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White Tideline Designs ~

Jewelry-as-Art!

Every design here has a name and a story. When the muse hits, I sit down to create one-of-a-kind pieces which turn into compositions of color, shape & flights of fancy. Often former travels serve as my muse ~ the cobbled streets of Paris' Montmartre, the narrow medieval roads of Siena, San Gimignano & Volterra. Or the brave, open expanse of Norwegian tundra known as Finnmarksvidda; the mysterious Incan & Mayan ruins, jungles and rivers, dense with awe & intrigue or the quiet majesty of Antarctica ~ these places & more are a force behind my designs. As well as watercolor paintings by my young son or the shapes, textures & colors of our garden through the seasons ... all serve as my endless & abundant muse.

My designs are created using fine studio glass beads, stones, gems & sterling silver from local metal artists along with the renowned silversmiths of Bali silversmiths and the Thai Karen Hilltribe. My design 'signature' are the hand-torched, glass artisan beads made by some of the best studio glass artists, both here and abroad. Known as 'lampwork,' each bead is its own work of art. Annealed by kiln, these beads are difficult to break and make for a more enduring piece of jewelry. Most designs include high-grade, semi-precious gemstones which lend earthiness & beauty when cut & faceted in just the right way. The combination of stone, glass & rogue-sterling can be compelling, creating an exciting & unusual piece of wearable art.

Revel in the joyous distraction of glass, stone & bright silver and the way light is caught in a thousand colors as you marvel at your own lustrous moments of being alive!

Dare to Wear Art!

Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2012 and White Tideline Designs. Grab a warm cup of tea, a glass of Cabernet or a Dirty Martini and sit down for a wander ... taking in the stories & beauty of artisan glass, rogue sterling, earthly gems & stone combined into colorful sculptural jewelry. As we kick off 2012, a cornfield of new designs are in-the-works...stop by often to discover 'art on the edge.'

Be sure to check out the sale page where many pieces are marked down to wholesale or below with New pieces just added. Catch 'em while you can before they are gone.They are going fast!

New Category: Introducing a Holiday Gift Page with pendants, earrings & other smaller, more simple design choices. Still LUXE, but 'Simple LUXE'....because sometimes ... 'less is more.' 'Simple Luxe' will be a work-in-progress ~ and is meant to cover many holidays, gifting days and 'IT' moments throughout the year.

* Remember that Gift Certificates are a popular option if you are not quite sure what piece to go with...

* Check out all the categories to the left ~ just click on category names to reach much more of my collection available for purchase now!

* Past client reviews of my work are available in the category to the left called, 'Client Feedback.'

Email me directly with any questions, requests or if you would like me to coach you on your girl & the confusion of choices. It'd be great fun to help out. You will find me at: Savaryis@comcast.net

