Vintage Pearl Set

I went yard sale-ing this past week-end, and bought a quart baggie full of vintage earring and pins. Some of them are pretty ugly, but some will make some fabulous jewelry when disassembled.

I took apart these 2 earrings that didn't match...

to create this bracelet and earring set.

Angel's necklace

I used the spiral rope chain stitch for this necklace, but reduced both the core and spiral by one bead to make it a little smaller.

Mary's necklace

My friend Mary had purchased the pendant pictured here many years ago, but hand not done anything with it. She commissioned the spiral rope chain to put it on, and also earrings to match. She wants a bracelet, now, too!

Dad's hatband

My Dad's birthday is Monday. I was going to make him a mix cd of some of his favorite country and bluegrass music, but that's what I always do. My husband was joking that I should make Dad a bracelet, since everyone else gets one. Dad wouldn't wear a bracelet, but he does wear a cowboy hat, so I made him a hat band.

Grandma's bracelet

I didn't want Grandma to feel left out! Her bracelet is on stretch cord, so that she won't have to deal with a clasp.

Terry's bracelet

My uncle Terry is visiting, too. I also made him a bracelet.

Sandy's jewelry

My aunt Sandy is visiting from Arizona. I haven't seen here in a few years, and thought I'd make her some jewelry.

After she saw this blog, she specifically mentioned hearts, so this pair of earrings is the result.