Happy New Year from the Outer Banks!

"Category 3" Gothic

Item #12110, Price: $85.00

Happy New Year everyone! Hope you're keeping a charge on that bike battery! Even with the cold temps and snow here on the Outer Banks, Harry has managed to keep the Harley running pretty well. For me, though, I have to admit the thought of pulling out the leathers does not sound very appealing right now.

Instead, I've been busy with some new jewelry creations including my "Category 3 - Gothic" bracelet piece for the Sandy Gear collection. In addition to the Sterling Silver gothic hook and eye clasp on this piece, I also love the black chain and pewter pearl embellishment. I hope you like it and if you would like more details, please check out the Sandy Gear collection at Jewels of the OBX.

Stay warm out there and see you on the beach!

Julie

"Black Lace" Bracelet

In anticipation of Outer Banks Bike Week, my Sandy Gear collection has been foremost in my thoughts when sitting down to design new jewelry pieces. I wanted to create another beaded chain bracelet, like the "Filigree" bracelet on my website, Jewels of the OBX, but something in black and silver - well, Sandy Gear-like! The "Filigree" bracelet was just sold at Cloud Nine so I was really motivated to start this one.

I designed my own variation of an embellished diamond chain and once the bracelet was complete, it looked so light and lacy, I called it, "Black Lace." It was hard staying on task while in the middle of the chain ... instead of a bracelet, I could imagine what it would look like sewn onto black leather for embellishment. I kept carrying it around looking for things to lay it up against, a purse, a wallet ... it would look really awesome but I had to stop and stay focused!

The bracelet's finished size is 7 1/2 inches. A Sterling Silver toggle clasp would have looked just as nice but decided to go with the gunmetal clasp instead to help the extra beaded diamond and silver drops stand out.

Ideas (or should I say beads?) are always rattling around in my head but this probably will be the last Sandy Gear piece I'll make anytime soon. There is a Surf & Sky piece calling to me ... it's sitting on the desk in the middle of conception that will include beautiful turquoise shells and pewter glass pearls. But, for now, it will just have to wait until Bike Week is over!

Ride safe and see you on the beach!

Julie