Monday, July 11, 2011




A Triple Necklace of Watermelon Druzy Quartz and Pearls

I approach the design of jewelry the same way I approach the creation of a painting.  A woman's neck is the canvas, the stones are the creative materials used to enhance the canvas.  Composition of the total piece is a critical part of the design, taking into consideration color, line, shape, and texture as I would in a painting.  Shine, matt finish and luminosity of the stones influence the final design.  All of these elements must work and flow together to present a visual that is unique and pleasing as well as comfortable and easy to wear.



Nature is my muse.  Because I prefer natural materials, the stones I use are formed by the earth, water, and creatures that inhabit our planet.  The shapes and colors are irresistible.  From around the world, I collect unique and unusual stones and beads which may be carved, faceted, polished smooth, or left in the original state.  Occasionally I include a found object or beautifully crafted item to punctuate the design.

Antique Tibetan Lantern side with various stones.

Options are important to me, so I create necklaces that can be worn long, doubled or tripled into a shorter version.  Layering is also a feature of my designs.  I advocate wearing multiple necklaces and bracelets that harmonize and play with and against each other.  

Lapis and Sodalite
This is a long necklace that can be worn doubled as you see here.




Lemon Druzy Quartz with Golden Stick Pearls.
A second necklace of Lemon Pearls.

Options, beauty and ornamentation, all with luscious rocks.
  
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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Pearls


A New Shipment of Pearls Arrived



It is always exciting to receive a new shipment of pearls.  The color, luster, shape and sizes are a visual delight.  The creative side of my brain takes off with visions of completed designs.


The unique luster of pearls depends upon the reflection and refraction of light from the translucent layers. The thinner and more numerous the layers in the pearl, the finer the luster. The iridescence that pearls display is caused by the overlapping of successive layers, which breaks up light falling on the surface.

So now it is off to the design table and drawers filled with other stones, to mix and meld the pearls with other colors, shapes and sizes to create stunning jewelry. It's not hard to do when the materials are so fabulous. 

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Jade


Hand Carved Jade

One of a Kind
Hand Carved Jade and Bone
Hand Knotted
$950

This spectacular pendant is beautifully carved into a unique shape.  I came across the piece in a market in Shanghai several years ago and was delighted with the size, design and quality.  It is now worked into a statement necklace with jade and carved bone beads and is definitely a piece that will turn heads.

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Monday, February 7, 2011

Mahjong Necklace for Valentine's Day


Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation.  

One-of-a-Kind
Mahjong Valentine Necklace
$450.

Lovely old wooden Mahjong tiles hang suspended at the base of the necklace. 

 The carved bone fish represent wealth and prosperity and when they are shown as double fish, as they are in this necklace, they signify love and happiness as well.

Jade is featured throughout the necklace to represent beauty, grace and purity.

Coral beads are included as a symbol of longevity.

The turquoise beads were added to include friendship.  If given turquoise by a loving friend, it will protect the wearer from negative energy and bring good fortune. It also brings peace to the home.

All of the stones and beads combine with skill and strategy to create a Mahjong Valentine Necklace.

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

More Mahjong


Mahjong is an Ancient Chinese Game

One-of-a-kind
Mahjong Necklace
$400.

It's played with tiles which are decorated with characters.

If you play the game, you recognize the Bird Bamboo, Green Dragon and Crack tiles.
Also included in this one-of-a-kind necklace are Coral, Turquoise, Carnelian, Aventurine, and an Antique Chinese Coin.

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Mahjong


If you play Mahjong...


Translucent Aventurine between antique mahjong tiles with a few turquoise beads and ostrich egg shell slices towards the back of the necklace.
One of a Kind.
$ 350.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Pamela Hunt Lee - Jewelry Designer: Lapis Lazuli

Pamela Hunt Lee - Jewelry Designer: Lapis Lazuli: "Blue Blue Bluewith Options Lapis has been valued since ancient times for its intense blue color. The Lapis in this necklace is light..."