Turquoise Necklace

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

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.

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.