NATURAL AGATE BRACELET (Sunset)

Natural Agate is a beautiful natural chalcedony stone, classified as a semi precious gem and has been used by people as early as the ancient Egyptians in and before 3000 BC. Agate is still cut, shined, and shaped in the same ways it was in ancient times, and used in many of the same ways.Carnelian is a brownish red to red-orange variety of chalcedony or cryptocrystalline quartz. Its name is believed to come from a variety of cherry known as kornel.
The distinctive red-orange color of carnelian is a result of trace amounts of iron. Sometimes the name Sard is used to refer to the darker colors of carnelian, though there is no clear distinction between carnelian and sard. Natural Carnelian material may be heated to enhance color and still keep it natural looking.The most important carnelian deposits are found in Brazil, Uruguay, India and Madagascar.

The Sunset Designer Bracelet was created with Natural Agate and Deep Red Carnelian Gemstones, in Red, Orange, Brownish Red and some Yellow Orange with Natural Striations. Shiny, smooth pillow shapes and Deep Red Carnelian rondelle shapes. Basic, natural beauty, and bright as a warm Sunset. Glowing!
Bali Sterling Silver beads, and an illuminating 925 Sterling Silver toggle clasp from the Karen Hill Tribes. This piece is "The Little Black Dress" Basic, simple yet elegant and captivating.

NATURAL AGATE EARRINGS (Sunset)

The Sunset Designer Earrings were created with Natural Multi Colored Agate and Carnelian Gemstones, in Red, Orange, Brownish Red and some Yellow Orange with Natural Striations. Shiny Natural Agate smooth pillow shape Gemstones and Deep Red Carnelian rondelle shapes. Basic, natural beauty, and bright as a warm Sunset. Glowing!
Bali Sterling Silver beads, and hang on 925 Sterling Silver ear wires. These Designer Earrings are "The Little Black Dress". Basic, simple, yet elegant and captivating. Perfect match with our Designer Sunset Bracelet.

RED CARNELIAN GEMSTONE NECKLACE (Ravishing)

Madagascar inspired Carnelian, a form of Chalcedony related to the quartz family. Enriched deep red/orange hues (Shamber), in the likes of the most Deep Red round faceted Carnelian Gemstones.

The Ravishing Designer Lariat Style Necklace is created with Deep Red Carnelian round faceted Gemstones, and fashioned with shimmering 925 Sterling Silver round link chain. 925 Sterling Silver round smooth shiny beads all come together in a loving detailed filligree Heart and lots of Carnelian Gemstones as they drape their way through to the heart of this design. A 925 Sterling Silver lobster claw clasp in the back of the necklace for convenient closure, so you wont have to thread the drop through the heart of the necklace in front, unless you want to.

These Designer pieces are Timeless, and it's simplistic beauty depicts the endless wearing of the captured design for all wardrobes, day and night, special occasion, business, romantic and even with a nice pair of jeans. Enjoy, with the matching Chandelier Earrings and matching Bracelet, all in gorgeous Carnelian.

RED CARNELIAN GEMSTONE EARRINGS (Ravishing)

The Ravishing Designer Chandelier Earrings are created with lots of Deep Red Carnelian faceted and round Gemstone beads. Shiny 925 Sterling Silver beads, and hang on beautiful detailed filligree teardrop chandeliers, made in Bali and in Sterling Silver. Lovely Sterling Silver ear wires from the Karen Hill Tribes compliment the design.

RED CARNELIAN GEMSTONE BRACELET (Ravishing)

The Ravishing Designer Bracelet is adorned with lots of Sterling Silver beads from Bali, and round smooth 925 Sterling Silver beads. The closure to this bracelet is a Sterling Silver twisted rope design toggle clasp from Bali.

YELLOW JADE and RED CHALCEDONY BRACELET (Calendula)

The ancient Romans named this plant Calendula because they noticed that it was blooming on the first day of every month (calends). It was a symbol of joy and happiness in their gardens, and because it provided them with a continuous supply of flowers and tender leaves. Calendula has been a garden favorite for centuries, with yellow golden blooms and red centers of splendid color.

The Designer Calendula Bracelet was inspired by the colorful blooms of the Calendula flower. Polished Yellow Jade coin shape Gemstones, Red Chalcedony heart shape Gemstones, drenched in 925 Sterling Silver beads and handcrafted Sterling Silver beads from Bali. This stunning bracelet has a closure of 925 Sterling Silver and shiny beaded heart shape toggle clasp, and a drop of gorgeous Yellow Jade and Red Chalcedony hanging off the side.

YELLOW JADE and RED CARNELIAN EARRINGS (Calendula)

The Designer Calendula Earrings were inspired by the colorful blooms of the Calendula flower. Polished Yellow Jade coin shape Gemstones, Red Carnelian round Gemstones, drenched in 925 Sterling Silver beads and Sterling Silver beads from Bali. These stunning earrings hang on lovely 925 Sterling Silver ear wires from Bali.

