Monday, October 27, 2008

Stella's in Fort Worth







These photos are from a jewelry show that I did on Oct 14th at Stella's in Fort Worth. You can always find a nice selection of my jewelry here but during both Spring and Fall Gallery Night (and sometimes for a special show like on Oct 14th )I bring in extra trays of jewelry (that I make) and even some jewelry made by my talented friends in Mexico.

Stella's location is : 3460 Bluebonnet Circle 76109
and the phone number is 817.923.1520

Mickie Cooles opened this store a few years back originally as Full Circle Emporium but has since renamed and rethought the concept . Stella's is a store that constantly has new inventory and offers something for females and children of all ages. Cute clothes , accesories and gift items. Check it out !

Friday, October 24, 2008

Pretty Pastels


Over the next month or so I will be posting some photos of older pieces just to put some of my designs out there while I am making my new line for the Holiday Season. These pieces are made of Sterling silver , Freshwater Pearls, Labradorite , Kyanite , Rose Quartz and two unidentified stones . When I can verify what these are I will post here again.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Ammonite



This is an ammonite set in sterling silver .It has my mark (a swirled S ) stamped on the back .I'm not sure what time period it is from but I would find it interesting to know. Here is a link to read more or you can scroll down to read my recap of the highlights !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammonite

Ammonites are an extinct group of marine animals . Their closest living relatives are the octopus, squid, and cuttlefish. They are excellent index fossils, and it is often possible to link the rock layer in which they are found to specific geological time periods.
Their name came from their spiral shape as their fossilized shells somewhat resemble tightly-coiled rams' horns. Pliny the Elder (d. 79 A.D. near Pompeii) called fossils of these animals ammonis cornua ("horns of Ammon") because the Egyptian god Ammon (Amun) was typically depicted wearing ram's horns.

She Sells Seashells


This belt buckle is made of cast sterling silver cowrie shells and has a gorgeous carved moonstone in the middle. I bought the moonstone from an Indian stone dealer in Tucson, Arizona at the International Gem and Mineral Show . This gentleman told me that he carved stones for Steven Dweck. Don't know if that's true or not but he did have a lot of carved cabachons like Steven Dweck uses. I bought moonstones, garnets, and citrines. Fabulous !