Friday Fun ~ Let’s Talk Taurus

Good Morning,

Happy Friday!  Welcome to the weekend.  I think it’s time to have a little fun on the blog.

As many of you know when I first began the on line portion of the business, it was devoted to all things Birthday-ish, including zodiac signs, birthstones, charms, T-shirts.  Well I am disappointed to say that went over like a ton of bricks.  However many years later, and a lot wiser, we still offer those items, but have moved the focus of the business to jewelry that everybody can associate with, feel comfortable and beautiful in and wear with pride.

Let’s Talk Taurus

Taurus ~ April 19 ~ May 20 or April 21 to May 22 all depending on which book, Newspaper astrologist or other source you may read.  However the constants remain the same:

Taurus is the Celestial Winged Bull, and the second sign of the Zodiac.
Element is Earth
Planet is Venus
Stone is Emerald
Plant is Lily
Lucky Number is 6
Special Day – Friday

Taurus’ are ~ Artistic, loyal, loving, sensual, steadfast, determined, practical, patient and reliable.

The Glyph ~ 

The glyph represents the head and horns of a bull or the chin and the Adam’s apple (Throat) of a human. Symbolically it is a half-moon forming a cup that rests on the circle of the Sun.  It represents material power and wealth derived through the force of will.

Original Taurus Glyph, by Alixandra of The Alchemists Vessel

Birthstone Fun Facts 

May – Emerald, a beryl stone.

The Stone of Success and Love

Physical Description: A deep to light green translucent stone,

Metaphysical Properties:  Traditionally used to enhance memory

Alternatives:

Malachite: A Deep Forest Green Color

Malachite Earrings

  

Its bright green color mimics the moors and reminds one of outdoors, hills, trees, and grass.

Metaphysical Properties:  Promotes harmony and emotional balance, and reduces stress.

Interesting Fact: Used as a pigment for paint until about 1800. Malachite has been mined for about 3,000 years at Timna in Israel, also called “King Solomon’s Mines”.

Mythology: 

Zeus, the father of the Greek gods fell in love with Europa, the Phoenician princess. She was always guarded by her father’s soldiers. Zeus transformed himself into a beautiful white bull with a pair of golden horns and wandered towards her while she was plucking flowers in her garden.  (The cad!)

Europa was mesmerized by the beauty of the white bull and made him her pet. They became instant friends. One day, Europa climbed onto the back of the white bull, who making use of the opportunity, carried her away to Crete. After reaching Crete, Zeus revealed himself and later married her. According to Greek mythology, Zeus as a white bull represents the constellation Taurus.

Aventurine (Green), A Crystal.

 

Often miss-pronounced or miss-spelled “Adventurine”, this beautiful crystal ranges in colors from yellow to deep green and maybe transparent or opaque.

Metaphysical Properties: Inspires joy, a positive attitude and mental clarity.

Interesting Fact: The name Aventurine is derived from the Italian ‘ventura’, meaning “a mistake”. In the 18th a speckled glass was created by accident in Venice. The stone was named for this glass due to its appearance. Sometimes mistakenly referred to as “Indian Jade”.

Famous Taurus:
Anne-Margret
Fred Astaire
Johannes Brahams
Catherine the Great
Charolette Bronte
Cher
George Clooney
Sigmund Freud
Ulysses S. Grant

Adolf Hitler
Jim Jones
Liberace
George Lucas
Karl Marx
Meatwad
Golda Meir
Ho Chi Mihn
Vladmir Nabokov
Willie Nelson
Al Pacino
Eva Peron
Robespierre
William Shakespeare
Harry S. Truman
Rudolph Valentino

Orson Wells

We have items in the shops geared toward the Taurus, like these:

Malachite and Azurite Genuine Gemstone Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

Genuine Malachite with gorgeous Azurite inclusions. Azurite is a beautiful blue stone, although too soft for jewelery-making on its own, it does appear on occasion in malachite, creating a lovely speckled appearance across the stones surface. Used here to created these absolutely stunning and unique pair of Sterling Silver Gemstone Earrings.

Beautiful deep green genuine Malachite beads hang in a lovely chevron pattern from Sterling Silver Hoops. Perfect for Boho fashions, hipster, rockers and a terrific accent for Office attire. About 2″ long.

