Tag Archives: sterling silver

Pearl Stud Earrings

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Beth

I love to wear and design dangly, colorful earrings full of attitude and spunk. But not everyone shares the same taste in jewelry as me. Many people claim that their hair is too short or they can’t wear dangly earrings at the office or at … Continue reading →

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Jewelry Allergies

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Beth

At a recent show, a customer asked me whether my jewelry (mainly earrings) is hypo-allergenic. She mentioned that she breaks out when she wears jewelry that isn’t 14k gold, surgical steel or nickel free. I briefly explained the types of metals that are used in my jewelry … Continue reading →

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Tourmaline Chips and White Pearls

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Beth

This design is made with chips of multi-colored Tourmaline and white freshwater pearls. Each section is hand wire wrapped to sterling silver chain links. This piece can also be worn two ways, either wrapped around twice or as one long … Continue reading →

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Pink Freshwater Pearls

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Beth

This necklace is made with sterling silver chain and pink freshwater pearls. I am really excited about this design, because it can be worn two different ways. The first (which I like best) is looped around the neck twice as … Continue reading →

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Fiesta!

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Beth

I designed this three strand necklace and matching earrings totally on a whim….and it turned out to be one of my favorites! I started with the strand of Red Howlite, then added the second strand made with Turquoise and Garnets. … Continue reading →

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Natural Agate and Smokey Quartz

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Beth

The pendant on this necklace is a natural Agate, which can vary widely in it’s transparency and coloration, making each necklace completely unique. The stones used throughout the rest of the necklace are Smokey Quartz separated by sterling silver spacers.I … Continue reading →

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Freshwater Pearls

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Beth

Each Freshwater pearl is hand wire wrapped and linked to the next with sterling silver wire. White and gray freshwater pearls are alternated to form the necklace, and gray freshwater pearls are used for the earrings. Each earring is also … Continue reading →

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Mother of Pearl

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Beth

This design is made with large circular Mother of Pearl discs hanging from a leather cord with all sterling silver findings. (Can be made with brown or black leather cord) Mother of Pearl, also known as Nacre (Nay-ker), is found … Continue reading →

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Green Aventurine, Peridot and Green Freshwater Pearls

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Beth

The large stones in this design are a stone called Green Aventurine, which is a form of Quartz. It is a cloudy light green color with swirls of lighter and darker green at times. I like to include the stones … Continue reading →

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