NEW FACES (Designs) - Lucy Golden Jewelry

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Slag Spring Necklace

$125.00

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Slag Whirl Necklace

$125.00

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Slag Whirlpool Necklace

$125.00

Sometimes the larval form of a creature is the one that is the most memorable, and in my opinion, this can be said of the industrious caddisfly larva. They live in their larval form for 1-2 years, collecting small twigs and pebbles which they attach to themselves as both protection and camouflage. They look like moving sticks as they roam around their aquatic stream or pond bottoms, and are a sign of clean water (yay!). This caddisfly larva pin features this star creature making its way across a river-bottom pebble, next to a Petosky stone, speaking of cool things. Did I mention that Petosky stones are fossilized coral found in the Midwest US, which used to be ocean floor?! And that I found this one in (guess where!) Lake Michigan in Petosky, Michigan, while sitting by the lake's edge as the the current brought them in? I polished and set the stone, fabricated the caddisfly larva and then brought them together in a union of eras and Sterling. The pin is 1 3/4" wide by 1 1/4" tall.

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Caddisfly Larva Pin with Petosky Stone

$195.00

Tadpoles are cool. Case closed. And even cooler is that they transform into frogs in stages that are visible to the world...from a pair of little back legs, adding front legs next, tail recedes, et voila! A frog is born! This necklace is a celebration of this process, and really all of life on Planet Earth that has evolved to coexist, survive and thrive. I have carved the tadpole out of melted Sterling silver. It is not cast, and is truly an original one-of (a-kind). S/he (your choice) is soldered onto a whirlpool-like wire frame, and embellished with a watery-blue moonstone. It measures 1" by 1 1/4" and hangs from an 18" Sterling chain. It's a reminder of just how magical our world is.

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Almost Frog with Moonstone Necklace

$138.00

The Old Man of the Mountain was, and still is an iconic figure in NH. The symbol of the Granite State, and being made of said granite, he oversaw scenic Franconia Notch and the White Mountains until he fell in 2003. He is still celebrated as the quintessential Granite Stater...stoic, silent and profilic (which may not be a real word, but should be...you get the point). This necklace both celebrates him, and suggests where he may have risen to after his great fall...to the moon, of course. I handcraft the necklace out of Sterling silver and lacquered jeweler's brass, and dangle a little mixed metal star at the bottom for fun. The pendant measures 1 1/4" wide by 1 1/2" tall and it hangs from a 24" Sterling chain. It is a tribute to a great figure and special state.

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The Old Man of the Moon Necklace

$130.00

This one-of-a-kind bracelet features Stone Stack Iron Furnace Slag, quite a mouthful for a rich river treasure. It was found in the Gale River near me, but could have come out of countless other historical iron furnace sites across North America and Europe. I polished it to preserve the gleam that it had in the river. The spiral that it sits on echoes watery whirlpools. It is a 6" cuff and fits a medium wrist.

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Whirlpool Slag Cuff Bracelet

$155.00

This one-of-a-kind necklace features Stone Stack Iron Furnace Slag, quite a mouthful for a rich river treasure. It was found in the Gale River near me in Franconia, NH, but could have come out of countless other historical iron furnace sites across North America and Europe. I polished it to preserve the gleam that it had in the river. The slag, set in silver, rests beneath a cluster of sprouting silver mushrooms. Slag and mushrooms, does it get any better? The pendant measures 5/8" wide by 1 1/2" long and hangs from a 20" oxidized Sterling chain.

Mushrooms and Slag Necklace

$155.00

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Old Man of the Moon Earrings

$58.00

Nothing says spring like the sight of a robin, and finding a robin's nest is always a thrill. These earrings pay tribute to this iconic bird and its eggs, which are so special that a color has been named after them. One earring features a robin, such a study in gray and red-orange, and the match features a Sterling nest cradling three eggs, which are, of course, robin's egg blue. I hand-fabricate the earrings out of Sterling and jeweler's brass, and carefully hand-color the robin and the eggs. They measure 1" x 5/8" not including the Sterling earring wires. They are as light as spring and fun to wear!

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Nesting Robin Earrings

$64.00

"If you listen to birds, every day will have a song in it", says Kyo Maclear. And if you wear birds, you will be reminded of this. These little silver birds fly freely below little bird houses. They are handcrafted out of Sterling and jeweler's brass, and carefully handcolored and sealed. They measure 1/2" wide by 1" tall, not including their Sterling earring wires. They are lightweight and fun to wear.

