I am Jennifer's friend, Angie. We met several years ago at her UCAL Craft Sale. So this month is our anniversary. She asked me to take pictures of my recent spurt of design activity. I used to make jewelry many (in the 80's) years ago, but got out of the habit. Jennifer has been a very positive influence on me with her bright and cheery design sense. It's taken awhile but I have been inspired to make things again and it is fun, but I am clearly out of practice.
These are two prototypes for the earrings I plan to make. I am working with chunky stones and shiny flower-related findings--something that fulfills both of my passions, as I am also a gardener.
The earrings with the gold vermeil findings (22kt gold over sterling silver) are a green fluorite with an aurora borealis (AB) coating on top, over a chunk of labradorite with the same coating. Usually these stone are paired with silver, but I am digging the warmth of the gold pair with these stones and definitely the AB coating.
The pair below, with the sterling findings, features a dyed stone. It is called ruby moonstone. I just love it. On top of that pair is a couple of Swarovski bicones for fun. My ultimate view of this earring is to pair the moonstones with a gorgeous AB-coated carnelian with the vermeil findings. Yum!
Thanks so much Angie! Good luck with your continued progress with your designs.
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