Working by Candlelight

Being without power for a few days kept me off the computer so I spent my time beading. My studio is the smallest room in the house and I discovered with enough candles I could actually increase the temperature to something tolerable. With cats nestled in a down blanket and a fleece pillow and the dog in a sweater, I set to work. Here are some results.....

All have been  SOLD

 Fire and Ice - moonstones and garnet red glass

Blue Chalcedony, moonstones and sapphire blue seed beads.

Jasper with amber, topaz, gold, and brown seed beads

29 inches of amber seed beads with topaz and gold crystals and small snakeskin jasper rounds with a snakeskin jasper pendant

July Birthstone

The birthstone for July is Ruby. And if you are a Cancer (June 21 to July 22) then Moonstones are also your stone. Here are some perfect gifts for July birthdays. All have been  SOLD

 Fire and Ice - Moonstones and Ruby Red Glass Beads

 Fire and Ice - Moonstones and Ruby Red Glass Beads with a handcrafted gold wire heart

Triple strands of Crimson and Ruby Red Glass Beads

Moonstone and Jasper Choker

June Birthstones

For those born in June or under the sign of Cancer (June 21 to July 21) your birthstones are moonstone and pearls.

Moonstone brings love and good fortune into ones life. They can be given to celebrate the 13th wedding anniversary. Used as healing stones they align vertebrae, are a good digestive aid and soothe and balance the emotions. They are also thought to have mystical power to protect women and babies, are associated with the sea and planting cycles, and can be used to balance yin and yang. In India, moonstone is regarded as a sacred stone. Legend says that moonstone is a highly prized gift for lovers as it arouses tender passion.

Pearls are an emblem of modesty, chastity and purity. They symbolize love, success, and happiness. Freshwater pearls are given for a 1st wedding anniversary and saltwater for 12th & 30th anniversaries. Used as healing stones pearls eliminate emotional imbalances and aid in stomach, spleen, intestinal tract & ulcer problems. Pearls are thought to have the power to help one see themselves and help improve your self-worth.

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 Moonstone and Snakeskin Jasper Choker

Moonstone and red glass - Fire and Ice

Freshwater Pearls - Hearts Desire - SOLD

Freshwater Pearls and Green Jasper

Todays Red Creation

When I started this necklace I only had a vague notion of what I wanted it to look like. I struggled with several different designs and finally set it aside for a day or two until something clicked with me.

For some reason this necklace reminds me of India. Perhaps it is the red and gold combination. In India moonstones are regarded as a sacred stone. The hand-made heart-shaped pendant makes it a perfect gift for someone special on Valentines Day.

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Fire and Ice

For the next few weeks I am focusing on making red things. Today it was this necklace with moonstones and cut garnet glass seed beads with a fancy gold plated toggle clasp. Moonstone is thought to bring love into ones life and is a highly prized gift for lovers as it arouses tender passion. Perfect for Valentines Day!! Moonstone is also the birthstone of May 21 - June 21 and the 13th anniversary stone. SOLD

Blue Chalcedony

This blue chalcedony stone sits amid a cloud of white moonstones. Sapphire blue seed beads and silver plated accents complete the piece. $40 All have been SOLD.