Category Archives: Design projects

Mandrake Root Charm

Posted on May 12, 2014 by marty

Why has it taken me so long to design a Mandrake Root Charm? I have seen all the Harry Potter movies and watched Pan’s Labyrinth and throughout history, the mandrake root has been steeped in magical lore. Pictured below is … Continue reading →

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Introducing Alisha’s Nautilus Pendant

Posted on April 29, 2014 by marty

Alisha and I seem to be obsessed with tentacles. Alisha just completed the wax for a whimsical and wonderful Nautilus Pendant.  On our recent buying trip to Tucson, she purchased  a number of tiny fossilized ammonite shells with the intent … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Balerion Dragon Ear Wrap – Born of Fire and Ice

Posted on April 28, 2014 by marty

My Balerion Dragon Ear Wrap will soon take flight; Guardian of both Fire and Ice and inspired by the Game of Thrones. Balerion is my newest and most elaborate dragon ear wrap creation to date.  I have spent countless hours designing … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Celebrity Style Crescent Ear Wrap

Posted on April 2, 2014 by marty

Our new Celebrity Style Crescent Ear Wrap makes its debut! This is another collaborative design project between my husband Art and myself. In late fall of 2013, R&B musician Janelle Monae’s stylist contacted us to create a custom ear wrap design for … Continue reading →

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The Maiden Voyage of the Nautilus Submarine

Posted on April 2, 2014 by marty

Art’s and my Squid Attacks the Nautilus Submarine Pendant is ready for it’s maiden voyage.  Lower the periscope,  batten down the hatches, fill the ballasts and submerge for 20,000 fathoms of adventure. The ticket price is quite reasonable. This collaborative design, … Continue reading →

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Ouch!

Posted on March 11, 2014 by marty

For those of you who are following this blog or Marty Magic Jewelry on Facebook,  you know that Alisha recently completed the wax carving for her detailed, ocean themed ear cuff, “Poseidon’s Gift.”               … Continue reading →

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Poseidon’s Gift – Octopus and Starfish Ear Cuff

Posted on March 1, 2014 by marty

Thank you all for your wonderful comments and delightful name suggestions! A month ago Alisha posted photos of her wax carving for a new ocean themed ear cuff and ran a Facebook competition asking our fans and followers to help her … Continue reading →

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News Report! Giant Squid Attacks the Nautilus!

Posted on February 26, 2014 by marty

My husband Art works best on a team and I prefer to work alone. Although we are both artists and designers, our different approach to creativity frequently prevents us from collaborating. I am pleased to present one of our first … Continue reading →

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2014 A Time to Design

Posted on December 18, 2013 by marty

Alisha and I look forward to creating many new designs in the coming year. “Off Season,” after the holidays, is our favorite time of year when we can sit elbow to elbow and disengage from the daily demands of business … Continue reading →

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The Circle of Life Tree Pendant

Posted on May 9, 2013 by marty

In 1979, one of my first jewelry designs was a Tree of Life Pendant.  The piece was 1 3/4″ high, a design of entwining roots, branches and leaves and well conceived for the early 80’s and the beginning of my … Continue reading →

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