New Gemstone Slab Pendant Necklaces

I love gemstones in their natural state. Add a little polishing and it lets the natural colors and inclusion come out. I came across these Imperial Jasper Gemstone Slabs and immediately thought of trapeze style pendant necklaces. After rooting around in my bead stash for some smaller coordinating beads, this is what I came up with.

These necklaces are approximately 18 inches long and have been designed in silver tone, copper and brass. All accent bead links are hand wire wrapped. Some of the accent beads include carnelian, blue striped agate, aventurine, magnesite and kiwi jasper. 

A little about Imperial Jasper

Imperial Jasper is mined only in the Guadalajara Mexico area, & is one of the highly prized Jaspers on the market today. It forms in nodules, with colors ranging from reds & greens, to pinks, grays, tans & other earthy tones. It is a nurturing  & grounding stone that helps one to exist in a state of joy. It is also believed to stabilize emotions.  It is said to provide protection (as all Jasper does), & reduce fears & insecurities. Known as the stone of sharing & caring, promotes stability, physical stamina, calm, relaxation, comfort, contentment, compassion, nurturing, tranquility, enthusiasm & organization. Helps relieve emotional stress, loneliness, insecurities, grief, fears & guilt.

Seaside Pendants

I had a few pendant trays and sat there wondering what to do with them, I looked around my studio and found these little tiny shells. Hmmmm...What to do? I added a few sparkling sky blue seed beads and this is what I came up with. All set in diamond glaze.

Aren't they just sweet. Wear a little bit of the beach with you all the time. 

Hardware Jewelry

I was shopping in Home Depot and had an idea come into my head when I came across some different brightly colored electrical tape. I'm always looking for new ways to make jewelry. I like to incorporated different items and techniques. I have always been fascinated by jewelry made from hardware items.

Hmmmm. What could I do with that? I grabbed some and then kept walking up and down the aisles. Clear tubing....sure. Some nuts....okay.  Something to connect the tubing.

This is what the finished product looked like. Just as I saw it in my head. How cool is this. Bangle bracelets. I have some fine tuning to do, but I am more than happy with the results. I think I might use the heat gun to "shrink wrap or even melt the tape" into position.

I also got some larger tubing and plan on using it to make some necklaces with leather.

Please comment and let me know what you think of these. 

Bead Weaving Masterpiece

This bracelet is a custom order. I have made a couple of them but this one....wow. It's called a Capricho Bracelet and it is a very labor intensive design.

The bracelet actually has 2 layers. The first layer is made of thousands of seed beads woven, one at a time, in a net pattern. Then I go back and weave more seed beads and crystals onto the netted base. I am backed up with orders on this one, but I love making them. Here is the most recent creation.

The first layer is done and I'm adding  the crystals

The finished product.

The finished product...check out the sparkle!

Capricho Bracelet~~Bling!

And here are 2 others that I have done

Pearl Capricho Bracelet Bangle

Gold Crystal Capricho Bracelet

Gemstone Pebble Pendants

How cool are these pendants. Simple in design, but they make a bold color statement. Each of the pebble pendants is made with semi-precious gemstone pebbles set in a 2 inch by 1 inch bezel setting. The gemstone pebbles are set with Diamond Glaze for a brilliant shine. Great when you need a pop of color around your neck.

The gemstone pebble pendants are available in my Pink Sunset Jewelry Designs Studio for $18 each.

Wine Cork Jewelry Upcycling

A lot of my friends are wine enthusiasts. I even have one who has begun making her own label. I brainstormed and came up with some ideas for a line of wine enthusiast jewelry. I purchased unused authentic wine corks for different vineyards. I hand-cut the corks to fit into 2 inch by 1 in bezel trays.
I secured them in the trays and embellished them with flat back rhinestones. Voila! Wine Cork Pendants. I added matching chains and there ya go!

I've already had several fly off the shelf. I will also customize them if you have your own favorite wine lable.
They are available in my Pink Sunset Jewelry Designs Studio for $23 each. What a great gift idea for you or your wine enthusiast friends.

Jumbo Bracelet Stacks

I just love these new bracelet stacks. Jumbo beads are used to make them. Some of the beads are 3/4 in in diameter. My new obsession, Kasmiri and Maruti beads. These beads are on Indian origin and are made by making beads with a mixture of clay and marble then embellishing them with stones, beads and metal components. I am in love with these.

These jumbo bracelet stacks are sure to make a statement. The bracelet stacks have vibrant colors with accents of copper, silver and brass. You're sure to get looks wearing these layered bracelets.

Jumbo Stack Bracelets are available in my Pink Sunset Jewelry Designs studio HERE