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Celebrating Mother’s Day

As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s time to celebrate the incredible women who fill our lives with love, wisdom, and unwavering support. Mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures—each one holds a special place in our hearts. At A Silver Circle, we believe that every mother deserves to be cherished and adorned with tokens of appreciation as radiant as she is. Join us in honouring these remarkable women and expressing gratitude for all they do.

Featured here: Classic Elegance – Textured Studs and Lace Bangle, Modern Sophistication – Daisy Ring, Gold Daisy Ring and Geometric Earrings.

Jewellery
When words fall short, jewellery speaks volumes. Whether she prefers classic elegance, modern sophistication, bohemian flair, or a bit of quirky fun, we have you covered. With lots of love crafted into each piece, our pieces carry deeper significance, representing the bonds of family, the strength of maternal love, and the beauty of motherhood itself.

Featured here: Bohemian Flair – La Fleur Necklace, Clear Horizons and Sacred Harmony Bracelets, Quirky Fun – Paw Print Ring and Roller Ring.

Glass
Consider the timeless elegance of glassware as a gift option for Mother’s Day, including leadlight sun catchers, quirky plant stakes like mushrooms, and jewellery dishes. From leadlight sun catchers casting colourful prisms to quirky plant stakes adding whimsy to her garden, each piece is a work of art, capturing moments in shimmering beauty. Mix and Match our collection to create the perfect Mother’s Day present.

Featured here: Native Block, Mushroom Plant Stake – Alma, Star Sun Catcher and Landscape Sun Catcher.

Crystals
For a gift that exudes natural beauty and spiritual significance, explore our collection of crystals, including tumbled stones, generators, and selenite jewellery dishes. These stunning gemstones carry powerful healing properties that promote balance, harmony, and positive energy. Choose from a variety of options such as rose quartz for love, clear quartz for clarity, apatite for communication, black tourmaline for protection, amethyst for peace, citrine for abundance, and more. Each crystal holds its own unique symbolism and meaning, making it a deeply personal and meaningful gift. Select a crystal that resonates with her intentions and aspirations, and watch as it brings joy, positivity, and abundance into her life.

Featured here: Rose Quartz Stones, Black Tourmaline Generators, Raw Black Tourmaline and Black Tourmaline Ring, Selenite Bowl and Selenite Moon Bowl, Apatite Generators.

This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate the remarkable women who brighten our lives with their love, grace, and strength. Whether you choose a timeless piece of jewellery, a handcrafted glass ornament, or a stunning crystal, your thoughtful gesture will be a beautiful expression of your gratitude and love. From all of us at A Silver Circle, Happy Mother’s Day!

xx Corinne and Cedar!

Glass Workshops Explained

The Glass Workshops are now in full swing, so I wanted to use this blog to dive into the process of the workshop so you know what to expect or for those who live too far away to attend to live vicariously!

STEP ONE: CHOICES

The hardest part in any workshop I teach is helping people make decisions! Haha! From the decisive to the decision paralysed, it’s a hard line to stick to in order to guide but not influence students.

The workshops have been designed with set patterns to ensure they are all achievable not only in the time frame but also in the ability of a beginner starting. Choosing the colours and patterns of your glass can really change the overall look of these simple designs and change the overall effect.

STEP TWO: BREAK SOME GLASS!

A lot of the time you hear about cutting glass, but we are actually scoring the glass with the lines of the pattern pieces then breaking. Glass is going to break how it wants to, not always how you want it to, it’s important to have a little practice to get the hang of it.

STEP THREE: GRINDING!

Once all the pieces are ready, it’s Grinding time! This is a bit like filing metal but with more noise, water and sharp edges! This step ensures your pattern fits together well and that all edges are smoothed ready for the next step. Once done, wash to remove all glass dust.

STEP FOUR: COPPER FOILING

We bring down the intensity for the next step as we are copper foiling. This step wraps a thin piece of copper around the glass and sticks to the sides, top and bottom of the glass. This will form to basis of our joins that will hold the piece together.

STEP FIVE: SOLDERING

The longest and most intense step is the soldering. Using a soldering iron, we melt the lead solder over all the copper foil to join all our pieces together. This can be tricky to get consistent lines but is so satisfying to see the metal melt!

STEP SIX: TO CAME OR NOT TO CAME

Once all our lines are done, we can choose to came wrap the piece or leave the edge. The came can hide some inconsistencies but at the same time can be a bit tricky to attach.