Sterling Silver fully soldered hoops and genuine Malachite with Azurite inclusions beads with Sterling silver findings and accents beads. Suspended from Sterling Silver Fish Hook ear wires.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

*Limited availability! Once these beauties are gone, they are gone!
 Perfect for May Birthdays!
 

Poet Chainmaille Bracelet

 

Gorgeous green, fresh and fun to wear. The stunning chainmaille bracelet is a colorful piece and just right for any occasion, a pop of color at the office, or for a casual weekend get away accessory. From the Captured Color Collection, this lovely piece is made in this year’s must have fashion color. Light weight and comfortable for extended wear.

8″ long including clasp. Silver plated wire and enameled aluminum jump rings are woven in an Inverted Round Maille pattern and finished with a strong magnetic clasp that holds well during everyday activities and movements.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving. 

These charms were purchased at Silver Enchantments of Arizona, and are used in a number of jewelry pieces from earrings to charm bracelets they may be sold in sets or individually to add to your already existing pieces.  They are tiny!  Sterling Silver, and the back is even stamped 925.  Custom creations are available.

 

We have all twelve Zodiac signs available.  The original graphic (and 11others) was available on Cafe Press, but having no store views and little interest, I have closed that shop.  Customized items are available. Please contact the shop with your requests.  All questions are answered and quotes are free.

You can find our shop at either of the sites below, or find the fan page on face book.  Did you know you can shop directly from the fan page?  You can.

 The Alchemists Vessel on
Etsy
Handmade Artists
Facebook, just click on the Etsy Showcase or Alchemists Vessel buttons under the cover photo on the page.
Official Site

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

*Various sources and books were used in the creation of this post.  No one source was found to be more accurate than an other, please keep in mind that the Zodiac is different for different cultures all over the world, and that information not only varies from culture to culture, but from author to author or whatever material one may use as resource or research. 

Merry Go Round Chainmaille and Jasper Necklace on Handmade Artists’ Shop

 

Merry Go Round Chainmaille and Jasper Necklace on Handmade Artists’ Shop.

Star Steam Bracelet

Happy Monday!

December is here!  The winter’s here in Idaho are interesting.  It can be pouring rain and lashing wind, power outages and storm warnings one moment, and sunny and bright the next.

This morning, after braving the weather and inconsistent power supply, I have one new item to share with you before it is back to the grind stone, I mean workbench.

Star Steam Bracelet Chainmaille and Charms

Star Steam Bracelet Chainmaille and Charms

 

Steampunk or Industrial Fashionistas will love this substantial and stunning chainmaille charm bracelet. Bronze charms, stars, gears, and disks encircle the cuff, interspersed with beautiful faceted bi-cone shaped glass beads in Amber and Brown. Makes a soft and lovely sound when worn. Light weight and comfortable.

8-1/2″ total length and 3/4″ wide, including clasp. “Merlin’s Gold” or Jeweler‘s Bronze wire has been hand spun cut, antiqued and woven in a version of the European weave. Gears are sold as jewelry components and have never been used in any device or machinery that I am aware of. Disks are hand-drilled and sanded smooth. Each charm and bead is attached individually. Bi-cone beads are 6mm translucent amber and brown. Finished with a matching Toggle clasp.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

There are lots of other things in the shop as well.  Remember to enter the coupon code HOLIDAY10 for 10% off your total purchase.  Many of the items in the shop have been reduced for a special Holiday Sale.  A wide variety of jewelry can found in the section $10.00 and Under, including natural semi-precious gemstone earrings, bracelets and necklaces, glass beaded jewelry sets and more!

Custom requests are always welcome, working with in your budget is one of our specialties.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant work week.  

 

New In The Studio – Time and a Bottle

Good Morning.

Wednesday is here and the last Market of the season is this weekend and the studio is in full swing as we prepare for the show.

Previews are always good.   New in the studio are watches.  Stainless Steel faces with a serpentine design have beaded chainmaille bands in a variety of colors.

Precious Time

Vespers

Also new in the studio are these charming little Charm Bottles.  These have been a staple of jewelry and decoration for I don’t know how long.  I had one a young girl and couldn’t resist the urge to make some of my own.  Sold individually, these are suspended from a Silver tone (white metal) or Anodized Chain in the popular Gunmetal tone.  Each bottle is filled with genuine gemstone chips (some times drilled for beading) and the cork stopper is glued shut, eye pins are screwed into the cork and also glued in place.

