http://AdornmentsbyBJ.ArtFire.com en-us Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:41:38 MST Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:41:38 MST http://www.artfire.com/rss/studio/ ArtFire RSS Generator matt@artfire.com (Matthew J Giustino, ArtFire.com) Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:41:38 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=728838 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=728838"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_830626307_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Although the Title seems a bit peculiar, that's exactly what this 40x30mm Picasso Flower Jasper flat oval is doing! It is hanging from 20ga sterling silver round wire which is suspended by a double hole chic sterling silver bead. The charcoal grey leather threads through the top hole of the bead and is the necklace, along with the sterling silver swirl hook clasp. The matching earrings are composed of sterling silver decorative beads with Graphic Feldspar Heishi beads and sterling silver beads at both ends and dropping from sterling silver French ear wires. The length of this unique necklace, including clasp, is 20 1/2". The earrings drop from the ear wires 3/4". I really would like to keep this one for myself. I love unusual designs and this one, although simple in concept, fits the category of unique quite well. It is versatile also; the colors would blend with many different clothing styles and color spectrum. 08-08180004 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=728838 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:13:47 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=728800 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=728800"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_844624300_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This necklace and earring set definitely fits in the category of 'sparkle'! This is the season, in particular, when you want to show off your brilliance (both in your personality and in your accessories). Cherry Quartz glass fan beads in random order with sizes ranging from 11mm to 30mm are placed appropriately at the bottom of the necklace with little foil lined glass beads between each fan bead and a lovely Swarovski 12mm Graphic Crystal in the middle. The rest of the necklace is quite simply four Swarovski 5mm square beads then a Swarovski 6mm round Padparadscha faceted crystal bead continuing to the decorative floral sterling silver toggle clasp. The matching earrings contain a 4mm Swarovski pear shaped clear crystal AB, then a Swarovski Padparadscha 8mm bicone crystal, topped by a square Swarovski crystal, dropping from a beaded oval sterling silver ear wire. The length of this necklace is 21 1/2" including clasp. The earrings drop a mere 3/4" from the ear wires. I picture this necklace as adding a splash of sparkle to a number of wardrobe choices in tans, browns, blacks, whites, navy ~ just about any color that would really stand out with accessories that add pizazz! It can change an outfit from mundane to WOW! 08-11090001-7 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=728800 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:50:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=728767 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=728767"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_63682245_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Peace Jade stick beads, ranging in length from 20mm to 40mm, are the focus of this necklace/earring set. There are 18 of them, surrounded on both sides by 10mm New Jade rectangles, 1mm white shell disks and a couple of 5mm green grape simulated freshwater potato pearls and 4mm peacock simulated freshwater rice pearls. A Sterling Silver "S" decorative clasp finishes the necklace. This jewelry set is magnificent in it's various green shades, a few light purple inclusions as well as the addition of complimentary simulated freshwater pearls. The matching earrings contain some of the same components of the necklace and drop from sterling silver posts.I think this necklace looks rather unique yet not busy or cluttered. Perfect with a variety of wardrobe colors! The necklace, including clasp, is approx. 19" in length. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=728767 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:54:54 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=727431 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=727431"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1159642209_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> I love the look of a 'fan' necklace and this one is unusual because of it's components. I used gold satin cord to string 10mm natural wood disks, alternating with wire hooked sticks, ranging in size from 1 7/8" in length to 5 7/8" with every other color from bronze to golden bronze. With completion of the fan part, I added Chinese knotted button knots with the third knot having a wood disk between a fourth button knot. A gold-filled trigger clasp finishes the necklace. The matching earrings contain bronze seed beads with two wooden disks, dropping from gold-filled French ear wires. The necklace measures 25" in length (which can be shortened upon request). The earring components drop 1" from the ear wires. The overall result is striking and has a mod look. It can be worn with any number of wardrobe selections. 08-05160009-12 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=727431 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:58:17 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=726060 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=726060"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1079893909_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This gorgeous Lampwork Glass bead was created by Brynn Foss, an extraordinarily talented artist. With the myriad of colors and the set in beads in the focal bead, my goal was to try to include those colors in the rest of the necklace. I missed the mark, but hope that the bone colored 6mm Fossil round beads, the 6mm Onyx round beads, the Onyx rondelles, the simulated light turquoise 4mm pearls, the 10mm faceted round glass beads and the 6mm Picasso Jasper brown round beads helped emphasize the beautiful palette of colors in the Lampwork bead. The clasp is a wrapped wire sterling silver "S" hook style and the matching earrings consist of the fossil beads, sterling silver bead caps which surround the large black bead and drop from sterling silver ball end ear wires. (I purposely made the earrings basic so they could be worn with other outfits.) The necklace measures 19 1/2" in length including clasp and the earrings drop 1 1/4" from the ear wires. Although I don't use Lampwork beads a lot in my creations, if I had more of this artist's beads, I would! It's a very sophisticated necklace and versatile with its swirls of multi-colors ~ suitable for most anything in your wardrobe. 08-10080001-7 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=726060 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:27:52 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=720036 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=720036"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_337071577_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> When designing this necklace set, all I could think of is a 'fruit salad'! Perhaps I was hungry for one at the time. It really does (as you can see from the photos). The coral looks a bit like peaches, the various Aventurines look like coconut, watermelon, and maybe pineapple and the crab agate either like pomegranate or watermelon!(My imagination gone wild?)The focal beads are three 20mm Crab Agate Coins, joined and in sequence, filigree round antiqued brass 3mm beads, white, orange and yellow 10mm flat oval coins, coral rectangles (orange dyed) and continuing to a gold filled floral beaded hook clasp. The matching earrings contain two filigree beads on each end of a coral bead and drop from gold filled coiled ear wires. The necklace is at a wonderful length of 22" including the rather large hook clasp. The earrings drop 1" from the ear wires.I love this colorful, simply styled necklace. There are so many neutral outfits that it would immediately add pizazz to! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=720036 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:04:25 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=719830 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=719830"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_427479283_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A 22ga sterling silver wire wrapped 18mm pear shaped Botswana Chalcedony polished pendant drops from this necklace of complementary greens. The pendant sits between two sterling silver 5mm disk beads which nestles up to a grouping of 3x6mm Green Zebra Jasper Heishi beads, separated by sterling silver disk beads, and 7mm Prehnite coins all leading up to a sterling silver .925 sterling silver hook clasp. The matching earrings contain the same elements as the necklace and drop from sterling silver French ear wires.The necklace is 18 1/2" in length and the earrings drop 1" from the ear wires.It's always fascinating to me that gemstones of different origins can have matching colors with each other ~ such as the Chalcedony pendant and Prehnite coins. With the addition of the heishi beads and sterling silver, this necklace is like a symphony of green tones. It's a stylish, sophisticated necklace which will go well with a variety of colors in your wardrobe such as black, dark or light green, tans, white and many others. This necklace would make a wonderful addition to your jewelry wardrobe. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=719830 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:29:14 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=713790 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=713790"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_895217779_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This double strand necklace is full or purple hues, crystal brilliance and the sophistication of cultured freshwater pearls.The longer of the two strands contains a large 39mm Amethyst gemstone nugget, attached to a sterling silver bail, dropping between two 8mm faceted crystal AB cubes and continued with 3mm cultured freshwater natural colored button pearls, divided by 6mm Amethyst round beads and connected to more crystal cubes until the necklace continues with the pearls and Amethyst beads with a final cube crystal before connecting to the ornate two strand sterling silver stamped 925 box clasp. The shorter strand is centered with an 8mm crystal AB cube then on both sides contains a sequence of two 4mm glass crystal round plum colored beads, 7mm cultured freshwater button pearls and 5mm cultured freshwater button pearls, attaching to the double strand clasp. The matching earrings contain the same elements as the necklace, with the exception of the crystal cubes, and drop from sterling silver Amethyst beaded sterling silver ear wires.The length of the longest strand including clasp is 18" and the shorter strand is 161/8" including clasp. The earrings drop 1" from the ear wires.The look of elegance is evident in this necklace, combining components that contain the same hues as the distinctive Amethyst gemstone with it's interesting inclusions and shape as well as the addition of reflecting crystals and color enhancing cultured freshwater natural colored pearls. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=713790 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:48:38 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=713707 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=713707"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_932911498_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> How about an Espresso Bean Necklace ~ without the jitters! This necklace set is composed almost entirely of Espresso Beans, with the exception of small wood disks and bamboo tubes, fastened together with a Rhodium plated hook clasp.The necklace measures 39" including the clasp. The earrings dangle 1 1/4" from the sterling silver earring posts.Unusual? Maybe not, but unique to my shop and actually fun to make. They have been pre-washed and dried, then drilled and strung with Accuflex 49 strand beading wire. The beans are on the necklace securely, however by nature, I wouldn't beat it around much as they may break. I wasn't careful in my handling (on purpose) and they didn't chip or break at all!The length of the necklace gives it variety as to how you decide to wear it. It can be doubled as shown in the photos, or it could be doubled with the hook showing in front, or just left to hang loosely as is. I would not recommend wearing it with anything delicate as I can't guarantee that some oils may remain and ruin something nice.Item ID: 339 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=713707 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:21:22 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=691124 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=691124"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1719636670_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> I found this exquisite brooch at an antique store and decided to convert it to a pendant for a necklace set. I don't know the elements it is composed of, except that I believe the middle stone is a quartz bead. In considering how to design around it, I kept thinking of a lovely lady of means strolling Fifth Avenue in New York on a shopping trip. (My imagination gone wild!)Accompanying this lovely brooch are 8mm faux pearls of the same cream color as those on the pendant, interspersed with 4mm Swarovski golden shadow colored bicone crystals and then within this grouping, a threesome (on both sides) of 6mm crackle glass round beads which are used again at the end of the necklace in graduated sizes up to a Swarovski golden shadow crystal. The clasp is a gold filled trigger type and a gold-filled extender chain allows the necklace to be adjusted to a different length. The extender chain has a crackle glass and crystal dangling from the end. The matching earrings are composed of one larger crackle glass and two Swarovski golden shadow crystals with black seed beads between. They drop from gold-filled ear wires.The necklace measures 18", not including the extender chain which adds another possible 3" to the overall length. The pendant is approximately 2" in length, including the pearl drops.This is an exquisite necklace, reminding one of a bygone era. It would definitely bring comments of admiration your way!09-100_1861-71 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=691124 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:42:21 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=688833 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=688833"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_769079297_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This Murano Style 45mm Glass Pendant with it's black inside circle and black spider web design over a silver background and overlayed with what looks like 'fools gold' or copper swirls is the main character in this necklace set. It is held in place with two 8mm Black Swan Rondelles. Next, on both sides of the Rondelles, are 8mm antiqued copper ringed beads, then continuing with a sequence of more rondelles separated every two by different antiqued copper beads, 6mm stardust beads and then a series of Black Onyx 8mm Briolettes and antiqued copper spacer beads leading up to the Antiqued Rhodium plated hook clasp. The matching earrings contain two briolettes with a ringed antiqued copper bead between and dropping from rope designed copper ear wires.The 19" length of this necklace (including clasp) lends itself well to sitting on the neck about 2" longer than a choker.Not having used copper very often in my jewelry designs, I enjoyed picking up the antiqued copper and silver colors along with the black, to create a dramatic looking design that will look great with anything that black jewelry would enhance. