The May 2008 Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine had an amazing Kentucky agate that I was just drooling over (see current cover to the right)....when I quickly flipped the page to read the artist's design notes, I had a "lightbulb" moment.
John Leeds demonstrated how you can use jump rings tacked to a bezel for an open back. While he used "half" jump rings and an actual bezel, I was inspired to use the jump ring idea. I created large jump rings from round sterling wire and soldered them together using the outer edges of the slice as my guide.
I didn't use a bezel but created "prong settings" with round sterling silver wire so that my slice can be worn either way....yep, it is reversible.
With the "prongs" you see the banding more and the open back lets light through this fairly thin slice (4mm).
The bail was created from fine silver bezel wire that was wrapped around a tear shaped mandrel several times.
I just love the way it turned out!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Reversible Blue Banded Agate Sterling Pendant
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Blue Volcano-Original Sterling Pendant
This original sterling silver pendant was created with a blue star sapphire that has really nice rays.
My husband, John, picked this six-rayed blue star after scouring the wholesale section at the recent Gem Show in Dallas. This is a "belated" Mother's Day gift for his mom as I've been way busy with shows and orders. The stone is a fitting choice since she has 6 kids (one for each ray).
The backplate of the pendant of was hand stamped and aged with liver of sulfur.I was going for something that looks mythical from an era past.
This precious little pendant will be mailed to her tomorrow. I sure hope she likes it. :)
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
April is Autism Awareness Month
April is just around the corner and it is Autism Awareness Month.
If you know someone whose life is touched by autism, this would make a wonderful gift. An awareness bracelet can be custom made or just buy the autism puzzle piece charm.
Designing-Diva Jewelry can create custom awareness bracelets with sterling silver or gold-filled findings.
Friday, December 8, 2006
Aquamarine for Winter Blues
The drops are wire wrapped and hung from a simple sterling silver chain.
Want this? Buy this gemstone necklace here for only $45 . It will come in a lovely silver foiled gift box and includes free shipping through 12-15-2006.
What are you waiting for?
