Artisan Handcrafted

Silverware Christmas Stockings

Monday, December 21, 2009
By silver
Silverware Christmas Stockings

You may have seen similar silverware stockings in home catalogs, but with a few materials you can make your own for a fraction of the cost.  Use for fun Christmas holiday place settings or a handy way to carry your silverware through the buffet line.  Instructions with template at Silverware Stocking from Disney Family... »

Reclaimed Silverware and Holloware

Friday, December 4, 2009
By SilverCollect
Reclaimed Silverware and Holloware

Recycling or repurposing obsolete items is very popular these days.  As a silverware dealer, I often came across vintage and antique silver spoons with bowl wear but had perfect handles.  I held onto these pieces for many years knowing that one day I would find a way to repurpose them so that we could... »

Victorian Style Couture Jewelry

Friday, April 13, 2007
By SilverCollect
Victorian Style Couture Jewelry

For a beautiful selection of handcrafted Victorian and Art Nouveau style couture jewelry, visit artisan Thea at her online jewelry store, Sparkle Plenty Fine Beaded Jewellery. Thea handcrafts jewelry using vintage, antique and contemporary beads and findings in her Los Angeles, CA studio. The designs are either one-of-a-kind or limited edition styles. Here are a... »

Handcrafted Bamboo Tile Pendant Necklaces

Thursday, April 12, 2007
By SilverCollect
Handcrafted Bamboo Tile Pendant Necklaces

Sam of Eclectic-Elements.com has a new line of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pendant necklaces. She uses bamboo tile beads about 1 1/2 inches long for the pendant and uses both new and vintage objects to adorn them, such as bits from antique handwritten letters, vintage money, washi and origami paper, charms, Czech glass and other beads.... »

Handmade Beaded Jewelry Makes Unique Gift

Tuesday, February 6, 2007
By SilverCollect
Handmade Beaded Jewelry Makes Unique Gift

St. Valentine’s Day is responsible for many jewelry sales and you may be overwhelmed by gift choices and special sales promotions. After looking through a few jewelry sites and stores, you will often find that the jewelry selections begin to look the same. This is because they often are the same. Men want to find... »

Custom Handcrafted Wine Glass Charms

Saturday, September 2, 2006
By SilverCollect
Custom Handcrafted Wine Glass Charms

Want to make it easy for your guests to keep up with their drinks? Want to make it fun too? Sam of Eclectic-Elements has the answer with unique, handcrafted wine glass charms – jewelry for your wine glasses. Custom designed and crafted by Sam in Albuquerque, New Mexico, these drink identifiers will delight you and... »

Unique Silver Tea Infusers

Friday, September 1, 2006
By SilverCollect
Unique Silver Tea Infusers

Are you a collector of tea accessories with a particular passion for tea ball infusers? Can’t seem to locate the shape or design you want? No problem…you can have a one-of-a-kind sterling silver tea infuser made just for you. And there won’t be another like it in the world! Kevin Ard, an American artisan is... »