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=688833 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:11:51 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=688760 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=688760"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_915627284_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The 30mm Round Chalcedony Focal Bead with it's greyish brown hues gave me enormous choices for other gemstones to complement the Chalcedony and each other. Included with these gemstones are Hill Tribe Star bead covers, two 8mm round brushed silver flat disk beads, and a sterling silver heart shaped toggle clasp. The gemstones, besides the focal bead, are 18mm flat rice shaped Larvikite (notice the light blue flash-like reflections in this gorgeous gemstone), 8mm Bamboo Raft Glaucophane Schist rounds, 3mm Onyx rounds, and 6mm Grey Lace Agate rounds. The matching earrings contain Onyx, Larvikite, Grey Lace Agate and drop from an Onyx beaded sterling silver ear wire.The necklace measures 19" in length (slightly longer than a choker) and the earrings drop 1 1/4" from the ear wires.I had fun designing this necklace set! The challenge to put greys and browns together, most of which have both colors as inclusions, came together to become a beautiful creation which has enormous possibilities for jewelry adornment. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=688760 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:42:54 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=660876 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=660876"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_2048640731_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Yes ... a 25x19mm Fossilized Ammonite is the focal on this rich brown necklace. It drops from the necklace with a sterling silver bail between antiqued bronze spacer beads, then antiqued copper hollow filigree beads are added and followed by more spacer beads and four 20x15mm Bronzite Puffy Rectangle Dome beads with a continuation of the spacers and the filigree beads between and following for quite a length up to the sterling silver twisted rope toggle clasp. The matching earrings contain antiqued copper filigree beads, Bronzite beads, 6mm lined sterling silver round beads, more filigree beads and dropping from sterling silver French ear wires.The necklace is very long ~ measuring approximately 33 1/2" including the clasp. The earrings drop 1 1/4" from the ear wires.Wrapping this necklace around the neck twice creates a different look to an otherwise long fashionable necklace which seems to be in vogue right now. The colors are very rich, almost golden brown and is therefore very versatile both in color and in how you wear it. And the Fossilized Ammonite will definitely bring some inquisitive glances! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=660876 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:20:01 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=660859 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=660859"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_871511413_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> With the focal piece a Red Coral Rose in a Sterling Silver star burst setting, the stage has been set for Hill Tribe Silver decorative tube12mm beads with 2.5mm round sterling silver beads and the reds: two faux Cinnabar floral rectangles and several Brazilian Red Carnelian side drilled square beads. There are two 4mm grooved sterling silver beads where the pendant sits and two Bali decorative beads leading to the sterling silver "S" hook clasp.The length of this gorgeous necklace is 18 1/2" with the 'star' dropping 1" from the necklace. The matching earrings are composed of sterling silver beads at either end with two Hill Tribe tube beads and a Brazilian Red Carnelian square set between and dropping from sterling silver French ear wires.If you love red or you want something bright to enhance those summer wardrobe bright colored outfits, you have found it! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=660859 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:33:56 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=655411 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=655411"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_360629490_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The pendant is truly a work of art! It is a 2mm Amber glass teardrop with a 5mm round Amber glass bead sitting atop; surrounded by a unique sterling silver 'cage'. It can be reversed to show a different look on each side. The pendant drops between two 4mm round sterling silver beads which sit next to 2.3mm sterling silver beads and then a grouping of 5 Karen Hill Tribe 5mm x1mm tube beads with stars engraved on each bead. These high quality handmade beads are between 97.5 and 99.9% pure silver. Following them is a 11mm flat round light Amber crackle bead then more Thai beads; a10mm rice shaped sterling silver bead and this sequence continuing to the antiqued Rhodium plated hook clasp. The matching earrings contain a sterling silver bead, a Thai bead, a amber crackle glass bead, another sterling silver round bead, dropping from a beaded sterling silver ear wire.The necklace measures 19 1/2" in length, including clasp. The earrings drop 1" from the ear wires.I really like this necklace! It has style, it's delicate looking, it's versatile and I love the amber color! I seriously am considering keeping it for myself if it's not sold soon! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=655411 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:07:10 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=655307 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=655307"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1691750033_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The faceted 40x30mm Pear Shaped Aoer Stone is the focal pendant in this necklace of brown hues. The other brown stones used are 16mm oblong Chinese Picasso Jaspers and 6mm round Gold Lace Agates, interspersed with Aoer stone chips and 5.5mm Vermeil Twist Tri-rings. The necklace is finished with a gold filled trigger clasp. The matching earrings contain Aoer round beads separated by one of the Tri-rings and drop from gold filled ear wires.The necklace measures 18" in length. The earrings drop a mere 20mm from the ear wires.This is definitely a necklace representative of beautiful earth colors. It would be a stunning addition to many of today's colorful and natural wardrobe items. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=655307 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:45:37 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=655263 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=655263"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1080193230_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This necklace has seven strands of bamboo 10x3 tube beads, two each of tan and ivory strands and three strands of dark mahogany color. These are all strung on waxed beading string. I added three 28mm round cut-out bamboo beads to the group of strands for interest at the bottom of the necklace. The necklace is finished off with four beads from a 12mm disk bead to round beads and attached to a very sturdy hook clasp. The earrings were created to match the necklace and are composed of a 2mm round wood bead at either end, then from the bottom a mahogany colored 15mm wood barrel bead, a heishi disk bead, another larger disk bead then a smaller mahogany colored wood bead. The earrings drop from gold filled french ear wires.This necklace has a very stylish look to it and because of it's hues, would be versatile enough to enhance many different wardrobe items. