Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Dreamy Moonstones

These pretty little jewels are up for sale on my Etsy page. They're white moonstones with pink tourmaline fringe--very lovely to look at and and easy to wear. I have a pair with a purple tanzanite fringe and I wear them all the time. I would love to keep these too--but I'm beginning to realize that I've been making more earrings than any one human can possibly wear! Funny how that happens!

Monday, March 9, 2009

Four Point Moonstone Pendant


I'm drawn to classic designs--how much more classic can you get than the symbolism of the 4 points? My friend who does Native America inspired jewelry mentioned that it reminded him of the symbolism of the 4 seasons. It reminds me of medieval crosses and nautical maps! Maybe earrings are next!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Citrine Lemon Drops

These little citrine lemon drops look like candies! I bought these stones from a wonderful stone dealer last summer in NYC. They are all natural, untreated stones--gorgeous color! The flower links are also handmade from fine silver. I'm working on a matching choker --I hope to have pictures of it soon!

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Loop in Loop Sailor Chain Set





This is a set that will be up for sale at the Shop People Gallery in Portland. Each loop of chain is hand made--fused, folded, pinched, and connected to the next link--it's a time consuming process but worth all the work! When you're first learning, you melt a lot of your loops--so it takes some practice. It's a very ancient process--you can find examples of this loop in loop work in museums and art history books. I like to think that some of my stuff might last that long:)