular style, but in a deep shade of maroon.

This unique piece hangs from an 18 inch sterling snake chain.

Nautilus Necklace

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:51:58 +0000

Here’s a cool fossilized shell I found in my adventures…I could stare at it for hours. Silly, but I can’t help thinking about the golden mean and how many times it’s replicated in within the shell’s chambers. Don’t know about the golden mean? Donald Duck explains it better than any architecture professor ever could.

I’ve kept this as a light, open setting because the outside of the shell’s just as spectacular as the inside.

Enter the Mystery Box Contest

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:38:32 +0000

What’s in the box?

Well, ummm, uhhh, I don’t really remember.

This was a Christmas order that someone forgot to pick up, and it’s been sitting on my workbench for 2 years. Their forgetfulness is your gain. Join my mailing list and I’ll pick a new subscriber to win!

Are you one of those people like me who NEVER WINS ANYTHING! Well, to fight back the urge for all of us to spend the rest of the day feeling sorry for ourselves, everyone who enters will win something. There! My site…I can make my own rules. Maybe I should enter to boost my self-esteem?

Ok, back to this mystery box…I remember it’s…got a nice lampwork bead involved…and it’s on a sterling chain. But that’s about all I got for ya.

I’ll announce the winner December 1st. Or rather, I’ll tell you what you won. So what are you waiting for?

Oh, and if you’re worried about joining my mailing list for fear of getting spammed to death, I’m PATHETIC at sending out newsletters. You’ll get 3 out of me a year, 4 tops! They’re delightful and lovely to look at, but don’t worry about getting too many of them.

Microlending Update

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:51:19 +0000

How cool is this? Ok, so it’s not like I’ve been to Samoa and verified that my 25 bucks actually helped improve someone’s life. But from my little summary report it looks like I’m moving the needles a little bit.

Yay Kiva

Oh momma – where’d these come from?!?

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:27:38 +0000

Somebody snuck into my site in the middle of the night and added a bajillion beads up there.

Truth be told, I’ve been bugging Dave FOR YEARS to make me some large-holed beads to add to my collection.

I’ve always browsed through the jewelry stores at the mall and have been outraged when I look at the Pandora beads for sale. You paid what??? for what???

So here, let me help you. These beads are beautiful…one of a kind. Made by a true craftsman (a goofy one, but a true craftsman).

Enjoy looking through them. I know I do.

Desert Dewrops Bead

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:23:46 +0000

I love the subtle translucent blues on top of the desert-y earth tones.

This lampwork bead’s lovingly made by Dave and is finished with a sterling silver core. These beads have a 4.7mm inner diameter and can comfortably fit a pandora style chain.

Art Nouveau Bead

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:18:57 +0000

This one evokes an art nouveau take on a peacock feather for me. How bout you?

This lampwork bead’s lovingly made by Dave and is finished with a sterling silver core. These beads have a 4.7mm inner diameter and can comfortably fit a pandora style chain.