Monday, March 22, 2010

ROSE PINK QUARTZ BRACELET (Promenade)

Rose quartz is one of the most desirable varieties of quartz. The pink to rose red color is completely unique, unlike any other pink mineral species. A few exceptional pieces are found with enough clarity and color to make fine gems. Most of the worlds supply of good quality rose quartz comes from Brazil. Brazil is also the only current source of true well-formed crystals of rose quartz.

The Promenade Designer Bracelet is created with good quality Rose Quartz smooth oval, and smooth cylindrical gemstones. The bracelet is adorned with shimmering Sterling Silver bead caps from the Karen Hill Tribes, and Bali Sterling Silver disc beads. Just enough 925 Sterling Silver round smooth beads, to make this a fine designer piece. The finishing of the Promenade, is a Sterling Silver scalloped, floral, toggle clasp from Israel, and just off the side of the clasp is a solid 925 Sterling Silver heart, ready for engraving your personal expressions.

ROSE PINK QUARTZ EARRINGS (Promenade)

The Promenade Designer Earrings were created with good quality Rose Quartz smooth oval gemstones. The earrings are adorned with shimmering Sterling Silver bead caps from the Karen Hill Tribes, and 925 Sterling Silver round smooth beads, to make these fine designer pieces. The Promenade Earrings hang beautifully on shiny 925 Sterling Silver ear wires from Bali.

Monday, March 15, 2010

APATITE GEMSTONE CHARM BRACELET (Mirth)


Apatite, a stone seldom found in jewelry stores and virtually unknown to the general public, is beloved by collectors for its many diverse colors and forms. Only with the recent availability of the neon blue-green variety from Madagascar, has its jewelry use increased.
The Mirth Designer Charm Bracelet was created with exhilarating Blue Apatite smooth oval gemstones, lots of Bali Sterling Silver handcrafted beads, Sterling Silver handcrafted feathers from the Karen Hill Tribes, and Artist Lampwork, by Stoney Marie, Etsian. 925 Sterling Silver oval and round double links, and finished with a shiny toggle clasp of 925 Sterling Silver.

APATITE GEMSTONE CHARM EARRINGS (Mirth)

The Mirth Designer Charm Earrings were created with exhilarating Blue Apatite smooth oval gemstones, Sterling Silver handcrafted feathers from the Karen Hill Tribes, and worn on 925 Sterling Silver smooth and scalloped oval links, and they hang exultantly on 925 Sterling Silver ear wires from Bali.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

APATITE GEMSTONE BRACELET (Jardine)

The Great Barrier Reef stretches for more than 1,250 miles along the coast of Queensland, in northeastern Australia. Jardine Islet (Queensland), lies further north, and is breathtakingly beautiful. Spectacular golden brown sea fans with sea urchins intricately entwined, beneath a turquoise blue ocean floor background, makes an underwater photographer thrill at it's splendor. Apatite, a stone seldom found in jewelry stores and virtually unknown to the general public, is beloved by collectors for its many diverse colors and forms. Only with the recent availability of the neon blue-green variety from Madagascar, has its jewelry use increased.

The Jardine Designer Bracelet was created with Apatite smooth oval gemstones, and 925 Sterling Silver smooth round beads, and illuminating Sterling Silver bead caps from the Karen Hill Tribes. Large handcrafted Sterling Silver beads from Bali. The focal in this design, is an Artist Lampwork bead by Lynn Nurge, (Etsian), and two matching Lampwork beads from the same Artist. The bracelet is finished with a lovely Sterling Silver twisted rope design toggle clasp from the Karen Hill Tribes, and off the side of the clasp, is a pretty Sterling Silver handcrafted bead from Bali.

APATITE GEMSTONE EARRINGS (Jardine)

The Jardine Designer Earrings were created with Apatite smooth oval gemstones, and 925 Sterling Silver smooth round beads, and illuminating Sterling Silver bead caps from the Karen Hill Tribes. Artist Lampwork beads by Lynn Nurge, (Etsian). 925 Sterling Silver hammered oval links, and they hang beautifully on 925 Sterling Silver ear wires from Bali.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

APATITE GEMSTONE BRACELET (Ocean Blue)


Apatite, a stone seldom found in jewelry stores and virtually unknown to the general public, is beloved by collectors for its many diverse colors and forms. Only with the recent availability of the neon blue-green variety from Madagascar, has its jewelry use increased.
The Ocean Blue (Double Strand) Designer Bracelet was created with spectacular top grade Apatite fancy cut gemstones, and shimmering Apatite nugget chip gemstones. The bracelet is adorned with lots of 925 Sterling Silver round smooth beads, and handcrafted Sterling Silver beads from Bali. A gorgeous Artist Lampwork center focal, by Jennifer Powers, (Etsian), accentuates the turquoise blue color in the Apatite gemstones.
The Designer piece is finished off nicely with a shiny and intricately designed Sterling Silver toggle clasp from Israel. Off the side of the clasp, is a tiny 925 Sterling and Bali Sterling Silver charm, enhanced with a single nugget of Apatite, designed by me.

APATITE GEMSTONE EARRINGS (Ocean Blue)


The Ocean Blue Designer Earrings were created with spectacular top grade Apatite nugget chip gemstones. The earrings are adorned with 925 Sterling Silver round smooth beads, and handcrafted Sterling Silver beads from Bali. Gorgeous Artist Lampwork beads by Jennifer Powers, (Etsian), accentuate the turquoise blue color in the Apatite gemstones. The Designer Ocean Blue Earrings are fashioned beautifully, as they hang on shimmering 925 Sterling Silver ear wires from Bali.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

SOUTH SEA SHELL PEARL and AMETHYST BRACELET (Enchanting)


The most expensive imitation pearls manufactured in Japan use central beads formed from shell. They can be quite convincing in both appearance and heft, and have been variously called ‘shell pearls’, ‘imitation cultured pearls’, and ‘man-made pearls.’ They are organic, man-made pearls from South Sea oyster shells that rival the finest natural South Sea white pearls.Fabulous luster, virtually indistinguishable by eye from top quality round South Sea or Tahitian pearls. They are also heavy, the same as real South Sea pearls of this size, and they are perfectly round. Amethyst, of the finest quality and deep purple color, are combined with the South Sea Shell Pearls for an Enchanting look and feel.
The Enchanting Designer Bracelet was created with captivating, round, South Sea Shell Pearls, and deep purple, top grade, Amethyst gemstone rondelles. The bracelet is adorned with 925 Sterling Silver smooth, round beads and created with shiny tube beads in Sterling Silver, from the Karen Hill Tribes. Detailed Sterling Silver beads from Bali, and finished with a lovely Sterling Silver toggle clasp, and embellished with a Sterling Silver flower from the Karen Hill Tribes. Just off the side of the clasp, hangs an adorable Sterling Silver Bali and 925 Sterling Silver charm created by me.

SOUTH SEA SHELL PEARL and AMETHYST EARRINGS (Enchanting)

The Enchanting Designer Earrings were created with captivating,round south sea shell pearls, and deep purple, top grade Amethyst gemstone rondelles. The earrings are adorned with 925 Sterling Silver smooth, round beads, and created with shiny tube beads in Sterling Silver, from the Karen Hill Tribes. Detailed Sterling Silver beads from Bali, and hang Enchantingly on 925 Sterling Silver Ear Wires from Bali.