STEP SEVEN: FITTINGS

The last little soldering task can be a tricky one is to attach jump rings so that you can hang the piece.

STEP EIGHT: A GOOD SCRUB AND PATINA

Into a hot soapy bath to clean off the piece then it’s time to patina. Choosing to keep it silver like the solder or blacken it. Both have their benefits and can really enhance your design.

STEP NINE: WAX AND FINISH!

Once that is done and dry, a little wax polish to seal peice and enhance the patina. Then the last decision of the day is to choose a coloured ribbon to hang the piece and complete it!

I hope you have enjoying this detailed dive into the process of Glass Making Workshop. I hope to see you in the workshop soon to make one! If you have any questions regarding the workshops please feel free to reach out via email asilvercircledesign@gmail.com

FURTHER VIEWING: To see the available designs for the workshop, head to the Glass Pattern Page linked HERE.

Behind the Pendulum

One of my big loves in the creative process is to see the evolution of a piece from the design stage, through to the prototype and then to the final piece. The Pendulum Collection is the first collection to be designed and implemented across my main two mediums – Glass and Silver.

The original inspiration for this piece were based on Art Deco patterns. There are so many homes that have been stripped of their original Deco features, so this is my nod to those lost pieces. I really love the few curved motifs in this style so the fish scale pattern was the basis of the design.

The other main feel for the piece was to have a feel of a chandelier. Having movement and having more light reflection. Therefore the rest of the form came from creating balance in multiple hanging pieces.

As the Glass version of this piece was the first design, where colour was the eye catching focal point, the Silver was more about flipping the script. Where texture became the main body focus and colour to accentuate the Chandelier quality of the design.

Each Silver piece has a different texture to catch and reflect the light differently all created with hammer techniques. Creating it in both Earrings and a long Pendant to really get lots of movement as you move.

Colour is added through semi precious stone drops each with their own energy, so you can match your colour palette or bring in more a certain energy. Explore each meaning below.

Rose Quartz: is the stone of universal love. It restores trust and harmony in relationships, encouraging unconditional love. Rose Quartz purifies and opens the heart at all levels to promote love, self-love, friendship, deep inner healing and feelings of peace.

Aquamarine: has a calming quality to help reduce stress and find stillness of mind. It is a stone of is a stone of courage.  Its calming energies reduce stress and quiet the mind. It also helps clarify your thoughts and clear and confusion.

Amazonite: Known as the ‘hope stone’. Said to awaken compassion for others, calm aggression and soothe the chakras. It enhances loving communication and is incredibly healing.

I hope you have enjoyed exploring the inspiration behind this beautiful collection and please feel free to check them out online now!
Pendulum Sun Catcher
Pendulum Earrings
Pendulum Pendant

All about Mum!

Mother’s Day is the time to really give back to Mum and let her know how much you appreciate her.

So we have put together a little gift guide so that you can find the perfect gift for Mum this Mother’s Day May 14.

She Will Love!

These pieces are ones that are our best sellers and ones that people are drawn to! The Love Bracelet ($50) is a great little go to piece that is all about self love and healing. The Amazonite Ring ($80) has a beautiful calming energy and looks great on the hand. A Silver Circle Ring ($95) is our classic piece that can be very versatile. Finally the Transformation Pendant ($115) is an amazing piece to give Mum some beautiful positive energy to more forward with change.

Unique/Statement Pieces

If your Mum is more about the statement, then these pieces are sure to be a hit. Geometric Earrings ($125) are our best seller for a reason! With lots of movement and easy to wear all day. Maya Fan Earrings ($155) are my go to earrings and I am sure Mum will enjoy them too. Circle Ring with Domes ($180) are unique rings that are sure to be noticed yet super comfy to wear. Lastly we have the limited edition Moon Drop Pendant ($200). Featuring Amazonite stone which has a hopeful and calm energy with beautiful moon-like texture.

Experience

Joining mum in to learn can be a great way to bond and share a unique experience. We have 4 workshops scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend so that you can get mum in the studio to make herself a unique piece of jewellery. Check out the Workshops page for more info and to book.

