Ocean Jasper

Today I worked mostly with Ocean Jasper... making necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, some in Sterling Silver and some 14K Gold-filled... and some with a few Swarovski crystals added in for a little extra sparkle! Ocean Jasper is a variety of colors from a deep ocean green to golds, creams, and ocassionally a little pink. Sometimes the patterns of this gemstone looks frothy just like ocean waves. It was only found within the last decade and only on the shores of Madagascar. Mixtures of green are some of my most popular gemstones.

Another workday tomorrow. Have a great evening. Namaste.

Busy weekend, busy day...

I worked most of the weekend on jewelry... on Duets, my line of earrings for multiple pierced ears. I made some lovely crystal ones, as well as gemstone triangles and V's. These are unusual earrings for the more adventurous wearer. Take a look on www.gemtwists.etsy.com under my Duets section.

Today I worked on a variety of earrings and I have many more to go. I so love working with all the different gemstones with all the patterns of nature so beautifully displayed in each unique stone. Yes, I am quite tired from the day's work, but it is a good tired and I feel honored and blessed to be able to do this work.

Have a great night. Namaste.

Thusday's child has far to go

I must certainly be Thursday's child... at least for now... because I definitely have far to go. I worked today on my new Christmas earrings for the upcoming season, although these could be worn all year round, and I have far to go before I am finished. I do make many pairs because the Swarovski crystal from which they are made will make these very popular. This year I am making crystal angels. All Swarovski crystal, the wings have an aurora borealis finish... makes them especially glittery and beautiful. But as I said, these angels could be worn any time of the year.

I also have made crystal Christmas tree earrings as I have for a couple of years... in clear AB (aurora borealis... especially glittery, you know), green and red.

Hope to have these finished tomorrow and them on to the next project.

Namaste.

It's really still Wednesday for me

...even though this posts says Thursday. I am just finishing up my day...Wednesday... with this post. I have just started another on-line store at Art Fire. Although it is a limited store with only 10 listings, I hope it will reach yet another group of jewelry lovers. I have just listed 3 new items on Art Fire to bring my total to 10 items now displayed. You may reach that site at http://gemtwists.artfire.com/ or click on the link on this blog that says "Gemtwists at Art Fire". Tonight I listed a sky blue fancy glass bead and Swarovski crystal bracelet, a Cat charm bracelet with bright primary-colored Swarovski crystals, and a pair of classic Black Onyx and sterling silver earrings. Please come by and visit my new store.

Good night and Namaste.

More Organizing

I finished organizing my workspace today... at least for the present. Then I began woking on "Adorables". Adorables are my line of children's earrings. Called adorables because of the adorable little ear wires I use, they are for little girls of all ages. They are more for children, but may be worn by ladies of all ages, usually smaller ladies. But be forewarned... the ear wires are small for small ear lobes. The earrings are small, petite and come in a variety of designs and colors... from a single gemstone bead or crystal to pearls to other little dangles. I also have a few 4mm and 6mm studs in several gemstones. Today I worked on a series of tiny flower charms in silver and gold that have a colored crystal center. Very affordable, Adorables range from $4.95 to $9.95.

I also listed a new earring on http://www.gemtwists.etsy.com/ of a very unique stone... tree agate. Tree agate is a dark, forest green... speckles and striations... on a white background. This pair, teamed with a square, spiral sterling silver charm, is a One-of-a-Kind pair. Remember each gemstone is completely unique within itself, so each earring is a little different... not an identical match. That is what makes nature such a miracle!

Enjoy your evening. Namaste.

Quick sale

The mother of pearl earrings I listed yesterday are gone today. They really went fast. I just listed a lovely pair of earrings... turquoise colored Swarovski crystal chandeliers. I have a pair of these myself and I love wearing them. Check back often for new listings. I try to list at least one new item per day.

Soon... in just a few days... I will be reving up the factory to make mountains of jewelry for the fall shows. :) FYI... the factory manager and all the employess, including sales and marketing departments are me and only me.

Namaste.