Welcome to Jewels of the OBX - The Blog!

If you know my jewelry, you are probably more familiar with my jewelry collection, Jewels of the OBX. I'm very proud of this collection and it will continue to grow - that's why I'm keeping this blog. However, I would like to invite you to get to know all my designs and you'll find them at my new website,
Julie Smith Jewelry.

Thank you for letting me share my passion with you and I hope you'll enjoy wearing my designs.
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All the best,
Julie


Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Category 3 bracelets ... I can't stop!



My Category 3 bracelets have been so much fun to work with, I just can't stop. My favorite part is showcasing the round Czech druk beads and since the available colors are practically endless, there may quite possibly be a bracelet using every one before I'm through! The original Category 3 bracelet and matching earrings which incorporates copper druk beads is at Cloud Nine in Nags Head. I hope you can stop by to view it and other select pieces while you're visiting the Outer Banks this holiday.

See you on the beach!

Julie



Category 3 Goth



A new “Category 3” bracelet in gothic style for the Sandy Gear collection (Item #12110). Dimensional beading featuring 4mm round black glass Druk beads, the result is individual “links” throughout the bracelet. Includes iris silver and black size 8/0 beads; and, 11/0 silver seed beads. 19x9mm Sterling Silver gothic hook and eye clasp. Black chain and pewter glass pearl drop embellishment. The bracelet's finished size is 7"


See you on the beach!


Julie

Turtle Cove


In Turtle Cove (Item #100910), I used a delightful carved moonstone turtle with vertical netting and fringe necklace with (6) accent 8x12mm smooth teardrop aqua glass beads. It also includes 3mm square round silver-plated beads; 6/0 transparent turquoise; 8/0 matte aqua and yellow; 11/0 transparent AB clear, transparent sea blue, opaque lime green, matte aqua AB fringe beads, fringe beads and 15/0 silver seed beads. Finished with Sterling Silver split-rings and a cute 24x9mm Sterling Silver S-hook clasp. Necklace length is 16". If you'd like to see this necklace and other select pieces in person, please visit Cloud Nine in Nags Head.


See you on the beach!


Julie