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#411. 'White Ice Valentine' The muse behind 'White Ice ~ Valentine' is the stunning blue-flash moonstone faceted nugget which shimmers & shines by turn & by twist. High quality moonstone is mesmerizing, magical & reminds me of the reflection of sky in Antarctica, cruising icy blue waters on a brilliant, sunny day as we broke the 'ice pack' surrounding the Antarctic peninsula in early Springtime. But the theme of this piece is romance - Valentines Day - the perfect purity of deeply felt love & the gestures on a day inspired by Cupid. The focal moonstone is surrounded by some magnificently rendered artisan lampwork beads. Created by torch and glass rod, the beads are then kiln-annealed for 12 or so hours which makes them especially resilient. There is a white 'spankle' round from a talented British artist who encased sterling silver splots under thick encased clear glass over a core of white. This is such a stunning bead that add depth of both elegance & enigma. Companion lampwork beads are as lovely, but it is really the collection of stones and sterling that bring the design to its form. Glossy freshwater pearl buttons, gentle pink amethyst, luminous Keishi pearls & faceted quartz rondelles work along with a white sterling silver snowflake, puffy heart charm and a sterling tio of hearts on a petite tag. Together these create the design of 'White Ice ~ Valentine.' A perfectly hand-cast bail with a small raised heart is made by a talented local metal artist using the old-wax technique and sterling to create a sturdy, handsome pendant/necklace bail. I have strung the pendant on weathered leather cord. 'White Ice ~ Valentine' measures @ 20" and the leather cord can, of course, be swapped out for other necklace or chain options should you choose different looks for different days or events. 1 in stock
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#699. 'The Snow Queen' Interesting that in the language of the Sami people of Northern Scandinavia, there are hundreds of words which mean 'snow.' Being a Scandinavian myself and loving the idea of 5 months of a white landscape and icy temperatures, I created 'The Snow Queen,' or simply, 'Snow.' 'The Snow Queen' is another of my newer designs from my Simple Luxe Collection. This piece is a lampwork, gemstone 'wrap' bracelet. That is, two strands of lampwork, stones, gems, white & regular sterling (925) and some lovely sterling charms including: A hammered puffy white SS heart (Hilltribe artisans), two white SS snowflake, reindeer and a snowflower. The Snow Queen herself is a hand-rendered (old, lost wax technique of silver-casting) done by a local artist who also completed the handsome, substantial round toggle clasp. Stunning pure white studio lampwork beads by five esteemed lampwork artists living here and abroad make up 'The Snow Queen.' The piece is punctuated with AAA faceted quartz nuggets, freshwater Baroque & Keishi pearls, clear furnace beads by the esteemed furnace glass artist Christensen, a large faceted chunky moonstone which flashes blue in just the right light and lots of white sterling findings, beads, Swarovski beads and accents. A small touch of red at the toggle ends completes 'The Snow Queen' and adds just that bit of startling contrast to an otherwise tres elegant landscape of cascading beads for the season of snow, ice and cold. I read just yesterday that a color trend of Spring, 2012 is a pure and 'blinding' white. I must admit I was swooning when I saw an elegant, silk, flowing suit - perfectly tailored on a tall, elegant young woman. It is nice to see the pure color of white 'on trend' again! 'The Snow Queen' which measures a loose 9 inches, may be resized at no additional charge. Please note that this style of wrap is meant to be worn somewhat loosely and playfully, but not to the point where it could slip off your wrist. Sold out! Thank you!
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#22798. 'Tuolumne Afternoon' The muse behind 'Tuolumne Afternoon' are the warm and perfectly patterned deep red round bead set. These remind me of the famous, warm boiled wool blankets of Canada's Hudson Bay Company. That made me think of our more local Yosemite and the High Sierra in general during much of the year when evenings are chilly and the sky is punctuated with brilliant stars. From there I added in a marvelous cabin charm with a generous front porch and soon I was back in Yosemite or in Calavaras Big Trees in Stanislaus National Forest. I added in the amazing sculptural red poppies (looking very much like Iceland Poppies) to celebrate Tuolumne Meadows gorgeous springtime display of wild flowers and including masses of radiant poppies. But it all began with the deep red lampwork set and the warm feeling at thought of a heavy wool blanket on an ice cold forest night.In