{about JDV} unconventional workspaces

i am not about to show you my "so called" studio because.... well.... i don't really have one.  does that surprise you? well for those who know me, you most likely understand why that is...

i'm always on the go!

case and point: the following photo was on my way back from my grandpa's memorial in Illinois... we spent some great time with family celebrating his 94 years of life, but once we were back on the plane heading home to CA - it was back to work for me.  below is a photo i snapped of my "mock airplane tray-table studio."  my mom and i were joking that i should commemorate the fact that TSA let me on the plane with my tools (not to be confused with weapons) =)

the cup holder comes in handy to hold loose beads and findings in the event of turbulence.

and if you want a closer look at the custom Christmas order i was working on, here it is:

it's a sterling silver (teal, purple, & brown) version of my l'eau necklace

the truth is, i have some very handy dandy snapware containers that snap apart and lock together, so i can take the trays that i need, and leave the ones i don't ... take a look

i knew about snapware, because i already love their snap n serve tupperware line, but when i found these on a recent trip to WalMart (i'm not ashamed to admit i shop/find great deals there) i bought up quite a few for jewelry, gocco, and stamping portable storage! and at $4.95, it's such a deal!

next i'm gonna have to snatch up some of these crafty helpers too!

i guess i should tell you now... 

i love organization especially when it helps the portability of my business supplies! 

{shop update} petite eternite necklaces

hi everyone - 

sorry for the slow response to your inquiries in my etsy shop the past few days... my family and i had to fly back east due to a family member passing away, so needless to say it's been a whirlwind past few days!

but, the good news is, i spoke to my supplier and we're on track to get the component in on thursday 12/18 for the much in demand eternite necklaces - so i can begin filling all of my orders for the petite eternite necklace - and those of you who have been holding off waiting to see if i'd have them for Christmas, feel free to purchase it - you'll be safe and can get these in time for holiday gifts!

all you need is love... do do do do do

just in time for the holidays i've listed my 

l-o-v-e necklace 

it can be ordered in gold fill or sterling silver 

(which the listing hasn't made its way into my shop yet! but you can message me about it) 

it's been an extremely popular item at my recent holiday boutiques - would make a great stocking stuffer or gift to those who might just need a little love! 

some boutiques sell very similar necklaces for over $100!!! mine are $30, 

how's that for a holiday bargain... =)

and here are some more items that you will find in my shop now or very soon...

*holiday stationery*

snowflake notecards

joyeux noel notecards

belle fleur notecards

soleil necklaces - in sterling silver or gold fill (pictured above)

finally... i have the Grand Eternite necklace

 in sterling silver!

sand dollar necklace 

can be ordered in either 16, 18, or 32" long - you choice, it looks great any way you wear it!

bon bon necklaces

not only does this come in ametyst, you can get it with an aquamarine drop, 

bronze coin pearl, canary yellow quarts, the sky's the limit with this style!

this next one's an update to my standard eternite necklaces

braided eternite necklace 

(shown in gold - can be sterling silver too)

still petite, catches the light just right, 

and it's a nice holiday variation to my most popular shop item!

the antoinette necklace in gold fill

{Shop Update}: the Belle Earring Collection

i'd like to introduce you to my current favorite earring... 

Belle

 this collection is very feminine, dainty, and just the perfect addition to any outfit or even to your bridal attire!

i'm very partial to this collection since i designed the style pictured below

 for my recent wedding

... belle with white coin pearls ...

shown here with Twigs & Honey orchid hair adornments

 as i was getting ready for my wedding day!

photo courtesy of Memories by Michael

this next style was a close runner up as my wedding day earrings

... belle with hand-wired aquamarine teardrops ...

next up: paired with my new favorite color pearl 

which i discovered on our honeymoon to the islands of tahiti

... belle with peacock black coin pearls ...

... belle with traditional ivory freshwater pearls ...

