sonoran treasures

Copper Maze No. 2

2010-01-30T06:38:00.004-07:00

Copper Maze No. 2

This is the second of these wonderful free form pendants. Copper wire twists, turns, curves, and winds around with beautiful green turquoise. I think of these pieces as the Zen of jewelry, I just allow the wire to lead the direction of the pendant. So much fun!

Copper Maze No. 1

2010-01-22T21:34:00.004-07:00

Copper Maze No. 1

Can you find your way through the twisting and turning copper wire? This pendant is a free form maze of copper accented with turquoise nuggets. Making these free form pendants is so much fun. The wire seems to take on a life of its own. This was inspired by "Secret Garden 4 copper Pendant" by nicolehill at www.nicolehill.etsy.com.

Silver and Purple

2009-03-12T09:13:00.006-07:00

Sterling Silver and Amethyst

I love bracelets with lots of movement. This bracelet is made with beautiful amethyst nuggets, stunning rock quartz, and lots of sterling silver. All the charms and rings are crafted by hand.

Textured Silver and Turquoise

2009-02-21T08:17:00.005-07:00

Textured Sterling Silver with Turquoise

Sterling silver discs have been textured and oxidized. Stunning turquoise rondelles dangle below.

Carnelian Necklace

2007-12-10T09:55:00.001-07:00

Carnelian and silver chain necklace

I love the beautiful colors of these twisted carnelian ovals. They are suspended on a small sterling silver chain.

Textured Copper

2007-11-10T06:49:00.000-07:00

Textured Copper Earrings

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I love making these earrings. It is fun to see what different textures you get from different materails. The possibilities are endless. These earrings are simple yet stunning.

Turquoise Necklace

2007-10-03T09:45:00.001-07:00

Turquoise Necklace with sterling silver pendant

It is such a wonderful feeling when you have an idea, no matter how simple, and you find all the necessary components to complete it. This necklace has five strands of stunning blue turquoise with a large sterling silver focal pendant. Sterling silver endcaps connect to a small handcrafted sterling silver clasp.

Silver wrapped earrings

2007-09-25T09:05:00.001-07:00

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

2007-09-14T05:00:00.001-07:00

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

2007-09-13T16:08:00.000-07:00

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.

Venetian Fall

2007-08-21T16:58:00.002-07:00

Venetian Fall

This started as a necklace with the beautiful colors of fall. But as I looked at these lovely stones, for some strange reason, I was reminded of a couple of wonderful days spent in Venice many years ago. The colors and the swirls through the large red agate reminded me of the tour of Murano and watching the glassblowers. Hence, the name Venetian Fall.

African Turquoise Necklace

2007-08-10T13:30:00.001-07:00

African Turquoise and Sterling Silver

Copper Bracelet

2007-08-04T06:20:00.000-07:00

Copper Bracelet

I had several "orphan" beads lying around and decided to make this bracelet. Each of the copper beads is different which makes this a one of a kind bracelet. I love the look of the copper with the clear Swawrovski crystals.

African Turquoise and Copper Earrings

2007-08-03T06:20:00.001-07:00

African Turquoise and Copper Earrings

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Sesame Jasper and Black Onyx Necklace

2007-08-03T06:08:00.001-07:00

Sesame Jasper and Black Onyx Necklace

Angelite and Copper Necklace

2007-07-31T07:10:00.000-07:00

Beautiful angelite accented with copper.

African turquoise

2007-07-30T16:37:00.001-07:00

African Turquoise with sterling silver spacers dangle from silver kites.