Category Archives: collections

The color for 2010: Turquoise

I have always been fascinated with this gemstone and if I remember correctly, it was the first gemstone I ever worked with!

The ancient Egyptians used turquoise in jewelry. It’s color ranges from greenish-blue or pale sky blue. The name means “Turkish stone” as it came to Europe by way of Turkey. Turquoise was mined more than 6,000 years ago in Sinai and is one of the oldest protection amulets, and was also known as a symbol of wealth in many ancient cultures.

If given a turquoise by a loving friend, that stone would protect the wearer from negative energy and bring good fortune. The turquoise is the symbol of friendship. It also brings peace to the home.

This stone is a very personal and meaningful stone to one who wears it.  It takes on the characteristics of the owner.

The baghag, one of my daily blog reads, said that turquoise is the color for 2010.  And thus, in honor of this beautiful stone, I’d like to share with you a few creations.  Enjoy!

Memorable Weddings (1 of 2)

The first wedding client I ever had was my cousin.

Her request was for me to create an accessory line for her entourage that will go well with their gowns.

She also asked me to make her wedding cord.  This she was very specific.  She wanted one in the shape of a rosary so as to put in the altar after the wedding.

For her, there was the bridal watch.  I was very nervous about this.  She wanted it stretchable.  I can’t find a photo of it, though.

For her wedding coordinators, she asked me to create something in their favorite colors.   I decided on a necklace.  One was a detachable triple strand necklace, the other was a detachable double strand. Again, I can’t find the photos.

Then a few years after, our youngest girl cousin tied the knot, she also asked for my help.

For this wedding I made 150 rosary souvenirs

for the maid of honor


for the bride’s mother, my aunt

for the mother in law

for the grandma

ornate headbands for the flower girls

a hairvine for the bride

For the principal sponsors, I made wire-wrapped bookmarks and peinetas

Last but not least, the wedding cord

to be continued……

My winter wonderland

Eversince I received a package of rock crystals in the mail, I’ve imagined all the jewelry designs to have something of a winter-snow effect…..with the glistening whiteness of the crystals, that’s all I could ever think about.  So together with my stash of white stones, I decided to come up with a collection which I aptly named: WINTER SONATA.

Here are some of the pieces so far:

ICICLE EARRINGS

SPRING IN WINTER EARRINGS
Rock crystals  are woven around the disc to give the effect of icicles falling from a tree to its leaves.

The leaves are made from faceted apple green chalcedony briolettes (11 carats).

ICEBERG EARRINGS

The name says it all, right?  Rock crystal chips are woven in crocheted sterling silver wire.

WINTER PRINCESS EARRINGS

A very delicate-looking but sturdy pair of earrings.

Crocheted sterling silver wire formed into a flower from where white faceted jade briolettes hang.