... belle with faceted amethyst stones ...

and last but not least

... belle with bronze coin pearls ...

whether your a bride-to-be or need to do a little christmas shopping

you can find these gems in my shop

happy shopping!

{shop update}: Sand dollar earrings

these are another go-to item for me

you can usually find me wearing these earrings or the madame earrings ever day.

this style has been around a few months now, just with all the craziness of the wedding & readjusting to not having a wedding to consume my time - it's taken awhile.

the sand dollars are made of gold overlay and have the imprint of the shell's design on them.

these earrings really are perfect to wear casually or for a dressier affair!

also, keep a look out for the sister necklace making it's way into my shop soon...

Real Wedding: Lindsay & Rob

Lindsay was married back in June at the beautiful Rancho Las Lomas in Southern California. 

her main colors were fushia and lime green, with many other accents mixed in too.

here's a photo all the bridesmaids during the ceremony and Lindsay's amazing dress and veil! 

since Lindsay is a good friend from college, i was fortunate enough to be there to be paparazzi!

here's anoter shot of all the girls toghther

i designed jardin bon bon earrings with a yellow quartz teardrop, 

bon chance bracelets with the same stone, and she picked out the grand eternite necklace 

which looked great with the BMs' necklines.  

below is a montage of professional photos of the BMs' goodies courtesy of 

Barnet Photography

if you are interested in giving you special gals the special gift of jewelry they can wear on your wedding day and for many years to come... please convo me via my etsy shop!

bon bon earrings

Bon Bons....

these are cute, sweet, and petite earrings - hence the name bon bon. they come in many different color options, can be accompanied by small pearls, or might have a twisted or hammered hoop from which they dangle.  any way you order them, the bon bon earrings are sure to please your bridesmaids, future mother-in-law, or the sophisticated bride-to-be!

above style hammered oval w/ pearls

hammered square with mother of pearl teardrop

twisted oval with wire wrapped stone

hammered oval with onyx

twisted oval with wire wrapped jade teardrop

hammered square with amethyst teardrop

hammered circle with pearls and yellow quartz teardrop

this is only a small sampling of the many variations of bon bons that could be created if you request them!

bohême necklaces

below is a photo of the Boheme necklaces: these are a simplified look compared to the bracelets for this line.

on display at a recent jewelry party

boheme in amethyst

using a gold overlay hoop and a hand wired teardrop.

this necklace hangs between 16" - 20" long (it has an extender at the clasp).

boheme in yellow quartz

same details as the amethyst version

let me know if you'd like this necklace in another color and i most likely can 

accommodate your request!

bohême bracelets

i've really become quite taken with these gold hammered hoops you will find throughout many of my designs.  below are some bracelets with a few variations on the design.

Boheme in blue & green quartz 

with multi-colored stones on an oval hoop.

  this is such a beautiful bracelet, the photos don't do it justice, the colors in person remind me of photos of Santorini or any of the Greek Isles (or what i'd imagine them to look like anyway)!

this would also make a wonderful necklace, i just haven't gotten to doing that yet!

here's Boheme in amethyst & lavender on a circle hoop

and for all of you born in February, you are lucky to have a beautiful birthstone which i still enjoy even though i'm a January baby!

lastly: Boheme in aquamarine & light teal jade

this is one is a staple bracelet of mine at the moment, it goes with much of my wardrobe, and the stones are just that beautiful!

if you would like a Boheme bracelet, as with any of my other designs, yet you don't see the color you'd like, leave a comment for me, or private message me via my Esty store (just click on my mini-store up in the upper right hand corner of my blog page!

Marseille Collection

Marseille earrings

made from twisted gold overlay mini hoops

gold fill french wires

hand wired teal quartz teardrops

approx. 1 inch long

Marseille Necklace

made from gold fill chain

twisted gold overlay hoop

hand wired teal quartz teardrops

necklace hangs approx 20 inches long

close up of the twisted hoop

it's a small detail that makes a large impact in the look of this design

additional earring colors

in faceted canary yellow quartz

in faceted green quartz