Wednesday, September 15, 2010

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.

Monday, August 30, 2010

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