Peach Moonstone Earrings

Just when I think I've completely run out of new ideas for earring designs, something happens.  Rick comes back in from his studio/shop (it's a building separate from the house and I only let him back in the house at lunch or after 5pm -- I run a tight ship) with a bag of sterling silver ovals that I asked him to solder closed for me.

Here, I must digress to tell you why these ovals were cut in the first place.  I make these very popular and good selling bracelets of mixed chains.

As you can see, half of the bracelet is large link chain that I purchase in bulk, by the spool.  Yes, it's very expensive because it's heavy.  Those of you that work with chain know that every time you cut a link, you lose a link.  This is not so painful when working with small cable chain, but this big stuff really hurts!  Each link is about an inch long.  I had a big bag full of them and .... continued ...

So, I'm staring at these now solid links and I start scheming.  This is the result:

Voila!  A new earring design is born.  Needless to say, I made a whole series of similar earrings with a variety of stones.  They are longer than many of my designs and will (hopefully) appeal to a different set of shoppers.

I only have one show left this season and for that I am grateful.  It's the "lightest" show season I have had since 1997 and it feels good.  If you live in Southcentral Alaska, please visit me at the Bad Girls of the North craft show at the Millennium Hotel, Nov 5 & 6.

Green Onyx Earrings

I recently purchased these lovely green onyx spear shaped briolettes and I'm in love! This shape really speaks to me for some reason. Maybe it's the sleekness of the bead or the slim silhouette. Whatever it is, I simply can't resist this shape.

For these earrings, I paired them with tiny rondelles of peach moonstone. Together, these beads hang from sterling silver leverback earwires. I oxidized all of the silver and then selectively hand sanded it.

I have plans for some other pairings with these green onyx briolettes. I think they will look good with crystal quartz, labradorite, lapis and maybe even garnet for the holidays! Very festive indeed.

Peach Moonstone Earrings- AND A SPECIAL!

Simple designs seem perfect for summer. These earrings satisfy that requirement -- and the color of these marquis shaped briolettes isn't too far from creamsicle color. Perfectly summery!

I hand crafted the earwires from sterling silver wire and oxidized with liver of sulfur to achieve that graphite color. A little hand sanding reveals just of bit of the shiny silver beneath.

These earrings are for sale in my etsy shop.

In honor of the 4th of July holiday, I am offering free worldwide shipping on any order from my etsy shop. This offer is good through Sunday, July 6. Use the phrase "July 4th" in notes to seller and I will refund the shipping charge.

Have a great weekend!

Fruit Punch

Here's a new color combination for me! I've used a lemon yellow faceted freshwater pearl, a peach moonstone briolette and a slice of pink tourmaline.

Looks almost good enough to eat, doesn't it? These bright, fresh colors are just what I need this time of year, when everything is still shades of gray.

This sweet necklace is for sale in my etsy shop.