Handmade from start to finish, from a single length of sterling silver wire, voilà one sterling silver Byzantine chainmaille bracelet:

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“Of course,” I said, and proceeded to work out the ID needed, so I could match both the width required for the final chain, and the AR necessary to keep the weave looking neat and tidy.

This turned out to be a combination that my usual suppliers don’t keep. So, I am cutting my own rings. It’s not the first time I’ve done this, but it is the first time I’ve used wire this thick, and it’s surprising hard to wind on the mandrel neatly.

Still, this bracelet looks fabulous, even when it’s only half-way through, and I very much like the idea that I’m turning a coil of silver wire into a 3D flexible bracelet and clasp, just with the help of a few simple tools. I shall share the finished pictures in due course. In the meantime, I thought it might be nice to share the work in progress photos…

Rings are 1.8mm sterling silver wire, with an internal diameter of 6mm.

First, we coil the wire onto the mandrel. Closer coils that this are better, but hard to achieve when working with thick wire that you’re coiling by hand.

Then, we saw. It’s very hard to hold a taped coil of silver, a handsaw, and a camera when you are only one person – so there are no photos of this bit.

Once we have sawn, we end up with a pile of silver jump rings. (Excuse the silver saw-dust.)

These are then joined together to make the bracelet, as normal. Here’s the beginning of the chain!

Made from solid stainless steel and bronze square wire, this Half Persian chainmaille bracelet is perfect for guys who like jewellery. Thanks very much for including it, ZOUi!

‘just grab the bike and ride away…’ by xZOUix

Swarovski Bullet Br… madebyleilad $180.00	Black Leather Jacke… paisleyfacevin… $140.00	Wood Toy- Large Woo… Imaginationkid… $25.00	Tiny Disc Earrings … burnish $26.00
Black Leather Clutc… KassShuli $59.00	Blush Flower Crown,… AlternativeBlo… $65.00	Until You Spread Yo… sweetharvey $18.00	ruched camera strap… bluebirdchic $35.00
Stylish black earri… SecretFind $16.50	vintage 1945 atlas … LegalMissSunsh… $12.00	2013 Planner for gu… greengrass2 $18.00	Tina black buckled … TamarShalem $219.00
Bronze and stainles… nicolehill $37.00	Lubitel – Vintage M… isantiik $80.00	Vintage Bronze Tria… GrizzyLove $26.00	She felt small but … shellieartist $20.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

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From Weds 23 Jan, there will be a new category discount, so do check back for the voucher code you’ll need!

Not interested in earrings? You can get a discount of 10% on anything else in my shop until Tuesday 12 February, using the voucher code SALE10 – have fun shopping!

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Each week during the sale period, I’ll also be adding a one-week special discount on a particular category of jewellery, which will last from Wednesday to Wednesday, where it will be replaced by a new category discount.

Make sure to check out Star of the East’s blog for more European talent!

1. SophieBelleDesigns 2. BallClub
3. DinaFragola 4. PaperAndPaintRocks

Are Christmas trees a big thing in your country? When do you decorate them? How long do you keep them up? The “rule” I heard in the UK was that Christmas decorations should be taken down by 6 Jan; they seem to stay up longer than that here in France – what are the traditions where you are?

Below are some awesome Christmas tree items from members of the European Street Team on Etsy – and do check out Star of the East’s blog for more moodboards!