These are the two most recent Necklaces that I've done.
They can both be seen on my Website by clicking on this Link .

Tahiti   (13012)

  Lovely Spring Green Peridot Jasper, African Trade Beads, 

and Hand-painted recycled Krobo Glass From Ghana.

Matching Tahiti Earrings included with Necklace

Mema (Goodness) (13013)

This distinctive, one of a kind, 2-strand Necklace, is made of recycled Krobo Glass (Ghana), Brass Heishi, Matte Carnelian, hand-painted Krobo Glass and is highlighted with a Brass Mask Pendant from Ghana.

CARNIVAL TWIST AND A LITTLE BLACK MAGIC

Here are two new pieces I just finished within the last few days.

'Carnival Twist'    (13011)

One of a Kind!   Triple Strand of Fun and Color to match just about any outfit.  African Trade Beads Recycled Krobo Glass from Ghana, Yellow Turquoise, African Glass Wafers, Black Matte Glass, Magnesite, Aluminum from Kenya, Silver~plated Heishi, Hand~painted Krobo Glass, Large Coral Nuggets, Gorgeous shade of African Vulcanite Heishi, and 5 shades of African 'White Heart' Beads make up this great piece.  Fastens with an easy to open/close Toggle.

'Black Magic' with matching Earrings   (13009)

Simple but Dramatic, this single strand Necklace is made of Large Rounds of Matte Black Fire Crackle Agate, Hand~painted Recycled Krobo Glass from Ghana, Silver~plated Heishi, and an etched Silver~plated Focal to complete the picture.  Lightweight.  Fastens with an easy to open/close Toggle Clasp.  Earrings included ~ Sterling Silver Earwires.

For more information on either piece please Click Here to go to my Website.

SOME CHANGES MADE . . .

Besides two Blogs, one for my Fine Art and one for my Jewelry, I also had two Websites ~ one for each.  I just finished redoing my Fine Art Website by adding a section for my Jewelry.  I also eliminated my Jewelry Website.  I decided it was probably better to have everything in one place making it easier for people to find what they were looking for without having to go to two different places.  Now, if you click on the link over on the right it will take you to the Jewelry section of my Website.  I will still keep both Blogs though, and will highlight new work on each.

These are two pieces I just finished today.  You can find more information on them by clicking here and going to my Website.

La Paz  (13008)

Two strands hold three different shapes of luscious 'Yellow' Turquoise (which is actually more in the Lime Family) accented with a gorgeous melon shade of African Vulcanite Heishi and two styles of African Trade Beads.  The Brass Focal is from Kenya.  Closes with an easy to open/close Toggle Clasp.  Matching Earrings with Surgical Steel Earwires included.

Lime Sunset

Wonderful Pumpkin shaped Lime 'New Jade' Beads accented with large Beads of Matte Blackstone, Brass Heishi, and two styles of African Trade Beads.  Matching earrings available.  Fastens with an easy to close/open Toggle Clasp.

'Sabrina'

Sabrina  (13006)

This versatile and one of a kind Necklace has an extra Long Strand  (approx 52) which can be doubled (as shown), and even tripled for a Choker effect.  Consists of Sea Glass, Brown Lava Stone, New Jade, Recycled Krobo Glass (Ghana), Vinyl Heishi (Kenya), Red Agate, Handblown Glass, Fire Crackle Agate, Yellow Turquoise, African Trade Beads, Taqua Nut, Brass Heishi, Batik Bone, White Heart Beads, and Peridot Jade.  Fastens with an easy to use Toggle Clasp.   Matching Earrings (as shown below) included.

Sabrina Earrings with Surgical Steel Wires

For more information on this set please visit my Website here.

Sarita (Princess)

Sarita  (Princess)

13003

This 48" long Necklace can be worn long as a single strand, Doubled (shown) and even tripled for a 'Choker' type effect (also shown).  It is made from Yellow Agate, Magnesite, African Trade Beads (Brass), Black Matte Glass, Coral, Mother of Pearl, Whiteheart Trade Beads, Brass Heishi, Oyster Shell Heishi, Carved Bone, Krobo Glass (Ghana) and Turquoise.

(2 days in a row ~ I'm getting better!)

Sorry, I've been a little lax . . .

I apologize for being so lax in getting news and new pieces on to this blog.  Too many irons in the fire as  they say . :(  I keep hoping that will change but the key here is 'I' have to change it!

Here a couple of new pieces just finished . . .

Hedy

This is from a piece I re-worked.  I liked the previous version but I think this probably has a little more pizazz to it even though it is all the same beads ~ they are just re-strung in a more fun fashion.  This piece is made up of African Trade Beads (Brass), Recycled Krobo glass (Ghana) and lovely large nuggets of shimmering Labradorite. For more information please go to my website here

Another piece I just put on  . . . 

Caliende

This piece is made of Red Coral Nuggets, Magnesite, Black Matte Glass, Brass Heishi and Silver-plated large inscribed Metal Beads.  The Focal is Red Coral and Black Matte Glass.  For more information on this piece please go to my website here.

This piece I recently donated to the 'Hospice of North Idaho Annual Wine Gala' for their Fundraising Auction.  The Event takes place, Saturday Feb. 2nd so if you are in the area  you just might want to participate!  Having had the experience of using their services I can tell you it is more than a worthy cause.  Wonderful organization and wonderful people.   

This piece is made of Dalmatir Stone, Black Onyx and African Trade Beads. and has matching earrings.

That's it for today!

It's 'almost' that time . . .

At least, if you walk in to any of the major Box stores, that's what they want us to think!  I guess it is November . . . maybe I'm the one who is behind in all of this!

 Nkosazana  (Princess)

One of my newest pieces. 

 Maybe it will fit on to your 'Wish List' or your 'Gifts needed for . . .' list.  :)

for more information on this piece or to see more of my work, please click  here.

Helping the Victims of Hurricane Sandy

I would have donated jewelry but only 2-dimensional work can be auctioned off on this site ~ which is understandable since it is 'Daily Paintworks!

Rooster Man

We all know about the sadness and devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy and many of us have wondered how we can help.  There is a great website called 'Daily Paintworks.com' which is currently hosting an online Auction to help the victims of Sandy.  For Artists, you can go on and donate a painting and designate where you would like the money to go (i.e. Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc.).  For those of you that would like to donate to a good cause AND get a great piece of Artwork at the same time, you can go on and bid on any painting shown that you like.  Most of the bidding for the Artwork donated starts as low as $25 ~ some even less.  Most of the work is smaller in size, like my donation of 'Rooster Man' above ~ he's just 6"x6", but it keeps the donations and purchases doable for many and also the shipping costs down.  It's a win win situation for everyone.

Here is the link ~ when you have a moment, please go check it out.  You'll be helping an important cause and get some great art in return.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/Challenge/C0EB586C-7142-4c96-A589-DF9DC9BABA1A

Here we go . . .

Marjani  (Red Coral)

This is the first piece I am posting to this Blog.  I need to get something up here to see how it is all working!   You can find more information on this piece on my website by just clicking here.