Candy Spender Jewels

Candy Spender Jewels I am known most for my jewellery. I design and make jewellery. You can see my full range on my website, where there is an online store too.

http://www.candyspender.com.au
I am currently in transition, moving to other aspects of my creativity: painting, drawing, digital prints, photography and curating images from others that inspire me. http://www.candyspender.com.au My influences and inspiration are from Nature, Art, dance, photography, music and the history of fashion.

The beautiful Danielle modelling my large ‘marquise’ earrings around 15 years ago in my then Collingwood studio. These o...
01/11/2025

The beautiful Danielle modelling my large ‘marquise’ earrings around 15 years ago in my then
Collingwood studio. These ones were all Swarovski crystal and 22ct gold-plated brass chains and components. I still have all the components if anyone has to have a pair!

It would be a novelty these days for me to sit at my bench making them. 🩷

‘Grasss’ oil on canvas 20 x 20cmWill be shown at ‘Small Works - PICES - Berninneit Art Centre, Cowes, Phillip Island Dec...
31/10/2025

‘Grasss’ oil on canvas 20 x 20cm
Will be shown at ‘Small Works - PICES - Berninneit Art Centre, Cowes, Phillip Island December 25

🦂It’s Scorpio time!Scorpio a Fixed Water sign, ruled by Pluto. The other Fixed signs are your opposite Ta**us, and the s...
24/10/2025

🦂It’s Scorpio time!

Scorpio a Fixed Water sign, ruled by Pluto. The other Fixed signs are your opposite Ta**us, and the squares to Scorpio are Leo and Aquarius.
The fixity is expressed as qualities of focus and concentrated energy, and on the other side stubbornness, and digging your heals in.
The properties of the Water signs are emotions, feeling, and the traversing amongst those.

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You can either dive into the deep waters of existence, immersing your Soul in the balms of stillness and forbearance, or into the darkness of oblivion and disheartenment.

Scorpio’s often live in the extremes. It is these experiences that you gather your powers, and wisdom.

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A personal reading of your Astrolgical birth map as well as the transits and transitions in your life, is empowering as well as self revealing, and a great guide on your path to total self-acceptance.✨💛✨and finding your purpose.

Your chart is like your cosmic ‘fingerprint’ unique to each of us, as well as every moment in time.

These images are of a range of jewellery I created in the mid nineties called ‘Amazon’, long before the online behemoth ...
15/10/2025

These images are of a range of jewellery I created in the mid nineties called ‘Amazon’, long before the online behemoth we all know about now, it was my homage to that gigantic river in South America that runs through many countries and is vitally important to the whole world as the biggest carbon sink on the planet.

I sourced the fabulous vintage box chain from a German chain maker and had it plated in this super shiny 22ct gold. (I still have some!)

I never met the photographer, but recently received the photos from the marketing director of that shoot.
It brought back memories of that time. The bold shiny gold went right against the ‘trend’ being shown in the glossies at that time. I’ve always had a bit of rebelliousness!

Pencil drawing of my grandson 12 year old Remy (who looks a bit older in my sketch) sleeping off a busy, busy few days....
28/09/2025

Pencil drawing of my grandson 12 year old Remy (who looks a bit older in my sketch) sleeping off a busy, busy few days.

His father, my son ’s song from their new album ‘We are the Water’.

I’m very very lucky and blessed.

Sharing the Love ✨🤍✨

I’ve been thinking about this idea for a long time. A way of segueing from body jewels to home ‘jewels’; still in the r...
25/09/2025

I’ve been thinking about this idea for a long time. A way of segueing from body jewels to home ‘jewels’; still in the realm of ‘applied art’, probably another delay tactic of mine to just finally surrender to the boundless, and just paint with nothing at stake.
(that’s my dream).

‘Lush waters’ acrylic on linen, polymer fill.

What do you think?

Stay tuned.

One of three necklaces I made from the resin range I’ve called ‘Sol y Mar’.You can try this unusual necklace as well as ...
19/09/2025

One of three necklaces I made from the resin range I’ve called ‘Sol y Mar’.

You can try this unusual necklace as well as the earrings on .

I made the range a few months ago and used up the last of my stash of resin components which I’ve had in my studio for around 20 years.

They are each one-of-kind.

The earthy natural colours and sterling silver fittings will take you through the seasons and be a perennial favourite.

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‘Dove’ and ‘Olive Leaves’ - gouache on Arches paper. My contributions to ‘The Postcard Project - Finding Hope’ your purc...
30/08/2025

‘Dove’ and ‘Olive Leaves’ - gouache on Arches paper.

My contributions to ‘The Postcard Project - Finding Hope’ your purchase will be fully donated to PARA. (Palestine Australia Relief and Action)

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My new Spring/Summer range made from quality resin pieces I’ve had in my studio for over 20 years!Inspired by the Caribb...
30/08/2025

My new Spring/Summer range made from quality resin pieces I’ve had in my studio for over 20 years!

Inspired by the Caribbean part of my childhood I’ve called it ‘Sol y Mar’.

Handmade sterling silver hooks.
Czech glass seed beads, Blak-plated brass wire.

You can see them and the whole range

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Vintage Candy Spender ‘amazone Pallas’ pendant, all 22ct gold-plated brass and lead-free pewter component, housing the S...
30/08/2025

Vintage Candy Spender ‘amazone Pallas’ pendant, all 22ct gold-plated brass and lead-free pewter component, housing the Swarovski crystal tear drop stone.

If you live in or around Melbourne, save the date for this exhibition of artists postcards to raise funds for this much ...
07/08/2025

If you live in or around Melbourne, save the date for this exhibition of artists postcards to raise funds for this much needed cause.
I am honored to have two postcards in this show.
foundation

Save the date! I am honoured to have two postcards in this exhibition
07/08/2025

Save the date!

I am honoured to have two postcards in this exhibition

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I have previously designed and made high-end fashion and couture costume jewellery. http://www.candyspender.com.au

Although I still keep my jewellery bench alive, these days I prefer to make broader sweeps with my creativity. I paint, draw and sew. Recently I made a large squid for the demonstrations I go on to save Westernport (www.savewesternport.org). But that is another story!

I also make silk pouches from my vast collection of textiles I’ve collected over the decades for the tarot decks I’ve accumulated and use to help people with my readings. (www.transformationalastrologyandtarot.com)

In the meantime I curate and share images of inspiring art, the decorative arts and fashion, which is in my blood. I am currently in the process of doing due diligence and counting the components and value of my Candy Spender Jewels business as it feels like it needs to move on from me, and flourish with a new owner who will passionately breathe new life into it and bring it up-to-speed with where it needs to be in these current times.