YELLOW JADE and RED CHALCEDONY EARRINGS (Calendula Hearts)

The Designer Calendula Heart Earrings were inspired by the colorful blooms of the Calendula flower. Red Chalcedony heart shape and round Carnelian Gemstones, Polished Yellow Jade Rondelle Gemstones, drenched in 925 Sterling Silver beads and Sterling Silver beads from Bali. This stunning earrings hang on lovely 925 Sterling Silver ear wires from Bali.

BLACK ONYX and BLUE LACE AGATE BRACELET (Romantic)

The Romantic Designer Bracelet was created with high quality faceted Black Onyx rondelle shape and teardrop shape gemstones, and with faceted Blue Lace Agate gemstones and just the right touch of Red Fluorite round faceted gemstones, to bring out the beautiful color in the floral lampwork. Bali Sterling Silver beads and spacers and 925 Sterling Silver smooth round beads. Karen Hill Tribe Sterling Silver bead caps.

The gorgeous focal in this design, is a floral Lampwork, and was created by the talented Artist Lynn Bauter, with a base of black with flowers in light blue, amethyst, dark violet and ink blue with fuchsia roses and little buds in light purple.

The lovely closure to this magnificent bracelet, is a shimmering 925 Sterling Silver Floral toggle clasp. The Romantic Designer Bracelet was designed to make the perfect match with the Romantic Designer Earrings.

BLACK ONYX and BLUE LACE AGATE EARRINGS

The Romantic Designer Earrings were created with high quality Black Faceted Onyx rondelle shape gemstones, and with faceted Blue Lace Agate gemstones with just the right touch of Red Fluorite round faceted gemstones, to bring out the beautiful color in the lampwork.
The gorgeous floral Lampwork, was created by the talented Artist Lynn Bauter, with a base of black with flowers in light blue, amethyst, dark violet and ink blue with fuchsia roses and little buds in light purple.
They hang beautifully on 925 Sterling Silver floral filligree ear wires.

YELLOW JADE and PINK RHODONITE BRACELET (Cyprus Gardens)

Cypress Gardens became a showplace for 8,000 varieties of flowers from over 90 different countries, and I believe that it was one of the most beautiful places on earth. The famous gardens closed down last year, but I will long remember strolling winding paths through hundreds of trees that provided a canopy over colorful landscape and blooms, sparkling waterfall along Topiary Trails. (so glad we took lots of photos). The Plantation was home to four more traditional gardens, including herb, vegetable, rose and butterfly gardens. In the long-time tradition of Cypress Gardens, the Southern Belles strolled the lawns welcoming guests. The most robust and colorful floral landscapes were my inspiration for the Designer "Cyprus Gardens" Jewelry.

The "Cyprus Gardens" Designer Bracelet was created with soft Yellow Jade round and rondelle gemstones, Olive Green Jade, gorgeous top quality rose pink Rhodonite gemstones and talented Artist Lampwork focal by Lynn Bauter, Etsian. Detailed and Handcrafted Bali Sterling Silver beads, 925 Sterling Silver, and shiny Sterling Silver bead caps from the Karen Hill Tribes. The bracelet is finished with a stunning twisted rope design in Sterling Silver from Bali.

YELLOW JADE and PINK RHODONITE EARRINGS (Cyprus Gardens)

The "Cyprus Gardens" Designer Earrings were created with soft yellow Jade round gemstones, gorgeous top quality rose pink Rhodonite gemstones and talented Artist Lampwork by Lynn Bauter, Etsian. Bali Sterling Silver beads, 925 Sterling Silver, and shiny Sterling Silver bead caps from the Karen Hill Tribes. The Earrings hang on illuminous 925 Sterling Silver ear wires from Bali.

AMETHYST GEMSTONE BRACELET (Heather Rose) by Gonet Designs

from the HEATHER COLLECTION

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and is a popular gemstone. If it were not for its widespread availability, amethyst would be very expensive. The name "amethyst" comes from the Greek and means "not drunken." The Greeks were referring to the almost wine-like color of some stones that they may have encountered. Its color is unparalleled, and even other, more expensive purple gemstones are often compared to its color and beauty. Although it must always be purple to be amethyst, it can and does have a wide range of purple shades. The color purple is traditionally the color of royalty and amethyst has been used since the dawn of history to adorn the rich and powerful monarchs and rulers. Today, amethyst is a lovely and affordable gemstone that is fortunately available in a wide variety of cut and uncut stones that we can all possess and admire.

