Carol Roemer: Jewlery Page

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I feel compelled to create necklaces, bracelets, bangles, and fibulas because of how often they have taken my breath away in exhibitions like King Tut, imperial treasures of China, or African jewelry at the Smithsonian. Traveling, whether for absorbing the atmosphere of a new place, or for buying charms and beads, always leaves me a little changed for the better.

I have been collecting ancient Roman fibulas with a passion, always amazed by the ingenuity of the Roman craftsman, and how ubiquitous these little relics are—obviously a necessity, but also an expression of the creative urge.

My basic toolkit can be stowed in a tackle box. I use pliers, hammers, and files to bend the wire to my will, but sometimes that wire surprises me and suggests a whole new direction. I go there.

In addition to seeing the pictures, you can read a few words about each of the pieces on this page - what each means to me, what my inspiration was, as well as the title and dimensions.

	Amethyst Glass and Bone Bangle, 8.75" Amethyst glass focal bead Small amethyst glass focal beads Carved bone beads Silver beads Silver bead cap 14g German silver wire S-clasp
Antique Bead Fibula 3.25" Antique beads frame the creative hand, the signature charm of this fibula. Accented with a silver spacer and coconut disk, the warm hues of this pin will enhance any garment. 16g. German silver wire Antique bone dice bead Antique wooden alphabet bead Carved round bead Bronze glass bead Black bead Silver spacer German silver S-hook Silver creative hand charm
	Autumn Leaves Beaded Bracelet 8" This beautiful bracelet is heavy with Swarovski crystals and Czech satin pearls. It is meant to symbolize harvest abundance and the rich colors of Fall. Wear it for that special occasion when you want to sparkle. Swarovski* crystal beads, round, bicone, etc. Czech glass tulip beads Czech satin pearls Silver charms Antique silver-plated button Twist wrap S-clasp and loop Czech faceted glass beads Crystal seed beads (Each Swarovski bead is 32% lead crystal for greatest brilliance)
Barrel Bead Fibula 3.5" The hammered curves of this fibula show off the German silver, and the variety of beads charm the eye with their colors and textures. 16g. German silver wire Black carved wooden barrel bead Tree nut bead Green wooden bead Silver beads Bone square spacers Antique metal button
	Bona Dea (Good Goddess) Necklace (SOLD) Many gifts of mother nature’s bounty are represented in this necklace. Tribal people delight in using elements from their environment to create precious, sophisticated artworks. This necklace was inspired by their ability to transform common materials from nature into beautiful works of art that delight the eye and stimulate the sense of touch. Metal, bone, horn, coconut, and tree nuts combine here as an adornment that delights the senses. German handmade silver S-link chain Carved bone beads Tree nut beads Horn beads Large silver and bone focal beads Bone goddess focal dangle Small bone goddess dangles Coconut disks Silver spacers Black seed beads Striped disk beads Cone dangles Headpins
Bona Dea Earrings (SOLD) Carved bone beads Silver beads Silver disks Ear wires Headpins
	Coil and Bone Bangle (SOLD) 14 g. German silver wire Coiled German silver beads Coiled spiral German silver bead Carved bone beads Silver spacers Metal snaps Handmade spiral S-clasp
Deep Purple Necklace 27" The deep purple colors of this necklace symbolize royalty and mystery, and the transparency of the amethyst glass suggests inner spirituality. Use it to suggest your varying moods since rich purples become conservative with neutral colors, or create cheerfulness with the bright greens of spring. Purple projects your special qualities because it has associations with creativity, nobility and riches in many cultures. It was said to be Cleopatra’s favorite colors. Is it yours too? German silver S-chain German silver headpins Large purple lampwork glass beads Bead caps Silver twist jump ring Spiral focal bead Handmade S-clasp with lampwork bead German silver jump rings
	Amethyst Glass and Lampwork Bangle 8.75" Large amethyst glass focal bead Medium amethyst glass focal beads Lampwork beads Silver spacers Silver-plated beads German silver coils S-clasp
Delicate Spiral Chain 32" Spirals, symbols of creativity and spontaneity, elaborate this delicate chain. Each spiral dangle is accented with an amethyst glass bead. It’s the perfect companion for your spotlight necklace. Cable and circle link chain Silver spirals Amethyst glass beads
