Drop dead gorgeous garnet & sea glass earrings by:
Sandover-Sly Jewelry
Thursday 28 February 2013
Tuesday 26 February 2013
Willow Sea Pottery: The Story of the Willow Pattern
The Romantic Tale of the Willow Pattern... (which actually has European/English origins)
Once there was a wealthy Mandarin, who had a beautiful daughter. She had fallen in love with her father's humble accounting assistant, angering her father. It was seen as inappropriate for them to marry due to their difference in social class. He dismissed the young man and built a high fence around his house to keep the lovers apart.
The Mandarin was planning for his daughter to marry a powerful Duke. The Duke arrived by boat to claim his bride, bearing a box of jewels as a gift. The wedding was to take place on the day the last blossom fell from the willow tree.
On the eve of the daughter's wedding to the Duke, the young accountant, disguised as a servant, slipped into the palace unnoticed. As the lovers escaped with the jewels, the alarm was raised.
They ran over a bridge, chased by the Mandarin, whip in hand. They eventually escaped on the Duke's ship to the safety of a secluded island, where they lived happily for years. But one day, the Duke learned of their refuge. Hungry for revenge, he sent soldiers, who captured the lovers and put them to death.
The Gods, moved by their plight, transformed the lovers into a pair of doves (possibly a later addition to the tale, since the birds do not appear on the earliest willow pattern plates).
Some believe that once the lovers ran over the bridge and got to the other side they were granted freedom by the Gods by being turned into birds.
Monday 25 February 2013
Sea Glass & Fresh Water Pearl Anklet
One of a kind cobalt blue sea glass, garnets and fresh water pearl anklet!
A great edition to summer dresses and spring outfits...
Handcrafted by Sandover-Sly Jewelry
Sunday 24 February 2013
Man Bait...
Wicked green & moss green sea glass & fresh water pearl dangle earrings, inspired by antique fishing lures.
One of a kind earrings by Sandover-Sly Jewelry
One of a kind earrings by Sandover-Sly Jewelry
Friday 22 February 2013
Yellow Flower Beach Found Pottery & Pearl Necklace
This piece of sea pottery is unique and beautiful! It features a yellow flower.
Love You! Button Ring
Heart shaped mother of pearl, vintage gray & natural wood buttons were used to create this simple and one of a kind ring! It is neutral and easy to wear with lots of styles & colors of fashion.
Thursday 21 February 2013
Beach Found Metal & Mother of Pearl Button Ring
Button Queen - Button Rings by Sandover-Sly Jewelry brings you this one of a kind ring!
Unusual & gorgeous!
Unusual & gorgeous!
Wednesday 20 February 2013
Monday 11 February 2013
Men's Ocean * Beach Jewelry
You can now find Sandover-Sly Jewelry's line of men's necklaces and cuffs in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada at:
(Downtown Victoria, B.C.)
&
The Loft - Modern Art Gallery, located at: 819 Fort St.
(Downtown Victoria, B.C.)
&
Two 20 Two's Skateshop, located at: 7060 West Saanich Rd.
(Brentwood Bay, B.C.)
It's all made with beach found copper, ocean patinaed metal, bonfire sea glass and usual & strange beach findings. Every piece is one of a kind, eco friendly and full of goodness.
Find the jewelry online at: www.sandoverslyjewelry.com/category/men-s-jewelry
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