All Wrapped Up

History of Swarovski Crystals

wrappedtogo — Mon, 26 May 2008 22:06:48 +0000

Daniel Swarovski was an Austrian glass cutter and jeweller born in Bohemia. In 1892 he patented an electric cutting machine that facilitated the production of lead crystal glass jewelry, enabling him to cut crystals with the outmost precision.

Swarovski crystal contains approximately 32% lead to maximize refraction. The Swarovski Crystal range includes crystal sculptures and miniatures, jewelry and couture, home decor and chandeliers.

In order to create a crystal that allows light to refract in a rainbow spectrum, Swarovski coats some of its crystals with special metallic chemical coatings. Aurora Borealis, or “AB”, is one of the most popular coatings, and gives the surface a rainbow oil slick appearance. Other coatings include Crystal Transmission, Volcano, Aurum, and Dorado. Coatings may be applied to only part of an object; others are coated twice, and thus are designated AB 2X, Dorado 2X etc.

The company also sells beads and rhinestones, encouraging other manufacturers, artists and consumers to create their own designs.

In 2007 Swarovski also launched the product brand website crystallized.com which provides information for designers and manufacturers in the worlds of fashion, jewellery, accessories and interiors. CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements is the new product brand for Swarovski crystals which come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours. Products that are labelled with this brand guarantee the originality of Swarovski crystals used in creations of international fashion houses and designers.

To see or purchase some of the jewelry I have created from these marvelous crystals, please visit my web store: Wrapped to Go!

( reference: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia )

Ammolite pendant! Great Mother’s Day gift

wrappedtogo — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:26:45 +0000

Fantastic Colors!

Ammolite is often regarded as the Rarest Gem on Earth, Ammolite/Ammonite is the shell fossil of an ancient Mollusk type creature that lived in a shallow sea covering most of southern Alberta 60-70 Million years ago. This beautiful stone is becoming increasingly rare as it is rapidly being mined out.

The gems look different at different angles and differing light conditions, so no two are ever alike and one can understand why it is so sought after!This particular stone shows all the colors of the rainbow - very beautiful, very fascinating and very rare!

I have handcrafted this truly unique gemstone in 14k gold-filled wire and this creation measures just over 1 1/2″ long (40 mm) and 1 1/8″ wide (30 mm)

$139.99

Please visit my web-site: Wrapped to Go! to purchase

April is Autism Awareness month, Puzzle piece earrings

wrappedtogo — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:58:05 +0000

April is Autism Awareness month!

Beautiful Sterling Silver Puzzle piece earring enhanced with a genuine Swarovski crystal heart.

These lovely earrings ( which are also the symbol for Autism Awareness) measure about 1 1/2″ from the bottom of the Sterling Silver earwires.

I have made these earrings with red crystal heart, but other colors are available upon request

$35.99

Please visit my web-store: Wrapped to Go! to purchase these special earrings!

Paypal and Money Orders accepted.

Would Brittany Spears wear this?

wrappedtogo — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:28:12 +0000

Lovely Spring pansy set!

Hand painted pansies adorn color-shifting dichroic beads, expertly wrapped by me using 14k Gold filled wire.

This marvelous display of handmade beaded jewelry has a pendant that measures about 1 5/8″ long (42 mm) and 1″ wide (25 mm). The earrings measure about 1 1/4″ long (32 mm) from the bottom of the gold plated earwires and are 3/4″ wide (20 mm)

$99.99

Please visit my web-store: Wrapped to Go! to purchase this lovely set or to check out my other items

Beautiful deep Blue Lapis Pendant!

wrappedtogo — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:28:54 +0000

Afghanistan Lapis - some of the highest quality Lapis in the world is mined here - as you can see in the rich, blue color suturating this pendant, absolutely stunning!

This fine example of beautiful Lapis has been expertly wrapped in 14k gold filled wire to creat a wearable work of art that is about 2″ long and 1″ wide (50 x 25 mm)

$129.99

To purchase, or for more information on this fabulous piece of jewelry, or to see other of my creations, please visit my web-store: Wrapped to Go!

Kitty cat in a Basket hancrafted pendant

wrappedtogo — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:42:04 +0000

Cuddly Kitty in a Basket

Colorful dichroic bead wrapped in 14k gold-filled wire and enhaced with 3 sparkling Swarovski crystal beads! Precious

This lovely piece of handcrafted jewelry measures about 2″ long and 1 3/8″ wide (50 x 35 mm)

$89.99

Please visit my web stoer: Wrapped to Go! to purchase with Paypal or Money order or if you would like to see more of my unique creation

Colorful Valentine’s day Heart Pendant

wrappedtogo — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:10:43 +0000

Valentine’s Day Heart!

Fabulous Dichroic Glass heart flashes every color of the rainbow at every angle!
Beautiful piece of Silver wire wrapped jewelry measures 2 3/8″ long and 1 1/2″ wide.

$65.99

To purchase this lovely pendant or to take a look at the other handcrafted Jewelry I have for sale, please visit my web store: Wrapped to Go!

Red Coral Valentine’s Day Heart pendant!

wrappedtogo — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:29:21 +0000

Perfect gift for Valentine!

Stunning, genuine red Coral Heart handcrafted into a pendant using gold filled wire.

2″ long by 1 1/8″ wide (50 mm by 28 mm)

$99.99

To purchase this lovely treasure, or to see my other items, please visit my web-store: Wrapped to Go!

1982 standard Honda Goldwing

wrappedtogo — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:18:56 +0000

~~For Sale!~~

SOLD!

1982 Honda GL1100 Goldwing in Standand configuration - no fairings or saddlebags. Excellant condition, low miles (29,337), and has been garaged since the day we bought it. Asking $2,000

If you are looking for other gift ideas - especially with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, please visit my handcrafted jewelry web-store - Wrapped to Go!

Peru Opal Heart Pendant

wrappedtogo — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:19:35 +0000

Pink Peru Opal Heart
Beautiful Handcrafted pendant wrapped in gold filled wire and enhanced with a silver heart bead!

I have skillfully wrapped this charming pendant which is about: 1 3/8″ long (35 mm) and 7/8″ wide (23 mm)

$79.99

To purchase this beautiful creation, and to view other handmade jewelry, please visit my web site, Wrapped to Go!