Exhibition in Southland – New Zealand…

“Pathways to Aroha Ring #2″ by Deanna Gracie is made from Stg silver, 9ct red gold, and topaz

I have just sent nine of my jewellery designs from the “Pathways to Aroha” series and also two of my latest landscape bracelets to the 36th Annual Mixed Media Art Exhibition in Riversdale. The exhibition runs from 17th – 26th July at the Riversdale Community Centre. Riversdale is situated towards the bottom of the South Island not far from Gore. If you’re travelling through Southland and Otago or you live down that way please drop in and support this vibrant and exciting premier art event.

Here is a map of Southland – it seems to be the further South you go – the colder it gets. it’s cold here at the moment so brrrr it must be cold there!

Thank you Birgitte for the beautiful mosaic of shapes and colours

Birgitte – a delightful lady from Denmark created a beautiful mosaic of some of my jewellery designs in May and posted it on her blog http://my2008blog.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/deanna-gracie%c2%b4s-beautiful-handmade-jewellery/. It was interesting for me to see what shapes and colours she decided to include

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Thanks Birgitte – I loved the mosaic!

Check out Birgittes blog- I love visiting to see her beautiful and thoughtful images and musings. It’s a real “slice of life” from Denmark : – )http://my2008blog.wordpress.com/

Three Landscape Bracelets (detail) by Deanna Gracie – Featured jewellery design #37

My favourite part of making jewellery is the end result! I love putting the finishing touches to each piece I make and it’s a fantastic feeling if I’m really happy with the outcome : – ) Hand made jewellery is very labour intensive and I can be working on some pieces for a long time. This has been the case with these three landscape bracelet designs. I’ve finally finished them and I’m really happy with the way they all turned out! On each bracelet, every component is cut out by hand and then using layering techniques, I solder different metals to create a different “scene” from nature to each one. Some “scenes” are quite representational and some more imagined. A Carpenters song inspires the smallest bracelet and I’ve named it “Extraordinary Interplanetary Bracelet”. It’s fun to imagine what textures and colours you’d see if you were floating far above the world…..

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New display cabinet in my studio…

A couple of months ago I had a big clean out of my studio, repainted the walls and have now installed the gorgeous new display cabinet. I love the way shiny perspex and glass sparkle and of course we can’t forget the sparkle from the jewellery inside : – ) I’ve also managed to source some beautiful perspex display props for a special pendant or two – so when the sun is shining I’ll take  an image of those to show you. In the meantime here is the image of the sparkly jewellery!

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Featured jewellery design #36

Another piece from my Pathways to Aroha series…..

This series explores the idea that there are infinite ways to reach out to offer and receive love. To smile…to be the kindest of souls…to listen…to be there…the smallest gesture can make a difference to another persons day or life : – ) Imagine what the world would be like if we always followed the path of love and forgiveness : – )

‘Pathways to Aroha’ ring consists of sterling silver, red and yellow gold and an iolite gemstone. Made from my heart and by my hand – no two pieces of jewellery can ever be exactly the same. Deanna Gracie : – )

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You can view more ring designs on my website http://www.deanna.co.nz/dsp_group.cfm?group=5

‘Once Upon a Time’….an exhibition of contemporary jewellery

May 2009

http://www.deanna.co.nz/index.html

Four brand new designs from Deanna Gracie’s “Pathways to Aroha” series are on display in ConneXion Gallery in Christchurch during the month of May.

In this featured pendant, darkened pathways are imprinted into the silver organic heart shape, leading to a glistening labradorite gemstone. A gold koru design nestles alongside a finely pierced fern form. Inspired by nature and crafted by hand in solid sterling silver, 9ct gold and labradorite. Here is a link to view the dimensions and ordering details for ‘Pathways to Aroha pendant’ by Deanna Gracie

http://www.deanna.co.nz/dsp_item.cfm?g=2&i=5

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Featured jewellery design #35

What do birds see in their birds eye view of the world?

crashing waves…rocky shores…the deep blue colour of the ocean…twinkling light of sun on water?

Migration bracelet #2 by Deanna Gracie explores these impressions of a birds eye view of the world using colour and texture, light and shade and imagination!

Visit my website to view this and other bracelets

http://www.deanna.co.nz/dsp_group.cfm?group=4

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Featured Jewellery Design #34

Crisp morning air…I walk fast to warm the chill from my bones then breathe in deep and fill my lungs with Autumn…Deanna Gracie

Although I don’t have much time – I do love gardening! Autumn is a great time of year to pull out any weeds and trim back plants and bushes to have the garden looking nice before winter. I love the idea of tiny self sown seeds lying buried in the soil waiting to germinate and the idea of the garden resting over winter ready to burst forth in lush new growth when Spring comes around again : -) “Regeneration earrings” are my response to the magic of nature. Inspired by nature and crafted by hand in sterling silver, titanium and 18ct gold.

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Featured Jewellery Design #33

I adore using texture and colour in the jewellery I create. With ‘Regeneration Pendant #3′ I was able to create a lovely contrast with softly textured silver set against the hints of colour from the deep blue titanium appearing through in places. I then added another dimension to the piece with a beautiful Australian opal set in red gold sitting next to a tiny fallen leaf. Although the image doesn’t show this very well – the opal has beautiful rainbow colours running through it.

‘Regeneration Pendant #3′ by Deanna Gracie is inspired by nature and crafted by hand in sterling silver, 18ct yellow gold, 9ct red gold and opal. It is quite a large piece at 63mm x 26mm and hangs horizontally across the body on a 45cm sterling silver omega chain (not pictured). Visit my website at http://www.Deanna.co.nz to see more designs

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Featured Jewellery Design #32

This landscape bracelet is another commission piece I created for a wonderful friend recently. This was a gift to her, from her family to celebrate a milestone birthday. I incorporated some of the things she loves including the tiny butterfly, mountains, trees, birds and water. I also kept to her favourite colour palette – the wonderful hues of Autumn! : – ) Made from my heart and by my hand – no two bracelets can ever be exactly the same : – )

Landscape Bracelet by Deanna Gracie is handmade in sterling silver, red and yellow gold, shibuichi, (an alloy of copper and silver) and the gemstones are peridot, citrine and tourmaline. You can contact me about having your very own bracelet made – or any other item of jewellery on this blog or on my website http://www.Deanna.co.nz - by email info@Deanna.co.nz

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