Behind the Scenes - Wonder Woman Inspired Armor Ring

From the cutting of the metal to the finished product, here's a quick look at what goes in to the making of our popular Wonder Woman inspired armor ring.

These rings were customized specifically to my clients request and personalized with Greek along the lower right side of the band.  A single crossed arrow pattern appears above the triangle cut out.

This ring is currently available in our Etsy Shop and will soon be added to our brand new website as well.

A glimpse in to the making of our Armor Ring from MerCurios Jewelry on Vimeo.

Jingle all the way

Having trouble getting in the Holiday spirit? Or just want to feel like one of Santa's elves?  Get a 'Jingle Bell Ring' and carry the magic with you.

Wherever there is a temple, there is a bell; wherever there is a bell there is a temple 

Did you know...According to traditional eastern belief, the sound of a bell ringing purifies the holy place in which it rests. In essence, the temple bell evokes one's yearning for peace, balance, and harmony.

Fully adjustable, choose from Leopard, Orange or Purple Jingle Bells!  Pick up your MerCurios 'Jingle Bell Ring' here.

What's NOW!

My June issue of In Style Magazine arrived yesterday and lo' and behold Neon is "What's Now!"  From clothing to shoes to home furnishings the brighter the better!

If you recall, MerCurios has had Natural Raw Glow in the Dark Quartz Crystal Jewelry available since September 2010 (Seeing is Believing) - AGAIN ahead of the trend! 

Plan on getting Plugged In to What's Now?  MerCurios has you covered with our signature Knock 'em Dead - Take NO Prisoner modern fusion of fashion & style.

Proximity

“Proximity” …when a customer said they were going to be adding a charm to their two finger ring when it arrived, I encouraged them to send the charm to me instead.

This was the end result.  Making this ring has opened up a whole new world of possibilities.  My imagination has been soaring with ideas. 

...now to just get caught up on the custom work I’m inundated with so I can breathe life to those ideas.

Enjoy!

A moment to reflect

Things have been happening so fast lately that I haven't had the time to digest all of it, let alone sit back and revel in it. It's as though I'm caught up in a tornado.  Freddy - that's my better half - say my press is better than my sales & at-a-glance he is right.  The press has been phenomenal - from Stylists and Major Fashion Magazines requesting samples to News Articles and everything in between.

The sales though have not been half bad either!  The major winner is the multi-finger "Define Yourself" Tattoo-style Banner Ring.  Did I mention it's a custom piece so each one is unique to the person wearing it.  It's UNISEX too!

Besides, "sometimes you have to run before you can walk" - a quote from the infamous Tony Stark.  I think that's the case here...first comes the interest, then comes the $; right?

That said, here's the latest MerCurios hype; ENJOY!!

• LEOPARD MILKSHAKE
• Three Village Patch
• Fashion Clique
• New and Worthy
• Denim Debutante

Progress is a beautiful thing

So, I've actually buckled down and started making some progress for my meeting since the last post.  I started on chunky bracelets, incorporating different metals and textures to create some unique pieces.  In the last of the four bracelets created so far, I mixed some sheer ribbon with cathedral style chain, and accented it with a few lagoon blue lace agate ovals for pop. 

Each of the four is truly different from the other - true to my schizophrenic design style.  I had to stop here, because I'm on a train early tomorrow morning for the MJSA Show at the Hilton in NYC.  ...I'll let you know if I find anything good. 

Here are the pics of the recently completed bracelets...keep in mind they are for a Fall 2010 presentation...

Intuitive Creating

I had no idea when my latest customer said "surprise me" & I replied "surprises are my best" that I would create a piece that defined her style perfectly.  Just call me the "Intuitive Artist" I said half joking, as Jen was saying how much she liked the ring and how I nailed her style.

However, I'm not the least bit surprised.  I approached this project, as I do all others...looking in to my heart for inspiration.  I don't know Jen personally; never asked her anything about her personal tastes or styles; yet somehow I just knew as I was bending and twisting the copper that the ring would be a perfect fit.  You see, when I'm creating I think about the person I'm creating for and tap into my subconscious.  Creating then becomes an active form of meditation, so in essence "surprises really are my best" as they are divinely inspired.

