Netted quartz crystal

I custom made this necklace with the stones Carnelian and natural quartz crystal. Carnelian has the metaphysical properties that aid in understanding the inner self and strengthens concentration. It helps one to overcome the ear of public speaking, increases the self worth, and is a fast acting stone to succeed in one's career.
Carnelian is said to assist in stimulating creativity. It seems to have a clearing effect, dispelling negative energies as it replaces them with positive ones. This can make it easier to find   direction, and its grounding effects can make it easier for you to feel in control of your life.

Ancient Egyptians carried it on and about their bodies as a source of constant renewal and vitality. It was also told in the Egyptian Book of the Dead to be placed in tombs as "magic armor" for life after death  This makes carnelian a good stone for people who feel like they are going nowhere. 

Custom earrings

These earrings are made for a fellow jeweler and friend. She requested a pair of the art deco style earrings.

Customers and friends

I just want to thank all my friends, jeweler community and loyal customers for their feedback and support. A shout out to Laura who bought the Egyptian necklace/w earrings, Guinevere, the medieval style necklace and much more during Valentine's week. I was very happy to finally meet you. I look forward to doing more business with you.

Hand made earring wires

These hand made earring wires  enhance even a simple bead dangle. I used a torch to make rose colored ball headpins. The beads are faceted glass in blue and purple colors.

Earrings to match Egyptian collar

Recently, I  sold my Egyptian collar necklace, Cleopatra for Valentine's Day. The focal cabochon is a large Blue sea, dyed sediment jasper.






My customer requested a matching pair or earrings but, I didn't have any more jasper beads. I designed the earrings and wrapped them in the same Art Deco style. I used a combination wrapping and weaving with copper wire. Torched, rose head pins and an antique bead were added to match the focal pendant.

Steel and blue earrings

Wired wrapped earrings in black steel wire with faceted blue glass beads.

Valentine earrings

These Valentine earrings are ready for some lovely ears. :) Made with black steel, copper, and plastic beads

Weaved Heart almost done

Sharing the progress on my copper weaved heart. It will hang from a black leather cord.

Large heart

Another unplanned piece underway. All that is needed now is some pretty beads and trinkets to make this mosaic heart complete. The toughest part will be finding the balance. :)

Happy Birthday to my nephew, Jared

Oh how you've grown up so fast. It seems like yesterday that I'd hold you in my arms everyday when your mom n dad were at work. I'm so happy we are still  close. I love you and am very proud of you. Happy 12th!

your nana

Steel heart mosaic

Just sharing progress on the steel heart pendant.

Some jewels for Valentine's Day

I've been focusing on Valentine themed jewels for the month of February. The first pair is made from black steel wire and hot pink chalcedony briolettes and pink swarovski crystal beads.

The next pair is also made from black steel wire and amethyst beads are added.

Cool Stop animation videos

Stumbled upon these cool videos and wanted to share with you all.  

Happy Chinese New Year 2012

Today starts the Year of the Dragon on the Chinese calendar. That means the year of the rabbit ended yesterday. Check out the link and view the wonderful pictures of the celebration that began on the eve of the new year. Check out the article for more beautiful photographs. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2090516/Happy-Chinese-New-Year-2012-Millions-welcome-Year-Of-The-Dragon.html?ito=feeds-newsxml 

Chinese new year: Actors perform the dragon dance on the eve of the Year Of The Dragon at a Beijing park yesterday

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2090516/Happy-Chinese-New-Year-2012-Millions-welcome-Year-Of-The-Dragon.html#ixzz1kP1U0nAh

Green leaf earrings

Just a simple little leaf frame in copper wire with rose torched ends.

Taking shape

Well, my pendant is changing. It's one of those projects where I don't have it planned out but am letting the creative process "just happen". I will post pictures as I change it.

Purple swirl beads

I'm still in the middle of this creation. I am really attracted to purple right now. It's such an spiritual color. These glass beads have different colors of purple and white swirling in them. I decided to use black wire. I will share more photos as it progresses.

Finished necklace

One down of the two I started for Valentine's. Back to the work desk! :)

Painting ...test

painted for my Mary Jane

Valentine projects

It's that time of year..time for romance, love, hearts and gifts. Here are a couple of pictures of projects I'm working on.

Carita

I named them "Carita" after their new owner. These earrings were made by request. I did alter them slightly from the original pair. They are weaved with copper wire and then darkened to a rich bronze. Green, faceted glass beaded were added.

Thinking out loud

Why is it when you are you running out of beads for a project, it is only by 1 or 2 that you are short? Oh, the disappointment when you realize you were almost complete. Oh well, at least I wasn't short on the wire that would have been a pain in the ass to correct . lol

Blue wing earrings

These earrings are made with black steel wire and midnight blue crystals.I can't wait to make a necklace with floating wings. On to the next creation.

Earrings for Christmas

It's time to make an array of wire wrapped earrings for the holidays. Aluminum wire is very popular since larger earrings can be made without the extra weight. I like to mix different types of wires together. The first pair is made from copper colored aluminum and wrapped with copper wire. Hand torched rose colored head pins add a splash of color.

The second pair is made from black oxidized steel wire. I call these Katydids. They remind me of  insects. :)

Retro~Heart necklace

I made this necklace with black oxidized steel and copper wire. The piece mimics the rhinestone jewelry my grandmother used to have in her jewelry box. The heart was decorated with blue and green faceted glass and then a patina was added to blend the two metals together. The chain is handmade with steel wire. It measures approximately 18 inches.

Wire wrapped collar

I've started a collar for the wire wrapped dyed blue sea jasper.. So far it's starting to look Egyptian in style :) I will post new pictures when I have finished the necklace.

Guinevere

This is the beginning of a collection of Renaissance/Victorian jewelry I am working on . Guinevere is hand made with copper wire, a large agate bead, quartz crystal that has been netted and wrapped and crystal beads. The collar was shaped into a Celtic design and the oxidized to a deep bronze color. The green agate bead has weaved, free form wire work added. The S link chain is hand made and has been oxidized and is ready to be polished and then added to the collar.

Finished heart necklace

I finally designed a collar for the weaved heart necklace. circled, hammered and then was finished with a bronze colored patina.

Weaved copper heart

Hand made balled copper wire formed and then weaved into a heart pendant. A vintage crystal bead is wrapped in copper as a dangle. Still deciding what I want it to hang from.

wrapped pendants

I wrapped the two blue sea sediment jasper( dyed stones)in copper wire. One is wrapped with square wire into a frame and the other is coiled and then netted onto a frame. The third pendant is a large labradorite cab with a beautiful flash of greenish blue. I wrapped it in black, oxidized steel wire.