Saturday, September 10, 2011

Layne Designs Stunning Heirloom Jewelry

Periodically I visit blogger opportunity sites to see if anything interesting will pop out at me.  It doesn't happen very often, but every now and then something will strike my interest.   So was the case with Layne Freedline's Jewelry. 





I was captivated by these stunning stackable cosmos rings so I took the time to visit the artist's site and I was simply blown away by the caliber of the jewelry.




Layne Freedline is an award winning artist and each of her jeweled creations is intricately crafted and possesses a rare and high quality. Layne is relatively new in her industry, yet her custom jewels have already left a lasting mark. Each piece is simply remarkable.  Layne doesn't just create jewelry, she creates heirlooms.  Her creations are to be treasured and handed down from generation to generation. 

"Layne received her bachelor’s degree in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from Temple University and completed several apprenticeships before opening Layne Designs (www.LayneDesigns.com) in 2008. ... and she was honored by the PA guild of craftsmen as one of this year's Best Emerging Artists."



 Layne clearly has a natural gift for design, but I think it's also her great affinity for the gemstones and fossils that she uses in her creations that give her pieces that certain something that makes them really special.  

Layne also adds her own unique style and includes an eclectic mix of influences and inspirations.  This results in  timeless jewelry that has a modern yet bygone feel..an almost enigmatic quality.


Cloud 9 Cocktail Ring

The Cloud 9 Cocktail ring pictured above is made with Agate.  I'm not familiar with Agate, but I now know that I love it!   The color and the pattern is extraordinary.  The sterling silver compliments the soft, subtle hue and adds to the beauty by letting the stone shine.

Layne Freedline won “Design Challenge”
hosted by Jewelry Artist magazine

For a treat I encourage you to visit LayneDesigns.com you can also purchase these extraordinary Jewels at Layne Designs Jewelry etsy shop.   



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89 comments:

  1. what's on my mind right now :) that Beautiful Cosmos Ring in Dendritic Quartz! Now that is a Beautiful Ring! I Love that ring.. it might just be a got to have :)
    Layne Designs has some of the most beautiful jewlry I've seen in a while!
    chocho1957@hotmail.com

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  2. Sorry, I didn't put my favorite item in the mandatory entry, it's Ou La La Necklace in Rhodolite Garnet and Peridot, that's what's on my mind :)
    Halochanel at gmail dot com

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  3. My favourite piece of jewelry is definitely the Cloud 9 ring... so pretty!!!

    I followed on GFC :) My name on there is spidermanismine or Hailey M, not quite sure!

    E-mail is haileymccullough (at) hotmail dot com.

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  4. I had a question for you -- how long have you been blogging for?

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  5. I just love the Frozen in Time, Dendritic Quartz Necklace.

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  6. I think it's time for me to start acquiring some pretty jewelry.

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  7. My favorite pice is the Frozen in Time, Dendritic. gfc follower as Helen Keeler
    helenkeeler@comcast.net

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  8. I love the Labrodorite Brandy Bracelet!
    Kkrasowski at comcast dot net

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  9. I love silver jewelry with natural stones. The work is beautiful.

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  11. My fave piece is the Blue Druzy "It's A Party Because I'm Wearing These" Earrings. wowowow
    elysesw@aol.com

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  12. I'm a jewelry freak and absolutely love Layne Designs pieces.
    elysesw@aol.com

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  13. I like the Aventurine in Sterling Rocksy Necklace

    KellywcuATyahooDOTcom

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  14. gfc follower michele p I like the Blue Druzy "It's A Party Because I'm Wearing These" Earrings.
    micaela6955 at msn dotcom

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  15. I just wanna win one contest. =(

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  16. gfc debijackson and i love the frozen in time Debbie Jackson
    djackson1958 at hotmail dot com

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  18. I love her Red and Green Cherry Creek Jasper Earrings - gorgeous

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  19. I was wondering if it was difficult to find sponsors for the giveaways?

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  20. These rafflecopter entries are really good.

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  21. My favorite is the Blue Druzy "It's A Party Because I'm Wearing These" Earrings.
    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  22. Frozen in time is my favorite.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@gmail.com

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  23. Great stuff! I love the
    Cosmos Ring in Dendritic Quartz :)

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  24. Thanks for the great giveaway. Lovin' your blog! Keep up the great work!

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  25. As always another great giveaway! Looking around the shops I fell in love with this pair of earrings...too bad I can't afford them http://www.etsy.com/listing/45325184/turquoise-and-coral-post-earrings



    giveawaymommy at yahoo dot com

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  28. I wish my husband was more helpful in my homeschooling our son :-(

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  29. Nice jewelry. Love the rings.
    dolniaks[at]consolidated[dot]net

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  30. I love the rings!! I can see how you were captivated by them!

    megnate at telus dot net

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  31. i like the stackable cosmos rings
    damiesmom at ymail dot com

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  32. I like the cherry creek jasper earrings. beautiful jewelry!

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  33. I adore the pink Love Letters Brooch.

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  34. Love the jewelry! I would be so lucky to win!

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  35. I follow and love the Cosmos Ring in Dendritic Quartz.
    kat_emerick@yahoo.com

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  36. I love ALL of your stuff!! really love the stamped pendants! wondering if you do custom orders? IM pregnant and would love to have a stamped necklace with my boys' names on it!
    thanks!

