Big Bold Ankh Rings

So it is the return of the ankh and I wanted to do it up big with large wired wrapped and brass ankh rings. The wire wrapped rings feature a 2 inch long brass, gun metal, are copper ankh pendant wrapped in brass, copper, and gun metal over copper wire. The brass ring has a 2 1/2 inch long solid brass ankh on a solid brass adjustable band wrapped in brass over copper wire with or without natural stones and elements.










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Mothaland Africa Earrings Available

Many people have asked for these from time to time and recently a customer commissioned me to make them for her. I decided to include them in my collection and this is what I came up with. Earrings are 3-4 inches and are made from genuine leather. In the near future they will also be offered in wood along with rings and necklaces to match.






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Ft. Wayne Indiana...here I come!

The Perfect Dress, in Ft. Wayne IN (www.perfectdress.net). Is a unique boutique. It is a vintage style house made into a boutique. It has so much elegance and character. You feel the warmth as soon as you walk in the door.
I am very pleased and anxious to be back at The Perfect Dress, this weekend. I will be showing the best of the best in Bridal Accessories and also my new "QUEEN" line. Come see us and enjoy some treats and champagne.

The Funky Eclectic Give Away with Afriquelachic

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Winner of the give away is:

Laraia our 12th entry

Congrats:)
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No purchase is necessary to win.

To enter simply visit Afriquelachic and have a look around. Then come back to the blog and leave a comment about your favorite product or piece from my collection. Your comment is your entry. Only one comment per person, duplicate entries will be deleted. Your comment should include:

* Your name and a way to reach you (email address) should you win.
* The name of your favorite item in the shop(s) or the URL to it.

The contest ends on Saturday, May 15th, 12 am (pacific). The winner will be selected using random.org.

***** The winning box of goodies consist of cobalt blue feather earrings, a hand beaded hair comb with natural stone, natural amber, jade, wood beads, and sea shells, a brass wire wrapped ankh ring in your size, a butterfly pendant on a gun metal chain, hand painted wood earrings, and a cute little ankh ear cuff.*****

Value: $120













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Funky Eclectic Ear to Nose Rings

I had been looking in one of my many African photography books when I thought of making this creation. I wanted something a little more dramatic than the regular nose ring so I decided to attach it to an earring. Most of my ear to nose rings have earring dangles from about 3-4 inches but I also make them as long as 8-9 inches. This piece is for someone looking for a tribal but chic look.









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Funky Eclectic Earlaces

Earlaces are a cool blend of earrings and necklace combined and have a very eclectic look and feel. I used various metals from gold tone to gun metal along with West African and Kemtic symbols for that added touch of uniqueness.

Here are a few of my pieces....












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Litte Girls and Waist Beads

Little girls are adorned in waist beads very early in life to shape their waist. I love this picture.

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The History of Waist Beads

Bin Bin = waistbeads - Origin Senegal West Africa
Jel-Jelli = waistbeads - Origin Senegal
Giri-Giri = waistbeads - Origin Nigeria
Ileke idi - waistbeads - Origin Nigeria
Jigida = waistbeads - Origin Nigeria
Yomba = waistbeads - Origin Nigeria
Djalay Djalay = waistbeads - Origin Chad


Waistbeads are an age old African tradition and are worn for vast reasons and purposes to celebrate femininity, fertility, healing, spirituality, power, balancing, attracting and keeping a mate, rites of passage, rejuvenation, initiations, first menses, energy, body shaping, to promote good blood circulation, sexual enhancers, and protection amongst other things.

Waistbeads can be anointed with special oils and herbs that will be absorbed into the skin for healing purposes.

Traditionally waistbeads are worn under clothing by African women but have also been worn outside of the clothing in some parts of Africa. In the modern world waistbeads are worn boldly outside of clothing against bare mid drifts as a fashion statement.

Waistbeads can be made of bone beads, shells, gemstones, glass beads, clay beads, pearls, brass beads, charms or a combination of them all to symbolize a woman or girls status in life. Waistbeads should be worn below the belly and can be a single or multiple strands. There is no age limit for women who can wear them nor is there a size limit. All my waistbeads are created with love, thoughtfulness, and are one of a kind. They come in all sizes, and can be made to order just for you.







You can find my waistbeads at AfriqueLaChic

On a jewelry making binge! Mother's Day special offer...

Spring is in the air! The beautiful spring air has brought up a lot of inspiration and I have been having fun making a bunch of new pretty jewelry items in the past few weeks. However, due to computer issues, have been unable to add them to my website. I will get them listed soon so keep checking back!

Mother's Day is coming soon, so I am offering a special for Mother's Day. Buy any necklace and you will receive a free pair of matching earrings! This offer is good on any order placed between now and May 9th.* Don't miss this special offer. You can find a great gift for your mom on Mother's Day on www.JuliaBristowJewelry.com!

Just a small sample of a few of the casual pieces I've been making:


*Please keep in mind orders must be placed in advance if you'd like them to arrive by Mother's Day.

Here are a few "teasers from our photoshoot for the MEG Jewelry LLC "QUEEN line". I am in love!
www.acarrollphotography.net/2010/04/meg-jewelry-septembers-bride-fabulous/

September's Bride gets nominated!

Check out and vote for September's Bride. They are nominated by Shore Magazine for Best Bridal Boutique. WOO WOO!!!
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Marah's Elegant Bridal featured in Madison Magazine

Congratulation Elegant Bridal. The shoot is gorgeous! www.madisonmagazine.com

Nice article on Sassy Fashionista today!

Nice article about my jewelry today on this site

MEG Jewelry featured in Bride's Magazine

Check out the new Brides Magazine. You will see many MEG Jewelry pieces featured.

Fan Bride-to-be

I had to take a picture with this bride because she and her mom were such a blast to work with! This lovely bride thought she would choose a simple jewelry look. As you can see, she was pleasantly surprised when she choose the Kandace necklace. It was definitely THE ONE! This is a great example why trunkshows why you should attend a trunk show. You get to see the entire new collection, and work with me directly to put the finishing touches on your look. It is so fun and helpful!
This bride attended a trunkshow at September's Bride in Holland, MI www.septembersbride.blogspot.com