One of my Fave's!

These items are from my friend Swati. I have the necklace and it is stunning! She makes the most AMAZING jewelry, and is such a sweetheart.

For whatever reason, the previous blog I had in here got messed up so I had to re-do it. UGH!

My 1st Wire Wrap!

This is the very first wire wrapped piece of jewelry I attempted since my last surgery in December 2008. Even with residual paralysis in my arms & hands, this piece is unbelievable! The colors remind me of springtime!
The lampwork focal was made by one of my favorite artisans. Her work is very sought after & very costly. But every once in a while I feel the need to splurge, and this was SO worth it! The length of the entire focal is about 4.5 inches. Wow!
I used Fluorite rondelles on gold filled wire & gold vermeil headpins. There's also lavender and dark purple smooth Chalcedony heart brios along with micro faceted light green Chalcedony heart brios. There are 2 gold vermeil Bali beadcaps on the "egg" lampwork bead.
For the necklace, I wrapped light green faceted Chalcedony nuggets. Then I wrapped faceted Amethyst nuggets with light green micro faceted Fluorite rondelles, and then micro faceted Amethyst rondelles with more green Fluorite rondelles. All beads are wire wrapped with gold fill wire. Not plated, not vermeil.
I finished this stunner with a 14kt gold toggle clasp. It measures approx. 24.5 inches, including the focal.
You can purchase this at my ArtFire store!

Totally Turquoise!

I held onto the turquoise until my mind was set on a design, and I'm glad I did. As soon as I was finished with the set, it sold within 5 hours!!! Needless to say I was thrilled, and the new owner of this set fell in love with it as soon as her husband gave it to her.

There are 3 strands of beautiful faceted Turquoise rondelles, faceted Hessonite Garnet rondelles, and faceted Gold Brownstone beads in this stunning choker necklace. LOT'S of Sterling Silver Bali beads throughout every strand. I finished this choker with a Karen Silver Flower clasp and hung Karen Silver Leaf & Flower Charms from it.

What an amazing piece ~ the set actually! Definitely a one-of-a-kind as I never make reproductions unless asked to.