i have such a weakness for these two shades of color especially when paired together....this is a stunning xlg natural champagne hand-faceted citrine cabochon (it has step-up faceting which captures oodles of sparkly flashes!) and set in an intricate .925 hinges sterling setting (drop length about 2 3/8in) i snuggled it up to secure xlg beaded bali sterling rounds to keep it in place and a few sm sterling spacers....then comes more flashy drama with these hard2find hand-faceted natural turquoise cushion cuts which are spaced by matching seed beads for added flexibility, and finally i finished the ends with a few more hand-faceted citrine rondelles & sm sterling bali beads with dangling nugget charm....it takes my breath awasy....it is simply....S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G!!

sterling toggle

length ~ 17 1/2in

*all set stones are genuine hand-faceted gemstones set hand-crafted fine .925 sterling mountings*

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~ cool, frosty, deep rich colors....found in all of these beads! 

first, let's talk about the medallion pendant...it's fine .925 sterling set with oodles of stones faceted & smooth such as blue kyanite, dendritric agate, rock crystal, amethyst, garnet, and freshwater pearl  (drop length about 2 1/2in)  then i gathered up 4, yes four, full strands of beads hand-faceted grape amethyst, mother of pearl coins, garnet droplets, and glowing freshwater peacock pearls, the ends are finished with sm silver beads

sterling clasp

length ~ 19in

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~ *swoon*....this piece looks just as pretty as the picture with gorgeous barely there clean colors - absolutely prettier in person, indeed!

it's offers a more rustic appeal than it's sister-piece found on - New Jewelry #2 page

the beautiful .925 sterling  pendant is set with 3 highly polished rare dk blue fluorite cabochons (drop length about 2 1/2in) snuggles up to a full strand of matching super glossy,  super gemmy soft faceted rainbow fluorite nuggets and finished with sm sterling bali beads....if cool soft shades are your fav's, this will not disappoint!

sterling toggle w/bead charm

length ~ 17 1/2in

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~ wrap yourself up in these fabulous ruby-red pearl ribbons and give yourself as the gift! LOL i was lucky one day and snagged this gorgeous genuine ruby blossom pendant - yes, these are genuine hand-faceted ruby nuggets set in fine .925 sterling (drop length about 2 1/4in) -- it snuggles up to hand-crafted kht sterling blossom beads, then i surrounded or layered it with 6, yes SIX rows of matching ruby-red top-drilled freshwater pearls spaced by tiny faceted seed beads for flexibility and designed to lay one-above-the-other, i finished the ends with ruby crystal bicones & sm bali sterling beads....it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! so sweep up your long hair or put a little more sas' in your short chic hairstyle....YOU simply won't be missed....note: be prepared to hear "where did YOU get THAT?!"...i promise!

sterling clasp & 4in extender w/coin pearl charm

length ~ 14in + 4in

*this beautiful choker is featured in 'Somerset Winter 2009 Valentine's Edition'*

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~ oooh, my my my goodness....this 2pc-necklace set is fit for any Queen and simply leaves me speechless! 

genuine hand-faceted ruby, sapphire, and emerald gemstone nuggets create this xlg sterling cross pendant (drop length 3in) is surrounded by oodles of gorgeous matching beads -- such as hand-cut natural dragonskin turquoise oval nuggets & rondelles, deep blue lapis nuggets, and faceted ruby jade cushion cuts, finally sm bali sterling spacers & beads finish the ends

sterling clasps & charm

lengths - 23in & 25in

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sterling toggle & 2in extender w/citrine charm

length 17 1/2in   

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~ an elegant influence has taken place with this an ancient blue stone ... oodles of intricate scroll & bead handwork embellishes this .925 sterling hinged pendant which is set with a lg hand-faceted natural turquoise 'dumpling' briolette and accented w/red coral (drop length about 2 1/4in) is then surrounded by smooth turquoise rounds spaced by tiny seed beads for add't flexibility, finally the ends are finished with natural red sponge coral rondelles & bali sterling beads....an everyday elegant choice!

sterling clasp & beaded charm

length ~ 18in

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~ ok, i admit it....i'm a sucker for just about anything with turquoise in it!! i simply could NOT resist this pendant!! *swoon*

a gorgeous combination of these stunning  stones --a lg highly polished Santa Rosa turquoisedewdrop, a midnight titanium druzy teardrop, plus a huge hand-faceted citrine oval and sm peridot accent -- each carefully set in a fine .925 hinged sterling setting (drop lenght about 2 1/4in) it snuggles up lg silver rounds, hand-faceted pink amethyst & lemon topaz rondelles (which match perfectly with all the rainbow flashes & sparkles cast off the titanium druzy!) along with sm bali sterling spacers, then i surrounded by matching rustic hand-cut sky-blue turquoise round beads, finally i finished the ends w/hand-faceted lemon topaz twist nuggets, sm amethyst rondelles and bali sterling beads....it is simply stunning!  it lays just at the base of the neckline making for a wonderful presentation....you will definitely be noticed and asked "where did you get THAT?!" 

lg sterling clasp

length ~ 18in 

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~ you can't help but smile and start humming "you are my sunshine, my only sunshine..." it's so delightful, so beautiful ... this piece just can't help itself ... it is simply stunning!!

a very feminine scroll setting created from fine .925 sterling offers a lg faceted sunshine-lemon citrine center-piece teardrop and four faceted oval mandarin garnets (drop length about 2 5/8in) it snuggles up to secure lg silver rounds & sterling spacers, then a full strand of glorious graduated faceted lemon quartz nuggets spaced by sm glimmering golden glass beads for add't flexibility, finally the ends are finished w/faceted mandarin garnet rondelles w/sm sterling spacers ... a lovely and very delightful investment piece that will surely brighten the gloomiest of days!