any case, 'Tuolumne Afternoon' is a blessed piece, a piece de' resistance, a tour de force of colors of forest, blanket, sky and meadow and most especially the extraordinary lampwork beads which were created by 8 different gifted glass artists both here and abroad.The focal lampwork round beads are by an especially gifted American artist who has quickly become one of my favorites. Not only is the red round set her work, but also the whimsical turquoise and red beads which share her signature design point in what I term, 'mystic portals,' or thick, encased glass over a core of color and detailed on the surface surface with scrolls and chunky 'portals' of glass. They are beautiful and curious to look at and feel so good to explore and touch. Other lampwork beads by more cherished, gifted artists are as follows:* Organic rounds in blues & green * Organic rounds in red Glossy fern green hollow round orbs, like meadow orbs Transparent encased turquoise lampwork discs,* Turquoise, polka dot discs * Petaled lampwork poppies in shades of a rich shade of red with a black glass center * Watery red organic cubes* Blistered red transparent donut beads, Small red/orange stout poppy beads Lampwork green leaves.Aside from this magnificent blend of artisan glass, you will also find faceted clear quartz briolettes * Sleeping Beauty turquoise beads entwined with Hilltribe sterling droplet beads * Elegant baroque pearls * One large faceted Sleeping Beauty turquoise briolette * Freshwater button pearls * Swarovski in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes * Bali silver beads, bead caps and a handsome Hilltribe sterling round toggle along with small droplet beads in pure sterling. An artisan sterling tag with the word 'Be' on it * a cabin and snowsled charm completes 'Tuolumne Afternoon' which measures 7.5" in length and can be resized to any length without sacrificing design.'Tuolumne Afternoonr' is an elegant, lyrical & beautiful piece in colors at once vibrant and alive reminding us all how wondrous our world is and how fantastic it is to be a part of the magical 'blue planet,' and most especially when in the mountain-fresh air and in the deep majesty & mystery of our High Sierra forests. P.S. I looked up the origin of the word, 'Tuolumne' and it is a word native to the local California tribes of the Sierra and means 'many stone houses,' which I thought coincidental since the design was centered around thoughts of a forest mountain cabin in the High Sierras of California. 1 in stock
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#22661. "Pink Ice Winter Wonderful!' I am happy to announce that I have been working on a more spare bracelet design using a double strand, similar to a wrap. It won't ever threaten to overtake my signature style, but is a wonderful addition to my collection. And, although I have the most wonderful loyal group of repeat clients for my lush, chaotic, luxe lampwork dangle bracelets...it has occurred to me that perhaps not everyone wants that much detail. Sometimes, for some folks, less is truly more. So, I am working with a design of two standed lampwork bracelets without copious dangles. The quality and the high-end beads/findings are the same, but the design is more spare and to-the-point. And, with luck, the price tag will be more manageable. I work with a loyal, talented, top-notch group of lampwork artists both here and abroad, I am always on the look-out for new, cutting-edge, original glass designers. Recently, I came upon a lampwork artist whose work captivated and thrilled me to the core. Her signature design-point is what I call, 'mystic portals,' which are generous, raised bumps or round, plump circles of glass on the surface of a lampwork bead, often transparent and encased making for a complex & gorgeous bead. That said, I cannot seem to get enough of them and have designs stored to the ceiling in my head. The set I use here, is done in soft, luminous shades of pink, white and clear. Like a snowstorm, there are textures in the shape of ribbons, dots, portals all on an encased transparent pink glass over a pink core. Truly elegant. This set reminds me of a snowflake fairytale with all the secret nooks and crannies of a feminine, enchanted snowscape. Companion beads are equally lovely & whimsical and created by other talented English & American glass artists. You will find uber-elegant 'spankle' beads - thick clear encased over a white core with wisps of white and sterling embossed droplets, buried into the glass, like so much finery. Beautiful, original work. There is also an ice cube focal, high grade baroque pearls, AAA quality blue-fire moonstone, organic encased pink/purple beads, lots of sparkling faceted quartz, Swarovski crystals in a variety of shapes and sizes, a chunky pink open square lampwork bead and lots of bright sterling silver rings, bead caps with Hilltribe and Bali beads in solid silver. Elegant and feminine for a pink winter's eve, wandering in the snow or in the village enroute to a party or just on a brisk walk. 'Pink Ice' is a gorgeous, sparkling artisan design meant to lighten your heart, your step and your spirit through the coming season of snow! 'Pink Ice' measures a tad over 8.5 inches in length and can be resized at no additional fee. This style is meant to be worn more loosely, more casually so the two strands inter-cross and mingle and move up and down your lower arm and not so tethered to your wrist. However, if you prefer a more snug fit, just let me know when I handle the length adjustment. 1 in stock