Here's what Jen had to say...

@MerCuriosJewels Oh my god. It's absolutely beautiful. I mean, wow!

@MerCuriosJewels Psh, yeah! You nailed my style on the nose.

(via email) When it comes to the ring, I'm absolutely speechless.  It's really perfect, and I can wear it with so much of what I own.  You've kind of made my week, woman!  Thank you, again.

I'd love the opportunity to create the perfect piece for you!   Feel free to contact me here with your wish list. Take a look at the vault for the latest one-of-a-kind pieces to find loving homes; or the shop to see what's still available.  Enjoy!!

Copper on Etsy

 

1. Brass & Copper Earrings; by Bishopxx

2. Rustic Archaic Copper & Silver Men's Band; by Tinahdee

3. Hammered Copper Bowl with Sterling Heart; by Coco and Chia

4. A Stones Throw; by Ferd and Bird

5. Copper Bracelet 1; by Saint Shoppe

6. Aphrodite Antiqued Copper Necklace; by Gypsy Moon Designs

7. Wrapped Copper Sea Foam Chalcedony Necklace; by Ingo Design

8. Dragonfly Hair Clip; by Black Cat Cauldron

9. Wings of Love Skeleton Key Necklace; by Violet Bella

10. Heart Whimsy Two Finger Ring; by MerCurios

11. Flower of the Amazon Amazonite Ring; by Karmeli Designs

12. Copper Curves Earrings; by Chain Flower

Mardi Gras on Etsy

 

1. White Boutique Mardi Gras Hat; by Balex Studios

2. Custom My Little Pony; by Wendy Pony

3. Mardi Gras Mesh Wreath; by Mallory Monkey

4. Mardi Gras Thread Earrings; by Hearts 4 Ever

5. Domino Mask; by Pilgrimage

6. Mardi Gras Garter; by Peekb4

7. Mardi Gras Strands of Evening Shawl; by Toivima

8. Mardi Gras Bracelet; by Cottage Charms

9. Mardi Gras Time in New Orleans; by Maggies Studio

10. Jumbo Wooden Fleur De Lis Mardi Gras Magnets; by Brendaswhite

11. Mardi Gras Favor Cake; by Favor Cakes

12. Venetian Gold Leather Mask; by Columbina

Truth, She wanders in...

What a wonderful surprise to wake up to an email from Bonfires letting me know my Red Jasper Goddess Bracelet was featured in her treasury.  I L-O-V-E all shades of red and blue, and this assortment of items creates a wonderful color palate so full of depth and texture.

As it turns out Bonfires is a wonderful artist in her own right, creating masterpieces from recycled paper - including greeting cards and sculptural collages.  Please check out Bonfires shop here.

Like something you see in the treasury?  I've included a list of the items with links back to their respective shops below.  Enjoy!!

1. Sunset Blank Greeting Card; by Carlin Card Creations
2. Red Jasper Goddess Charm Bracelet; by MerCurios
3. Strawberry Creme Handpainted Art Ring; by Allover Art
4. Seaside Excursion; by mmcullen
5. Vanilla Cupcake Original Painting; by Lunatique
6. Bird Note Cards; by Whimsy Pics
7. Chipboard Stickers; by Krazy Kate Designs
8. Wandering 8x10 Professional Print; by Miz Katie
9. Vintage Victorian Silk Velvet Shawl; by Aunt Sue's Old & New & Lovely Too
10. Key to Love Vintage Valentine Box; by Candyragz
11. The West End Review Coloring Book Palate; by Sweet Twee Lab
12. Cherry Blossom Paper; by Bonfires

Better late than never

...especially when time flies

 

1. steampunk cuff; edmdesigns

2. vintage time altered collage board; kellybeesplace

3. steampunk clock;  cybermoon

4. time; moonlightphotography

5. paris and back again; ghostlovejewelry

6. time; truoriginal

7. exultation of the heart; 19moons

8. in a nick of time; plasticouture

9. love stands the test of time; artzfolk

10. moments altered collage journal; queenbee

11. mechtopia 3 steampunk watch; revolt70

12. how time flies; labaleinealplumes

Amore

All you need is love, and love is all you need

 

