Recent work

I had a sweet baby boy last year, so I've been quite preoccupied, but I'm not giving up on my passion, my creative outlet, my pretties :) I did manage to take a metal workshop with my daughter at one point, so I've been having fun with texturing metal...or dreaming of it anyway. My most recent creations have been gifts for others, but I thought I'd share.

Aquamarine Choker set

This gorgeous choker is made entirely of sterling silver and aquamarine coin beads and drops, with a few genuine Swarovski crystals to add a little sparkle! I hand-hooked every section/drop and made the earrings to match the drops that flank the large central crystal. The earrings can be re-done with the smaller crystals, if desired. The adjustable choker measures from 15" to almost 17.5". The earrings measure a little over 1.5" from top of leverback to bottom of aquamarine. Set is $OLD.

Garnet choker and earrings

Sterling silver choker and earrings feature faceted garnet bicones and freshwater pearls. 14.25" long (can be made longer for small fee). SOLD

Blue n Green Chalcedony earrings

Featuring blue and green chalcedony, these lovely earrings are accented with purple freshwater pearls.  Using all sterling silver metals, the earrings measure 1 3/8" from the top of the hook to the bottom of the faceted blue drop. SOLD

Amethyst and Pearl necklace and earrings set

Made this especially for a purple-lover! I love amethyst, so it was fun to get to use them. Also includes freshwater pearls, sterling silver and Hill Tribe silver. SOLD

Copper Serpentine necklace

Another of my latest creations, this was an experiment with settings. I really like semi-precious stones, the colors and textures of God's creations. Having worked at a lapidary (just one summer in college), I also appreciate odd-shaped cabachons (or non-calibrated, free form cabs), but then you can't just buy a setting for them...and I don't do blow-torch work. So, I've experimented with copper sheet metal and wire (and PMC, but that one's still a work in progress). The stone is a copper-based mineral called serpentine. SOLD

Blue Chalcedony and purple earrings

I created these as a custom request for someone who likes blue and purple.  I love chalcedony's translucent, milky quality, giving it a dreaminess.  I also used amethyst rounds and freshwater pearls.