The "Heather Rose" Designer Bracelet was inspired by the deep rich color of Purple and the Birthstone for the month of February, and with the Pink Rose Quartz Gemstones, make a robust garden treasure of color.

Natural, deep dark Amethyst faceted hexagon shape gemstones, and smooth round, and rondelle gemstones. Lucious Rose Pink Quartz Oval focal Gemstone, faceted round, and faceted rondelle. Hand Crafted Sterling Silver discs from Bali, 925 Sterling Silver smooth round beads. The Designer Lampwork beads were created by talented Artist Laura Thompson, Etsian. The bracelet is finished off beautifully with a solid 925 Sterling Silver clasp with Pink Rose Quartz Gemstone Cabochon.

AMETHYST GEMSTONE NECKLACE (Heather Rose) by Gonet Designs

The "Heather Rose" Designer Necklace was inspired by the deep rich color of Purple and the Birthstone for the month of February. Natural, deep dark Amethyst faceted hexagon shape gemstones, and smooth round deep purple amethyst gemstones. Hand Crafted Sterling Silver discs from Bali, 925 Sterling Silver smooth round beads, and beautifully crafted on 925 Sterling Silver scalloped oval link chain. The Designer Lampwork beads were created by talented Artist Laura Thompson, Etsian, and includes the Floral Pink and Amethyst Drop in the center of the Neckalce. The Heather Rose Necklace features a lovely closure of 925 Sterling Silver in a lobster Clasp design.

AMETHYST GEMSTONE EARRINGS (Heather Rose) by Gonet Designs

The "Heather Rose" Designer Earrings were inspired by the deep rich color of Purple and the Birthstone for the month of February.Natural, deep dark Amethyst smooth round shape gemstones, and Hand Crafted Sterling Silver discs from Bali, 925 Sterling Silver smooth round beads, and beautifully crafted on 925 Sterling Silver ear wires from Bali.

The Designer Lampwork beads were created by talented Artist Laura Thompson, Etsian.
The Designer Earrings are a perfect match with the Designer Necklace and Bracelet from our HEATHER COLLECTION.

PONCE DE LEON LIGHTHOUSE (Ponce Inlet)

I have taken the entire Summer off, to relax and gather fresh ideas for my Designer Jewelry coming soon. Almost hate to get started again, because it was so relaxing with such beautiful land and seascapes, but it's almost that time to get busy once again. These are some photos that I took on one of our recent escapes. Ponce De Leon Lighthouse, Inlet Harbor Restaurant, Coastal waterways, Sea Life, Seabirds, Shorebirds etc.

Florida's tallest lighthouse, Ponce De Leon at Ponce Inlet. The largest and most complete Light Stations in the Nation, and hosts one of the largest Fresnel Lens Collections in the World!

We strolled along a Natural Florida Coastal Hammock, and ended at Beach Street, where we began our walk to the Lighthouse from the pier, and found ourselves back at the boat dock for cool tropical drinks and plenty of time to catch our sail to the Ponce Inlet Harbor Restaurant for dinner. Relaxing with drinks, dancing to a Reggae Band, just before our cruise by boat back to New Smyrna Beach. How wonderful and awesome the marine life and all that God has created.....Breathtaking!

SEA TURTLES, SEABIRDS, SHOREBIRDS and PELLICANS

INLET HARBOR RESTAURANT and MARINA

MARINA at PONCE INLET

AFRICAN GREEN JADE BRACELET (Rainforest) SAFARI COLLECTION

African Jade is actually translucent green garnet. This gemstone is mined in the reaches of Africa, and for this reason gets its name. African Jade is also called Transvaal Jade. It has an appearance that resembles Nephrite, but its real composition is green Garnet, mined in Africa. African Jade is a semiprecious gemstone. It is not a real jade, but actually an opaque grossular garnet that resembles jade. There are other colors of this garnet; It can be light green, white, or pink.

The Rainforest Designer Bracelet was inspired by the lush greenery of the Cameroon Rainforest in Western Africa. Cameroon's forest is in an economically stable part of West Africa and is one of the largest.
Perfectly round, smooth Green African Jade Gemstones are loaded with 925 Sterling Silver beads and Sterling Silver handcrafted beads from Bali. The gorgeous green lush Lampwork beads in this design are created by Artist Lynn Nurge, Etsian, from her Garden Lore collection. The finish to this Designer Bracelet is an illuminating 925 Sterling Silver toggle clasp from Bali, and a Sterling Silver dainty flower from the Karen Hill Tribes hangs sweetly off the side of the clasp. A highly polished 925 Sterling Silver disc is perfect for engraving, and especially for personalization and gift giving.