For the Home

Get Mum something to liven up the home with these pieces. The Fan Sun Catcher ($140) will reflect lots of colours and rainbows around the house, while the Tulip Plant Stake ($62) are great to add some colour to the house plants in the home. If its the energy in the home that needs to be increased, the Crystals for the Home Set ($50) covers all different energies for the whole home, whilst the Rhodonite Point/Generators ($20-$45) are great to enhance relationships and communication in the home.

Simple Elegance

Sometimes, simple is best and these pieces are all great for the classic jewellery lover. The Hammered Rings ($36) are great by themselves or layered together with other rings. Domed Pattered Studs ($55) are a classic that can be worn for all kinds of events. The Curved Bar Necklace ($60) is great to layer or on its own and the Textured Small Drop Earrings ($75) have a beautiful moon like texture and a great size for work or date night.

For the Jewellery Collection

If Mum has a beautiful jewellery collection and needs somewhere beautiful to store them. Here are a few of our favourites. The Moon Bowl ($45) is made of Selenite which is a natural cleanser that will cleanse Mum’s jewellery whilst not wearing them. The Pentagon Glass Dish ($80) is a new addition to our collection and has beautiful bright colours to add some fun to the morning routine. Finally the Lotus Timber Box ($315) will make her space beautiful and clean.

Christmas Gift Guide 2022

Christmas shopping can get a little overwhelming so here are some of our recommendations to suit all budgets!

UNDER $50

Selenite $8 – This crystal is the perfect cleanser for all other crystals so great for those with lots of jewellery and crystals.

Hammered Ring $36 – The perfect classic ring with texture. Easy to stack with other rings or wear as midi rings for those who love mixing and matching their rings.

Floral Plant Stake $45 – These cute Florals are the perfect addition to any plant obsessed friend or family members plant collection.

Black Tourmaline Raw Crystal $22 – This is a very protective crystal. Perfect for those in a new place or those who are around negative energies a lot.

Sun Moon Journal $39.50 – Great gift for those who love journaling, lists and sketching their ideas out.

Love Gift Box $30 – A great little mix of of candles and crystals for someone who needs a little self love.

UNDER $85

Amazonite Ring $80 – Our best selling ring. Great gift for the girl that loves a little colour to wear in their active life.

Mushroom Plant Stake $65

Textured Small Earrings $75 – A classic piece that it always a popular one at Christmas time as they are simple yet different and office appropriate.

Moon Sun Catcher with Crystal $75 – A great gift to add a bit of magic into your spiritual friends room of that of a magical child.

Roller Ring $75 – The perfect gift for that fidgeter in your life who needs a little outlet for all that extra energy.

Moon Studs $60 – A new addition to the collection. A great go to for a simple and sweet present.

UNDER $100

Moon Ring $95 – These have been flying out the door! With the choice of Moonstone (new beginnings, soothes emotions) or the Amazonite (calm and hopeful) stones.

Domed Patterned Earrings Medium $95 – One of our most popular with the Mums! Great for the more mature ladies in your life.

A Silver Circle Ring $95 – The first ring in our collection ever! This piece is great for someone who wants to do things a little differently.

Diamond Sun Catcher $85 – A piece for the garden enthusiast out there as they can hang this piece in their favourite tree.

UNDER $150

Geometric Earrings $125 – Another of our best sellers! These large yet lightweight earrings are the perfect piece to take the wearer from office to evening out.

Maya Fan Pendant $125 – Shimmer and shine in this unique pendant. A great gift for Mum!

Fan Sun Catcher $140 – This Art Deco inspired piece will reflect light and shine into the home perfect for the person who has everything!

Transformation Pendant $115 – As the new year approaches, the energy of this pendant is to assist in times of change to help the wearer to transform into their new selves.

UNDER $200

Landscape Sun Catcher $175 – The perfect gift for someone who doesn’t have a great view but can let their imagination roam as they explore the rolling hills in this piece.

Mala Beads $155 – A great piece for the spiritual person in your life who loves to mediate.

Pendulum Sun Catcher $150 – Our best selling Sun Catcher, this is great for someone who loves colour and dancing rainbows in their home or office.

Teardrop Pendant with Figure $170 – A great addition to the jewellery box of a quirky loved one in your life.

$200 AND ABOVE

Lotus Timber Box $315 – A beautiful heirloom style gift for jewellery, trinkets, spiritual tools or precious momentos.

Moon Drop Earrings $280 – This new one off piece is absolutely striking that the wearer will not be missed!