2023 Spooky Drop
My last drop was on April Fools! That feels like forever ago but at the same time it feels like yesterday. There has been a lot that has happened since then!
In April, my husband and I found out that we are expecting our first kid together! This ultimately put a halt to my jewelry production. I was worried about the fumes, chemicals and other irritants that I expose myself too when I work on my bench at home. I also started working more hours in preparation for Gold Daughters— and when I wasn’t there, my husband and I would be playing disc golf!
This drop has been a long time coming. I have had all the stones lined up on my bench just begging to be picked up and made into something beautiful! So when season ended for Gold Daughters at the end of September— I ordered more natural alternatives to the chemicals I was previously using. I also got a heavy duty respirator and new safety goggles that would fit over the mask! After that, it was all a blur!
I decided to work on each piece in sections so I wouldn’t overwhelm myself. I started with the bezels for everything and then worked on each piece in categories. The earrings were first, then pendants and finally the rings!
Earrings are not something I have really done before. I made my first pair of custom hoops as a commission for a dear friends birthday and that ultimately made me want to try a few new designs! I also know that not everyone is a ring wearer, so I needed to incorporate more, “one size fits all” hoops, dangles and studs! These were so fun to make and I will definitely be doing more earrings in future drops!
The pendants were another, “one size fits all” type of jewelry I wanted to include. I had duplicate stones that were too big for earrings and I didn’t want to make two different style rings. That is why I created a ring and a pendant! Necklaces can be cute, dainty or statement pieces for any occasion. I would like to add more in the future. Also, if you guys want chains included just let me know and I can have those on hand for future drops!
The rings are by far my favorite part. It is so fun picking out the bezels, whether it is the simple or detailed! Then pairing it with a simple or custom ring shank to help complete the piece. I’ve been trying my hand at creating custom shapes with silver wire and fell in LOVE with the little mammoth I put on the latest ivory piece! I will definitely be making more little mammoths with custom ivory rings, earrings and pendants in the future. I also keep my eye out for new stones as well but I am open to suggestions as well for what you would like to see in the next drop.
As for the baby— he will be due in December! So I want to do another drop before then for sure. We don’t have any names yet (my goodness it is hard to name a child!). We are planning on announcing the name after birth just to make sure it fits him. We are so excited, nervous and ready for this next step in our lives!
I don’t know if baby Ladines will put a delay on getting back to my bench but I plan on being more present in 2024! I appreciate all those who continue to support me, inspire me and help me along this journey of being a small business owner. The possibilities are quite endless. So I hope you enjoy the drop! Happy Halloween and stay safe out there.
