The crystals have numerous facets on all sides and reflect many colors.

The ear wires are handcrafted using silver plated copper and brass.

Aventurine is a form of quartz and has small inclusions of a mica material which appears as gold flecks.

The earrings are 3/4 inch in diameter and have a 1 inch drop.

Smaller pieces of left over wire can also be used to make ear wires and bead caps.

The wire is 20 guage silver plated copper.

I use remnant  shorter pieces of wire to make charms, jump rings, and clasps.

Most of these charms are made from 18 and 20 gauge silver plated copper wire, dangle is crystal quartz.

The bracelet is 7 1/2 inches long.

The 18 guage wire knots are a bit tricky to create but add a unique look to the piece.

The bracelet is 7 1/2 inches long and closes with a handcrafted hook.

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.