Right to Left:  Aquamarine, Purple Fluorite, Red Agate, Green Fluorite, Rose Quartz and Amethyst.  These are small, measuring around 1/2″ in height.

The Treasure Valley Flea Market is this weekend and the last one of the Season for 2012.  Come on down and say Hello, do a little Holiday Shopping early, the vendors should have their booths up to the Nines with goodies and fabulous finds!

WHERE:  
Expo Idaho at The Fairgrounds
5610 Chinden Blvd.
Garden City, ID
WHEN: 
Saturday Nov. 10th, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday Nov. 11th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

BLOG READERS!  Get 10% off your total purchase when you mention the phrase “Holiday Sale“.

Use Coupon Code:  Holiday10 at check out and receive a 10% discount on your order when you shop The Alchemists Vessel on Etsy.

Etsy not your thing?  Try handmadeartist.com, buyer accounts are free, and there are some wonderful items and artists to choose from! Items from the Etsy Shop may be found there as well.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

 

New Shop Stuff

 

Hello,

 

Welcome to the beginning of the week.  The Dog Days of Summer are winding down and the air carries a little chill this morning,  and the colors of the season are soon to change as well.

 

The Flea Market is coming up September 8th, and 9th, that’s next weekend and we have been busy preparing and polishing all the goodies for the show!

 

Which means Labor Day is right around the corner, like next Monday, and Halloween is close behind, get those custom orders in to be sure you get your treats in time!

 

All Hallows Queen

Description:  Natural Jet and Carved Carnelian beads grace this 18″ long One-Of-A-Kind Halloween themed necklace. Center Piece is 1″ wide with three Sterling Silver Charms , Pumpkin and two Bats. Sold as a set the Earrings are adorned with Jet beads on Sterling Silver headpins and Ear wires. Finished with a Sterling Silver Gothics Hook Clasp at the side (Very Fashionable)

Detail Photo

Here you can see the Sterling Silver Pumpkin and Bat charms detail.  The hand carved carnelian has a zigzag pattern that catches the light nicely.

We have also re-listed one of our most popular designs for earrings, Sterling Silver Hoops with Gemstones.  Available in a variety of stones.  These are limited to what is currently in stock and then they are gone forever!

 

Sterling Silver and Genuine Gemstone Earrings

Description: These are Blue Lace Agate gemstone beads in an oval shape.  Currently available in the listing are also Garnet, Malachite, Carnelian, and Turquoise.

 

Listing Description: Sterling Silver Six Drop Hoop Earrings with Natural Grade A Semi-precious Gemstones – available in a variety of gem and birthstones. Dressy to casual, great for gifts, makes a pretty tailored pair for that office attire, fabulous for Boho, Hipster and Rocker style too!

These are hand assembled with hand cut head pins, sterling silver beads, and full soldered Round six Drop Hoop Findings with Sterling Silver Ear wires. Beads are genuine garnet, Flat Oval Coin shaped beads. Also available in round-shape beads, and select stones are available in long-oval-shapes.

Sensitive to Metals? Hypo-Allergenic / Stainless Steel Ear Wires can be substituted at no additional cost. Please specify this preference when ordering.

Customization: These earrings can be made to order with a specific stone, and The Alchemists Vessel will set up a special item just for you. Please convo via this listing with your questions or preference, or for a complete list of stones currently available and in stock.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Samples Shown: Garnet, Carnelian, Turquoise (4mm Round Beads), Blue Lace Agate,and Malachite. All gemstones are genuine and left in their natural state, only cutting and polishing has been done. The Turquoise is “Stabilized” or “Resin Polished”, a clear resin material has been used in the polishing process to stabilize and lend the bead additional strength and enhance the color and surface shine of the bead. Turquoise is a soft stone and easily cracked or broken.

Samples Shown Below

From Top, left to right: Garnet, Carnelian, Turquoise, Blue Lace Agate, and Malachite.

 

 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

 

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant work week!

 

Featured Artist – A List Designs

 

Happy Saturday!

