*SOLD* Green Empress Necklace: Mosaic Turquoise, Cinnabar, & Hematite

Clasp detail.

This necklace is the second in my Empress collection, a collection composed of pieces that make the wearer feel beautiful, creative, and courageous (read about the first one here).

 
I love the color green and the mosaic turquoise that composes this necklace has a beautiful range of green, from light to dark, with a hint of blue turquoise.  The focal piece of the necklace is an asymmetrically positioned black cinnabar bead with a small hematite rondelle on each side.  Hematite also terminates each end of this necklace that closes with a Tibetan silver lucky fish clasp. 

I like adding hematite to jewelry because of its well known grounding and balancing properties.  In our busy world, it's easy to become distracted from what really matters in our lives.  In addition to the properties mentioned above, hematite is also a wonderful stone for teachers and others for whom public speaking is a daily activity, as it imparts courage, self-control, and at the same time, relieves stress.  Read more about hematite here: http://gemstone-dictionary.com/hematite.php

This necklace drapes beautifully and is of moderate weight.  It measures 19" and its largest bead, the cinnabar, is an inch in diameter.  The clasp is new and secure, so the spring mechanism may seem stiff when you first use it.  After time, it will loosen while remaining secure.

Buy this necklace here on Etsy!

*SOLD* Blue Empress Necklace: Naga Pendant, Mosaic Blue Turquoise & Cinnabar

 I sold this necklace at my line launch, but thought I'd share a little about it here.  

This necklace is the first in my Empress collection, a collection composed of pieces that make the wearer feel beautiful, creative, and courageous.

The centerpiece of this one-of-a-kind necklace is a handcrafted pendant made by the Naga craftspeople.  The Naga tribal peoples live in Northeastern India.

Blue mosaic turquoise, black cinnabar, and hematite complete the necklace and compliment its cool tones.

The necklaces closes with a Tibetan style silver toggle clasp.  I added a silver leaf charm to the end of the necklace for a touch of fun and distinctiveness.

Read about the second necklace in this collection, "Green Empress," here.
Buy "Green Empress" here on Etsy.

*SOLD* Sage Earrings: Turquoise Jasper, Pyrite, and Lava

These one-of-a-kind bohemian, yet modern, earrings feature unique Turquoise Jasper stones accented by  pyrite rondelles and textured volcanic lava beads.  The jasper stones are a beautiful sage color and have coloration that looks wonderful in any light, as the pictures above and below show. 

Although small, the lava beads carry the powerful grounding, protective, and fertility promoting properties for which  volcanic lava, or basalt, is known.  I made these earrings to match my Sage necklace, but they will make a memorable statement on their own. 

Find out more and buy the earrings here!

See the matching necklace here.

*SOLD OUT* Cinnamon Girl Earrings: Red Coral & Espresso Wood Earrings

Neil Young's "Cinnamon Girl" is the inspiration behind these earrings, and I love the final result!  A piece of grade A Red Coral is suspended in the midst of each espresso wood hoop.  A little gold bead between the ear wire, wooden hoop, and coral adds a little glamour to each earring.  Hung from gold plated brass kidney ear wires, these earrings are lightweight and measure 2 1/2" long by 1 1/2" wide (including the ear wire).  Limited Edition.  Get them here on Etsy!

*SOLD* Lillian I Earrings

I made these lovelies to match my Lillian I necklace, a part of my my Lillian series, which is inspired by exquisite purple and gold Thai Water Lilies (see the second picture and link below).

These earrings feature deep purple to violet amethyst chips atop a golden faceted bead, heavily plated with 22 karat gold, and a lilac stone drop finished with a precious Delica®, glass, silver-lined chocolate seed bead.

Find out more here!
See the matching necklace here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/74705511/lillian-i-necklace-faceted-amethyst

*SOLD* Lillian I Necklace

This necklace is a part of my Lillian series, which is inspired by exquisite purple and gold Thai Water Lilies.  Lillian I is elegant and unique.  Each faceted amethyst stone is unique and varies from deep violet to translucent lilac.  Some stones have distinctive striations.  Fourteen faceted beads heavily plated with 22 karat gold add a touch of grace to the necklace. Finished with an antiqued gold flower clasp, Lillian I will bring you many compliments. This necklace is of moderate-weight  and is 17" long, 18" long including clasp, with individual stones approximately 1/2" wide and 3/4" long. Buy it on Etsy!

*SOLD* White Lotus in Golden Bloom Earrings

You'll feel lovely wearing these white carved cinnabar and iridescent green freshwater pearl earrings.  Hung on gold plated copper ear wires, and finished with deep purple seed beads, these earrings are lightweight and measure 2" long and 3/4" at their widest point.   Limited edition, lead and nickel free.  Buy them here!

*This type of white cinnabar has been hard to come by, so this design may not return until late fall!*

*SOLD* White Lotus in Silver Lavender Earrings

You'll feel lovely wearing these white carved cinnabar and lilac stone earrings.  Lilac stone is a variety of quartz that is new to the mineral market.  Also called lavender stone, these beads are a graceful blend of grey and light and dark lavender hues.  Hung on platinum plated copper ear wires, these earrings are lightweight and measure 2" long and 3/4" at their widest point. Buy them at my Etsy store!  As always, lead and nickel free.

*This type of white cinnabar has been hard to come by, so this design may not return until late fall!*