Unique Designs
I decided to include this page after looking through my collection of cabochons and carved semi-precious stones because it reminded me that though some were very similar, no two were exactly alike. In general the agates and jaspers show the most individuality. Please remember that I can make a second piece of jewelry just like one you might have seen here at an earlier date, but it wont look the same because the premier semi-precious stone or stones display their own unique patterns.
This also applies to the freshwater pearl necklace shown here because I purposely mixed colors, sizes, and shapes of pearls to make what I consider a more
interesting necklace than the classic graduated round pearl necklace and probably couldn't make another exactly alike even if I tried!Not Your Grandma's Pearls
Like most people, I admire the luster of pearls, but I find the traditional "string of pearls" kind of boring. One of the vendors at a wholesale gem show had temprorarily strung a bunch of mismatched pearls from his inventory and it gave me an idea. This is a 20 inch strand of freshwater pearls, strung on hand knotted silk with sterling silver clasp. I purposely placed different colors and shapes next to each other so that the uniqueness of each one would show. I've been mentally labeling them "confetti pearls".
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Turquoise and Bone Necklace
I decided to put this piece under Unique Designs because it features four very special bone beads with cloisonne bead caps, the like of which I will probably never see again. The necklace, which is a smidge over 20 inches, is made of turquoise beads, the aforementioned bone and cloisonne beads, and a carved bone bead hand-knotted on silk thread with a sterling silver clasp.
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Botswana Agate Earrings
As I said earlier agates and jaspers tend to show the most individuality because of their patterning. This great feature has a down side when it comes to designing earrings! I do the best I can to get a general match between the stone beads but they will never be identical. That's also why the drop-down menu only offers a choice between the regular or flattened teardrop shape of the earrings. If you have a preference such as a light or dark background, a little banding or a lot, etc., please note that in the message area of the shopping cart.
Carved Bone Pendant With Rhodochrosite And Silver
This necklace is a real treat for Spring and Summer as it features a bone pendant carved in a floral design, sterling butterfly beads, rosy colored rhodochrosite, and floral cloisonne beads. It is 19 inches long and the pendant hangs down about another 2 inches. It is threaded on a miniature cable called "Tigertail" but the bulk of it is covered by tiny sterling silver tube beads often called "liquid silver".
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Moss Agate Pendant
I have hesitated to put this piece up for sale for a long time because it's one of favorite ones. The large green agate cabochon and faceted blue topaz compliment each other well. Given that I seldom wear a necklace and that I think this particular one would look much nicer on someone larger and taller than I am, it just sits here in a plastic bag. That's a shame as I want my creation to be seen and enjoyed!
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