Jun 17 2010

Charming Sentimental Hand Crafted Fine Silver Charms

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Running shoe charm for a teacher who graciously organized the Terry Fox Run fundraiser at her school every year

A retirement gift for a teacher/librarian. Country schoolhouse, apple and book charms

Everyone has a story that’s unique and  I’m sure that you do to. Here are some tidbits of my story that influence my work and my perspective.

I have traveled a little. Mostly, with my husband where we have enjoyed oceans, beaches and sunshine. I love art, reading, music and making things. I have two quickly growing boys that are very different from each other but reflect me and my husband in ways that are surprising and funny and sometimes frustrating. They are a source of constant entertainment, growth, laughter and Lego creations. I know a lot of bird names and even though my family lives spread across the continent, spying a common red cardinal or gold finch provides a flood of memories and a connection to my roots.  (This is a trait I didn’t even realize was unique to me until my husband started to tease me and my folks by coming up with his own very creative and often ridiculous bird names!) I come by this honestly, as my parents and grandparents enjoy birds, nature and gardening and have shared their knowledge whenever I showed interest.  I hope I can keep passing natural trivia along to my boys too, so they can also appreciate of  the tiniest details of God’s creative handiwork.

Twig charm catcher with my personal charms. Cross, Birds, A leaf and round W charms.

Seven custom designed charms on rustic charm catcher ring. Close to her heart - teaching in Haiti, Jesus, family, Lespwa hope, her ancestry.

Each charm is made to suit, hand crafted of fine silver.  Prices for custom made charms vary depending on size and intricacy of  design.  Contact heather@swaysilver.ca to order.


Apr 10 2009

Heirloom keepsakes preserve memories for generations to come

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So much of the jewellery that I make is to commemorate milestones and celebrate life. By commissioning a hand made piece we can work together to put your heart into it too.  Whether it’s a baptism, a first communion or new baby there is a story to be told to generations to come through the jewellery you gift today.

I was truly honoured to take on this commission memorializing the life of a young son and celebrating the life of his surviving sister. The elements in each charm are extremely personal to the family and symbolize the times they’ve shared and the character of each child. Script is included on charms front and back.

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Special Angel Bracelet

Special Angel Bracelet

Fully adjustable to grow with baby, this silver bracelet is curved on the inside for comfort and flat on the outside so it can be personalized with a name or verse.  

 First Communion Rosary

First Communion Rosary