Shelly Collins

I am a practicing Optometrist but, I find the daily grind of "which is better, one or two," to lack creative fulfillment. I have had no formal training in jewelry making. Everything I have learned has been through trial and many, many errors! I got my start in jewelry making when my favorite necklace fell apart and I decided to repair it myself. I discovered jewelry making was fun and a great channel for my creative energy. It wasn't long before I found myself making more jewelry than I could possibly wear. The rest, as they say, is history.

Pearl & Tigers Eye Necklace And Earring Set Project

Pearl & Tigers Eye Necklace And Earring Set

I purchased this gorgeous pendant from an online auction, but didn’t like the pendant bail that came with it. It was too large. I cut it off and used industrial strength glue to attach a tiger’s eye bead to the pendant and used it as an attachment point for the necklace. I then strung matching […]

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Byzantine Chain Mail Bracelet Project

Byzantine Chain Mail Bracelet

This bracelet was constructed using a variation of the byzantine chain mail weave. Instructions for this weave and many others can be found here. Materials used include: aluminum rings, freshwater pearls, sterling silver wire, and sterling silver toggle clasp.

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