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  37. I really like your site and Thanks for a nice giveaway.
    kat_emerick@yahoo.com

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  38. My favorite piece is the Angel Pendant!

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  40. I love the stackable cosmos ring

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  41. I am very bad (or good depending on how you look at it) about not getting things for myself, so winning this would give me a way to spoil myself without feeling guilty!

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  42. Watermelon Druzy Omega

    This one is a favourite

    jmintucktowin@ gmail.com

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  43. I love jewelry ;.)
    KarenatMommysMoments@gmail.com

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  44. Love the Cloud 9 Coctail Ring and many of her other items.

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  45. i LOVE jewlery and i'm new to this drsigner. i'd love to add her's to my collection!

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  46. I love the Fields of Sparkling Green necklace, how unique!

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  47. GFC Follower: Hoa
    I love the Ocean Blue Druzy Pendant.

    alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  48. What's on my mind? Hmmm...I'm getting kinda sleep...the Emmy's are just going off...heh!

    I do really love the Frozen in Time, Dendritic Quartz Necklace...so classically beautiful!

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  49. What's on my mind... let's see.. I love jewerly and thinking about when I can order such pretty things..

    flychild7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  50. I follow through google friend and I like the Orbit Bangles the most.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  51. I liked the Quartz Crystal Fantasy Cocktail Ring :)

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  52. Wow what a great site beautiful jewelry :) Thx for the giveaway :)

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  53. Wow - the jewelry is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!

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  54. I so appreciate the chance to win. I lost all my jewelry 3 years ago in a move and am so unaccessorized right now. Lol.

    lewalk(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  55. My favorite is the Rose Quartz Brandy Bracelet
    blue65829 at aol dot com

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  56. I like the Chinese writing stone cocktail ring

    Courtney Desormeaux

    courtney.ivana1981@gmail.com

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  57. Thanks for the giveaway!!!!!!!

    courtney.ivana1981@gmail.com

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  59. My fave is the Fields of Sparkling Green necklace. Want it!!

    Mary Lee
    sweeplees at gmail dot com

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  60. I have admired Layne Designs for a while. This is an exceptional giveaway!!! thank you!!!

    lunrei(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  61. Thanks for this great giveaway and being willing to spend your time and energy blogging.

    Name on rafflecopter is Ingrid

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  62. All the jewelry is beautiful 'n would luv to win. Great site.

    swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com

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  63. Love these items! Thanks for the chance!

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  64. Her items are wonderful! It was a hard choice to pick a favorite

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  65. Cloud 9 Cocktail Ring
    catrinka.leigh@gmail.com

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  66. I would love to see more amber jewelry
    catrinka.leigh@gmail.com

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  67. These are beautiful pieces.

    frugalmommieof2 at gmail.com

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  68. follows gfc: wicked_lovly

    love Turquoise with beautiful black matrix Brandy Bracelet Converts Into Necklace

    ana_gonzalez122490@yahoo.com

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  69. love jewelry !

    ana_gonzalez122490@yahoo.com

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  70. Wow - I love almost everything! Especially the Stackable Cosmos Rings. How pretty!

    I'm a new follower. Thanks!

    Mellissa Rose
    http://mellissa-rose.blogspot.com/

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  71. Luv jewelry with natural stones...her pieces are delightful.
    Tho I luv her earrings and rings, my fav piece of jewelry is the brooch, I hope she considers making more of them.
    Great giveaway, thanks!

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  72. Sequoia Pendant is gorgeous with it's beautiful fall colors.

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  73. I follow Big List of Giveaways on my google reader and love finding new blogs to follow including yours! Thanks for offering this giveaway, I look forward to reading more from you.

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  74. I love the Rose Quartz Brandy Bracelet. It is just so delicate and beautiful.
    laura dot hopelessromantic dot emerson at gmail dot com

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  75. I love blogs that find new sites that you would never have found on your own. I always bookmark them for holiday shopping as I know that what I buy will be one of a kind.
    laura dot hopelessromantic dot emerson at gmail dot com

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  76. I like the Amazonite Ring! mommy2one126@yahoo.com

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  77. My favorite is the Rose Quartz Brandy Bracelet


    janessa1430@yahoo.com

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  78. Whats on MY mind right now is the cloud 9 cocktail ring you pictured in your post, its so pretty! I absolutely love it


    janessa1430@yahoo.com

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  79. I follow you via GFC. I like the Angel Pendant.

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  81. I love the Sweet Sparkle Peridot August Birthstone Pendant for May since I'm a May baby!
    pauline15_01(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  82. I love the Stackable Cosmos Rings.And I already follow
    kat_emerick@yahoo.com

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  83. I love your site and you have nice giveaways.
    kat_emerick@yahoo.com

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  84. I think the Orbit Bangles and The Philadelphia Perfect Pair Hematite and Pyrite Earrings are awesome!
    nhmummab@comcast.net

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  85. Red and Green Cherry Creek Jasper Earrings
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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  86. Such beautiful pieces.

    frugalmommieof2 at gmail.com

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  87. great jewelry site with awesome items!
    kendraco22 at yahoo dot com

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  88. I love the jewelry. The Quartz Crystal Fantasy Cocktail Ring really is a fantasy for me! I love it but it is out of my price range. It is going on my wish list!
    cinderwhims at gmail dot com

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  89. Thanks for the great contest!
    bahjeep@aol.com

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