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Wendy calls her artwork Gelastic Art. The word “Gelastic” comes from an out of use word Gell found in a one hundred year old dictionary when looking up the definition of her own name, meaning “capable of producing laughter; risible; healing by laughter.” A Gelasin is the dimple on the cheek produced by smiling. Jewels and rhinestones, brightly colored Swarovski Austrian crystals, small antique toys and objects, fabric, cherubs and religious artifacts, Wendy’s old jewelry, inlaid bits of Pop Culture or the playful icons of retro-Americana are major players in Wendy’s art. Some start as oil paintings and become encrusted as the jewelry and art “Gell” into something brand new. All Wendy’s gelastic art and oil paintings will be signed before shipping.

Shown here are recent jewelry pieces I have designed and vintage pieces from my collection that are available now. Each is a one of a kind work of art, encrusted with jewels, Swarovski stones, vintage found objects, pop art icons and other adornments. Every piece is a spectacular jewelry statement sure to attract attention…and compliments! Be sure to check the additional pages, numbered at the bottom of this page, for more items. Some categories only show a piece or two of the entire collections that is available on the first page. Please click the category titles to view all items in that category and explore more pages to see additional categories.

Wendy Gell’s Jewelry Archives are where the beautiful jewelry that has found its new home is placed for reference. This way you can see a history of the opulent jewelry designs Wendy has created and get ideas for a custom order of jewelry created just for you or someone you love. Though no two pieces are ever the same, we invite you to contact Wendy to inquire if she can design a similar piece of jewelry for you. You may also find more ideas to inspire your custom jewelry design in the Bridal & Weddings and Custom Orders sections of Wendy’s online shop.

A mezuzah (Hebrew: מְזוּזָה‎ “doorpost”; plural: מְזוּזוֹת mezuzot) is a piece of parchment, often contained in a decorative case, inscribed with specified Hebrew verses from the Torah. These verses compose the Jewish prayer “Shema Yisrael”, beginning with the phrase: “Hear, O Israel, the LORD (is) our God, the LORD is One”. A mezuzah is affixed to the doorframe in Jewish homes to fulfill the mitzvah, or Biblical commandment, to inscribe the words of the Shema “on the doorposts of your house”. Some interpret Jewish law to require a mezuzah on every doorway in the home, apart from bathrooms and closets too small to qualify as rooms. The parchment is prepared by a qualified scribe (a “sofer stam”) who has undergone many years of meticulous training, and the verses are written in black indelible ink with a special quill pen. The parchment is then rolled up and placed inside the case.

While the important part of the mezuzah is the klaf, or parchment, and not the case itself, designing and producing mezuzah cases has been elevated to an art form over the ages. Mezuzah cases are produced from a wide variety of materials, from silver and precious metals, to wood, stone, ceramics, pewter, and even polymer clay. Wendy has made available gorgeous one of a kind wooden pieces made by a close friend and is making jeweled mezuzahs in her own bejeweled style in hopes you will find just the right mezuzah for your own home or that of a Jewish friend in the selection of handcrafted mezuzot below.

You will also find Wendy Gell’s opulent jewelry design talent adapts itself beautifully to creating sparkling one-of-a-kind hamsas and more Judaica with which to decorate your home.

Shown here are examples of bridal jewelry and wedding accessories, including custom adorned wedding goblets for bride and groom and candlestick pairs for the newlywed’s reception table, which Wendy has specially created for weddings and wedding gifts. Contact Wendy for more information on how you can add the sparkling elegance of Wendy Gell bridal jewelry and wedding accessories to your own wedding or give a unique, one of a kind wedding gift with a custom order.

You can also order jewel-encrusted tiaras to enhance your bridal veil! Find a selection of bridal tiaras below and go to Wendy’s Tiara page to see more examples.

Wendy Gell’s wristies are what got her started making her opulent jewelry designs…and then made her famous! See what Wendy has in store for you here, with both recently created wristy cuff bracelets and vintage pieces from her collection available here at wendygell.com.