New Hip Jewels...

Hello All! New and exciting designs are being launched in 2016! I love working with brass. Below are 2 designs that were designed from a sheet of brass. Hand cut, hand drilled, and hammered. Don't you just love gold shiny things! Also pictured are cascading cowrie shell earrings, garnet and citrine necklace, and freshwater pearls and garnet statement earrings.  If interested in purchasing, please click here

Gorgeous pink coral attached to handcut, hammered and filed brass components. 

Pyrite gems attached to handcut, hammered, and filed brass components.

Wire wrapped citrine and garnet pendant on antique brass chain with garnet accent beads.

My personal fave. Cascading cowrie shell earrings with red coral on silver chain.

Peachy freshwater pearls and garnet gemstones with silver chain earrings. 

Strands...

Hello All!

Over the weekend I did my last gemstone haul for the year. I'm like a kid in a candy store when it comes to gemstone shopping. It's my retail therapy. I came across so many gorgeous gems at the GTS Bead Show. Take a look at some of the strands of beads I purchased. I can't wait to turn these gemstones into hip jewels!

Orange Coral is gorgeous. I'm thinking chunky tribal themed necklace.

Coin shaped freshwater pearls are my favorite. Bridal party jewelry inspo.

Salmon pink coral chips will be great for designing hoops. 

Strands...

Shopping for gemstones always makes me happy. Today I went to the GTS bead show here in Greensboro and I bought some gorgeous beads. My favorite are the black coral sticks. They are amazing! A black coral cuff is definitely in order. Stay tuned...