#1

I am fascinated by common stones. This flat one comes from our beach and was sliced & polished. It is set in a very thin silver bezel and it hangs on a very delicate chain.

#2

Here is another beachstone, this one with glittering flakes of mica.  It is set on a silver plate and framed by silver nuggets.  Gifted to Maria.

#3

This is a heart pendant in solid 14 K gold on a gold link chain.  It was designed after the necklace featured in “Love Actually” a very funny British movie.  This one has a garnet, but rubies work well too.  The gold finish is sand blasted.  This makes the gold look matte and thus the bling of the stone pops out!

#4

A beautiful aquamarine (emerald cut).  These gems are expensive, clear and transparent, and blue.  It is one of my favorite stones.  The setting is a simple frame in brushed 14 K gold and the chain runs right through it. Gifted to my little sister.

#5

Fine silver hammered links, some in heart shapes.  This is a 60 inch chain that can be wrapped up to 3 times around the neck.  Fine silver can be fused (as opposed to Sterling which must be soldered) – its a nicer look and it does not tarnish!

#6

Tiny diamonds in the rough each drilled like a bead.  They are attached to an 18K gold chain with tiny little gold rods.  A labor of love to produce this delicate piece.

#7

Horseshoe pendant in gold and silver with 6 champagne diamonds. The piece is about 1.5 inches tall and hollowed in back, but still quite heavy (like a real iron horseshoe).  I like horses. Along time ago I dreamed of being a vet!

#8

Silver dog paw with brown diamonds.  Reminds me of my dog Kenda!

#9

Every now and then I get a chunk of gem stone like this turquoise from the Cusco (Peru) market where they sell you a mined rock for a dollar!  I cut a slab and mounted it in a silver bezel and added a black leather neck band.  Belonged to my friend Kate who loved turquoise.