Strawberries & Cream 2 ($32/US$19.40)

Bling-mix: Strawberry Jasper, Green Tourmaline, Rhodolite Garnet
Bling "hardware": All silver bits are 925 silver
Dimensions: Total length is a little over 4.5 cm

Still on the subject of ice cream, I can't for the life of me remember the name of that ice cream place, but I know exactly where it is if you are interested :))

If you're familiar with the east, it's the first shop in the row of little shops next to Ocean Park.

Last night, after dinner, we shared a large cup (about $4+) of Nutella ice-cream with Oreo Cookies mixed in .... YUMMMMMS.

OK, ok, enough ice-cream talk!

This variation of Strawberries and Cream also features Strawberry Jasper (but a square shape this time) with accents of Green Tourmaline and Rhodolite Garnet.

But this time, I added an oval frame in 925 silver. All silver bits are 925 silver.

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Strawberries & Cream 1 (S$32/US$19.40)

Bling-mix: Strawberry jasper, rhodolite garnet & green tourmaline
Bling "hardware": All silver bits are 925 silver
Dimensions: Ear-rings are almost 5.5 cm long

In case you were wondering, the "Cream" in "Strawberries & Cream" refers to ice cream :))

I have ice cream on my mind and am crrrraving a delish scoop from this dinky little ice cream shop (it's quite new) near St Patrick's school in the eastern part of Singapore.

They make their own ice cream and you can also choose from a variety of mixes (eg. oreo cookies, gummy bears, rice krispies, etc) which they mix in on the spot for you.

I absolutely love the place (and their ice-cream)! It's like Island Creamery in Bt Timah, but with much better service.

But I digress :) This pair of ear-rings features rather unusual Strawberry Jasper with accents of Green Tourmaline and Rhodolite Garnet. All silver bits are 925 silver.

I made three variations altogether, so look out for them!

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Picture This... NOW ERIKA'S

Bling-mix: Picture Jasper, Smokey Quartz, Freshwater Pearls
Bling "hardware": Ear hooks in 14K gold-fill
Dimensions: Almost 4cm / 1 1/2 inches

I'm taking a little break from all that wire-wrapping to give the sore fingers a rest :))

And since I'm fresh out of new ideas for now, I'm resurrecting some older designs.

This pair of ear-rings features lovely warm picture jasper donuts shot through with delicious streaks of espresso and caramel.

Jasper is supposed to be a protective stone and it is also said to give one courage to stand up for one's beliefs.

The accents are smokey quartz, dyed freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals.

Ear hook are 14K gold-filled.

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See Spot Run! - NOW MINE

Here's a fun piece which teams Dalmation Jasper and red Coral (one of my favourite combinations). Wear it and funk up a plain t-shirt or add drama to a sleek white blouse.

Matching ear-rings can be made.

Blingalicious will be at Fancy Faire:
Orchard Hotel
Orchard Ballroom & Lavender Room
Tuesday, 5th December (10am - 8pm)
Wednesday, 6th December (9.30am - 5pm)
** My table is just by the entrance to the Lavender Room -- look for the sign!

Good Fortune (S$68/US$40)

I'm baaaaack! Bangalore was good -- the weather was marvellous (22 deg C) and the hotel was elegantly opulent ... pity that the hectic meeting schedule meant there was no time to experience the city. Never mind -- next time.

Blingalicious production is back on track as there are a couple more Faires coming up. The first one is next Tuesday/Wednesday (14th/15th Nov) at Orchard Hotel. The next one is in early December. Check back here for more details coming up soon.

Here is a piece which will go to the Faire unless it finds a new owner soon :)

The centrepiece is a Chinese "coin" which Fengshui practitioners use to represent good fortune.

Picking up the green tones of the "coin" are kiwi jasper while shimmering labradorite beads (which represent the water element) quietly echo the silvery tones.

Necklace measures about 18 inches (without pendant).

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