To get you in gear for November Elections, we’d like to ask you to vote for your favorite silver charms jewelry creation. In exchange for your vote you get a chance to win this fabulous Fall Leaves silver charm bracelet. Vote for your favorite by leaving a comment! We’ll select a comment at random as our Prize Winner. The winner will be announced next Friday, November 5th. Good luck.
Bead Night at Nina Designs!
Fall Leaves Prize Charm Bracelet
In this contest each of us selected one of our Themed Collections as the basis of our jewelry design. The one requirement was that the main focus of our design had to be jewelry findings from our chosen collection. With so many wonderful Themed Collections, the hardest part really was choosing just one! We were given two weeks and even had one Bead Night to work together. Some finished in record time, others not until the last minute, but we all had fun. And every one of us loves what she made and can’t wait to wear it out. We hope you have as much fun perusing our jewelry designs as we had making them.
Don’t forget to vote for a chance to win the Fall Leaves charm bracelet.
Ocean Collection
Reef-Raff Earrings: Inspired by the movement of a coral reef, these flowing earrings are perfect for any mermaid headed out for a splashing good time! Wear them to pearl’s night out and your friends will fish they were you!
Ocean Collection
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Good Luck Collection
I’ve been feeling like I could use some more good luck lately, so to give me a boost I chose the “Good Luck” Special Collection. I decided to make a ring so I can wear it everyday. I can pretty much wear any additional jewelry without having to match the ring because it’s a small accessory. Now I’ll be lucky everyday!
Good Luck Collection
Aviary Collection
When designing my necklace I was inspired by the little bird links and the many different styles and techniques used by the other
artists in the office. I wanted to try using oxidized silver and leather. This is the design I came up with, which I am very excited
about wearing.
Aviary Collection
Heart Collection
I love virtually every headpin, spacer, charm and pendant that we carry but I usually steer clear of hearts, since they are sometimes viewed as saccharine or sappy. This challenge gave me an opportunity to expand my notion of what heart themed jewelry could be. I was happy with my flirty and festive earrings, and can’t wait to wear them around town!
Heart Collection
Globe Trotter Collection
I chose Globe Trotter because I wanted to make a pair of earrings with a lot of movement and that are versatile enough for backpacking or to go out dancing. I embedded the pagoda charm within intersecting orbs of gold and silver links to provide energy and motion.
Globe Trotter
Lifelike Leaves Collection
I’ve always wanted to try combining glittery, faceted gemstones with ancient glass – could they be mixed without clashing? The realistic leaves add to the texture and complete the forest color scheme.
Lifelike Leaves Collection
Marcasite Collection
I recently bought a strand of beautiful moss aquamarines and wanted to make a necklace to wear during the holidays. Our marcasite beads were perfect for adding a little vintage inspired sparkle to my necklace and the emerald green ribbon added a nice lush texture.
Marcasite Collection
Black Satin Collection
I was inspired by the black satin collection because I love the color. It reminds me of graphite. The marquis shaped links are like a lines in a pattern I might draw with a nice, soft B2 pencil on newsprint.
Black Satin Collection
Woodland Collection
For my woodland earrings, I imagined a dark forest with sprawling tree branches swathed in mossy vines.
Woodland Collection
Yoga Spirit Collection
I love the blue-gold flashes of light within labrodorite beads. They look so pretty paired with silver and with gold. I love that! I chose to make stretchy bracelets because they’re easy and comfortable just like yoga wear!
Yoga Spirit Collection
I LOVE the woodland collection earings. The density of “moss” and the sparse branch hoops are a great contrast.
Comment by LK — October 29, 2010 @ 9:41 am
I am completely infatuated with the Lifelike Leaves Collection necklace! I love the colors and the eclectic but cohesive natural look of the piece. A quick sidenote, I’m wearing one of Nina’s gold leaf charms today
Comment by Annette — October 29, 2010 @ 2:02 pm
I like the “clean” lines of the Globe Trotter earrings. The two-tone design makes them easy to match with other jewelry (be it silver or gold), and the intersecting orbs give them lots of movement, thus creating an eye-catching piece. Add to that little pagodas, and everybody would think these earrings came from some obscure ethnic shop in the Far East. Great job!
Comment by Jelena — October 29, 2010 @ 3:20 pm
i love the lifelike leaves piece- all the different elements look fabulous together
Comment by April — October 29, 2010 @ 3:59 pm
I love the Yoga Spirit collection. I just love the beads and how they sparkle. And it is a piece that I would wear often.
Comment by Stacey — October 29, 2010 @ 7:52 pm
I think the earrings from the Heart Collection are my favorite. I kind of echo the designer’s comments about steering clear of hearts because of the saccharine quality that they have and sometimes how much of a cliche they can be in any sort of design, but with the mix of colors and movement, these earrings are just beautiful!!!
Comment by Beth — October 29, 2010 @ 8:02 pm
The Ocean Collection earrings are super cool. Perfect beach vacation earrings with a breezy sundress!