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=655263 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:05:26 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=576476 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=576476"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1495374260_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The pendant, a Fossil Stromatolite, has a variety of variegated colors in browns and greys which seem to match perfectly with Aqua Terra Jasper triangles and Scenic Jasper Tubes. I was so excited to discover that the pendant had color partners which seem to have been produced by the earth to be together! The pattern is pretty straight forward ~ the pendant drops from a patterned pinch bail which sits between two scenic jasper tubes which nestle up to the aqua terra jasper triangles then the sterling silver round beads at both ends of another scenic jasper tube and then two aqua terra jasper triangles meet together at the wide end and thus starts the pattern up to the swirl pattern sterling silver hook clasp. The earrings contain the same elements as the necklace and drop from sterling silver French ear wires.The necklace measures 19" in length including clasp. Add another 2" for the length of the pendant. The earrings drop 1 3/8" from the ear wires.This design is so earthy looking, yet quite stylish. It would add class to just about any wardrobe item you chose. The neutral colors will fit in with any other complimentary hues making it a very versatile set.09-09290001-9 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=576476 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:49:35 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=576397 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=576397"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1487079934_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This 35x20mm Black Agate has a few dark brown swirls, making it a lovely pendant for this three strand necklace. The outer and inner strands consist of 3-cut glossy jet seed beads. Medium brown seed beads alternating with the black seed beads for the middle strand. There are two dotted three strand sterling silver spacer beads and one round sterling silver 3 strand spacer bead on the back of the agate pendant. The finishing touch is a series of rings attached to a wire wrapped sterling silver "S" hook clasp. The earrings consist of alternating black and brown seed beads with two sterling silver beads separated with a sterling silver round bead, more seed beads then a final sterling silver round bead, dropping from sterling silver leverback earrings.The outer strand is 20 1/2" in length including clasp. The pendant drops beyond the outer strand approx. 1/2". The earrings drop 1 1/4" from the leverbacks.This necklace was quite a challenge for me ~ trying to get the three strands to be the same length and yet maintain a drape illusion. I love the style and the design is enriched by the Bali stick bead which sports a sterling silver bead atop at the bottom. and is part of th pendant. It is a chic necklace and would add interest to many outfits.09-09250001-10 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=576397 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:01:03 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=400906 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=400906"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1453101524_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The title? That's all I could think of when I completed this necklace set. The brilliance of the 2x6mm shell beads with copper round spacers just look like a Sun Goddess! I added two 16mm round dark wood beads to the end of the 'fan' then a sequence to the end of the necklace of three walnut 5mm round beads, copper spacer beads, then 5mm Tibetan Turquoise round beads, followed by another copper spacer bead then continuing to the ornate copper "S" hook clasp. The earrings contain the copper spacer beads, two walnut beads with a turquoise bead between and dropping from ball end copper ear wires.The length of the necklace is 24" including clasp (perfect for a goddess!). The shell beads vary in length with the longest being approximately 1 3/8".Although simple in design, I love the way the colors compliment each other. It's a striking necklace that can be worn with any number of wardrobe colors and add pizazz to anything you wore with them. Not just a summer necklace set, it could 'wake-up" your fall, winter or spring outfits as well. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=400906 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:26:18 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=388832 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=388832"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1642430668_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> 20x15 triangular shaped Nangka wood beads from the Philippines headline this unique, warm necklace set. Separating the Nangka beads are 8mm banded copper beads. The next in line are 6mm Gold Lace Agate round beads separated by an 8mm Brown round Agate bead, then connecting to copper spacer beads with a 11mm rounded corner rectangle Unakite nugget between. This is pretty much the sequence with the exception of unique round patterned flat copper disks alternating with the Unakite beads. The clasp is a copper coiled wire S Hook. The earrings contain matching components and drop from beaded copper ear wires.The length of the necklace is 20" and the earrings drop 1 1/8" from the ear wires.The use of copper with wood and gemstones combines the various hues present in this warm colored necklace. Its versatile enough to be a wonderful addition to your multi-season wardrobe http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=388832 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:47:45 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=379514 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=379514"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_794447196_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> I am a lover of wood - all kinds! So when I found this walnut wood pendant, I bought several! I attached it to a very soft suede leather cord with a wooden round bead to secure the connecting point. The only addition is the sterling silver locking clasp and the sterling silver cord ends and rings. Thats it!The length of this necklace/choker is 17 1/2", then add the length of the pendant, 1 1/2", and you have a total length of 19".Suitable for men or women, this simple necklace makes a statement and its WOW! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=379514 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:21:34 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=379489 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=379489"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1011399285_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Using a sterling silver cable chain, I added two cultured freshwater plum colored pearls in four places - two sets on each side. The unusual bright silver plated round wirewrapped decorative swirl pendant drops from the necklace via an enhancer bail (an enhancer bail can be removed by unsnapping and then added to another necklace piece). The necklace is finished with a sterling silver trigger clasp. The matching earrings are two plum pearls with Swarovski mirror beads separating them and at the top and bottom, then drop from sterling silver round ear wires.The necklace measures 18 5/8" in length and the earrings drop 1" from the ear wires.I especially like the fresh, bright, colorful look of this necklace. It's stylish, and feminine looking. With the addition of the enhancer bail, this is a very versatile necklace. You'll enjoy showing it off with a variety of complementary colors. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=379489 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:57:21 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=379465 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=379465"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1134098297_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Yellow Jadeite takes center stage in this creation. The main focal bead is a carved 12mm Yellow Jadeite round bead, followed by a continuous sequence of bright gold-colored lined hexagon beads, yellow jadeite solid color 8mm round beads, and gold colored metal pointed drops. Its finished off by a series of the same octagon shaped beads and gold-filled 4mm round beads leading to the flat gold-filled toggle clasp. The matching earrings contain two gold colored rectangle beads and a yellow jadeite round bead on each and dropping from gold-filled ear wires.The length of the necklace is 16 1/4", including clasp. An extender chain is available upon request.This necklace set evokes sunshine in every bead! Very summery and very chic! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=379465 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:17:24 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=336183 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=336183"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_780218369_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Made for a goddess? No - but the attractive fan shape of this gemstone necklace will certainly emulate one! Made of Lapis Lazuli, the beads are divided by silver components. Silver chandelier earrings complete the set. The necklace is 15" in length, including the clasp. This necklace would be gorgeous with many pieces in your wardrobe, navy blues, any blues, off whites, creams, black, greys, etc. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=336183 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:14:07 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=312344 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=312344"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_597487464_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This necklace/earring set has as its focal point a Turquoise irregularly shaped nugget, wirewrapped with 20ga sterling silver. The nugget is attached to the necklace and on each side at the joining are, in sequence, silver plated bead caps, 8mm red jasper round beads, more bead caps, decorative 25mm oval beads with red and blue little dot beads, silver cabochons and wire wrapping, another bead cap, 6mm red jasper, sterling silver 3mm round beads, and turquoise chips which are repeated up to the decorative sterling silver "S" hook clasp. The earrings are decorative dangle earrings with alternating turquoise round beads and red jasper beads with silver beads at the top and bottom of each of the five drops.The necklace measures 18 3/4" in length, including the "S" hook clasp.The color combinations and the silver remind me of beautiful Indian jewelry I've admired for its natural use of materials and beauty. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=312344 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:47:43 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=312327 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=312327"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1321802846_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Zeosite (or Zoisite) is a colorful stone with varying colors of green, black, and streaks of ruby (in the Zeosite Ruby). The 24mm rounded oval Zeosites are placed in a grouping of three with the middle one wirewrapped in 22ga sterling silver and separated by 7-9mm Mother of Pearl fuchsia dyed nuggets and cultured 7mm gunmetal green dyed rice pearls. Following this threesome are more of the same but also including 6mm cultured fuchsia dyed potato pearls. The finishing touch is a lovely wire designed oval sterling silver toggle clasp. Earrings to match contain a Zeosite Ruby, a Mother of Pearl and two sterling silver beads each and drop from sterling silver beaded french ear wires.The necklace measures 19 1/2" including clasp. The earring components drop 1 1/2" from the ear wire.The color combination is striking on this necklace and would look equally beautiful in matching greens or ruby colored clothing or with neutral colors where it would be a standout. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=312327 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:10:09 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=307706 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=307706"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1857340798_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Using 14kt/20 gold cable chain, there are three tiers to this necklace. The first tier contains Swarovski 2mm stardust beads in gold color; the second tier contains 10mm rounded disk dark gold crackle beads; and the third tier contains 13mm round Citrine gemstones. All are connected to the chain by bead end gold-filled pins. The necklace comes together with a gold plated locking clasp. The matching earrings consist of the same components of the necklace and drop from 14kt gold ear wires.The length of the necklace is approx. 28" and the earrings drop 1 3/4" from the ear wires.This is a stunning necklace with rich golden tones and sparkle from the Swarovski 'stardust' beads. You might say it has a sunny disposition! It would fit in well as part of your 'gold' collection of jewelry. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=307706 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:21:49 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=307167 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=307167"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_515057201_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> It's difficult to define the focal point on this necklace, but my guess would be the bottom cluster of three 8mm Swarovski Padparadscha bicones surrounded by peach Mother of Pearl 11mm x 8mm briolettes followed by 6mm Swarovski peach AB crystals. Next comes peach coral sticks, more briolettes and crystals and mahogany colored wood cubes. It's a mixture and a match! Earrings to match drop from french gold filled ear wires.The necklace, including decorative hook antiqued gold clasp, is 20 1/4" in length.Paired with blacks, browns, tans, whites or, of course, peach, this necklace set would add interest and pizazz to any outfit. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=307167 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:11:57 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=307087 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=307087"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1644895692_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The exquisite 28x20mm Green Brown Rhyolite Pendant Bead takes center stage in this multi-strand necklace. Although there technically are only three strands, one of the strands is a 6 strand seed bead necklace of a bronze color. Besides the seed bead necklace, there is a strand composed of iridescent triangle shaped Toho glass beads, separated every third bead by diagonally drilled oval Sunstone beads with a natural glow to them. The longest strand is composed of peach Aventurine donut shaped 8mm beads, separated, again, by those glowing Sunstone beads. The colors blend beautifully with the Rhyolite rectangle focal bead.The length of the necklace is 16 1/2" for the short seed bead strand to 20 1/2" for the longest strand. Earrings come with this set and are composed of two peach Aventurine round beads with bronze seed beads at either end and a Toho bead in the middle. The clasp is a three strand sterling silver slide clasp. The earrings drop from sterling silver round ear wires.This is a gorgeous necklace with lots of character, blending colors and exquisite gemstones. The colors are neutral enough to be worn with a number of different wardrobe items. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=307087 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:18:01 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291667 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291667"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1488541624_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This lovely blue flower found itself imbedded within this heart shaped glass pendant! Is it a blue daisy or a blue 'mum'? Anyone's guess ~ but it's a cute little thing!I surrounded the heart with 6mm cultured freshwater natural colored button pearls and nearby are two faceted rounded disks of a turquoise blue (unknown stone), then the only other interruption in the pearls are Swarovski 4mm blue bicone crystals with Mother of Pearl 10mm briolettes between four sets of two crystals along the necklace, then single Swarovski crystals to the completion of the necklace. A sterling silver heart shaped toggle clasp holds it all together. The earrings contain the crystals and pearls the same as the necklace, but in the middle is a 20mm flat disk glass bead the same color as the faceted disks. They drop from sterling silver french ear wires.The blue in this necklace is such a pretty hue and for those of us who like blue (me) this necklace would be a must have! It's feminine, yet stylish and versatile to wear for fancy occasions or casual! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=291667 Thu, 21 May 2009 10:12:33 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=230990 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=230990"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_37468703_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This necklace is a bit whimsical with the 50x30 Thai Hill Tribe sterling silver Fish Pendant which has an added sterling silver cable chain holding a sterling silver 'fish hook' and bronze 'worm' dangling from the fish as though he is fishing!In addition to the fish are sterling silver twist tube beads, Czech glass matte turquoise clear swirl coins, separated by Czech glass matte emerald AB triangle pinch rounds. The clasp is perfect for this necklace! It is a sterling silver fish hook clasp. The matching earrings are sterling silver thread style with both types of Czech glass beads at the bottom.The necklace including the hook clasp is 21" in length. Add the fish and chain/hook dangle and it is an additional 2 1/2".I had so much fun creating this necklace! The colors of the sea complement the scaled fish and fish hook clasp (as if they are in sea water) beautifully. Will it work with your wardrobe? Well, that's for you to decide ~ but it definitely will be a conversation piece! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=230990 Wed, 06 May 2009 09:57:29 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=214666 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=214666"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_335337440_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A necklace set made up almost entirely of seashells. This set consists of mostly dark brown and ivory shells, with the exception of a small loop at the bottom of 4mm round agates and black top-drilled disk beads. The clasp is a wired sterling silver "S" hook clasp. The earrings contain two of the round ivory colored shell beads and a regular shell in the center. Attached to a sterling silver cable chain, they drop from sterling silver French ear wires.The length of this necklace is 20" including clasp. The earrings drop 1 3/4" from the ear wires.A simple, sophisticated, duo-toned shell necklace, this set will go well with just about anything ~ especially your summer casuals! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=214666 Fri, 01 May 2009 23:46:22 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=209461 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=209461"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1744625385_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A little bit of everything is included in this colorful necklace set. The drop has a sterling silver wire wrapped 11mm Amethyst oval, topped by an 8mm Yellow Jasper round bead and both attach to a sterling silver enhancer bail (enhancer bails can be removed and added to another necklace or chain). On both sides of the rest of the necklace in sequence are 11mm Red Jasper nuggets, amethyst colored glass disks, 8mm Yellow Jasper round beads, tri-circle Bali round spacer beads on both sides of a 13x5mm resin amethyst colored disk bead, another Yellow Jasper, a decorative Bali spacer bead, and then a continuation of the same beads, only a few different shapes of the resin beads and the spacer beads. They all join at the unique diamond shaped hook type sterling silver clasp. The matching earrings contain round beads in Amethyst, Red Jasper, and Yellow Jasper, with tri-ring sterling silver spacers and a small resin bead, dropping from sterling silver leverback earrings.The length of this necklace, including clasp, is 21". Add an additional 1 5/8" for the drop.The colors and shapes, including the sterling silver spacers, gives variety and versatility to the combination possibilities when deciding what clothing to wear it with. I love the color combination and style and hope you do too! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=209461 Fri, 01 May 2009 23:11:46 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=209454 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=209454"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_69917904_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A gorgeous 34mm oval Botswana Agate, sandwiched between two heishi shell beads is showcased as the pendant in this necklace of 4x6mm cultured freshwater white button pearls. The pendant is attached to a Sterling Silver enhancer bail (enhancer meaning it can be removed and used on another necklace of your choice). The pearls have heishi shell beads in browns intermittent between them. Finishing the necklace are two Sterling Silver filigree tube beads which then attach to a Sterling Silver Floral toggle clasp. The earrings in this set have two pearls and two heishi beads each and drop from beaded Sterling Silver french ear wires/The necklace measures 19" in length, including toggle clasp. The pendant and bail adds another 2" .This necklace portrays casual elegance and is extremely versatile in it's potential usage. Such an array of colors would be beautifully enhanced by the subtle hues of the Agate, pearl and heishi shell beads. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=209454 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:19:36 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=192320 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=192320"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1821106077_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A 20mm Picture Jasper donut drops from a 14kt gold filled bail enhancer (enhancer means it can be removed and placed on another chain or necklace) and center between two wood heishi beads. On both sides of the necklace are copper seed beads, wood heishi beads, 18x5mm diagonally drilled four-sided rounded Tiger Ebony wood beads that nestle into each other, then continuation of the copper seed beads and heishi beads to the gold plated hook clasp. The matching earrings contain copper seed beads, heishi beads, square wood beads and drop from wired gold filled ear wires.The necklace is a choker style measuring 16" in length. Add the length of the donut pendant which is 1". The earrings drop 7/8" from the ear wires.I like this creation mainly because of the diagonally drilled wood beads and, of course the unique Picture Jasper. It's a choker that would go with nearly everything with brown hues or coordinating color hues in gold, yellow, even white. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=192320 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:26:56 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=191173 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=191173"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_572010604_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The vibrance of the Sun is reflected in the colors of the earth as is displayed in this necklace.At the center is a grouping of two 18mm Twist Leaf Terra Cotta beads with a 11mm Peach Aventurine round bead and two Vermeil Twist Tri-Ring spacer beads in between. The rest of the necklace is composed of 9-11mm Orange Coral rectangle beads, 6-8mm Carnelian flat ovals, two 25mm hand blown furnace glass fire design tube beads, many 4mm Silver Needle cube beads, 12mm Red Zebra Jasper Coins, four Vermeil spacer beads, and finished off with a Vermeil 12mm Twisted Toggle Clasp. The matching earrings contain the same components as the necklace and drop from round gold plated coil ear wires.The necklace measures 19 3/4" in length and the earrings drop 1 3/8" from the ear wires.I was pleasantly surprised that these colors complemented each other so well! It's multi-seasonal and versatile in how it will blend well with many of today's hot colors. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=191173 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:34:56 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=165492 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=165492"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1038980565_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This necklace/earring set contains a 20ga sterling silver wrapped Botswana Agate Pendant in an oval/pear shape dropping from a necklace of various semi-precious gemstones and 4mm Swarovski crystals.Each gemstone is separated by either a 4mm Swarovski Black Diamond AB crystals, beige glass bead or copper glass bead. The gemstones are: White Howlite, five-sided Jasper ovals, and agate flat round beads. They all blend beautifully together, making this a lovely necklace with the hues of the centerpiece Botswana Agate.The necklace measures 16 1/2" with an extender chain adding another 2 1/2". The extender chain has an agate round bead at it's end. The earrings are a combination of the howlite and jasper with silver beads separating them and dropping from sterling silver ball end ear wires.Metaphysically, Botswana agate helps you to explore unknown territory and your own creativity. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=165492 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:01:49 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=165427 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=165427"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_317851407_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The main focal is a 25x35mm Montana Agate Marquis gemstone with grey/white colors and its beautiful inclusions of black and gold colors. The various gemstones that follow are meant to pick up those colors in order to emphasize them. There is black Onyx, grey/white Lace Agate, Citrine flat pear shaped 7-8mm beads, 2 Yellow Jasper 8mm round beads used as accent and 4mm glass crystal faceted Smokey Quartz beads plus intermittent glass bicone black beads. The clasp for this mellow colored necklace is a Bali twisted toggle clasp. The matching earrings contain sterling silver beads, bead caps, Lace Agate beads and the smokey quartz crystals, dropping from sterling silver French ear wires.The necklace measures 20 1/4" including clasp and the earrings drop 1 1/8" from the ear wires.This necklace was created with components to enhance the stunning Montana Agate marquis. The color palette will look great with a multitude of your wardrobe colors. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=165427 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:21:34 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=162867 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=162867"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1505258068_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Beautiful ornate copper beads in three different styles brighten up the extraordinary Pietersite 25x20mm rounded rectangle gemstones and the variable colors of the New Mudline 8mm round gemstone beads and blend the coordinating colors of all three to create an awesome spectrum of similar hues. Pietersite is made up of Jasper, Hawkeye, and Tigereye. It comes naturally out of the earth that way. The incredible chatoyancy makes each stone look alive! The combination of the 3 different kinds of stones makes each piece unique. Following the pattern of copper and gemstones, is a copper rope twist decorated hook clasp. The matching earrings contain two New Mudline round beads with a 10mm square flat circle laden copper bead and drop from copper ear wires.The necklace measures 19 1/2" in length and the earrings drop 1 1/4" from the ear wires.This is one of my favorite creations. I love the individual designs on the copper beads and they blend so well with a variety of gemstones. The necklace set would accentuate the positive in any wardrobe item you choose. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=162867 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:49:46 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=162828 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=162828"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1767160207_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> There is definitely brilliance in this necklace set ~ It glitters, it shines, it sparkles! The pendant is a 40mm x 22mm pear shaped Swarovski Black Diamond Pendant with all Black Diamond inset crystals. (All of the round Swarovski crystals in this necklace are Black Diamond Aurora Borealis). I added three 6mm bicone dangles to the three rings at the bottom. The rest of the necklace is adorned with two more 6mm bicones that the pendant sits between, and then there is a series of antiqued sterling silver spacer beads, Hematite tubes, bead caps on either end of 8mm Swarovski round crystals and then a continuation of the series up to the sterling silver ornate toggle clasp. The matching earrings contain a sterling silver mirror bead, a Hematite 8mm tube, a sterling silver bead cap holding an 8mm Swarovski Black Diamond crystal, another mirror bead and then dropping from a beaded sterling silver french ear wire.The necklace measures 19 1/4" including toggle clasp. The earrings drop a mere 20mm from the ear wire.This is a stunning necklace set with lots of brilliance and a simple, elegant style.. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=162828 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:33:09 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=158326 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=158326"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_260802848_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The focus is on a 28mm round open carved Mahogany Obsidian Gemstone. It is attached with black round leather cord to a bronze 7mm round bead with the leather cord attaching to the necklace. The rest of the necklace is chock full of various brown gemstone chips and a few 3mm black Onyx round beads intermittently placed. They all lead to a bronze toggle clasp. The matching earrings are simple with a few chips and a 4mm black Onyx round bead in the center, dropping from gold filled earring posts.The necklace is 16" in length including the toggle clasp. The earrings are a short 1/2" in length not including the posts.This is an earthy necklace set, almost something you would discover from an American Indian post. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=158326 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:13:51 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=140727 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=140727"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1726762272_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A large (65x40mm) Murano Glass Pendant in the shape of a swirl or maybe a fancy question mark, is the pendant in this mod necklace. The pendant drops from a sterling silver bail which is between 8mm faceted crystal cubes in a sunburst color, then are separated on both sides of the necklace in a series of 5mm round Amethyst round beads then with Amethyst Tooth Nuggets which vary in length. The necklace is finished with a sterling silver swirl pattern hook clasp. The matching earrings contain the cubes with an Amethyst round bead between with sterling silver mirror beads at both ends and dropping from sterling silver French ear wires.The necklace measures 17 3/4" including the clasp. The earrings drop slightly over 1" from the ear wires.This is definitely a very unusual mod necklace containing the colors in the pendant via top drilled Amethyst teeth and golden cube crystals. Its a must have for someone who loves purple and gold and wants to make a unique fashion statement.Note: The cube crystals appear more yellow than gold in the photos, but they are the same color of gold as is in the Murano glass pendant. 