sterling clasp & pearl charm

lingth ~ 18 1/2in

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~  this is another one of my color experiments, this time in the juiciest Fanta orange color. doesn't it make you want to she-bop around the living room?

the focal point is the FANTA-astic .925 sterling pendant which is set with a flashy sunshine drichoic glass piece, along w/a huge golden calcite cabochon and three labradorite accents (drop length about 2 3/4in), i surrounded it with genuine hand-faceted freshwater pearls spaced with tiney seed beads for flexibility, two sets of hand-faceted citrine & labradroite rondelles and sterling spacers for a little added sparkle...i repeated the pattern on the ends for a beautiful finish!  

the end result is a little quirky, but a whole lot elegant, and a comfortable scale that can be worn both to the board room and the ballpark with equal flair....enjoy.

sterling clasp & beaded charm

length ~  19in

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~ a blue fire storm runs very deep in this labradorite cabochon -- holy cow, is it beeeeUtiful!! 

and it's HUGE (about 34mm) set in a heavy and very intricate .925 hinged sterling setting which is also accented by a hand-faceted amethyst stone located on the top of it's xlg bail -- it allows the pendant to glide along a full strand of sparkly and very flashy hand-faceted grape amethyst rounds, finally i added two trios of hand-faceted labradorite rondelles and small bali beads to make for a very lovely finish....you can wear together or separately!

sterling clasp

length ~ 17in

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~ i love painting with stones, beads actually....i try to NOT think inside the box, but venture out for all the unlimited creative possibilities...hence, this little lovely!

the pendant has a vintage appeal it's fine.925 sterling set with a hand-faceted imperial jasper & garnet stones along the a smooth carnelian cabochon (drop length about 2 1/8in) plus an over-sized bail which allows it to glide effortlessly along this BIG glossy garnet rounds spaced with peachy seed beads for flexibility, finally the ends are finished w/hand-faceted peach moonstone rondelles & bali sterling spacers....i lurve this piece...if it doesn't sell, i won't be disappointed! HA!!

sterling clasp

length ~ 18in

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~ this is the PERFECT necklace for St Patty's day....or perhaps on a Tuesday, maybe Thursday too -- the pendant will surely ward off the "you aren't wearing green" pinches that's for sure!  

speaking of the pendant it's fine .925 sterling set with an lg  highly polished malachite oval cabochon, hand-faceted prehnite nuggets and peridot stones (drop length about 2 1/2in) it glides along a full strand of rich malachite ovals spaced with tiny seed beads for flexibility, finally the ends are finished with sm peridot & sterling beads....it's another way of 'going green'!

sterling clasp & beaded charm

length ~ 18in

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~ you could be wearing a golden tiara everyday if you want too....it's good to be Queen!

notice the accent gems above the Santa Rosa turquoise cabochon in this .925 sterling pendant they're  hand-faceted citrine & golden rutilated quartz poised like tiara stones! (drop length about 2 5/8in) then marches in these fabulous graduated freeform golden citrine nuggets spaed by faceted crystal rondelles & tiny silver beads which provide flexibility...finally, the ends are matched with turquoise & rutilated quartz beads & sterling spacers....fit for any Queen!

sterling clasp

length ~ 20in 

~ a circle of gorgeous sister gemstone -- the hand-faceted nugget family includes sister amethyst, smoky quartz, citrine, moonstone, lemon topaz, and labradorite nuggets

each is set in fine.925 sterling (drop length about 2 3/8in) with the lg bail the sisters can glide along a full strand of hand-faceted grape amethyst rounds, i finished the ends w/matching cousin beads & sterling beads....it's a beeeeeUtiful stone family!

sterling clasp

length ~ 17 1/2in

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~ yes, you can wear a jewelbox ... all in one pendant!  this is a stand alone piece and is chockfull of gems!!

this sparkling jewelbox pendant is an oxidized .925 sterling filled w/hand-faceted lg & sm gemstones such as smoky quartz, amethyst, citrine, rose quartz, garnet, peridot, and iolite (drop length about 2 1/4in) it snuggles up to faceted crystal rounds & citrine gemsonte rondelles w/sm sterling spacers, then a full strand ofdk chocolate smoky quartz cushion cuts spaced by tiny twinkling seed beads to provide add't flexibility, and finally the ends are finished w/faceted grape amethyst rounds, ruby-red crystals w/sm sterling spacers ... this is truly a stunning and very wearable jewelbox -- it will not disappoint, i promise! 

sterling clasp

length ~ 18 1/2in

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~ smooth, creamy, sweet ... drooling yet?  i could go for one of those sweet treats about now, but the calories are killer, drats.  so how about this one?  it's zero calories!  

this ancient fossilized ammonite is rich and chocolate-y each chamber filled with tiny crystals set in a fine hinged .925 sterling  setting (drop length about 2 1/2in) it snuggles up to lg silver rounds, then it's surrounded by oodles of lg glowing lt mocha South Sea shell pearls separated by tiny silver rounds & smoky quartz rondelles for flexibility, and finally the ends are finished w/silver cones & rounds....creamy dreamy and zero caloires!!

sterling toggle & beaded charm

length ~ 18in

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 ~ do you ever want to feel royal and regal sometimes?  put this on and you'll feel like you're queen for the day!  

how could you not with this jumbo hand-faceted amethyst teardrop? it's topped with a lg hand-faceted rock crystal nugget and a pair ruby ovals all set in a fine .925 sterling setting  (drop length about 2 5/8in) with the lg bail it glides effortlessly along a full strand of hand-faceted grape amethyst rounds spaced by tiny twinkling seed beads for add't flexibility, finally the ends are finished w/matching  beads & sm sterling bali spacers ... it's truly fit for a Queen ----> YOU!

sterling clasp w/beaded charm

length ~ 18in