Comment by Jennifer at Shop Cancerversary — October 29, 2010 @ 8:12 pm
LUV the Globe Trotter Collection! How cute is the little pagoda & the combination of silver & gold is wonderful!
Comment by Susan Spiers — October 29, 2010 @ 8:35 pm
I like the clean and simple lines of the Globe Trotter earrings. They have a sophisticated, fun look you can wear with jeans and a T-shirt or with a tailored outfit for work. And I like the serene quality of the circles moving separately yet staying together on the same axis.
Comment by Heidi — October 29, 2010 @ 10:09 pm
Hmmm, it is tough to pick just one, but my vote goes for the Globe Trotter earrings. I love the gold and silver together and the movement of the rings. I know that was already said, but that really is what I like about them too!
Comment by reneeogata — October 29, 2010 @ 11:30 pm
I love the Reef-Raff Earrings of the Ocean Collection. They really caught the idea of a coral reef.
Comment by Terri — October 29, 2010 @ 11:45 pm
I love the good luck collection! The Acorn is my absolute favorite! I wear every day with my key necklace.
Comment by Lynn — October 30, 2010 @ 5:33 am
I vote for the Lifelike Leaves Collection Necklace. I would definitely wear this. It is beautiful and very natural looking. Would look fabulous with my silk and bamboo blouse. Love it!
Comment by Valerie Vavrik — October 30, 2010 @ 6:39 am
The woodland collection earrings are my favorite! Did you know that bees have many positive symbolic meanings? For example, we have the “queen bee” also known as the great mother, bees create perfect hexagons with their honeycombs suggesting they help bring underlying order to the cosmos. I have also been told by one of my customers that bees are a sign of a miracle becuase their wings are too small to support their big bodies, but they are able to fly anyway. Bees are only attracted to what is sweet (remember this if you have ever been stung) and the honey they make never goes bad and can be used to treat multiple ailments! Bees indeed are a great charm to incorporate into jewelry design because they mean so many wonderful things. I use this little charm a TON because who wouldn’t want to feel like the “queen bee” when wearing my jewelry?
Comment by Jaime Grundner — October 30, 2010 @ 6:42 am
I love the Heart Collection! The mixture of silver and vermeil with the wrapped beads is beautiful. I feel the same way about steering away from hearts, but this design changed my mind.
Comment by Susan Penning — October 30, 2010 @ 6:45 am
black satin, creepy sixties eyeballs perfect for Halloween
globe trotter gets second
Comment by bigdave — October 30, 2010 @ 9:36 am
I LOVE the print collection. I basically love everything you guys make.. it’s not a collection but I love the lotus stuff too!
Comment by Mary Choi — October 31, 2010 @ 12:09 am
My vote goes to the Lifelike Leaves necklace, it is gorgeous. Hard to choose though, lots of lovely designs!
Comment by Robyn Ayaz — October 31, 2010 @ 4:19 am
ocean collection is amazing and unique
Comment by Tracy — October 31, 2010 @ 9:45 am
I like the Globe Trotter collection for its simplicity and movement.
Comment by Bonnie — October 31, 2010 @ 4:57 pm
I love Reef Raff, which reminds me of a kelp forest, swirling and mysterious! Perhaps I should pierce my ears.
Comment by Dave — October 31, 2010 @ 5:30 pm
For me, no contest (tee hee) the Aviary Collection. A wonderful mixture of elements. Soft and bold.
Comment by Juli-An — October 31, 2010 @ 6:33 pm
I like the black satin collection. I twas innovative and unusual.
Comment by Marilyn — October 31, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
The Yoga Spirit Collection is my favorite. Perfectly understated and in vogue! Lisa
Comment by Lisa Taxin Portner — October 31, 2010 @ 8:05 pm
What a tough decision – but the Lifelike Leaves Collection has won me – the combination of colour, texture, and shape creates an intriguing piece of jewellery that is very eye-catching.
Comment by Ree — November 1, 2010 @ 4:35 am
I love the Aviary necklace and the combination of the chain with the leather? Very nice!
Comment by cheryl — November 1, 2010 @ 8:12 am
I love the Aviary Collection necklace. The shiny gold looks really pretty with the dark silver and leather elements. But all of the designs turned out great!
Comment by Drea — November 1, 2010 @ 11:36 am
I never tire of the ocean, and love the long, fluid design of the Ocean Collection. It may be Fall, but, that’s when the ocean is best around here!
Comment by Kathy — November 1, 2010 @ 10:32 pm
I love the heart collection earrings. I usually stay away from hearts in my designs too but there is something about the centerpiece of this design and I love the use of the teardrop link as a frame.
Comment by Kimberly — November 1, 2010 @ 11:26 pm
so much talent, all of them are wonderful. my favorite is the Globe Trotter Earrings, fun and easy style to wear and makes me want to take a trip. Nice designs everyone!
Comment by michaeline — November 2, 2010 @ 4:48 pm
I don’t usually go for long dangling earrings, but I really liked the ocean collections earrings!Makes me want to put on a sarong and grab an umbrella drink!!
Comment by Mary Anne Acosta — November 2, 2010 @ 7:52 pm
I would vote for the ocean collection! Love the coral branches with the pearls.