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Bird House Earrings

$64.00

In these days of transitioning to best living practices for the conservation and preservation of our planet, celebrating the vehicles that we are increasingly using for this goal seems both appropriate and even essential. It is in this spirit that Solar Panel Earring were conceived. They are fabricated out of Sterling "grids" and embellished with 14k gold-filled swirls of energy-giving sunshine. They measure 5/8 wide by 1 5/8" tall, not including the Sterling earring wires. They are a lovely symbol of a movement that will ultimately help to save our planet.

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Medium Solar Power Earrings

$82.00

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Small and Tall Solar Panel Earrings

$72.00

The sight and sound of a barred owl are always memorable. This necklace is a tribute to the magnificent bird. It is handmade out of Sterling and jeweler's brass. The focal point features an owl perched on a carved Sterling branch which is suspended from an oxidized Sterling chain. The total length is 18".

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Barred Owl on Branch Necklace

$125.00

Snowy Owls are a remarkable bird, living in arctic conditions for much of the year. These earrings are in honor of their fortitude and beauty. They are handmade out of Sterling and jeweler's brass. The 2" focal point features an owl perched on a carved Sterling branch which is suspended from an oxidized Sterling chain. The total length of the necklace is 18" long.

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Snowy Owl on Branch Necklace

$125.00

Seeing a cardinal is always a thrill and this necklace is a reminder of that. It is handcrafted out of Sterling silver and jeweler's brass. It is 18" in length with includes the oxidized Sterling chain and a 1 1/4" focal point featuring a cardinal on a carved Sterling silver branch.

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Cardinal on Branch Necklace

$125.00

The sign and sound of a loon is always special and this necklace is a reminder of that. It features a swimming loon and is a tribute to a majestic bird that has made a remarkable comeback. It is is handcrafted out of Sterling silver and jeweler's brass, and is suspended from an oxidized Sterling chain. It measures 18" which includes the 2" focal piece.

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Swimming Loon Necklace

$125.00

It's always a thrill to discover a nest with eggs, and these earrings celebrate that. They are handcrafted out of Sterling and feature three precious freshwater pearl eggs. They measure 3/8" wide and have Sterling earring posts and backs.

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Nesting Stud Earrings

$54.00

What summer would be complete without the experience of seeing the flashing lights of lightning bugs on a warm evening? This Lightning Bug Necklace turns this into a year-round experience. I made it out of fine and Sterling silver, enameled it with vitreous (kiln fired glass) enamels, and then added a little magic so that it actually glows just like the real thing (after it is charged by putting it near a bright light for a minute. It hangs (and sometimes flies from) and 18" oxidized Sterling necklace.

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Lightning Bug Necklace

$145.00

Damselfly or dragonfly? This necklace could be a tribute to either, but leans towards a damselfly, with its slender body. It is handmade out of Sterling silver and colored with tinted reflective resins. It measures 1 1/4" tall by 1" wide and floats on a Sterling chain that is 18" long. It is the perfect gift for anyone who would rather be outside!

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Damselfly Necklace

$64.00

Crows or ravens, ravens or crows? The choice as to which remarkable bird these earrings pay tribute to is yours. I am a fan of both, so am not leaning either way. Both birds have a tendency to collect colorful and shiny objects, which is a trait that many of us can respect and relate to, speaking for myself, anyway. I make them out of Sterling, jeweler's brass, a miniature coin (cool, eh?) and a snippet of shiny chain. They are handpainted with enamel paints, and sealed with jeweler's resin. They measure 1 1/4" tall by 1" wide, not including the Sterling earring wires.

And as an aside. they were inspired by the recent find of a raven's skull under a stand of tall white pines where we hear the ravens talking (and they really do talk!). I considered this to be a gift from the world, and the earrings are my response....which doesn't mean that they couldn't be crows, of course.

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Raven or Crow? Earrings

$64.00

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Bird Nest Necklace

$144.00

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Nest Earrings

$134.00

In these days of transitioning to best living practices for the conservation and the preservation of our planet, celebrating the vehicles that we are increasingly using for this goal seems both appropriate and even essential. It is in this spirit that Solar Panel Earrings were conceived. They are fabricated out of Sterling "grids" and embellished with 14k gold-filled swirls of energy-giving sunshine. They measure 1/2" wide by 1 1/8" tall, not including the Sterling earring wires. They are a lovely symbol of a movement that will ultimately save our planet.

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Small Solar Panel Earrings

$72.00