	Gulf Stream Necklace 27.5" Swirling waters and currents inspired this necklace of shimmering blues and lustrous whites. The curving lines of the links, dangles shells, and spirals give it ebb and flow, and the glimpses of bright green give it sparkle. Silver-plated bead chain German silver link chain Carved bone beads Quartz pendant Large baroque pearl in silver cage setting Molded blue glass fish bead Silver-plated beads Pewter dangles German silver spirals Bead caps Freshwater tail pearls Drilled shells Top-drilled freshwater pearls Bright green seed beads Bright blue twist beads Lampwork blue beads Bicone silver spacer beads 18g. jump rings German silver headpins
Gulf Stream Bracelet (SOLD) German silver link chain Hand-made beaded S-clasp Twisted wire loop Dark blue glass beads Lampwork blue beads Molded blue glass fish bead Drilled shells Carved bone beads Sterling silver beads Bright green seed beads Twisted German silver jump rings Sterling silver bead caps, bicones Headpins
	Hills Tribe Necklace 24.5" From the edges of civilization in Burma, Thailand and Cambodia come the handmade silver beads used throughout this necklace. Also labeled “Thai silver,” these jewelry components have a higher silver content (97.5 to 99%) than sterling silver jewelry (92.5%). Hill Tribe silver is combined in this necklace with bone, and stone accents. Sterling silver oval-link chain Thai sterling hollow snail charm Thai melon-shaped charms Thai triangle charms Thai cones Thai spiral dangles Thai silver branches Thai clamshell beads Thai small rectangle Bone and silver focal bead Bell-dangled sterling headpin Bone beads Black seed beads Sterling silver wire jump rings Small silver beads / bead caps Coiled decorative S-clasp
Hills Tribe Earrings 2.5" Carved bone beads Silver bead caps Black seed beads German silver head pins Sterling silver ear wires
	Key Charm Fibula 3.25" This fibula combines delicate charms with silver, shimmering glass and carved bone. This classic combination will enhance any wardrobe. 18g. German silver wire Lampwork clear glass beads Silver beads Silver spacers Charms
Lagoon Necklace 28" In the sultry lagoons of East Asia rich plant and sea life abound. From my collection of Thai silver, handmade in the hills of Thailand, come these beautiful charms that recall tropical waters. They’re combined with freshwater pearls and faceted silver beads. The look is both rich and exotic and sets the mood for adventure. Thai silver: Heavy silver hollow shell charm Large hollow fish charms Medium hollow fish charms Medium hollow shell charms Plant charms of leaves and branches Dragonfly charms Embossed fish charms Silver spirals Freshwater tail shells Freshwater blister pearls Seed beads Top-drilled coin pearls Czech clear glass beads S-clasp with cabochon setting Jump rings Spacer beads 96-strand beading wire
	Lampwork and Amethyst Glass Bangle 8.5" Amethyst glass focal bead Small amethyst glass focal beads Handmade lampwork beads Silver beads Silver bead cap 14g German silver wire S-clasp
Leaf Fibula 3 1/8" Nature is well represented with animal, vegetable, and mineral elements in this lovely fibula. It’s perfect for enhancing your fall wardrobe. 16g. German silver wire Carved bone bead Square carved bone bead Brown bone bead Carved wooden bead Silver end caps Silver bead S-hook Leaf charm Jump ring
	Mediterranean Bracelet 8" Minoan spirals and blue Mediterranean waters inspired this bracelet, and watery clear glass beads represent foam and bubbles. All the sea’s blues are here, mixed with pearl beads and German silver. The focal foil heart bead and frosty blue barrel are easy to see and tempting to touch. Cool is the look and feel. German silver S-links Wrapped German silver spiral dangles Lampwork blue beads Blue twist beads Glass blue donut beads Frosty blue barrel bead Dichroic Venetian focal glass bead Clear lampwork glass beads Czech clear glass beads Pewter wrapped tube beads Blister pearl dangles German silver beaded S-clasp and loop Various silver spacer beads Etched silver bead
Mixed Media Bangle 8.75" Twisted wire coils Silver beads Large amber lampwork bead ¼” Vinyl tube beads Hand-forged German Silver S-clasp 12 g. German Silver bangle wire German silver metal spacers
	Mixed Media Necklace 29.5" This truly one-of-a-kind necklace was inspired by my workbench. Remnants of book arts, house repairs, spools of German silver wire, and sterling silver jewelry findings surrounded my working surface. Why not pair the clear vinyl tubing with the clear lampwork beads? Why not slip bits of that beautiful wrapping paper I loved into the vinyl tubing? Voila! The Mixed Media Necklace began to take shape. The result is a light weight, flexible necklace that’s easy to wear and is bound to draw attention for its uniqueness. ¼” vinyl tube and paper necklace German silver 18 g. wire Sterling silver bead caps Sterling silver beads 16g. hammered German silver spiral Quartz pendant 18g. German silver headpins ½” vinyl tube and paper beads Large hammered silver beads Lampwork beads Large wooden disks Coconut disk Hand-forged German silver clasp Jump rings Inspirational silver disks Carved wooden disks