08-08280001-10 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=140727 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:16:07 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=138054 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=138054"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_774551956_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> What could be more perfect for a Brides ensemble than cultured freshwater button pearls and matching earrings! There isnt much to describe ~ the photos show it all. But to go into detail, the 6mm cultured freshwater natural button pearls have Swarovski mirror beads between each one (a little dazzle!), and then connect to 2" sterling silver kissing doves ~ which happens to be the clasp! Hanging from the ring is a sterling silver petite chain which has a 10mm Bali sterling silver rose in which I placed a small rhinestone. The matching earrings are composed of Swarovski mirror beads and two cultured freshwater pearls, dropping from sterling silver French ear wires.The overall length of the necklace, including the clasp and dangle is 20".This is the season for weddings and the Bride-to-be will want to have the perfect necklace and earrings ~ something that is one-of-a-kind and creates a vision of love. 9-04240001-6 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=138054 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:11:01 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=136852 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=136852"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_790388663_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The dramatic 35mm Swarovski teardrop vertically faceted clear crystal is our main attraction but has many accompaniments to enhance the gold-filled components that flitter among the sides of this lovely necklace. The 22ga gold-filled wire, wraps the pendant in a winding pattern to complement the pendant. It drops between two 14kt 4mm gold-filled sparkle beads which nestle up against 6mm leaded glass crystal roundelle chatons, channel set in gold plated roundelles. There are two more roundelles with 6mm cultured/freshwater natural button pearls, divided by 2.5mm gold-filled round beads which continue with an occasional 6mm Swarovski 6mm clear AB crystal bicone and leading up to a gold filled toggle clasp. The earrings contain the same elements as the necklace and drop from gold-filled French bead ear wires.The length of this exquisite necklace is 18 1/2" including clasp. Add another 1 1/2" for the pendant.Truly an exquisite necklace for the Bride-to-Be who prefers a touch of gold to her Bridal necklace. With character all its own, this necklace set would complement even the most luxurious wedding dress. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=136852 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:24:55 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=136739 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=136739"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1227330149_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Brides look so glamorous on their wedding day! Why not adorn her neck with a necklace that glimmers, even without the sun. This necklace and earring set will do just that. The center focal bead is a 16mm Swarovski Cosmic Crystal AB (aurora borealis) and then is surrounded on both sides by cultured freshwater natural color 6mm button pearls. (All reference to pearls from now on is this same pearl identifier) The pearls are then separated every two by a round crystal AB. Following a few more . pearls and crystals there is a Swarovski 11mm Clear Graphic crystal and then the sequence of pearls and crystals continues until joined to a 10mm round Swarovski Mirror locking clasp. The matching earrings are sterling silver fish hook style with a chain dangling from which is attached a round crystal AB, two pearls and then another round crystal AB.The necklace measures 17 1/2" in length (just slightly longer than a choker). For those who are not aware of what AB (Aurora Borealis) means in a crystal, one side is coated with a substance which causes the reverse side to have a kaleidoscope of color. It's magnificently beautiful ~ just be careful not to blind the groom!This is the ultimate in a bridal necklace ~ not too overwhelming and busy but enough sparkle as to enhance the bridal gown and create a sophisticated look as well.Note: The last photo is an attempt for you to understand how the clasp works ~ the left part of the photo shows a "v" insert which is wrapped through the bar on the actual clasp and then pushed in to lock in place. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=136739 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:05:08 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=136320 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=136320"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1983071174_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> When I completed this necklace, my instant reaction for a title was Bahama Mama! Guess the colors and style seemed to fit into that vision of the Bahamas and its colorful nature! The necklace is composed of several (eight, including earrings) Sibucao twist wood beads, 10x15mm, and then twelve 6mm Swarovski fire opal crystals and large Mother of Pearl chip beads, turquoise little chip beads then two 20x8mm rectangle green colored wood beads and two like colored disk wood beads. In the drop and . the rest of the necklace are copper colored seed beads. The gold-filled locking clasp finishes the necklace. The earrings are of like materials and drop from gold-filled french ear wires.Whether dreaming of going to the Bahamas, or similar tropical area, or actually going, this necklace/earring set will help set the scene!The necklace measures 19", including clasp. Long enough for those plunging necklines predominant in holiday or summer fashion http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=136320 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:36:48 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=135410 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=135410"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1781039520_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A 12x34mm Indian Bronzite Faceted Bicone is featured in this necklace set. It drops from the middle of a 4" large antiqued bronze cable chain. Attached at both ends of the chain are two 16x15 antiqued bronze beads with granulation which is where the rest of the necklace attaches. The rest of the necklace is composed of 8mm Tiger Eye round beads, 10mm Tiger Eye tube beads, 11mm Bronzite rectangle beads, 4mm Tiger Eye beads and a few 3mm Antiqued bronze round lined beads. They all come together . with a Rhodite Pewter Hook and Eye Clasp. (lead-free)The matching earrings have the same elements as the necklace and drop from ball end gold filled ear wires.The length of this unique necklace is 23" including clasp. Add another 1 3/4" for the Bronzite drop.Its always the season for the gold and brown hues evident in this necklace and with the unusual design, it will add that one-of-a-kind appeal that draws people into a complimentary conversation. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=135410 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:39:24 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=135309 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=135309"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1991738694_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Using 48mm Mother of Pearl Disks, I connected five disks with antiqued brass chain and added two Unakite smooth nuggets to site inside the MOP disks via small antiqued brass chain. That's it! It is a continuous necklace therefore there is no clasp. The earrings are composed of two Unakite nuggets each, dropping from an antiqued small toggle clasp, using just the round part then dropping them from gold-filled french ear wires. This is a long, slip over the head necklace that is quite stylish and contains neutral colors so you can wear it with most anything. . The length is 20 1/4". http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=135309 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:18:53 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=135285 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=135285"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/12625_product_1973861141_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This necklace is the ultimate in simplicity and style. In describing the materials used in this design, there won't be much to tell. From the gold filled hook clasp, there are 5mm oval shell beads, bronze colored seed beads and 4mm Jasper squares combined in a pattern which eventually leads to the inclusion of 8mm balsa cream colored rectangles and then back to the sequence without them to the clasp. The earrings are composed of the same components as the necklace and drop from gold filled french ear wires.I named this "Egyptian Look ..." because it has that design often seen on Egyptian women of culture in carvings. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=135285