Comment by Erin Strother — November 3, 2010 @ 10:32 am
I really like the good luck collection. The charms on it are very cute and quirky.
Comment by Amy Christensen — November 3, 2010 @ 10:32 am
I love the lifelike leaves necklace. Gorgeous and looks like it belongs on a fairy!
Comment by Shannon Schoon — November 3, 2010 @ 10:36 am
I love the Heart Collection– I love the dangle earring!!!! I truly love all the designs–very talented!!
Comment by Sharon Groff — November 3, 2010 @ 10:42 am
I love the Heart Collection— They are all truly lovely— I am a big earring fan and love the dangles!!!
Comment by Sharon Groff — November 3, 2010 @ 10:43 am
I LOVE THE HEART COLLECTION, ALSO THE GLOBE TROTTER COLLECTION.. BEAUTIFUL..
Comment by HELENE MCCABE — November 3, 2010 @ 10:47 am
Really hard to choose from such great collections, but I have to go with the marcasite collection, gotta have that bling!
LeAnne
Comment by LeAnne Ritter — November 3, 2010 @ 10:48 am
I love the heart collection. The combination of beads, silver and gold are very creative.
Comment by Alice — November 3, 2010 @ 11:12 am
I love the Yoga Spirit Collection. The colors and textures look amazing togther. It makes me think of something you would see on a Budha statue as an offering. I have been doing yoga for eight years now and don’t wear very much in the way of jewlery beacause it can be so uncomfortable. If this is a comfortable as it looks I would wear it all the time.
Comment by Sherri Pohlman — November 3, 2010 @ 11:13 am
I love the look of the Aviary Collection! The contrast between the vermeil and oxidized silver really works nicely.
Comment by Elaine G — November 3, 2010 @ 11:14 am
I really like the Marcasite Collection. The aquamarine is beautiful with it.
Comment by Kathy — November 3, 2010 @ 11:36 am
I LOVE the Black Satin Collection leather cuff with the orange carneleans. It’s elegant and edgy at the same time. And it would add just the right pop of color to everything from jeans and tee shirt/boots outfit to a classic little black dress. Amazing!
Comment by Susan Cross — November 3, 2010 @ 11:52 am
I like the marcasite collection. My grandmother had a necklace with marcasite in it, so I lean toward that design. I have the necklace, maybe I will redo it now.
Comment by Connie Sprague — November 3, 2010 @ 12:04 pm
I love the oceanside collection. The details in each and every charm are beautiful and I find myself re-ordering the same pieces over and over.
Comment by Terry Kennedy — November 3, 2010 @ 12:24 pm
I loove the ocean collection. The new silver coral piece is amaziing. I can think of so many usues for it. Thanks Nina Designs. You keep the quality of my work, at its’ best.
Comment by Andrea Courier — November 3, 2010 @ 12:37 pm
I love the Lifelike Leaves collection! The leaves, bits of colored glass and gems make it a stand out! The different textures and shapes really set it apart. Great job!
Comment by Aly Aposto — November 3, 2010 @ 12:39 pm
I loved so many of the pieces today but especially loved the Aviary collection, for two reasons. The blue stones remind me of the arctic blue sea that is now in front of my home and the birds represent the lovely birds that call this arctic sea their home. The gold and silver combo rocks! Great job!
Comment by Sonia Rodriguez — November 3, 2010 @ 1:02 pm
I love the heart collection. It’s absolutely gorgeous, as are all the other collections. It was hard to choose just one!!
Comment by Traci Golden — November 3, 2010 @ 2:05 pm
Love the “lifelike” jewels! The chunky look is so appealing.
Comment by chris koski — November 3, 2010 @ 2:46 pm
love the chunky look! Like “likelife” the best! Caught my eye….
Comment by chris koski — November 3, 2010 @ 2:47 pm
After much indecision Ocean Collection is my favorite. I love the combination of pearls and coral stems. Multi strand dangly earrings are my favorite!
Comment by Chris Shaw — November 3, 2010 @ 4:08 pm
I love the Globe Trotter Collection. The little pagodas remind me of my adoption trip to China. I would love to buy them for my daughter!
Comment by Darolyn Souppa — November 3, 2010 @ 4:55 pm
I love the Ocean Earrings. Simple and elegant. Long. Tiny pearls.
Comment by Mary H — November 3, 2010 @ 6:22 pm
Lifelike Leaves is my favourite…the faceted stones and old glass, are perfect together. I’d love to see something similar with aged beach glass too.
Comment by Ann Cameron — November 3, 2010 @ 11:58 pm
I love the aviary collection. very elegant with different elements
Comment by Meghan — November 4, 2010 @ 4:57 pm
If I have to choose one, I’d choose the Globetrotter earrings. I love the pagoda. But I also like the woodland earrings and the Heart Collection
Comment by Elin M — November 4, 2010 @ 5:48 pm
I like the look and feel of the yoga spirit bracelet. It has an earthy charm to it.
Comment by Frida — November 5, 2010 @ 7:01 am