1. all you need is love; pixiechixs

2. love vertical necklace; sissypretties

3. parisian gift bags - love; 5dollarfrenchmarket (SOLD)

4. filigree heart locket; mstevensondesigns

5. 10 things I love about you; littleclouds (SOLD)

6. agape corset ring; mercurios

7. lovely red shoe clips; rouziligarden

8. love vinyl wall decal; circlelinestudio

9. moustache love ear muffs; yummyspocket

10. print of love note card; sixsisters

11. heart of peace necklace; oneheartjewelry

12. love flower & feather headband; pinkandpigtails

Cyber Punk

Take a walk on the Intergalactic wild side with sensual and seductive Android Club-Girl & Boy Cool.  Are you ready for it?

1. punk star hot pink & black tutu; mtcoffinz

2. light up led respirator gas mask; theskywaspink

3. men's pinstripe buckle top; supernalclothing

4. intergalactic dungeon master d-ring leather cuff; batwingsbattleaxes

5. bitten with rage tulle skirt; mtcoffinz

6. antique silver metallic leather cuff bracelet; unearthed

7. urban assault top; robotickittyfashions

8. red & black pirate cybrlox hair; sistersofthemoon

9. cheshire cat pink purple trashed skirt; mtcoffinz

10. neon orange industrial biohazard necklace; headlesstessdiy

11. heirconn male long sleeve shirt; zenity

12. hot pink & gray mini top hat; crypticculturegear

Double Take

One of my goals in 2010 is to spend more time creating and less time procrastinating.  Anyone who knows me well, knows that my creativity is as schizophrenic as can be.  The ideas seem to come and go and are all over the place.  With that I've been on a Two Finger Ring kick lately.  I'm sharing the beginnings of the Collection with you guys here.  What do you think?

Passage

The Key is symbolic of guardianship and passage.  It represents knowledge, mystery, answers, curiosity, opening and closing.  Think about it...one needs a "key" to open a locked door.  Once the door is unlocked and open you may gain access or passage.

I have a very old skeleton key that belonged to my grandmother.  I found the key lying around shorty after she passed away.  I tried every lock in the house and the key did not open one door.  I decided to keep it.  It sits on my bureau at the feet of a statue of Naga Kanya.

Some folklore legends says that if you carry an extra key on your key ring you will always have the answers.  ...I wonder if this is what that lock-less key was to my grandmother - symbolic of her intuition and always knowing the way. 

Bitter Sweet

Came home to find out that the 2 Finger Celtic Knot Evil Eye Ring sold today.

...another one-of-a-kind design added to the gallery of "gone but not forgotten".

Two's Company

Every girl needs a piece of bad ass jewelry in their trinket box!  I personally, have a thing for BIG jewelry...the BIGGER, CHUNKIER, BOLDER, the BETTER...and Evil Eyes, have I mentioned my love for Evil Eyes? 

Recently in my studio I started shaping 12 gauge copper wire with my bare hands - not an easy task, let me tell you - and the 2 Finger celtic knot ring was born.  


From there, I fell in love with the bold, edgy nature of the 2 Finger Ring, a la Brass Knuckles or as some call them Anti-Brass Knuckles.

Shortly after, two more designs were born -- Simple Skull & Eye in the Sky.



 

They were so well received that you can expect to see more 2 Finger Rings from MerCurios in early 2010.

Winter Wonderland

1. saralagace: white mini paws
2. thejewelrybar: faith earrings
3. btavsan: white grey cocoon scarf
4. cricketscreations: snow leopard scarf
5. theintuitivegarden: snowy solitude
6. countrydreaming: deck the trails
7. flandersfield: crowd
8. rudman: felted collar
9. getthepicture: morning frost
10. maisondelucille: esme legwarmers
11. uncommonaccents: barren winter birch tree forest
12. maxmelody: white headband

Huge Sterling Silver Evil Eye Ring by MerCurios on Etsy

Huge striking ring, guaranteed to attract attention. ...the evil eye stares back at the world to ward off negativity & keep the wearer safe from harm.

Modern Evil Eye Bangle Bracelet by MerCurios on Etsy

A modern interpretation on the classic evil eye legend comes to life in this one-of-a-kind bangle bracelet.