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Hello, I was lucky enough to have my application to Selected 2010 accepted, if you like my work then I would really appreciate your vote which can be made by clicking the button below (and then searching for me) or through the direct link: http://www.craftmaker.co.uk/zairamohamed

Thank you!!

Henna (Mehndi) Necklace

Sterling Silver & Garnet

Inspired by henna patterns, paisley and nature photography by Karl Blossfeldt

Tribal Brooch

Sterling Silver & Mokume Gané

Inspired by shields from tribal Africa, mainly the Masai tribe and their weavings....

Envelop Pendant

Sterling Silver & Rubies

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I hadn't realised just how long it had been since I updated the blog, but just to give you an idea of what I've been up to:

Yup, it's a ring, inspired by buildings in Turkey which is also the reason for the Turquoise gemstone on top, signifying Rumi's travel from Iran (the best Turquoise was found in Iran near Khorasan) to Turkey.....

More to come soon.....
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Custom Order - Rose Pendant & Ring

A recent custom order for a pendant and ring in my rose design made from Sterling Silver.

Ornate Ring

Sterling silver decorated ring with a fine silver centre bead.

Available in any size. Size pictured is UK M/US 6.5

£26

Also available on Etsy

Button Brooch

Cute vintage style 'button' brooch made from brass and sterling silver and stamped .925. Displayed on a beautiful decorative gift tag with an organza ribbon. This design can also be modified to make a pendant, ring or earrings.

Size: 2.4cm x 2.4cm

£26

Also available on Etsy

My Tutorials

My free tutorials available for download on deviantArt, if you have any suggestions for tutorials feel free to email me zaira79[at]gmail.com

***How to make a wire cuff bangle frame***

***Make a custom beading needle***

Interviewed on deviantArt by 2Dazed

The Jewelry Club on deviantArt interviewed me for their first newsletter Handmade Jewels vol 1, you can read it here and if your on deviantArt please give it some love ;)

Handmade Jewels vol 1

Blues Pendant

Available at etsy

Featured on Desirable.co.uk

An item from my Etsy shop was featured recently on Desirable.co.uk:

http://www.desirable.co.uk/2008/05/05/loving-etsy-silversmiths/

Thanks Amy :)

I can also be found on Etsy

On deviantArt

Ruby Ring Commission

Sterling Silver

Orchid

Orchid Pendant on a 16 inches of rhodonite gemstone beads. Each bead is 8mm round and the chain is completed with a sterling silver lobster clasp.

The size of this sterling silver orchid is 4cm x 4cm x 2cm. More pictures available on request.

£Available on etsy