Chain, chain, and more chain!

Making jewelry has always been one of my favorite hobbies. I've been crafting earrings and necklaces since I was a teenager, but it wasn't until I lost my job last October have I had enough time to fully dedicate myself to creating something one of a kind.
Currently I'm obsessed with chain. I find a lot of chain at thrift stores which I think adds a vintage quality to my work. I mostly use semi-precious beads that are free of plastic, but I'm also a sucker for reconstructing old costume jewelry for new applications. The line of earrings I'm currently slaving over are inspired by heavy meets delicate, in the idea of balancing the two extremes. The heavy with these earrings are represented by the large hoop antique gold chain, and the delicate is in the light citrine beads.