Monthly Archives: August 2012

Love, Chains and Other Stuff

I use a lot of hearts in my jewellery designs. They’re a symbol of life and love and other good things.  Consequently, I’m always on the hunt for the unusual in hearts and this one with all of its sparkle blinded me (just as love has been … Continue reading

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Now for Something Completely Different

Icicles I saw this quartz crystal at a bead show and was reminded of the long, sharp icicles that hung from the eaves of the house where I grew up. As kids, we’d break them off and sword fight with them, … Continue reading

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Turquoise and …Turtles

Turquoise is my first love when it comes to gemstones.  At bead stores and gem shows, it’s impossible for me to walk past the turquoise. The sky-blues, robin’s egg blues and earthy greens and browns of the stone are irresistable. … Continue reading

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