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#992765. 'Pike Street Harvest' This piece is called, 'Pike Street Harvest,' after the famous, historic Pike Street Market in Seattle, Washington. Though I have enjoyed a wander through Pike Street Market, even more, I love going to weekly produce markets close to home and taking in the colors, shapes, textures and the busy, good-natured feelings in the air. The coffee, warm breakfast rolls and friendly folk music on an early Saturday morning make for a perfect start to the day. I like the people who shop at Farmer's Markets and I enjoy visiting with the farmers who come to town and set up their stands with their bountiful, fresh vegetables and fruits. So..the beads. These are some of the stunning sculptural beads of Catherine Steele called, 'Grape Harvest.' She rarely makes them anymore and I was very fortunate to luck into a set of them. Companion focal lampwork includes an elegant tubular bead made by a similarly talented American artist whose signature design is gelded (24K gold glass leaf) tubular beads. They are at once old worldly and ultra modern. I've used one as a center focal in this design. Companion lampwork beads include: * Dreamy, thick, encased amber gold organic rounds * Blackberry sculptural beads and sweet lilac bluebelles from a wonderful Russian artist * Blueberry sculptural beads and the central flower bead by a devoted Israeli artist * Lovely green leaf & bright lemon & lemon tree flower sculptured beads by a new artist to me (delighted to have found her) * Amazing eggplant (!) sculptural beads by an American artist * A gorgeous, expensive single long green gourd lampwork bead by a well-known artist * Cheerful 'bubble' beads in regal purple and done by a talented English artist A Garden Soup of internationally made lampwork beads! Other beads and semi-precious gemstones include: * The most amazing AAA clear, bright fire-flash moonstone rondelles used throughout * Swarovski crystals in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors * Bali sterling spacer beads & lacy beadcaps & daisy spacers * Bali sterling large wire beadcaps (over lentils) * Freshwater button & Keishi pearls * Baltic amber beads * Vermeil gold droplet beads * Flourite stone beads * Elegant deep purple AAA African amethyst faceted nuggets * Top-flight furnace glass beads by renowned David Christensen * Two gorgeous, ornate barrel Bali sterling beads * Sterling silver acorn charms in two sizes * Sterling silver grape bunch charm * Sterling silver handcast heart tag at the toggle clasp * Bali sterling toggle clasp "Pike Street Harvest' measures @ 8.5 inches in length and can be resized at no additional charge. This is the bracelet for the Autumn, for celebrating the radiant colors and abundant blessing of our land and all the delicious, nutritious fruits, vegetables, wine and flowers offered up by our magnificent mother-earth. 1 in stock
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#227653. 'Love Letters' I'm in a black and white state of mind... This one is called 'Love Letters' and though I think 'love' is rarely black and white or cut-and-dried, the black and white theme of the piece reminds me of the days of the past, when love letters written by hand, were sent in the mail or by courier or by wire and telegraph. The same 'old' days of black and white in film and photograph, each image carefully rendered, positioned and caught, like a fleeting dragonfly. I remember my own 'love letters,' one in particular from a tall, handsome neighbor I had named, "Adonis.' I was smitten with him (or more accurately, with his amazing garage which was beautifully organized with canoes, skiis, camping gear, a backpack). I remember after returning from a trip abroad to explore the lake district & fjords of Chile and on to the Antarctic peninsula, returning home and finding a letter from him, written on stationary with watercolor salmon fish, saying he wanted to get to know me better. My knees almost buckled, in the rain, at my mail-box, that dark November afternoon. I was so newly smitten, I forgot my 'new' Greek God, the expedition leader on board the 'World Discoverer.' Anyway...I digress. 