Erin McDermott Jewelry » new gems

Tortoiseshell Resin

ebmcde — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:59:11 +0000

On my last buying trip to New York, I feel in love with this tortoiseshell resin. I couldn’t wait to get back to my studio and come up with a few new designs to add to my collection. I’m getting excited about these fall pieces for the holiday season and pairing them up with some chunky fall sweaters.

Vintage Guitar Strap Bangle Bracelets

ebmcde — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:12:57 +0000

When I was in 5th grade, I started taking guitar lessons (they only lasted a few years, but I loved them.) I was so excited to pick out my first guitar strap…a blue and yellow one with owls stitched on it and backed in leather. Since then, I’ve always loved guitar straps…especially the colorful, vintage ones that carry so many musical memories. I’ve started a new jewelry line of vintage guitar strap bangles. They are great to layer or just stand out on their own. Here are a few photos of what’s in store…even my bulldog, Sukie, is a fan!

Broach Necklace

ebmcde — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:15:37 +0000

I recently finished this custom necklace for a Matron-of-Honor. The bride wanted to have a special piece of jewelry designed for her sister that stood out but blended well with the other jewelry in the wedding. She found this vintage broach on Ebay and sent it to me to design a unique statement piece .

Gold Knot Bracelets

ebmcde — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:51:34 +0000

I’ve been working on these 8 custom gold knot bracelets for a group of bridesmaids and just finished up this morning! The bride, (shhhh…I can’t say who until she’s married in a few weeks) wanted to give each of her girls a unique gold bracelet with a knot in the middle symbolizing their friendship, unity, and of course, the day that she’s “tying the knot.”

I took a few photos of the process of making each one.

Congrats to Heather and Harris

ebmcde — Sat, 14 May 2011 21:05:30 +0000

Dani Antol and Heather McNulty are two very energetic, creative, and ambitious women. Dani wants to be an astronaut when she grows up & Heather wouldn’t mind being Wonder Woman or a back-up dancer…but, for now, they are both rockin’ it out as co-owners of a preciously perfect store, Rock Paper Scissors in Charlottesville, VA. I was psyched with Dani Antol, e-mailed me the wedding invitation that she designed for Heather’s upcoming wedding and asked me to design a pair of earrings for her to wear to the rehearsal dinner based off the colors of the invitaion. She wanted something dangly, classic, elegant, modern, casual, with a twist of fun…this is what I came up with….

*The earrings are about 2″ in diameter.

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Harbour Island Earrings

ebmcde — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:59:40 +0000

These bright pink coral and black earrings are vibrant and carefree…perfect for any Bahama Mama. They are 1.75″ in length waiting for you to throw them on and hit the pink sands of Harbour Island.

Hendrix Earrings

ebmcde — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:25:42 +0000

These Earrings are a smaller version of the Dylan Earrings. The Hendrix Earrings are only about the size of a quarter and are a great mix of gold and a smoky silver. Match them up with a funky necklace and you’re all set to rock out!

Peacock Earrings

ebmcde — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:14:40 +0000

The bright iridescent colors of peacock feathers fascinate me….the mix of bronzes, greens, magentas and yellows are amazing. This green color in the Peacock Earring remind me of a peacock feather. The earrings measure 1.75″ long.

New Day Earrings

ebmcde — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:03:17 +0000

These large earrings measure 1.75″ in diameter and are as light as a feather. What a great twist on the everyday gold hoop!

Iceland Earrings

ebmcde — Fri, 06 May 2011 18:52:58 +0000

Dozens of small freshwater pearls cluster around the bottom of this gold teardrop. This earring is a great spin on the classic pearl. The teardrop hangs about 1.75″ from the earlobe.