Friday, July 30, 2010

Pink Saturday - July 31



Welcome to the last Pink Saturday for July. Thank you to Beverly from How Sweet the Sound for hosting our weekly gathering.

So now Pink Ladies, I have a question....


How old is too old to wear Swarovski Pink Butterflies?




What if they are hanging around with Freshwater Pearls?



Thanks for visiting. Don't forget to visit all the Pink Saturday Ladies.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Pink Saturday July 24


Just one of my favourite things





Freshwater Pearls and Pink Swarovski Crystal





Happy Pink Saturday!



Be sure to visit our hostess Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for the complete list of Pink Saturday participants.

Thanks for visiting!

Friday, July 16, 2010

Pink Saturday July 17

Welcome to Pink Saturday. Special thanks to our hostess Beverly from How Sweet the Sound for organizing the weekly meeting of the Pink.




Rose quartz is one of the most desirable varieties of quartz. The pink to rose red color is completely unique, unlike any other pink mineral species. The color is caused by iron and titanium impurities.



Rose quartz is found in Madagascar, India, Germany, in the USA. Most of the worlds supply of good quality rose quartz comes from Brazil.




So now your mission for this Pink Saturday is to visit every one of the other Pinkers-last week 171 of us. C'mon its Saturday, what else are you gonna do? If you can't visit everyone at least make the trip to Amy's at vintage porcelain art. She actually paints all of the items she shows. I haven't seen a piece I didn't like.

Thanks for visiting.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Freshwater Pearls and Coloured Gemstones

One of my favourite gemstones is the Pearl. I love how a little "irritant" turns into something so beautiful. Combine them with coloured gemstones and you have a timeless piece of jewellery.





Amethyst and Freshwater Pearls on a sterling silver oval link chain. The amethyst is a rich dark purple, the pearls are white, luminous and smooth. Securely and easily closes with a sterling silver "S" clasp. Total length 18 inches. $34.00

Amethyst-8mm, 6mm
Freshwater Pearl-5mmx6mm






Sodalite and Freshwater Pearls on a sterling silver oval link chain. The sodalite is a crisp blue, the pearls are white, luminous and smooth. Securely and easily closes with a sterling silver "S" clasp. Total length 18 inches. $38.00

Sodalite-8mm, 4mm
Freshwater Pearl-5mmx6mm






Facetted Smokey Quartz combine with freshwater pearl on a sterling silver oval link chain. Sterling silver "S" clasp is secure and easy to attach. 18 inches in length. $36.00

Smokey Quartz 7mm
Freshwater Pearl 5mmx6mm smooth luminous






Facetted Black Agate and luminous white Freshwater Pearls on a sterling silver oval link chain. Securely closes with a sterling silver "S" clasp. Total length 16 inches. Perfect with his white shirt or your LBD. $38.00

Facetted Black Agate-8mm, 6mm
Freshwater Pearls-5mmx6mm







Amazonite and freshwater pearls on a sterling silver figaro chain. Securely closes with a sterling silver "S" clasp. Total length 18 inches. $33.00

Amazonite 8mm
Freshwater Pearl 5mmx6mm, 3mmx4mm smooth, white



All Gracie Jewellery arrives in its own storage pouch. Some of these necklaces are already listed in my shop, the rest will be by the end of the week.

Sodalite

Sodalite is found in various shades of blue and is related to Lapis. As the name suggests, it is partly composed of sodium. It is found in various locations throughout the world, most notably Canada, the United States, Russia and Greenland, where it was discovered in the early 19th century. It has also been referred to as "Princess Blue" after Princess Patricia who was so enthralled with it upon a visit to Canada that she requested it to be used as architectural detailing for the interior of Marlborough House in England. Found in Canada, Italy, Brazil, India, Greenland,Russia, Namibia, and Montana and Nevada in the US.

Trapezoid-cut Sodalite alternates with round Sodalite on a sterling silver figaro chain. Securely closes with a sterling silver "S" clasp. Simply stunning! Total length 18 inches, 20 inches to the bottom of the sodalite. $34.00

Sodalite-15mmx38mm, 8mm, 4mm






Sodalite accented with sterling silver on a sterling silver oval link chain. Securely closes with a sterling silver "S" clasp. 17 inches in length. $23.00

Sodalite 8mm & 4 mm







Sodalite accented with sterling silver on a figaro link chain. Total length 16 inches. Such a classic look. $26.00

Sodalite-10mmx14mm







All Gracie Jewellery is handmade in my smoke and pet free studio. Please visit my shop to see the ever-growing collection.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Botswana Agate

Botswana Agate gets its name from the only known source of this beautiful and interesting gemstone Botswana, Africa. With beautiful swirls and or bands Botswana Agate is typically a pastel blend of brown, cream, white and pink and is often semi-translucent.






Botswana Agate in a sterling silver frame on a sterling silver oval link chain. Securely closes with a sterling silver "S" clasp. 22 inch chain, pendant adds 1 inch. $35.00

Botswana Agate measures 13mmx18mm






Botswana Agate in shade of ivory and taupe on a sterling silver figaro chain. Securely closes with a sterling silver "S" clasp. 16 inch total length. $30.00

Botswana Agate - 10mmx14mm



All Gracie Jewellery is handmade in my smoke and pet free studio. Please visit my shop to see the ever-growing collection.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Pink Saturday July 10



It's Pink Saturday, the day we celebrate all things PINK. Thank you to Beverly from How Sweet the Sound who hosts this phenom every week.



A couple weeks ago I showed this Rhodocrosite bracelet.



I loved the look of the Rhodocrosite in the hand formed links so much I made a pair of earrings to match.



I think I will sell this as a set in my shop Gracie Jewellery

This week I am asking everyone to visit Peggy at My Affairs with Art & Daily Life. Peggy's husband Norm has had a stroke and I have been visiting Peggy everyday to see how he is doing. Please take a moment to visit and say a Prayer for Norm and Peggy.

Have a safe week and please drop by again.