Nature’s Bounty Necklace 22.5" You’ll feel in harmony with nature wearing this necklace because it’s made from organic, natural materials. The horn and bone beads are ways in which tribal people more fully honor an animal by carefully working and shaping every part of its body. Various trees provide nuts that are worked into beautiful beads and ornaments. Shells used as decorative beads were one of the first ways in which humans exhibited self-expression by adorning themselves. So continue the ancient tradition that began 100,000 years ago. Use nature’s bounty as your self-expression. Carved bone pendant Coconut disks Engraved bone beads Drilled shells Carved bone beads Bone tube beads Horn beads Tree nut beads Seed beads Black seed beads Silver bicones Decorated silver S-clasp and loop Beading wire
	Precious Charms Necklace 30.5" This elegant, delicate sterling silver necklace is embellished with vintage charms, Swarovski crystals, lampwork glass beads, and moonstone cabochon clasp. Bar and link sterling silver chain Sterling silver charms (hearts, leave, cup,bell, horn) Large Swarovsky crystals Small Swarovsky crystals Large filigree sterling silver heart focal bead S-clasp with moonstone cabochon lampwork glass beads Sterling silver bead caps Sterling silver jump rings Silver headpins
Precious Charms Bracelet SOLD Bar and link sterling silver chain Sterling silver silver charms Lampwork clear glass bead Sterling silver bead caps Sterling silver jump rings Sterling silver headpin
	Silver Pond Necklace 24", Inspired by the quiet, shady pond, this necklace is made of a combination of silver, transparent glass, and freshwater pearls. The heavy Thai hollow feature beads were collected over 4 years, and finally came together with the delicate freshwater pearl accents. Components are of Thai, sterling, and German silver beads and findings, baroque pearls, dark grey blister shell pearls, green tail freshwater pearls, Czech top-drilled pearlized beads, Thai silver faceted spacers, seed beads, Thai silver charms, handmade clasp with amethyst cabochon detail, and Czech clear glass heart beads. It is strung on sturdy 21 strand beading wire. Thai beads: Large shell Leaves Dragonflies Large hollow fish beads Small hollow fish beads Engraved fish charms Small hollow shells Faceted spacers Round Czech glass beads Heart Czech glass beads Blister pearls Green tail pearls Baroque pearls Decorative head pins Seed beads Handmade clasp and loop
Silver Pond Earrings 2.5" Silver beads Czech gold pearl beads 24 g. silver wire Thai solid silver charms Silver Ear wires
	Tangent Necklace (SOLD) Sometimes it feels so liberating to just do something unexpected—daring—off the beaten path. The Tangent Necklace expresses that exhilarating feeling. Errtic amethyst Czech glass leaves spring away on delicate silver tangents. When you feel daring or a little wicked, wear your Tangent. German silver S-links 18g headpins Tangent wires Medium amethyst glass beads Large amethyst glass beads Small amethyst glass beads Freshwater shells Czech glass leaves Silver decorative beads Purple tail pearls Nugget pearls
Thai Charm Bracelet (SOLD) Embossed Thai tablet charm Silver spacers Large glass lampwork beads Burgundy glass twist bead Purple glass beads 18g german silver head pins
	Memories of Venice Necklace 25.5" Reflecting the sparkling colors of romantic Venice, these hand-made, imported Venetian and Murano dichroic glass beads sparkle against the hammered sterling silver rings, sparkly glass and silver beads, and hollow silver charms. Components include Czech glass beads accented with silver spacers, dangles, bead caps, and bells, polished stone beads, and hand-forged s-clasp. 24g wire links Sterling circle link chain Silver wire spring links Silver wire head pins 18g silver jump rings Glass seed beads Sterling beads, charm, bells and dangles Freshwater pearls Glass beads Dichroic Venetian glass beads Large dichroic star bead Murano cane beads Polished stone beads Silver hammered hollow hearts Long silver beads
Memories of Venice Bracelet 8.2" Sterling oval links Hollow silver beads Thai hollow silver fish charm Dichroic Venetian glass beads Freshwater pearls Polished stone and glass beads Silver spacers, charms, bells Gold Czech pearl beads Head pins Handmade S-clasp with moonstone cabochon
	Vinyl Tube Bracelet 9" Vinyl tube and paper beads Large wired lampwork amethyst focal bead German silver double-end head pins Jump rings Silver decorative bead caps Large twisted wire loop Silver lobster clasp
Wine and Champagne Necklace 25.25" Recalling the rich colors of red wine and the sparkling bubbles of champagne, this necklace in jewel tones of claret and amethyst will surely attract welcome attention. The silver pendant and swirled white bead are accents that complement the rich colors. Hand-forged S-link German silver chain Wrapped bead S-clasp Large lampwork and glass beads Silver bead caps German silver jump rings