Handmade Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings and Gifts
in Australia

Classic with a Twist

Simple stringings of freshwater pearls, coral, shell, gemstones or glass beads are updated with contemporary colours and shapes.

Pendants

The simplest designs have only a single drop on a chain. From that you can go to a focal component with a simple strung enhancement, or to pendants with more ornate side support. Be as discreet or as eye-catching as you wish.

Simply Swarovski®

Swarovski® crystal components, made in Austria, are regarded as the highest quality machine-cut and machine-polished crystal in the world. My Simply Swarovski® range uses a single Swarovski® component as a drop on a fine chain.

And, of course, Swarovski® deserves nothing less than sterling silver or gold-filled chain. The carefully selected Swarovski® drops range from romantic to contemporary, tiny to large — but all are eye-catching delights. You can also find Swarovski® components in the other ranges of Small Pleasures.

Y

A simple, single strand around the neck, joins at the front to leave an excess of chain that acts as a tail. This shape is referred to as a Y shape for its likeness to the letter’s shape.

Long Chains

These always start with 91cm (36″) of chain but the final length depends on the number and size of the beads linked along the chain.

Some designs are long enough that they can go over your head even when doubled up as a two-strand necklace.

Focals

These designs have a focal bead centred on the same plane as the stringing, not hanging below it as is the case with pendants.

Lariats

Long, unjoined stringings of freshwater pearls, gemstones or glass beads to tie or knot at the front. Each end of the stringing finishes with a large (relative to the size of the main beads) gemstone or glass bead to add some weight, and a touch of drama.

Illusion

Uses very fine, flexible beading wire intended to be nearly invisible when worn so the beads on it look like they’re hanging in mid-air.

Twelfth Night

Special pieces for special occasions.

Do-it-yourself

If you already have a silver or gold chain that you love, the cluster pendants and simple drops are a great way to add an individual touch for an outfit or occasion. Brooch converters in silver or gold enable you to use your own brooch, or Grandma’s vintage one, as a unique pendant. Finally, there are two styles of chain necklaces in a range of sizes and in gold or silver plate to make into your own pendant necklace.

Knotted Freshwater Pearls

Knotting between each pearl gives protection against losing all the pearls if the stringing should break. It also gives a necklace extra length without an extra weight of beads.

These necklaces can not only be worn as a single long strand, but are long enough to wear as double, shorter strands or even as a multi-strand bracelet.

Bracelets are a great way to add flair to an outfit without having to worry about coordinating. They can be frivolous or serious, elegant or casual, streamlined or ornate, eye-catching or discreet. Some have themes that can make you smile whenever you think of them.

Bracelets are a wonderful idea for accessorising a work outfit when you are also stuck with wearing an ID or security tag around your neck. Bracelets are more in your line of vision while wearing than are earrings or necklaces, and so have more opportunities to lift your mood. Definitely one of life’s small pleasures.

While earring components range from glass beads (including crystals) and glass pearls to freshwater pearls, gemstones and shell, all ear fittings are either sterling silver or 14kt gold-filled.

If you have any questions, speak to me today.

My men’s jewellery range comprises necklets and bracelets from semi-precious stones, sterling silver, brass, pewter, leather and other quality materials.

The pieces are designed by a man (who else understands how they think?) and made by me. Many of these pieces could also be worn by women, but I’m not telling him that.

Wine Charms

Have you noticed that all the wine charms you can usually buy come only in sets of 6? That’s fine for the average dinner party, but what about for Christmas? Or for having friends over for a party?

Many of my wine charms are made up in versatile sets of 12. Use as few or as many as you need without repeating a charm.

Mobile Phone Charms

A way to make your cell phone unique. Express yourself with a silver-plated or gold-plated lanyard, finished with a thought-provoking charm and other enhancements.

Et Cetera

Anything not covered by other categories.

Scented Sachets

Hand sewn from special fabrics, with button and ribbon trim, and filled with locally grown lavender or lemon verbena, scented sachets are a wonderful gift and treat for yourself.

The lemon verbena is particularly good for kitchen cupboards and drawers, but there’s no rule that says you can’t put it in your partner’s shoes or under the sofa seat cushions.

Gift Pouches and Boxes

All jewellery and gift items are normally individually packaged in zip-lock plastic bags with a Small Pleasures label. A small range of organza and faux-suede pouches, and cotton-lined boxes are also available for purchase to help with gift giving. All that’s left is the card.

Often there may only be one of a particular design available at a time. If you want an item that is marked “sold,” or if you would like an item made longer or shorter than the version advertised, contact me.

If I can get the materials, I’m happy to try and meet these requests. Remember that the price may vary from how it is originally advertised due to exchange rate fluctuations, and variations in the prices of silver and gold affecting the costs of materials.