The materials I work with often change with the
season, fashion trends or the interest of my customers. Semiprecious stones tend to have a more earthy feel than many other materials. Depending on the combination of accent choices, the style is usually
rather organic or ethnic in impression. Some of my favorites are
Fluorite, Tourmaline, Iolite, Fancy Jasper, Turquoise and Carnelian.
The variety of material changes often, especially after I shop at the
Tucson Gem & Mineral Show!
Freshwater Pearls are very versatile and are
one of my favorite beads to work with. Most of those that I use
are farmed in Japan and then sent to Hong Kong for drilling and export.
Pearls are often treated in different ways to enhance the color or even
to encourage the oyster to produce a specific shape. I prefer not to
use any materials which are dyed in extreme colors, or those altered by
faceting. The quality of pearls varies widely and I select the ones
that I use by hand so that I can inspect the luster, texture, color and
shape. When used in combination with stone, Freshwater Pearls seem to
add a layer of especially feminine detail. Used on their own, pearls are
universally appealing.
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Aquarian Earring, Spiral End These sparkling Garnets have a deep claret hue, a color that always makes me think of royalty and Elizabethan times. I chose to frame them with several layered beads of Turkish silver adding to the richness of texture. I hand turned the spiral ends and finished them with Sterling silver lever back earwires. The length is just 1-1/2". ~ $48.00 |
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Garnet Blossom Earring I love the lacy floral shape of this Turkish silver link and decided it was just the right thing to combine with these sweet Garnet discs, facets along each edge catch and reflect the light ever so gently. Garnets can sometimes have such a deep tone that they almost appear to be black. Due to the slender shape of these beads, the fruity burgundy color really shines through. Paired with Balinese silver droplets, and suspended from Sterling silver french hooks, these are 1-3/8" long. ~ $44.00 |
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Loose Heart Tourmaline Necklace This is the first of a new design series featuring some very detailed wire wrapping. Using several gauges of wire and chain, I've formed a heart shaped pendant and embellished it with a beautiful coin pearl and tiny faceted Tourmaline rounds in shades of pink, rose, green and palest blue. The soft, lacy look of this pendant is delicate, ornate and very feminine. With multiple hues this will work well with many different colors and would make a wonderful necklace for a bride. The earrings shown here can be seen in the following listing. With the addition of 1-1/2" of larger link chain and a spring ring clasp, the length is adjustable from 18" to 19-1/2". While the chain itself is incorporated in the 1-1/4" long pendant, I would be happy to shorten this for you if you'd like. ~ $214.00 SOLD I plan to create more pieces in this style, email me if you are interested in this design, thanks! |
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Hip Halo Tourmaline Earrings The first of the Hip Halo designs features sweet circles, tiny curlicues and spring blossom hues. Embellished with numerous wraps of gold-filled wire and a short length of rolo chain, five faceted Tourmaline beads in blush pink, wine and leaf green swing across the bottom. These are light weight and move gracefully when worn. From the top of the gold-filled earwire to the bottom of the drops the length is just 1-1/3". ~ $85.00 SOLD I am making more of this design, next will be Freshwater pearl. Please use the email link to request your custom made pair! |
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Handle Halo Tourmaline and Freshwater Pearl Earring Second in a new design series, gold-filled wire forms a charming loop and joins a ring alongside two curvaceous handle-like tendrils. A compact yet detailed design with a full range of colors makes these a very versatile pair of earrings. Tourmalines in palest yellow, pink and blue are accompanied by the slightly deeper hues of raspberry pink and moss green in framing a softly glowing pearl. Finished with gold-filled earwires these are just 1-1/4" long. ~ $ 92.00 This pair has SOLD! I can recreate this style, when you click this picture to see the larger view clicking link at the bottom of the page will open a window for you to send me an email! |
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Faceted Multicolor Tourmaline Pendant Necklace Lovely, lovely Tourmaline, with such varied colors I could not resist creating a piece to display the rainbow they become when grouped together. To create the framework for the abacus like grid of stones, I formed heavy gold-filled wire and wrapped it with a very fine gauge of the same wire. Gold-filled beads in both matte and shiny finishes are all that I needed to complement these sparking faceted rounds. The oval pendant is suspended from a oval link gold-filled chain and is secured with a spring ring clasp making it adjustable in size with a maximum length of 18-1/2". The pendant itself is an additional 1-3/4" long. Please let me know if you would like the chain length adjusted. ~ $272.00 SOLD Please let me know if you'd like to order a custom design in this style. |
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Tourmaline Pinks Handle Halo Earrings Simple, open and on the small side, the rosy hues of faceted Tourmalines encircling the gold-filled loop are sure to be a hit with those who love pinks! Each bead is secured with tightly wrapped gold-filled wire. If you'd like me to add a pearl suspended from the ring at the center, please ask, the cost will be an additional $10.00. Total length is 1-1/4" ~ $85.00 SOLD |
