Middle is a pottery flute, mixed beads with natural lapis on a knot leather cord. yes it works! Right n left are carved bone wolves on leather, one slide with wooden beads, the other is mixed beads of ceramic, wood, made made Amber on button n leather type clasp.
Man made crystals by top manufacturer Swarovski do have some lead. The crystals offer a beautiful alternative to pricey Natural gemstones. Czech Crystals are a lead free alternative. Just remember if you enjoy extra sparkle look for how it’s cut and an added AB finish will help. Swarovski is well known for how well the crystals pick up the light. 💖
Funky 29 inch long single strand of carnelian,Baltic Amber, n Mexican turquoise with pure copper metal beads n wire n handmade copper clasp.
Love my Japanese chest, wood worm too. Everyday I dust the leftovers. Anyway the necklace is finished. I will post more work when I remember to share. The mail is a great way to shop for my supplies. First started when I made my annual southwest trips. I love the nature and open sky. I was never into jewelry except my native wares. So for me to begin my own interpretation is a natural progression. When to move from hobby to sell is when friend provided the path. Very blessed. Besides no sale no problem, I love every piece and it’s very much me. My stones are given a sage wash and special blessing for where ever the journey.
Grey jasper donut with pearl center on sterling silver wire and Abalone chips.
Mexican spiny oyster with Sleeping Beauty turquoise and copper accents.
Mixed stones, seeds, soft leather, chain, sterling silver. Necklace had turquoise and a pottery focal drop. Necklace n earrings also have fetish stones and necklace ties with soft leather strips.
Hope to add to stock soon.
Contemporary Jewelry Handmade in Northern California from the Highest Quality Natural MaterialsI like using strong beading wire, mixed metals, leather, I love turquoise, shells, various gemstones, crystals, bone, ceramic, acrylic beads and good strong crimp beads are a must.There are so many product options out there.I decided to limit my products to mostly North American regions and Mexico. I remember when I first started I purchased some Chinese turquoise and wasn’t too pleased. Then I learned a few of my vendors were selling me Chinese stuff too. There are some quality gemstones mined in China. However knowing the distance traveled made me reconsider and stay within our continent. It’s a big one anyway. Jewelry making helps me relax, I find it therapeutic. My back and fingers get sore but it’s all worth it when I see someone wearing something I’ve made. Darn right Joyous!
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