A Mary Magdalene Ring

I don't know if Mary Magdalene really existed. And if she did, I don't know how she really was, or how her life was...etc. But I do know I am very intrigued by her! Very! I like the stories about her....things I read, things I hear about her. She is fascinating, an enigma. I was told by a very intuitive friend that Garnets and pearls together signify Mary Magdalene. And recently a lovely woman, who is very intuitive herself, and very close to Mary Magdalene spiritually, asked me to make a Garnet ring for her. I asked her if I could add a tiny pearl, and ask MM to weave her energy and blessings too into the wire weavings. She said yes. And this is the result below. Made of sterling silver, fine silver, garnet, a tiny pearl, and a tiny sterling silver bead.

My first paisley earrings

I followed Joslin's tutorial in creating these paisleys. I have always loved the ones she makes. These earrings are made with sterling silver, fine silver, Rubies, Citrine, and Lemon Quartz. I made these for one of my dearest friends -- Anna Taylor. She is a beautiful person, and an awesome singer. Here is her webpage. You just have to listen to her songs...beautiful voice, beautiful words, and music that touches your heart. My favorite song by her is "Like Me". Do visit her webpage:

http://annataylormusic.com/

I had made this pair for her, when she was going for a show here in California. She lives in UK. But she was visiting CA then for her shows. It was one of the fun-nest evenings ever!!!

Two handmade jewelry gifts I cherish with all my heart!

I cherish all gifts given to me, but here I will talk of two handmade jewelry pieces I got from two friends who are very special to me. They are both amazingly creative jewelry artists. Both make totally unique pieces...that are their very own style. And they both are huge inspirations to me.

1) AMETHYST PENDANT
Last year....in 2010, Shay made, what in my opinion was her VERY best piece until then. I really loved it, but knew I could not afford it. And guess what Shay did? She sent it to me as my birthday gift. I was speechless. Her work is so different from most, and yet her style is very her. I can recognize her work anywhere! I will not speak more about what she made...let her piece speak for herself. It a lovely silver and Amethyst pendant. She hasn't made jewelry for the longest time due to pain in her hands. But now her hands are getting better, and we will soon see beautiful pieces being created by her once again. And here are her links:

http://www.ShayStone.blogspot.com
http://www.AllThatIAm.etsy.com
https://www.facebook.com/ShaysBook

2) LEAFY BROOCH
This year I was blessed again with another beautiful gift! This was from Mary. I often just go to her blog when I am feeling sad, low, uninspired, or plain and simple just to drool over eye-candy. She is very dedicated to the wire arts, and is always challenging herself to make something different, better. I love everything she makes, especially the vessels! Various shapes, sizes of vessels made entirely of wire weaving. You have just got to see her work! And I often wondered what should I buy from her, because I always wanted to own one of her pieces. I had never said this to her, but one day she just emailed me and asked me if she could send me a piece she made!! I was once again left speechless! Here is the piece she sent me...one I had looked at for many consecutive days, marvelling at the simplicity, elegance, beauty and craftsmanship...a leaf brooch. And here are her links:

http://www.theangstyartist.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wired-Elements/127714920578975?ref=ts
http://www.etsy.com/shop/wiredelements

If you aren't already familiar with the work of these two jewelry artists, I will suggest you head off to their blogs as soon as you get the chance! :-)))

My second Artfire collection: For the Sun God -- Yellows and Oranges

This is for the Sun God :-))). I love you very much Mr. Sun. You are awesome! :-))) Please click on the "View this collection" button so you can see all the gorgeous pieces made by various Artfire jewelry artists.

Sunny Yellows and...

Curated By: fleurviolette...

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Vintage Fashion

Another Blue Topaz Ring

This one seems to be quite popular! People keep asking for it. Its an emerald cut Blue Topaz with sterling silver.

"Tribal" necklace and earrings

An acquaintance gave me some brass beads and asked me to create a tribal design inspired necklace and earrings for her. I didn't get the time to take proper pictures...she was leaving for India for good. But here is a picture taken with her iPhone. And this is the customer posing with her new jewelry. I made this one in October. Made these pieces with copper.

Red Jasper heart necklace for a bride

I had recently donated a piece for a fundraiser, and 2 people contacted me later saying they couldn't win it, and if I could make a similar piece for them. One of them was a would be bride, and wanted to wear it for her wedding. I felt so happy and honored to do this for her. I feel a marriage is so sacred...and to be part of it in any way is an honor. Here is what I made for her, and she did wear it with her beautiful white wedding gown. She sent me a picture and she looked gorgeous! :-))). I made the chain with fresh water pearls. The clasp is a Bali flower clasp.