http://TakeCourageDesigns.ArtFire.com en-us Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:51:37 MST Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:51:37 MST http://www.artfire.com/rss/studio/ ArtFire RSS Generator matt@artfire.com (Matthew J Giustino, ArtFire.com) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:51:37 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=774049 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=774049"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/307_product_345437767_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> The state of Montana is well-known for its beautiful picture agate, found primarily along the Yellowstone River. I formed a fanciful setting for this cabochon, in keeping with the imaginative "picture" in the stone. If you see a "volcano", in the stone, then you'll also notice it "erupting" in gold! Harking also to the first peoples of this state, I chose to dangle beautiful "tassels" of gold chain and tiger's eye beads to call to mind the decorative arts of the Native Americans who were here first. The whole effect is artsy but rather elegant (it goes well with jeans, sweaters and denim dresses). The matching earrings dangle a long 2". http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=774049 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:17:03 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=773977 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=773977"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/307_product_924937885_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Lovely, sumptuous sterling silver en wraps a beautiful faceted hypersthene teardrop. Hypersthene is the dark, mysterious cousin of the more familiar golden bronzite. It appears black at first glance, but take a second look and it shimmers with lovely bands of lighter, almost mauve color. The pendant measures approx. 1 1/2" including bail. Thank you for looking! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=773977 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:34:51 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=425423 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=425423"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/307_product_1970485999_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Heres a long pair of luxurious Sterling Silver French Hook earrings, dripping with faceted genuine garnets, and gleaming with a large Biwa pearl bead each. Approx. 3" long. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=425423 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:29:08 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=275139 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=275139"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/307_product_975577740_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Un-bee-knownst to me, this pretty little natural amethyst gemstone had a "mind of its own"! I began this design with something sophisticated in mind, and the gold wire just seemed to form into a setting that my husband said reminded him of a bee. Suits me! Hmmm...I think it looks sophisticated anyway! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=275139 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:21:49 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=269595 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=269595"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/307_product_2052558324_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Less is more in this small citrine pendant! A soft straw yellow faceted stone flashes demurely from its more audacious, curvaceous 14K-gold filled setting. The pendant is approximately 1" in total length. The result? Rather like seeing a bunch honeysuckle, then capturing their scent! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=269595 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:44:14 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=260563 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=260563"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/307_product_608463615_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Simple but dramatic: strong black and soft pastel green and sterling silver, that describes these earrings. With black swarovski crystal bi-cones as accents, these earrings are day into evening ready! http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=260563 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:39:04 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2331 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2331"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/307_product_980099314_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2331 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:05:43 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2731 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2731"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/307_product_962090709_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2731 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:47:23 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2377 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2377"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/307_product_1917308681_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2377 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:32:59 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2339 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2339"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/307_product_273422021_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Woo-Hoo! Fun and frolicky fashion! A necklace and earring set that you can wear out and about with your casual duds. Green and burgundy seed beads, natural green aventurine, mauve/bronze pearls and peach moonstone beads combine to accent the blue/green Amazonite focal beads.To add fun, curly sterling wires sprout beneath, with more mauve rice pearls and moonstone beads. I can sell the earrings and necklace separately if desired: Necklace only: $60.00, Earrings only: $20.00 http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2339