Posts Tagged ‘artisan’

Ebony and Ivory

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Another little pretty added to my etsy shop, loaded with sparkling Swarovski crystals, two of my own handmade lampwork glass beads in black and white and lots of Bali silver.

Copper Canyon

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

New in my etsy shop is this pretty copper necklace with a gemstone pendant.  Click the picture to go.

Season’s Bracelet

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

New bracelet added made with lots of pearls, Thai silver, Bali silver and my very own lampwork glass beads.

Autumn Jewelry

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Now in my etsy shop are these little beauties ready for fall. Click here to go.

New Beads on Etsy

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Just added for sale on Etsy is this beautiful set of lampwork glass beads.  Click here to check it out.

Blue Bells

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Just listed in my little shop on etsy, these earrings are made with vintage brass bead caps and lucite flowers

New for Fall

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

New goodies for the crisp cool upcoming season. “Brass Acorns” are available for purchase in my etsy shop

Tequila Sunrise

Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Tequila Sunrise bracelet

Tequila Sunrise bracelet

Today I’d like to give a little background on some of the materials used in my new bracelet ‘Tequila Sunrise’. Turquoise is made up of hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum and ranges in color from skyblue to apple green. Indigenous to the southwest is often named for the mine from which it came. Turquoise is the birthstone for December and in healing folklore it encourage spiritual healing, creativity and happiness.

Apatite is a rare semi-precious gemstone composed of fluorine, chlorine and hydroxyl and is produced mainly in Mexico. The name apatite is from the Greek word “to deceive” because the gem varieties were often confused with other materials. The color of apatite is often due to the presence of rare earth elements or by natural irradiation.

Swarovski crystals are made in Austria and are considered the finest products of their kind in the world. Precision-cut lead crystal glass, the colors are vivid and the sparkle draws the eye. Aurora Borealis finished crystals have the same vivid colors, with the addition of a “rainbowed” coating. Swarovski crystals take their name from Daniel Swarovski who invented a machine capable of cutting crystal to perfection in 1892.