 

Yes, yes the blog is late, but better late than never.  This weeks Featured Artist is A List Designs a mother and daughter team.  Don’t miss out on this fun and unique shop.

Bio:  We are a mother & daughter team, who love creating original jewelry designs. Daughter began creating beaded jewelry in 2004. In 2009, daughter enrolled in classes with a professional metalsmith. Mother joined the world of jewelry design in 2007, with daughter’s instruction. Together they launched A List Designs in 2010.

A List Designs offers handcrafted earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings using sterling silver, 14k gold fill, precious/semi-precious gemstones and pearls. Custom made sterling silver pieces are also available. A List Designs jewelry can be found online at www.AListDesigns.Etsy.com. Our retailers include Edenside Gallery and Les Filles Boutique in Louisville KY, as well as The Watchmaker’s Daughter in York, PA. 

This is just clever and so cute!

Swiss Cheese Bracelet – Sterling Silver, Metal Work 

Description: Swiss Cheese Bracelet- custom order your very own! Each sterling silver bracelet is handmade and tailored to fit. Wrist measurement required – please convo.

Texture can be added to prevent scratches – include your preference when you convo.

Allow 3 weeks for your custom order.

Gift box and jewelry polishing cloth included.

Peacock Gemstone Earrings – Amethyst, Green Onyx, Blue Apatite, Gold Filled Wire Wrapped

 

Description:  Peacock Gemstone Earrings- Faceted Green Onyx stones dangle from gold filled rings with faceted Amethyst & Neon Blue Apatite stones wire wrapped inside.

Overall length: approx. 2 1/2 inches (including handmade earhook)

Option: Handmade nickel free earhooks for sensitive ears available upon request.

Gift box, earring stoppers & jewelry polishing cloth included.

Pearl Drop Necklace – Gold Filled with Chalcedony and Hessonite Garnet.

Description: Pearl Drop Necklace- Keshi Pearls with Hessonite Garnet centers trickle down a gold filled drop with a Honey Brown Chalcedony gem at the end. Freshwater Pearls accent the chain on one side.

Necklace length: 17 1/2 inches. Drop adds 2 inches.

Matching earrings listed here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/104933214/pearl-cluster-earrings-gold-filled-with

Gift box & jewelry polishing cloth included.

Silver Lightening Bolt Necklace – Oxydized Chain and Peridot Inspired by Mila Kunis in Friends with Benefits – FREE SHIPPING

Description: Sterling Silver Lightning Bolt Necklace- Inspired by the one Mila Kunis wore in Friends with Benefits. Pendant is handmade. Peridot accents the oxidized chain & clasp.

Pendant measures approx. 1 1/4 inches.
Overall length of necklace is 17 inches.

Since Peridot is August birthstone, enjoy FREE SHIPPING during August.
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Enter SHIPMEFREE at checkout ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Gift box is included.

Custom Order Option:
For custom order with specific stones/colors, please view gemstones in photo and convo your preference from the list below:

Green – green onyx
Brown – smoky quartz
Light green – peridot
Red – garnet
Aqua – apatite
Gold – hessonite garnet
Purple – amethyst
Orange – carnelian
White – moonstone
Indigo – iolite
Pink – pink topaz
Grey – labradorite
Black – black onyx

* Allow 2 weeks for your custom order.
* Free shipping offer only applies to Peridot.

Labradorite Moonstone Earrings – Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Hoops Hammered Wire with Gemstones

 

Description:  Labradorite Moonstone Earrings- Wire wrapped faceted Labradorite stones hang from handmade sterling silver hoop. Faceted Moonstone & Labradorite stones hang inside. Faceted Labradorite stones top earrings.

Overall length: approx. 2 inches (including handmade earhook)

Option: Handmade nickel free earhooks for sensitive ears available upon request.

Gift box, earring stoppers & jewelry polishing cloth included.

 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  These two have a lot more wonderful jewelry to look at and shop through.

 

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant Saturday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Items In The Shop? Yes, Indeed!

Hello Monday Morning!

The week begins with a bright and shiny day in store for us at The Alchemists Vessel.

Today we have a new chain to show you in two sizes, it comes in four styles and may be special ordered to desired length, metal of choice with added Gemstones or Czech Glass beads.