AFRICAN GREEN JADE EARRINGS (Rainforest) SAFARI COLLECTION

Perfectly round, smooth Green African Jade Gemstones are created with 925 Sterling Silver beads and Sterling Silver handcrafted beads from Bali. The gorgeous lush green Lampwork beads in this design are created by Artist Lynn Nurge, Etsian, from her Garden Lore collection. The Designer Earrings are worn on illuminating 925 Sterling Silver ear wires from Bali.

925 STERLING SILVER and PEARLS WEDDING SET (Elegance)

The Designer Elegance Wedding Necklace and Earring set are created with gorgeous South Sea Shell Pearls in white and designed throughout the entire necklace. Lustrous embellishments of 925 Sterling Silver flower accents. The illuminating scalloped chain in this piece, is made with 925 Sterling Silver and the enclosure is a 925 Sterling Silver lobster claw clasp on the back. The shiny chain drapes down the back of the closure with a lovely South Sea Shell Pearl drop at the bottom.
There is a beautiful Sterling Silver Leaf toggle clasp from Israel that may be opened up, and worn on either side of the necklace. There are several options in this exclusive design.

The matching Designer Elegance Wedding Earrings are created with 925 Sterling Silver scalloped chain, South Sea Shell Pearls and Sterling Silver flower accents.

SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL and PEARL WEDDING SET (Princess)

The Designer Princess Wedding Necklace and Earring set are created with sparkling Swarovski Crystal faceted bicones, and designed through the entire necklace. The drops are made with lustrous South Sea Shell Pearls in white and embellished with 925 Sterling Silver round, smooth beads, and enhanced with Swarovski Crystals. The illuminating scalloped chain in this piece, is made with 925 Sterling Silver and the enclosure is a 925 Sterling Silver lobster claw clasp.

The Designer Princess Wedding Earrings are created with Swarovski Crystals, South Sea Shell Pearls and 925 Sterling Silver beads and hang on 925 Sterling Silver Silver ear wires from Bali.

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SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER -- Space shuttle Atlantis is on its way to orbit for the last time.
Atlantis and an experienced crew of six blasted off at 2:20 p.m. Friday in front of the largest launch-day crowd in years.
More than 40,000 guests gathered along the Space Coast, all of them eager to catch one of the few remaining shuttle flights.
Atlantis, on its 32nd and final flight, is carrying a full shipment of gear bound for the International Space Station. It should reach the orbiting complex Sunday, May 16.
Only two shuttle flights remain after this one. Discovery is due to fly in September, followed by Endeavour in November.
Once the shuttles are retired, NASA will leave station deliveries to commercial companies and other countries, and focus on trips to asteroids and Mars.

It was a perfect day for the launch. A most thrilling experience each time we see the shuttle lift off from our coastal waterways. Breathtaking!

SMOKY QUARTZ BRACELET (Jou)

"Jou" meaning Imperial, in Japanese. The Asian inspiration for this Designer piece, remind me of the Fine Art Piece "Jou" that I located in Boston, Ma., at a Fine Arts Festival. Smoky, almost topaz and shimmering silver effects, fit this Gonet Designs creation perfectly.

The Jou Designer Bracelet is created with gem quality Smoky Quartz faceted, oval gemstones, and embellished with lots of handcrafted Bali Sterling Silver beads and Sterling Silver bead caps from the Karen Hill Tribes. To accentuate this design, is shimmering 925 Sterling Silver smooth, round beads, and the bracelet is finished with a stunning 925 Sterling filligree toggle clasp, that is sturdy enough to carry this treasure, and fine enough to be worn on any special occasion.

SMOKY QUARTZ EARRINGS (Jou)

The Jou Designer Earrings are created with gem quality Smoky Quartz faceted, oval and smooth round gemstones, and embellished with Sterling Silver bead caps from the Karen Hill Tribes. To accentuate this design, is shimmering 925 Sterling Silver smooth, round beads, and Bali Sterling Silver beads. The earrings are regal in appearance, and hang on Sterling Silver ear wires from Bali, and fine enough to be worn on any special occasion.

GREEN LINE QUARTZ BRACELET (Seaweed)

Natural Green Line Quartz, smooth flat nugget shape gemstones, also known as Seaweed Quartz, features a beautiful combination of sage green, gray and tan in a variety of unique striations. Crisp white linen comes to mind, since these beautiful green gemstones will most certainly compliment your whites this Summer. Also, a gorgeous green color for Fall. The possibilities are endless.
The Seaweed Designer Bracelet was created with choice Green Line Quartz smooth flat nugget gemstones, and with just the right amount of Sterling Silver handcrafted beads from the Karen Hill Tribes, and complimenting the design with 925 Sterling Silver round smooth beads, and Sterling Silver Bali beads. A lovely handcrafted Sterling Silver toggle clasp from Bali finishes the bracelet off nicely, and hanging off the side of the clasp, is a Sterling Silver handcrafted flower from the Karen Hill Tribes.