I’ve been working on a swan ring to match my Cleves Necklace. Here is the necklace. Cleves Necklace © Wendy Brandes 2007-2009 Photo by John Muggenborg The Cleves Ring will have two swans facing each other, forming a heart with their necks. All together now: Awwwwww! Here is an unfinished wax model of the ring….
History
Searching for Answers
I feel compelled to respond to a few more search terms that have led people to this blog. How much does jewelry designers make? Well, some designers does make a lot and some does make a little. It does depend on a variety of factors. I does not recommend it as a get-rich-quick scheme. Lady…
Book Club: Empress Matilda, Part III
Pretend you’re hearing that TV announcer voice: “Previously, on Wendy Brandes Jewelry….” Now go read these: Book Club: Empress Matilda, Part I Book Club: Empress Matilda, Part II You’re finally ready for the last episode of the Empress Matilda chronicles. As I’ve said, Matilda was a real fighter. That’s why the necklace I designed for…
The Pig Has Landed
Fernando von Bakonstein has safely returned to his Illinois home. Don’t forget to stay tuned to the International House of Blogcakes for future iHog adventures. To reminisce about the pig’s visit with me, click here. Here’s one last iHog photo. Someone came to my blog by searching for “jewelry-sniffing dog.” I was sure they really…
Book Club: Empress Matilda, Part II
Time to get back to my 12th century friend, Empress Matilda. As I explained in my first post on Matilda, she was the rightful heir to her father, Henry I of England, but upon her father’s death in 1135, Matilda’s throne was usurped by her less-competent cousin Stephen. The obstreperous English barons rallied to Stephen’s…
Fairy Feet and Other Photos
As I walked by the Prada store today I noticed some interesting shoes in the window. Fairy feet! I hope the dye doesn’t bleed like it does on the Fairy Bag or people will be very unhappy. Elsewhere today, I saw these flowers in a window box. Spring has sprung And gorgeous blogger/client Alice Olive…
Gorgeous Client/Blogger/Model Kim
Kim at Mama Fasha has done a post on the silver Boleyn necklace I made for her. Here she is modeling it. Isn’t she lovely? If you want to order your own Boleyn necklace in gold or silver, contact me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com.
Book Club: Empress Matilda, Part I
Greetings from Paris! Did you think Thursday Book Club was gone forever? Au contraire, mes freres! I haven’t been slacking; I’ve been working like a chien to bring you a good post. Yep, I’ve been working this hard. I previously mentioned the English Civil War of the 1600s. If you search online for English Civil…
Boleyn Necklaces in Silver
At last! I have a photo of the sterling silver version of my Anne Boleyn initial necklace. Shown are the “A” and the “B.” Boleyn Necklaces © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Normally I only do these to order, but I made a “B” just to photograph it. If you’re a “B,” I can ship it out…
Clothes Fit for a Queen (or King)
Here are a few royal clothing items to go with your queenly Wendy Brandes jewelry. Victorian Hat Antoinette Top Marie Antoinette Tie Brocaded Versailles coat Virgin Queen skirt