This is a very pretty weave, here its laid out horizontally to show size difference.  

Top: Small version Silver Plated wire hand-spun in to jump rings.

Bottom: Large version Gunmetal Jewelry wire, hand-spun in to jump rings.

Somewhat like the lacier-look European 4-in-1 weave, this is more of a closed weave, but still light weight and feminine.  Small is 15-1/2″ long and the Large is 17-3/4″ in length, they rest flat against the throat, and shine in the light.  Each chain is finished with a matching toggle clasp.

This weave tends to resemble a “Fish bone”  or Herringbone pattern.  Serpentine in appearance, the chain is supple, strong and sensational alone or when accented with semi-precious gemstones or Czech Glass beads.  Shown here in the smallest version, Silver plated wire and unadorned.

Here is the same pattern in the larger scale, accented with drops of jump rings.  Beads may be added to these, or left as it is for more monochromatic look.  The rings may be removed and replaced with Semi-precious Gemstone drops.

Here is the small version, accented with Amethyst Czech Glass Silver Lined Beads.  We have a variety of colors to choose from, if we don’t have your favorite, we can make it!  Would make a great Birthday gift in a Genuine Semi-precious Gemstone bead, or Czech Glass color to match.

This may also be woven to bracelet length, usually about 7″ to 7-1/2″ long for women.  Also available in Antiqued and Bright Copper,  Antiqued Bronze and “Merlin’s Gold” (aka Jeweler‘s Bronze), Nickle, and Plated Copper Jewelry Wire, also available in Precious Metal choices.  Please contact us to discuss your custom order.

These pieces are of course available at The Alchemists Vessel on Etsy,  handmadeartists.com, Facebook Fan Page (you can shop directly from that page as well.  Click on “Etsy Theme Shop” or “The Alchemists Vessel” buttons, under the cover photo!  They’ll take you to pages that have special deals, and you don’t even have to log out of face book.  That’s super convenient! You can find these links on the right hand Menu as well.

A gentle reminder:  ROCK STARS in the shop are going, going, GONE on Wednesday, May, 9th.  A Limited Edition now only $7.50 to $10.00 a pair.  This special offer will soon be gone forever!  Hurry and get your favorite!

Sterling Silver and Genuine Peridot Earrings.  Sterling Silver Star Charms have a Brushed finish.

Available in a variety of Birthstone and other Semi-precious Gemstone selections.

A note about the website http://alchemistsvessel.net.  We are in the process of revamping the site, just a little and it will be up and running again soon.  Thank you for your patience.

Thank you for stopping by.  The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Outside and Gemstones

Happy Friday.  The weekend is here and we should all breathe deeply, take a moment and relax, work week is over and we have earned it.

Sitting here trying to think of something to promote is never easy.  I have no idea half the time what to write, what readers may find interesting, entertaining, useful or worthwhile.

Instead of promoting something on the net and posting links, I thought I would take a minute to look outside and see if something out there wasn’t interesting.  You know what?  Outside is amazing!

So today I am promoting “outside”.  Funny that I would be doing such a thing on a blog, that I want people to read and comment on, and here I am suggesting that you turn off the box and go do something out of doors!

Many of you have seen this picture as it is posted on my wall and the Facebook‘s profile cover photo, but this is outside!  Beautiful, delicate, colorful, wonderful, awesome and inspiring.

Material in this lovely pink, would make a fabulous skirt or dress.  The yellow is bright and sunny, a nice contrast to the pink.  Green, yellows, and pinks are simple, fresh, colors for any Spring or Summer wardrobe.I get a lot of my inspiration from outside, and most of the materials I use come from outside.  Gemstones and precious metals are taken from the ground, and many are left in their natural state, shaping and polishing is all that has been done to them.

Amethysts and Rubies come in crystalline materials that are created in specific conditions to grow in geodes or other formations. 

Amethyst in a geode.

Rubies in their natural state, prior to cutting and polishing.  They appear to range from pink to a reddish-purple color.  Some seem to have milky white striations across the surface of the natural stone.

Idaho is the “Gem State”, the Official Stone of Idaho is Garnet.

Garnet is also a crystalline gem.  It comes in many colors from yellow to red, red being the most popular for jewelry.

