Custom Jewelry Work: Commissioned Inspired by SG-1 Necklace

I recently had the pleasure of doing custom work on a design inspired by this necklace from an episode of SG-1.

We were under a pretty tight deadline considering we had to source the stone and I had to "test" out materials for the side elbows (from wood, bone and horn).

A local lapidary, Donald of Nature's Gallery, became my hero when he custom cut a slab of lapis so I could get started on the focal point of the design.

I highly recommend his lapidary services. This custom cab was a beauty at ~2.5 inches long and an inch wide. The pyrite in the specimen made this cab shimmer in the light. Just gorgeous.

After experimenting with bone, wood and horn, I choose black horn to make the elbow joints of the design for a number of reasons. It was the color I desired, lightweight, easy to grind, drill and polish, durable enough to hold the weight of the focal design.

The birthday girl was kind enough to share a picture of herself wearing her present and I just love the way it turned out and so did she (thank goodness! ).

I was really touched that she took the time to thank me for helping her husband create a custom piece of jewelry for her.
If you are looking for custom jewelry work, contact me at ARTIST AT DESIGNING-DIVA DOT COM to discuss making your dreams a reality!


P.S.
Check out this cool music video for season 10 of the SG-1.

Glass Rock Candy collection a huge hit at Shecky's GNO in Dallas

The Glass Rock Candy Collection that I revealed to the general public was a hit at the Shecky's GNO event in Dallas on Tuesday.

Phew. It is always so nerve wracking putting so much energy into creating a collection and then having to wait on the public's reaction!

I got to share my passion for creating fused glass & metal smithed jewelry that lets your personality shine through! Plus, I got to chat with a lot of people and talk about the private trunk shows and make it (fused glass parties) that I do in the area.

So, thank you Dallas for such a warm reception!

Tomorrow, I will be in Houston for the SOLD OUT Shecky's GNO event. I am really excited as this is the first Shecky's event in the city.

It is always fun to road trip and do a new venue and meet new customers.

The collection will be available to the general public by the end of May ( if you are signed up for the Diva's newsletter you would have already had a sneak preview! ).