CJ Harlan Designs are inspired by the things we may see everyday, but seldom take time to notice or appreciate. Color combinations, texture, and even design shapes...often come from nature, the environment, and the components she selects for each piece she creates.
To learn more about what inspires CJ, read "About The Artist" or to view some of her designs, continue to scroll down the page. The Knotted Amber Bracelet you see above is detailed on this page.
More designs will be added throughout the year, so be sure to check back and share this site with others, often. CJ invites you to contact her if you wish to talk with her about her work, inquire about a specific design or to place an order for you or for that special person. Please note: General order information is located at the bottom of this page. Thank you.
Enjoy!
Knotted Amber Bracelet, is the design you see at the top of this page, for more details please scroll down.
Amber Designs
This metal-free necklace (above) is over 8 feet of knotted amber on waxed linen cord. Wrap the amber around 3 - 5 times to achieve the look you desire. Amber may vary in size and shape. NOTE: Contact CJ regarding your questions or to commission a design. All designs are custom made, ship in 7-10 business days.
This metal-free bracelet is created with 3 strands of hand knotted amber and is finished with a larger amber button and loop closure. Size is adjustable by a quarter of an inch in length. Wrist size is confirmed upon order confirmation.
This metal-free asymmetrical 5 strand necklace is a limited edition design of 5 due to the availability of the vintage glass bi-cones. Amber varies in size and shape. The design is finished with an amber button and loop closure.
This is a signature CJ Harlan handmade wire hoop, made in either fine gold or sterling silver. The amber varies in shape and size and dangles on a 1.25 inch length hoop.
Gemstone Variety
A variety of 25 - 30 select gemstones, wood and amber, are joined by sterling silver chain. The total continuous length of gems and chain is approximately 47 inches and hangs down about 22 inches depending on neck size. This design allows you to center any gemstone as your focal point because it is continuous.
Citrine, agate, apple coral, amber, serpentine, and handmade Bali silver beads make up this asymmetrical Bold Variety. The length may vary slightly depending on the size and shape of the individual components, approximately 20 inches.
A continuous 60 inches of sterling silver chain, links more than 35 individual beads of abalone, smokey quartz, pink, tan and gray pearls, vintage and Czech glass. Shades of Pink is designed to wrap 1, 2 or 3 times depending on the look you want to achieve.
Pearls, Fossil & Shell
A beautiful iridescent pink shell pendant hangs from 18 inches of grayish-pink pearls separated by small glass beads. This design is is finished with a handmade sterling silver clasp.
Iridescent pearls of gray with varying colors of pink, green and blue are accented with matching pearl bars and handmade sterling silver spacers. Sterling silver french hooks complete the design.
5 strands of autumn colored pearls are combined to create this design. Handmade sterling Bali silver accents and clasp complete this 18 inch necklace. A 20 inch length can be ordered upon request for a small increase in price. Lengths can be verified upon order confirmation.
Assorted pale shell squares with brown patterns hug alternating small disc and large round pearls in bronze hues. A sterling silver toggle clasp finishes this pearl and shell bracelet. Size will be confirmed upon order confirmation.
Layered shell squares hug large round pearls. Colors may vary from gold and bronze to brownish-red. Sterling silver circle hooks are used to compliment the round shape of the pearls.
A circle pendant of fossilized coral is the center piece of an elegant 18 inch strand of side drilled oval shaped pearls in shades of light tan, gold, brown and bronze. A sterling silver clasp completes the design.
Glass
This 11 strand waxed linen knotted design is a CJ Harlan metal-free signature piece. Its is offered in many color combinations (see below). Each bracelet is made of pearls, vintage and Czech glass, small glass seed beads and a variety of gemstones. This design consists of over 150 knots and can be worn loose or twisted. The size is adjustable by simply twisting the closure loop, with or without twisting the bracelet's strands. Desired color combination will be verified upon order confirmation.
The knotted 11 strand bracelet above is currently being offered in the following color combinations:
1.) black, white, silver and gray on black linen
2.) shades of gray, purple and green on black linen
3.) pink, gray and black on black linen
4.) burgandy, gold, bronze and black on black linen
5.) blue, white, silver and gun metal on grey linen
7.) shades of off-white, white, light to dark brown and gold on brown linen
6.) orange, red, gold and yellow on rust colored linen (same linen as pictured)
Custom colors can be arranged.
1.) black, white, silver and gray on black linen
2.) shades of gray, purple and green on black linen
3.) pink, gray and black on black linen
4.) burgandy, gold, bronze and black on black linen
5.) blue, white, silver and gun metal on grey linen
7.) shades of off-white, white, light to dark brown and gold on brown linen
6.) orange, red, gold and yellow on rust colored linen (same linen as pictured)
Custom colors can be arranged.
General Ordering Information
CJ Harlan Designs are handmade to order, by CJ. They are considered custom orders since most designs are made to fit your desired necklace length, bracelet size or color combination (when options are offered).
Since all sales are final and only in-house exchanges are offered (see return and shipping policies), design details will be verified by CJ with a personal order confirmation call before taking any payments.
Designs may be a limited edition design, so be sure to take notice of the number available to be created. If your design is a limited edition, you will receive a signed certificate with your design.
Once a limited edition design is sold and the limited quantity completed, limited edition designs will be transferred to a site page titled: Design Archive, for anyone to reference.
A design can only be revived and offered again, if the limited materials become available. If a design is offered again, to honor the value of those who purchased the original, changes will be made to alter the original design, yet CJ will hold true to the design's style and essence, before making it available for purchase.
Please Note: If you cannot find out the proper size or preferred length when ordering a gift for someone, CJ will default to the most commonly ordered size and length. CJ will honor all gift exchanges in full for another size, length, color combination or design as detailed in the return and shipping policies.
CJ wants your special gift to be a good fit in every way. One way she supports you in this, is by offering gift certificates with a handful of great options for you (or a group ) to choose from. For more information on Gift Certificates click on the "A Gift From You" tab at the left of this page.
To ask a question, inquire about prices, make a gift request, or to place and confirm any order, Contact CJ.
Since all sales are final and only in-house exchanges are offered (see return and shipping policies), design details will be verified by CJ with a personal order confirmation call before taking any payments.
Designs may be a limited edition design, so be sure to take notice of the number available to be created. If your design is a limited edition, you will receive a signed certificate with your design.
Once a limited edition design is sold and the limited quantity completed, limited edition designs will be transferred to a site page titled: Design Archive, for anyone to reference.
A design can only be revived and offered again, if the limited materials become available. If a design is offered again, to honor the value of those who purchased the original, changes will be made to alter the original design, yet CJ will hold true to the design's style and essence, before making it available for purchase.
Please Note: If you cannot find out the proper size or preferred length when ordering a gift for someone, CJ will default to the most commonly ordered size and length. CJ will honor all gift exchanges in full for another size, length, color combination or design as detailed in the return and shipping policies.
CJ wants your special gift to be a good fit in every way. One way she supports you in this, is by offering gift certificates with a handful of great options for you (or a group ) to choose from. For more information on Gift Certificates click on the "A Gift From You" tab at the left of this page.
To ask a question, inquire about prices, make a gift request, or to place and confirm any order, Contact CJ.