Silver wrapped earrings

Sterling silver with garnets

These earrings are made of wire which has been shaped and hammered. The garnets and sterling silver beads through the middle are wire wrapped to the frame. The ear wires are handcrafted with a 7mm garnet bead for accent.

Frank Lloyd Wright's stained glass

Copper Pendant

As I set down to draw the other night I started thinking about Frank LLoyd Wright and stained glass windows. I drew this pendant then asked DH what he thought. His comment was "reminds me of Frank Lloyd Wright." That made me feel good to know that someone else saw the same think I did.

The pendant is cut from solid copper sheet. It has a slight curve and a matte finish. The size is approximately 2 1/1" (7cm) x 1 1/2" (4cm).

Tucson Gem Show

Venetian Glass

This last week I spent a couple of days in Tucson at the fall gem show. Two days of nothing but beads, beads, beads. It was wonderful. I met up with Pamela Richards from WWJ group on Friday. We had a wonderful time. It was great to meet you Pamela.

Large focal bead

Right before I left I stopped by a booth that had hand blown venetian glass. I wasn't going to buy anything until I saw this bead (above) The red and blue just screamed at me. Maybe I was inspired or maybe I was just tired, but I picked up four beads. These are absolutely stunning. There are two smaller beads that will be used in a pair of earrings and there are two large focal beads.

Large focal bead

I purchased lots of wonderful beads. Turquoise, iolite, black onyx, and carnelian just to name a few. My poor DH just shook his head when I got home. Now that I have had a few days to rest and go through everything that I purchased I am ready to get to work on some new jewelry.