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In the Victorian dresser drawer…
Do you have an old dresser, maybe even an old Victorian dresser? How about back at Grandma’s house…did you ever get to peek inside that top drawer full of little trinkets and lacy handkerchiefs? If you could see all of the bits and baubles, maybe you would find some pretty old buttons, or a mother of pearl medal featuring Mother Mary. There might be beads spilling from a broken necklace. If you put these pieces all together with some pearls and brass wire and chain, you could end up with a charming little necklace. Maybe I didn’t find all of these pieces in a dresser drawer, but I imagine they may have come from one. Preferably a carved and worn dresser with a beautiful beveled mirror on top.
I know I have not popped in as frequently as I would like lately, but I’m involved in a few projects behind the scenes. I will try to post when I can…but right now I have some pressing deadlines. I sure appreciate you stopping by though and all of your comments that just make my day!
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Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. She is the co-founder of artBLISS, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her best-selling jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was released in Fall 2013. Read more.
Awesome necklace!!! Very beautiful!
You did it again, Cindy! Lovely!!
Jeanette
Love it Cindy! I loooove the direction your jewelry is going…it is beautiful! It is so romantic and filled with love!
Beautiful necklace, Cindy! The lock center piece is really eye catching.
I am drooling. This is fantastic! I especially like that wire wrapped pearl on the right side. And no need to be apologetic about blogging. See right there over on the left? You’ve got a BWO. And I am most intrigued by your behind the scenes projects.
Oh, Cindy, it is ravishing! So lovely and that little button…
Lovely necklace and the story behind it. Love the Virgin Mary pendant!
Wonderful! I love your jewelry
waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! cindy.. it’s one of my favorite pieces.. very victorian, pure and mixed media!!! the strand of pearl is gorgeous!!! and the key hole… incredible.. !! bravo!! encore!!! continue!!!
Thank you so much everyone for your comments…I’m drawn to this style and I’m glad you like it too. 🙂
Ahhh, yes, simply romantic and so beautiful Cindy! Love your story too~YOU ARE the natural!!
xoxoxo
that is GORGEOUS~
I have all those things in my stash but have been so overwhelmed by other projects. But that sort of “treasures found” goodness is what I need to get back to! So pretty! So Sweet Bead!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Love the “key hole” center piece! I never would have dreamed of doing something like that! You have a real gift of vision to pull all these different things together into something beautiful. Savour your life!
This is really a wonderful necklace … so expressive of your personal vision.
this is gorgeous Cindy — wow!
WOW, Cindy, this one is STRIKING!!! So wonderful and elegantl! I love everything about it, but the central piece is my favorite bit!
Have a fantastic weekend, lots of love,
Sanda xx
Beautiful!
Beautiful piece! I love the mix of iridescent pearls and dark metals and the combination of textured and smooth surfaces. Gorgeous!
Woah, nice!
Wow, Cindy, you really knocked this one out of the park! It’s an idea that has been done many ways but you found a unique style for these wonderful found objects! Terrific creativity!
I don’t know how I missed this post!! Cindy!! I am in love… this necklace is stunning and so YOU! Love love love it and the drawer lock and the perfect touch.
I have just found your site, and am so excited! This piece is amazing! I love the vintage keyhole and how you have used it….truly inspirational! I look forward to following your blog.
WOW, this is just awesome!:)