Many states have official stones, Oregon’s is Rhodonite.  A gorgeous pink stone that looks somewhat like marble.

For designers of all types, nature is an essential part of the process.  Shapes, colors, forms, textures, even the numbers of leaves or petals on a tree or plant can play an important part in the creation of jewelry, fashion, architecture, and art.

The outside world is an amazing place, full of adventure and inspiration.  City or Rural area, there are parks, rivers, wildlife (even if they are pigeons), take sometime this weekend to rediscover the backyard, the playground down the street, the Zoo, your local Open Space or Walking Trail.  The Great Outdoors awaits!

Now, go outside and play!

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.  The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a wonderful weekend and in hope that the weather allows for outdoor fun and games!

Monday Market Review List of Events

Good Morning,

It is Monday, and although I worked all weekend I hope you all had a wonderful and restful one.

The Market was a successful and as usual an enjoyable experience.  Talking to people, looking at what other exhibitors are selling, discussing the latest and local fashion trends with the younger crowd.  However; we did have some sad and wonderful news.  Sam Jones, who has run the Market for 24 years, retired this weekend.
She was greatly respected, admired, appreciated and loved by those who worked with her and got to enjoy her company during those Market weekends.  The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish her all the best in her great new adventures!  She will be greatly missed.


Table One:  A selection of Semi-precious Gemstone and Sterling Silver Earrings, Chain Maille, and Jewelry sets.

Almost out!  Time for another round of Semi-precious Gemstones and stretchy stuff!

Terrible Lighting, no wonder everything looks funny in there.  

Table Two:  A selection of Semi-precious Gemstone and Sterling Silver Jewelry sets.

Since there is nothing new in the Shop as I was not in the Studio this weekend, I thought it might be fun to list a couple of up coming events.

Although this was the last market for the 2011-2012 season, the Markets begin again in September, 2012 and runs through April 2013.  Watch the blog for a complete list of show dates when the Vendor list has been provided to exhibitors.

The Alchemists Vessel will also be attending the July 14th and 15th Treasure Valley Flea Market in conjunction with the Northwest Motorfest Auto Show which rolls into town July 13-15th, 2012, click the link for this year’s details.  Here are a couple of shots from last year taken from KTVB.com website.  (A local News Station).

Just what is this?

Guys riding motorcycles in round cages!  What more could you ask for?  An Auto show staple if ever there was one.

Thank you all for stopping by, we’ll put up more details and information for both shows (running concurrently) when it is available.

An Announcement

I know, Tuesday’s are usually reserved for Five Great Gifts To Give, but it is good to change things up every now and again.  Need to keep you all on your toes.  We will have a gift idea post this week, I promise.

The Alchemists Vessel is pleased to announce that the owner and principle designer, Alixandra, will be returning classes next month.  Always interested in updating her skills, learning about new materials and machines currently out on the gemstone and lapidary jewelry suppliers market, as well as obtaining certification for precious metals, repair, gemstone / metal testing equipment, and general jewelry-smith training.  Also on the list of continued education is lamp-work or glass bead crafting.

Continuing education is an important part of keeping up with today’s market.  If one expects to succeed, one must continually polish and up grade their skills and general knowledge of available materials; new, old, and in some cases the new composites currently out on the market.  Current trends and fashion styles may dictate color and components used, they are strong contributors to the creation process, as are new tools, treatments and techniques.  All play a part in creating beautiful, unique, durable and sustainable hand crafted jewelry. 

Costume or Fine, Folk Art or Artisan, adornment / jewelry or other accessories, have been a staple of trade, social interaction and celebrations in many cultures across our world.  The fascination continues today, and there is a certain satisfaction in making something beautiful with your own hands.  Self taught or classroom trained, each hand and eye bring their own flair and sense of balance to a piece.  Sculpture, paintings, landscape, home decor, all have a rhythm and flow that make them work and the same applies to jewelry.  Sparks of light and flashes of color draws the eye, intrigues the observer, and delights the wearer. It appeals to a variety of tastes from bold and bright, to delicate, feminine and understated.  Great jewelry design is always in style and can be worn with a multitude of things and never loses its emphasis or over powers the wearer or outfit.  Jewelry as an accent, can also be the main attraction.Thank you for stopping by and having a look.