Project in Progress

I am experimenting with blinging out sterling silver beads with rhinestones. These beads will be mixed with wire-wrapped dark indigo Swarovski crystals. Another bracelet inspired by water....of course.

Project in Progress - Morning Dew

The finished bracelet - Morning Dew - Price $520.00

Bead components for the bracelet: Gold plated round rhinestone bead (10mm), gold plated bead with peridot rhinestone band (8mm), wire-wrapped peridot Swarovski crystals, gold stardust bead (6mm).

This is the finished chain with clasp.

My next project will be submitted for the Lynnwood Arts Commission 7th Annual themed art exhibit. The theme this year is "It's Not Easy Being Green". I will also be using it to enter the Fire Mountain Gems 2010 Jewelry Making Contest for Swarovski Elements. The piece uses a gold wire chain which I make by hand. This photo shows the tools and process used to make the chain.

Vezzetti Bracelets

In order to get back in the swing of things I designed bracelets for the three daughters of a friend of mine. I asked them what their favorite color was and the results were the following bracelets:

SNOWBERRY

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Kim's Colors: Lime Green, Neon Blue, Neon Deep Purple.

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Beads Used: Lime green turquoise, blue and purple dichronic beads, lime green glass beads with pastel stardust finish and silver stardust beads.

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Clasp: Sterling silver stardust toggle.

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Charm: Lime and yellow butterfly with Swarovski crystal.

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Value: $250.00

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Stones: Turquoise is one of the oldest protection amulets and a symbol of friendship. If given turquoise by a friend, that stone would protect its wearer from negative energy and bring good fortune. Turquoise is a very personal stone and does not remain aloof from its owner, hence it is known to forge a deep and distinct connection with its wearer.

TROPICAL SUNRISE

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Jordan's Colors: Hawaii Ocean Blue, Bright Orange, Hot Neon Pink.

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Beads Used: Freshwater pearls (electric blue and teal), hot pink pearl coated glass druk beads, bright orange crystal.

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Clasp: Sterling silver triangle wave toggle.

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Charm: Sterling silver conch shell.

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Value: $150.00

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Stones: Pearls are the only gem created by a living organism and are considered the most magical and feminine of all gems. Pearls are believed to symbolize the best within us: Honesty, Purity, Wisdom and Integrity. It is thought that they give confidence to their wearer in life and love and bless their wearer with qualities of perseverance and patience.

COUNTING SHEEP

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Gracie's Colors: Blue, Purple and Pink.

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Beads Used: Faceted amethyst, faceted rose quartz, turquoise Swarovski crystal, glass sheep beads.

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Clasp: Sterling silver triangle toggle with turquoise cabochons.

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Value $150.00

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Stones: Amethyst is a stone of the mind and brings calmness and clarity. It is considered the Stone of Transformation. Rose quartz is a stone of the heart and is believed to enhance all forms of love and kindness. It is believed to help attract positive non-judgemental love to its wearer. Together these stones balance the Heart and Mind of their owner.

Mrs. Washington 2010

I designed 16 amethyst bracelets for the contestants of the 2010 Mrs. Washington pageant. These bracelets were my gift as the outgoing Mrs. Washington 2009. The bracelet is made with faceted amethyst beads and topaz Swarovski crystals on a sterling silver chain. The clasp is a sterling silver heart.

Value: $110.00

March for Hunger

I designed two bracelets to auction off at the Snohomish County Public Works "March for Hunger". The money collected went to buy food for the local food bank.