I have been so busy with custom orders since opening my Etsy shop, that I haven't had time to add new pieces to the shop as often as I would like...
...but as I see it, that is a very happy problem to have :-)
I did manage to add this necklace to the shop a few weeks ago though...
(and COMPLETELY forgot about mentioning it here... *oops*)
...but as I see it, that is a very happy problem to have :-)
I did manage to add this necklace to the shop a few weeks ago though...
(and COMPLETELY forgot about mentioning it here... *oops*)
Faceted gems are finding their way into my work more often...
...including this to-die-for Sky Blue Topaz which I could not WAIT to use...
(it really is just like a droplet of the most perfect blue sky!)
I cut out a teardrop shape from the back of the pendant to let the topaz really light up...
...and one of my hand sawn Moroccan motifs sways from beneath the topaz...
I don't usually leave my jewellery with a polished finish (I think a patina brings out all the lovely details), but this necklace needed to be shiny.
Do you prefer polished or patinated jewellery?
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Speaking of faceted stones, I fell in love with this enormous 27.5 carat smoky quartz the moment I saw it...
...and I bought it even though, at that time, I had no idea how to set faceted stones!
(Sometimes my creative visions far exceed my abilities LOL ;-) But it's an excuse to learn and challenge myself, non?!)
Anyway, about a month ago I decided it was time to use this beauty...
...so I set about creating a bezel for it from scratch...
(because it was far too big to fit my pre-made bezel wire)
...you know how much I love sawing ;-) ...
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| (and yes, I saw barefoot - doesn't everyone?!) |
...and some filigree to the sides...
...and a matching filigree-adorned ring band completes it!
...big and bold...
...delightfully detailed...
...heavy and hearty...
...and it's all mine, mine, MINE! :-)
It looks top heavy and I kind of expected it to swing around on my finger,
but it's surprisingly well balanced and sits perfectly.
I think I wear it just about every time I have to leave the house :-)
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More fanciful facets coming soon!
And some new jewels will be added to the shop too...
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
