Adventures in Handmade Jewelry

No...not those. These! That's right, earrings. A girl can't have too many, can she? Well addicts rejoice! We have just the place for you. The earring market at 1000Markets.com. I was graciously extended an opportunity to participate in a marketplace (my first) and I happily accepted. Here's the link - A Perfect Pair As you will see, there are a lot of styles to choose from and pre-selected categories that help you hone in on exactly what you're looking for. Tribal and ethnic, earthy and eclectic, abstract and modern; it's all here at A Perfect Pair. Check us out. Tell your friends. Leave us a comment. Find your next favorite pair of earrings.

The official opening day for my friend's spa is May 18th - 2 weeks away. She generously bought some displays despite my protests that, since it was my work and she didn't even want a percentage of sales, I should buy them. So I've put a few sets together to feature in her shop. This one is jasper, I think. Certainly will need to verify before putting it up for sale. Sterling silver throughout. The beads are gorgeous and earthy and I like the little square beads between the stones on the bracelet - different from the usual round ones. This set is made of rhodochrosite and pearls. The clasp is made from sterling silver and is accented with some coordinating seed beads. Since the bracelet itself is a bit on the fancy side, I thought that it needed a clasp that would not have to be hidden and I think it works. Matching earrings also in sterling silver. I think it is feminine and substantial at the same time. This set is amazonite, smoky quartz and a kind of false jade....