More Pearls!!!

POF in Berries and Jewels just added to my shop!

String of Pearls

This Pearls of Fiber necklace that I just posted in my shop is hopefully the first of many. What fun to make, so many possibilities and color combinations!

AMAZING!!!

A word about this piece: The pink tourmaline cabochon in this ring came from a different ring that I bought for practically nothing some 6 years ago. Although I always loved the stone, it was set in a very plain band and a bezel with the tiniest flaw that was like a magnet for the eyes whenever you looked at it. I eventually grew out of it and needing a resizing at least, I brought it to my favorite jeweler, Debra LaValley.

I have commissioned a number of custom pieces from her in the past, but this time I think she really outdid herself! Look closely, you can see that the bezel is made up of four tiny dragonflies. The stone looks a million times better in her ring, and I just love it.

Should you ever have the privilege to pass through or visit Cedarburg, WI I highly recommend making The Pagoda a stop on your trip. Debra's work tends to the more floral/ nouveau, and Cathy Laing's work is more clean and modern. Fantastic stuff! No website...

Simple Knots and Pearls

My first hand knotted beading attempt was the freshwater pearl necklace below. After making a bracelet as a gift, I made the white pearl one pictured here for myself with the left-overs. Not bad for first attempts if I do say so myself...

Blue Flash

I am sure that I am not the only one who has noticed the recent obsession with and proliferation of Labradorite and Rainbow Moonstone jewelry. I, too, am smitten and feel that I must add a flashy blue gem to my collection! Here are some of my favorites:

Magical Moonstone Ring by Smoochy Angels $125

Becky Kelso Carved Labradorite Ring at Zosaku $225

Green Fields Forever necklace by Artisan Impact $170

Moonstone Starfish necklace (OOAK) by Dragonfire Designs $125

Faceted Labradorite pendant by McFarland Designs $68

Becky Kelso Oval Moonstone necklace at Blue Bee $150

Elements Earrings by The Alchemist's Garden $32

A Year of Holidays (at least)

...is what I probably would have to give up to be the recipient of this fabulous necklace.

Mama necklace by Tali Gillette found at the Giving Tree

Aaahhh........