Tuesday, August 12, 2008

This is "African Royalty". I used African trade beads when I made it, along with a lot of glass and gemstones, not to mention metal beads too. What do you think? Did I name it right?
Like I said before this is one beautiful stone! This time I set it with hematite. It just makes it stand out even more.
I just love the color of coral! The coral and copper on this necklace reminds me of warm night in that sexy dress with that great someone!
This was a joy to make! Since my husband and I both play guitar I used Elixir guitar strings (only the finest!) to do some of the wire wrapping. The stones are a mix of turquoise and deep purple crystals.

Monday, August 11, 2008

These adjustable Chinese tile bracelets are some that I made after I received one from a friend of mine who is Chinese. She gave me one that was from where she was born, so these are the American version of the one I received.
This is one necklace and earrings set I made with various gemstones and beads and a sterling silver bail that I think is gorgeous. The bail is holding one of the most beautiful turquoise donuts I have ever seen!
This is an adjustable cord necklace with a Chinese Zodiac coin suspended from it topped with a carved cinnabar bead. I loved making this necklace, because I love the Chinese culture so much. This just has a special feel to it. What do you think?
The color, that's the most important part to me when I look at a piece for the first time. It has to speak to me. If I get drawn to it because the color speaks to me, then that's a real good start!
These are just so easy to put on and adjust to any length. They are such versatile necklaces!
These adjustable gemstone necklaces are some of my favorite items to make, and some of my best sellers.


The iridized glass winged beads with the red jade in the middle on this one gives this guy a lot of weight. It really feels good on your wrist.