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So, when I'm posting, I have to work backwards, but today I forgot about that. These are a few of the photos I took today with a different background than the post after this, which I actually took first. I like this background better, but I can't do group shots because I have to hang the pieces. I will stay behind the camera for a little longer.... BRDPDSM2 Beach rock on top and red rock on the bottom. $65.00 each

This silver flower is fabricated out of square wire that I bend, cut, solder, file and sand, until it all comes together. It's strung on a leather cord with recycled glass beads from Africa as accents. The color choices hang above the necklace, and are from left to right: Bright blue, Bali blue, light blue, light brown, dark brown, green, and black. Real life colors will vary from the computer screen, but they are all nice, and slightly more subdued. WFPD-$45.00 also avaliable on a silver ball chain without beads for $60.00. 1.25" dia.

Descriptions of these pendants can be found in the the next post. I had to shoot with the different background though.

These too, are in the older post next to this one.

Silver and Stones

Well, it's been quite awhile since I posted any work. I guess I've been slacking on photo taking, and concentrating more on making the jewelry. Anyway, I have spent the past couple days photographing some work. The following pictures were intended for a catalog, so I was doing some group shots. I'm not happy enough with them to spend $$$ on having them printed, but they will do for the blog. Here is another Rock Goddess. They have been quite popular. This one is going to The Enchantment Resort in Sedona. She is 4" long, with a Sedona red rock head and an Alaska rock body. I create them by selecting the shapes that go the best together, with one usually being a red rock. Each one is truly unique, and has her own distinct personality. OKGPD-$175.00

I stamp ROCK GODDESS on the back, unless someone wants a different message.

These are what I call Landscape Pendants. They are all One fo a Kind, but have the same general theme. The size and shape of the stones dictates the size and shape of the piece, but I keep them in a relatively uniform size range. These ones are 1.5 inches long. I use a variety of rocks, including Sedona red rocks, rocks from Jerome and other AZ locations, and Lake Michigan beach rocks. I will select a fabulous combination for you or you may specify a general color combo. OKLPDSM-$175.00

These pendants have been really popular all over the place! They are on the smaller side, about 1"-1.5" in diameter, and hang on sterling ball chains. I stamp various little messages on the back, like: LOVE, PEACE, NOW, or my personal fave-ROCK ON. Kinda punny, huh :-) The shapes and colors of the rocks vary greatly, but you may specify red rocks, dark or light beach rocks. I would be thrilled to put a personal message or name on one for you! Click on the photos to enlarge them. The codes for these BSRPDSM2 and BSRPDSM1. 2 is for the rectangular rays, and 1 is for the triangular rays. $65.00 each

These necklaces have also been good sellers. They are bigger than the ones above, but still are nice for every day wear. The suns range in size from 1.75"-2.5". With more room on the back, I stamp longer messages: PEACE LOVE SUNSHINE, LET YOUR SOUL SHINE , LIVE OUT LOUD, etc... They are strung on a leather cord, about 18" long. I also include various bead accents. I have a good assortment of beads(I always include recycled glass from Africa), black and brown leather, and usually pick what I feel like on any given day. The color of the rocks help me choose. You may specify a general color theme and I will make it happen in a beautiful way. $95.00 each. Oh the codes are BSRPD2 and BSRPD1.

These bracelets are really comfy to wear, because the connecting jumprings lay flat against your wrist. Messages are stamped on each stone, so I try and stick with a theme. EARTH AIR FIRE WATER LOVE, LIVE LOVE LAUGH DREAM CREATE, LIFE IS NOW.

BSRLB1 is on the top with five stones about .75"-1" wide. $250.00

BSRMNLB1 is slghtly smaller, with three stones about.5"-.75" wide. $175.00

The above earrings are all available with either red rocks or beach rocks(light or dark).

Top left: BSRE2JRSP $125.00 about 2.5"long

Top right: BSRE2L $90.00 about 1.5" long

Middle: BSRE1 $85.00 1"-1.5" long

Bottom two: BSRE1SP $110.00 about 2" long

This was the first group shot I took, with a little bit of everything. It gives you a little idea of scale.

Please remember that each piece of jewelry is handcrafted by me, and the stones are used the way I find them, so they are truly one of a kind. All the sun rays are individually cut and soldered onto the custom made stone setting, then filed and sanded smooth. All the silver is given a satin finish, which gives the jewelry a soft look, complimenting the stones nicely.

Feedback is always appreciated, on the work and the photos!