'Love Letters' - is a reminder of a rich past which still endures...in email or text message. Alas. From my last boyfriend, I have a stack of precious email print-outs. Hardly the same, but still words of love. And I suppose that is all the really matters. "Love Letters' incorporates the lampwork beads of several international glass artists, spanning from the USA to England and on to Israel! The central set of lampwork beads are by a recent 'find' - an American artist whose signature style is what I call 'mystic portals,' beads encased with a thick layer of glass, with interesting portals of glass peppering the bead surface along with interesting scrolls & ribbons - narrow lines of glass, snaking around the perimeter. Her bead designs inspire idea after idea in their whimsy and perfection. This set is black, white & clear which is paired with companion lampwork by a wonderful English artist who makes these wonderful 'bubble' lampwork beads - transparent glass over a core of black and cluttered with bubbles of shadow & glass. Extraordinary work and so mysterious and strange. More companion lampwork beads used to create, 'Love Letters,' include: * Black & white 3D flowers in different sizes and by two different artists * Black, white & clear polka dot disc lampwork beads * Etched black & clear polka dot round minis * Small, clear lampwork ice cubes Perhaps most amazing to me of the beads, findings and stones used in 'Love Letters,' are the mesmerizing, blue-fire flash AAA quality moonstone. I have used over a dozen of these stones throughout the bracelet for that unexpected flash of blue as the bracelet shifts in the daylight. It is a beautiful surprise to see Mother Nature's own 'bling.' If you notice a blue flash in the photos above, it is the moonstone. You will also find black onyx stone faceted briolettes, clear, faceted quartz cubes, freshwater coin pearls, solid sterling silver triangles & stars from Thailand's Hilltribe silversmiths along with a charming hammered white sterling puffy heart. Bali silver beads punctuate the bracelet throughout. The focal point of 'Love Letters,' is two sterling letter charms and two small heart 'rings' at the bracelet ends. Along with the toggle clasp, these sterling hearts are made by the lost wax technique of silver-work and are by an American artist. 'Love Letters' measures 7.5 inches in length and can be adjusted to most any bracelet length for no additional fee, aside from return postage. 'Love Letters' is a luxe winter holiday piece - for all the holiday parties, for 'Puttin' on the Ritz' and taking the town by storm, in heels and a 'little black dress,' and with the man of your beloved letters on your arm, spelling out the beauty & love of all ages. 1 in stock
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#22411. 'The Seal at Fern Harbor' Some of my most prized sterling charms & findings are those done by a renowned silver artist who works in the 'lost' wax technique. Her work is superb and adds a rouge character to any design. As such, I lucked into this very solid little fellow - a beautifully abstract sterling seal. I have been waiting for just the right composition to include him in and I think I have found it in 'Fern Harbor.' I made up the name, 'Fern Harbor,' since the bracelet reminded me of the lush harbors and marinas of the Pacific Northwest where ferns drip from forested hillsides at the water's edge. Then I Googled 'Fern Harbor' and found that there is just such a place in Alaska! I could not have been more pleased - it is in Glacier Bay National Park, a place I have had the great good fortune to explore with my children for a solid week of near solitude on a private charter, dropping in and out of sheltered bays and seeing the famous glaciers up close, along with the bear and mountain goat. In any case, 'The Seal at Fern Harbor' is a blessed piece, a piece de' resistance, a tour de force of colors of sea & forest, sky and fern and most especially the extraordinary lampwork beads which were created by 7 different gifted glass artists both here and abroad.. The focal lampwork lentil beads are by the esteemed artist, Catherine Steele, one of my favorite glass artists. When this set of beads arrived, I just about fell off my chair. These are the beads of summertime at the sea, rich & detailed tidepools under glass with sand, surf and sea urchins and dots of shining sterling. She calls them 'Ocean Within' and I can't think of a better name. They are so magnificently done; as if the sea is alive under the layer of clear, glossy glass. Sharing the 'stage' are equally imaginative beads by another American artist whose signature design is what I call, 'mystic portals,' that is, thick, encased glass over a core of color(s) and detailed on the surface with scrolls and chunky 'portals' of glass. They are beautiful