7 strand layered with stick coral and shells, with a compressed turquoise turtle focal. Silver over copper cone beads and a lead nickel free Pewter clasp.
Multi 5 strand 1-2mm heishi beads of compressed turquoise n coral with a sterling silver hook n eye clasp.
Mexican chunky turquoise with silver accents, handmade clasp. And an inlaid oyster shell from New Mexico. Spiny oyster disks of orange, red, and purple, with Mexican turquoise disks and a handmade clasp n accents in silver.
Managing my mood with beads. π It sure did help. Now to better manage my meds. π
Getting ready for summer with an
Ankle bracelet 12 & 1/2 inch
Quartz chips of green hair and rose, lead free Pewter hook, closed solid copper jump ring, steel beads in silver & copper finish.
My stash from the Alameda Antique Fair.
Carnelian Druze n beads, Mexican turquoise, Natural Amber, copper beads n wire.
2 Lapis,jet,bench silver beads, glm handmade clasp. 1 Amethyst,fluorite. 1tektite,red coral lead free clasp. Just some of the goodies!
Funky fun leather, glass, metal. Beads from #JesseJamesBeads.
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 wasnβt 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. Itβs a big one anyway. Jewelry making helps me relax, I find it therapeutic. My back and fingers get sore but itβs all worth it when I see someone wearing something Iβve made. Darn right Joyous!
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