Showing posts with label gemstones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gemstones. Show all posts

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Happy Birthday Twisted Gem!

Going public today with this new blog. Introducing my hand-crafted jewelry to the internet world!

I started out with simple stringing with beads, making easy earrings, bracelets and necklaces. My daughters and grand-daughter and I have had many fun afternoons making jewelry! I discovered I have a knack for color combinations and designs and got many compliments from people. So I decided to try a craft show or two to see if anyone other than family liked my stuff.

After having great success with lots of sales, I became hooked. My friends started ordering birthday presents for their family members and the rest is history!

I have a tendency to try a lot of different techniques, ie. stringing, chain maille, making pendants, and of late, wire wrapping of gemstones. I have always had a particular weakness for gemstones and gravitate to the earth tones in most of my designs.

I also like to add Swarovski crystals to my work. The bling is something I just can't resist.

Most of the jewelry I have created has been custom-ordered from friends and acquaintances. I love seeing their faces when I show them their completed pieces and knowing that my jewelry is given with love makes them even more special.

This piece is a  

40mm x 45mm Botswana Agate (Africa)
with 4mm Red Agate Beads
Sculpted with Copper Wire
Finished Size 3 1/4" H x 1 3/4

$65.00

I love the fiery red of the agate on the right and the creamy white on the left. The copper wire I used for the wire-sculpture really picks up the red. 

All of the pieces I'll be posting here are for sale, so let me know if you can't live without it!
I hope you enjoy my designs as much as I do!