and curious to look at and feel so good to explore and touch. Other lampwork beads by more cherished, gifted artists are as follows: * Organic rounds in blues & turquoise * Glossy fern green hollow round orbs, like vintage Japanese fisherman netted, round floaters * Transparent turquoise fillegree lampwork rounds done in swirls of rich glass color * Turquoise polka dot discs * 3D petaled lampwork flowers in shades of blue * Two stunning etched seashells done to perfection by C. Steele * Two larger drooping bluebelles in cobalt blue and a lighter shade from a talented Israeli artist * Lampwork green leaves * The large focal 3D flower in blues & lime green (TDF!) Aside from this magnificent blend of artisan glass, you will also find faceted green amethyst and iolite nuggets, Swarovski crystals in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes, artisan sterling silver tube beads, a lighthouse charm and of course, the seal charm. Hilltribe & Bali sterling silver rings, pins, daisy spacers punctuate the piece throughout and finally a thick, sterling square Bali silver toggle clasp. 'The Seal of Fern Harbor' measures 7.5" in length and can be resized to any length without sacrificing design. 'The Seal of Fern Harbor' is an elegant, lyrical & beautiful piece in colors at once vibrant and alive reminding us all how wondrous our world is and how fantastic it is to be a part of the magical 'blue planet,' and most especially the sea and the deep majesty & mystery of our forests. 1 in stock
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#22780. 'Autumn Sundae' As the late summer folds gently into early autumn days, colors of the harvest & the wine country come to mind as I ponder days hiking in the foothills both here and in autumns past in Provence and Tuscany. Just thinking of those times when I cycled the ancient byways of Roman Provence or walked the cobbled, narrow streets of Tuscan medieval hilltowns, drinking the robust red wine, eating the sumptuous bread, grapes and cheese, pasta and pizza make me love the unfolding autumn even more. Now I just wish I were in France or Italy! But since I am not, I am in an especially whimsical mood bordering on silly and thus came, 'Autumn Sundae' whose special beads include two yummy lilac ice cream sundae beads by the always wonderful, Catherine Steele. A small play on words and visions of endless ice cream on a warm autumn day is the muse behind the maker in this case. 'Autumn Sundae' is comprised almost entirely of lampwork beads of some of the most talented lampworkers I have found in my never-ending search for talent, quality & imagination. The variety of lampwork beads are created by torch and glass rod in an artist's studio and I have used the work of 9 different lampwork artists, located both here and in Europe. As a designer, I love to combine the lampwork of different artists in one piece and see what I can compose ~ hoping for feeling, memory, daydream or a call to action (lets go on a European walking trip). The focal lampwork beads are whimsical barrels by an uber-talented artist in Germany whose work continues to inspire and delight. These beads are done in a pumpkin-yellow, with shades of pink, fuchsia and lilac in a pattern reminding me of batik in shapes like spider webs or sea stars. Sharing the spotlight are the equally stellar beads I call, 'mystic portals,' with glass bumps and swirls, glass bubbles caught perfectly by design in the middle, like space ships, like beach balls or colorful creatures and finally punctuated by small violet snow globes. These are created by an esteemed American glass artist. She is one of my more recent 'finds' and I have purchased thousands of dollars worth of her work, lest she disappear or change her signature bead style. Other featured lampwork includes: * Marvelous organic, violet 'pebbles' in thick, encased clear glass * Retro polka dot slices by the talented Melanie of BeadIntrigue * A set of pink bumpy beads on a bright orange surface * Thick pumpkin-yellow hollow globes * Whimsical sculptural sundaes by esteemed Catherine Steele * Focal Boho 5 petaled flowers - sculptural lampwork! * An amazing sculptural tulips by the talented & well-known Heather Davis * Sculptural strawberries and blueberries * Faceted, clear quartz pillows * AAA deep purple amethyst nuggets * Finally, a beautiful sterling silver hammered round toggle made by American artisans using the old wax technique completes 'Autumn Sundae" which measures @ 8 inches and can be resized accordingly with no additional charge. With such lovely lampwork beads (28 in total) in hand, this is a piece for the golden afternoons and evenings of 'Indian Summer,' whether here or abroad; and for spirited fiestas overlooking verdant valleys, abundant with a colorful, happy harvest. 1 in stock
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