rock candy by helen

Revisiting the asymmetrical earrings.  Each one boasts all sterling components with pearls and gems.  Fun to wear! Price range $30-$50

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Coming back to my beloved pears and gemstones, all on knotted silk cord, 16"-18" long. Three separate strands, from right to left. 1. white freshwater "potato" pearls with polished and faceted...

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A client brought her grandmother's necklace to me for restoration.   It was a lovely but badly aged Czech piece. First I removed the black cord that had been used to lengthen the neckl...

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Here is a link to an article that Esthetic Lens Magazine published about my husband and co-conspirator, Jon Langford http://www.estheticlens.com/2017/11/06/welsh-americana-the-paintings-of-jon-l...

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Here are some new pieces just in time for Halloween, or any time you want to wear bugs, spiders or bats! Visit RockCandybyHelen.Etsy.com for these and more.

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Over the last few months, jewelry-making has taken a backseat to cleaning out my house. It has been a challenge to declutter - both mentally and physically - but also rewarding.   This proc...

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Krampus Fest HolidayArtisan Market Saturday December 3, 12pm-5pm at Martyr's 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago Holiday Bazaar Tuesday December 6, 6pm-9pm at a private residence in Chicago (ema...

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I inaugurated my new travel display cases (courtesy of My Sister's Closet )  at the latest Hyde Park Handmade show last Sunday.  These wonderful wood cases fold up for easy transporting f...

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How about these lovelies?  Bracelet & necklace, available individually or as a set. Adorn yourself for Halloween or anytime!

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My dear friend Shana asked me to do a jewelry making demonstration at a Moroccan-themed event. Since it's outside my wheelhouse I have been researching Moroccan designs.  So much beauty!   ...

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I'm in product development, working on novena candles featuring Jon Langford's artwork. Here are a couple of the first ones.   They have little silver charms dangling from leat...

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I deconstructed some vintage aurora borealis  necklaces.   I wanted to modernize them by restringing the beads asymmetrically and using colored silk.  here they are: here's the bef...

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This coming weekend, Martyrs' Chicago will be transformed to PAGAN GERMAN VILLAGE .   In honor of that celebration, I've created a special set of Krampus jewelry. bracelets neckla...

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COME SEE ME AT ANY OR ALL  OF THE FOLLOWING SALES  THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 12/4 Friday, 4pm - 8pm: Friends & Family Sale            Macy’s State Street 111 N. State Street, 1st f...

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more styles to come soon!

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I'm so happy to be included on this Etsy Treasury Purchase the necklace here .

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Sorry for the bad pun. I've been looking for a way to reuse my collection of mother of pearl buttons & buckles. Here's my first go at it.   In addition to the mother of pearl components,...

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gearing up for Valentines Day with these pretty necklaces (available at my Etsy shop )

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clockwise, starting at top  left: dove grey pearl solitaire faceted fluorite with freshwater pearl chocolate freshwater pearl solitaire irregular silver freshwater pearl with aquamarine rond...

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Le Cadeau means "the gift".   I see each of these pieces in this collection as a little gift for you or for someone special to you.

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...at Macy's State Street

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Each July I look forward to one of my favorite sales: the Chicago Sidewalk Sale in Daley Plaza.   It is an honor to sell my work in  one of Chicago's quintessential public spaces,  on a ...

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I'm sad that my summer season of shows at The Patio has ended. 

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