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Tourmaline Teal and Green Handle Halo Earrings Spring bud and moss green are paired here with a cool teal shade in faceted rounds of Tourmaline. The formed and wire wrapped loop used in this design are very feminine without being overly ornate. Perfect with either casual jeans or something perhaps more on the dressy side! All metals are gold-filled including the earwires, overall length is just 1-1/4". ~ $85.00 SOLD Please click on the link below to send me an email requesting another pair. If you'd like me to add a pearl suspended from the ring at the center, please ask, the cost will be an additional $10.00. |
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Silver Cloud Aquamarine Necklace I've had this hammered Sterling silver oval for a couple of years but this is the first time I used it in a horizontal fashion. Using a very fine gauge Sterling wire, I wrapped the lower portion of the oval. This allowed me to incorporate tiny Freshwater pearls and lengths of Sterling chain, perfect for some tiny drops. These micro faceted Aquamarines, in soft blue, gray and green hues, have a sweetly rounded rain drop shape. The link pattern of the Sterling chain has a light, lacy look and there are three more of the tiny pearls on each side leading down to the pendant. Finished with a Sterling spring ring clasp, the length is adjustable from with a maximum length of 17", the oval and drops are an additional 1-1/4" long. ~ $110.00 SOLD, that was the last one. Will look for more beautiful teardrop shapes to work with for later in the year. |
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Pearl Harmony - Captive Necklace Snowy white, misty grey, iridescent slate - light, medium, dark - with a mixture of tones and simple textures this is a necklace that goes with everything. The Sterling chain carries five tiny Balinese silver droplets, accenting the pendants on the left and right. The placement of these drops also serves to keep the freely moving pendants centered (captive if you will), this means the clasp will stay in place at the back of the neck, where it belongs! Finished with a Sterling spring ring clasp, the length is adjustable from 16" to 17-1/2". ~ $52.00 Sold Out, email if you'd like this color combination although shapes will be different. |
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Detail of Israeli Silver Clasp on Double Strand Leather Necklace This photograph illustrates the Israeli silver clasps that I use on many of my leather necklaces. There are smaller sizes used with single strand necklaces that look identical in design. Leather necklaces that have different types of closures will be noted in descriptions, and a photo provided as well. |
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Captive Necklace Peridot Turquoise Citrine Like the days at summers end, this necklace has colors that are cool and crisp with a just a hint of warmth. Translucent Peridot is combined with smooth, bright Turquoise and sparkling Citrine. This necklace has a little secret, the droplets that dance along toward the pendants also keep them centered! No clasp spinning to the front to take away from the beauty of this design. Finished with a Sterling spring ring clasp, the length is adjustable from 16" to 17-1/2". ~$54.00 SOLD. Please click the link below if you'd like me to make a similar piece for you. |
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Indian Summer Tassel Necklace At the center of this necklace is a glowing nugget of golden Citrine. As you turn this in your hand you'll see flashes of buttery yellow, soft tangerine and deep topaz reflected in the unusual irregularly faceted nugget. I chose to complement this lovely stone with a cluster of drops just beneath and along the strand of Sterling silver chain. The seed beads in matte iridescent leaf green and bright opaque turquoise offer a lively contrast to the warmth of Citrine. Finished with a Sterling silver spring ring clasp which can be secured in any of the larger links on the chain, this necklace is adjustable with a maximum length of 18". The tassel itself is 1-1/2" long. ~ $64.00 SOLD! |
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White Pearl Branch Drop Earrings These ornate earrings use Sterling silver chain to suspend a pair of elegant white Freshwater pearls. The round links of the chain are embellished with tiny drops of Balinese silver, this lends an organic feel to the overall look. Turkish silver caps each pearl. With Sterling earwires the total length is just - 1-1/8". ~ $54.00 |
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Petite Frost White Pearl Earring The addition of a delicate Sterling oval adds a bit of length to this elegant little earring. The Freshwater pearls are shining and smooth. Embellished with a tiny Turkish silver bead and Czech Charlotte, finished with a Sterling silver French hook earwires, these are just a bit over 1" long. ~$32.00 |
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Petite Peacock Pearl Earring Swinging from a wreath-like circlet of silver is one nearly round peacock pearl. These Freshwater pearls are a deep blue-gray but the nacre reflects purples, greens and teals. Finished with a minimum of detail this is a perfect little earring for someone whose tastes are simple, or someone who prefers a short earring. With Sterling French hook earwires, the length is just 3/4". ~ $28.00 |