New Pieces To Come Soon

These blue topaz stud earrings were a huge hit. I sold three pairs of them, and have ordered settings to make some more, in other colors. I did a survey back before Christmas, and the majority of my readers said earrings were the piece of jewelry they wear the most. So I am going to concentrate on earrings, and of course rings, which I personally love. I have new settings coming, and should have new pieces to share soon. If anyone has a certain stone they would like to see, let me know, and I will see what I can do. Don't forget to enter to win the necklace giveaway, it is easy, and free. See the top of the blog for details.

Crochet Choker With Swarovski Pearls and White Turqoise

This necklace, is my mothers Christmas gift, made by me. I tried to show it on different backgrounds, picture taking is not my natural craft. I crocheted the choker using a tan and gold thin thread. Then I added a tear drop shaped Magnesite stone, also known as white Turquoise, with Swarovski pearl dangles. I added a magnetic clasp for easy putting on, and taking off. I can not say how much I love these magnetic clasps, they are awesome. My mother has been telling me for years, that she would love White Turqoise jewelry. I have been looking and looking, and the only thing I could find was White Howlite, which she said was not the right material. Then last week, when browsing my new Fire Mountain Gems catalog they had something called Magnesite, which they also called White Turqoise. So I did some searching, and it seems this is the correct stone. It really is not Turqoise, and is no such thing as white Turqoise, but Native Americans for many years have called this material White Turqoise, or Buffalo Turqoise, and have used it in ceremonial jewelry. It seems it ias actually a member of the Calcite family of minerals.