New Jewls

Today, I made a new resolution to make three pieces of jewelry a day for the next month. That time includes going back to work, so if I can get ahead of myself that would be a good thing. The goal is to have at least 90 pieces completed by mid-September. There must be inventory if one is to sell, especially given the broad spectrum of style and taste in costume jewelry. I'm learning to make things that don't necessarily suit me, but will be perfect for someone else. Just another step in the process of rediscovering that I am not the Center of the universe, after all.

So, here's what I made today:
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#37 - Picture jasper, pewter & glass beads

This necklace is 20 1/2" long, and uses picture jasper, pewter beads, and black glass beads. The style would be appropriate for a male or a female.

20 1/2" necklace - $15

A close look at the patterns in the rock focal piece (1 1/2" x 5/8") shows why it's called picture jasper.

19" necklace and earrings - $12 for the set

#39 - Carnelian, agate and glass beads

This necklace is 19" long and is made of natural carnelian, black agate, and glass beads. The earrings are 1 1/8" long from the top of the silver-plated bead post to the bottom of the dangle.

#41 - Lapis & obsidian with mother of pearl

This 22 1/2" long necklace features a natural lapis triangle-shaped focal piece (1").

It's made of lapis and black obsidian nuggets and chips, mother of pearl chips, and glass beads.

The style is appropriate for either sex.

22 1/2" necklace - $15

#40 - Cut crystal and glass beads - red and black on silver

17 1/2" necklace and 1 1/4" dangle earrings - $10 for the set

This glass and crystal choker (17 1/2") comes with black-glass and crystal dangle earrings.

#38 - Glass with porcelain and crystal beads

This silver-color glass bead 18" necklace includes matched deep-red porcelain beads with a flower motif, and clear cut-crystal beads in between.

The toggle clasp has a decorative pattern embossed on it.

18" necklace and earrings - $10 for the set

Matching lever-back earrings have a 1" dangle.

Earrings - $3 per pair

With the exception of #2 (carnelian), all earrings are made of glass beads. Posts are silver-plated; ear wires are surgical steel.