This stripe rhondelle bead was from the African ceramic bead mix I used to create the last two pieces.   Swarovski crystals add some sparkle since the rhondelle has a matte finish.  The components are wrapped onto the leather cord with silver plated copper wire.  The necklace is 18 inches long and is attached with a small lobster clasp.  The pendant wire wrap  spiral attaching the pendant to the cord can be removed from the leather cord in order to use the cord to wear a different pendant.

I purchased a mixed bag of ceramic beads quite some time ago that have been calling me to design–it’s challenged me every time I start to work with my jewelry.  It’s crazy how many ways these beads can be used and how the different colors and shapes inspire different pieces.  The ceramic beads are with silver plated beads and wire.  The leather cord was hand wrapped with the wire and secured to the leather cord with adhesive.  The closure is handcrafted along with the swirl dangle.  The beads are strung onto wire and slightly bent to adhere closer to the wrist.  The bend in the wire also serves to hold the beads on the top of the wrist.  The bracelet is approximately 7 1/2 inches in length.

The ceramic beads in this bracelet were in a mixed bag I purchased some time ago.  I added faceted Czech  rhondelles and wired them together using 20 guage brass.  the handcrafted a hook  can be secured between whatever bead fits on the wrist.  I’m concerned that the black design on the focal bead looks somewhat like a swastika.

This  two lamp work beads  are wired onto the 18 ” black leather cord using 20 guage copper craft wire.  The Swarovski AB Colorado topaz bicone crystal connected to the lamp work using a brass headpin.

Mentioned only in Rev. 21:19, as one of the precious stones in the foundation of the New Jerusalem.  The name of this stone is derived from Chalcedon, where it is said to have been first discovered.

In modern mineralogy this is the name of an agate-like quartz of a bluish color.

Rock Lore & Tidbits: George Swanson discovered blue lace agate on his farm, Ysterputs Farm, in Namibia, which was called South West Africa at the time. He coined the term “Gem of Ecology” for it because of the swirling blues and whites which resemble clouds above the Earth (the fragile blue marble) as seen from space.    The best blue lace agate in the world still comes from the narrow seam on George’s farm.

Blue lace agate is a gentle, calming stone that engenders tranquility.  Blue lace agate brings with this calm and tranquility a lessening of anger, even deep anger issues, and a calming of nervousness.  It can help bring stronger intuition and inner knowing.   Inspiration is another hallmark of blue lace agate and is considered a stone of communication.  As with all agates, Blue lace agate is a protective stone.  Its protective energies are more gentle and subtle than some stones.  In the crystal healing realm, blue lace agate has been used to aid with arthritis, headaches, colic, digestive issues, growth, throat, skin especially eczema, and bones.

These earrings remind me of two little Chinese men.

The necklace is approximately 18 inches in length, bracelet 7 1/2 inches.  The jade is a variety of colors and types arranged by color graduation.

Sometimes nothing soothes and restores our spirits like the color green. Whether it’s the pale green of an apple, the citrus shade of peridot, the color of froth on a cool ocean wave, or a luscious lemony/lime green you’re longing for, “new jade” serpentine beads has it.  Serpentine is found all over the world and may have a variety of appearances, chemical compositions and even names. This particular serpentine’s shades of green will make you feel as if you’re stretched out in a hammock gently rocked by cool summer breezes.  Color your world green-with blissful, tranquil green “new jade” serpentine jewelry.  “New jade” serpentine is said to have the same spiritual values as green jade–it promotes tranquility.  The bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches in length.