Lime & Orange Sorbet - NOT FOR SALE

Update: I've decided to keep this one :) But do look out for variations.

One of my favourite treats on hot days like the ones we've been having is an icy scoop of refreshing lime or orange sorbet.

Well I haven't gotten my hands on any sorbet, so these juicy peridot and carnelian beads will have to do!

This piece is an adaptation of an Eni Oken wire wrapping tutorial.

I've admired Eni's work since spotting one of her pieces on the cover of a bead and wire jewellery book last year, and I hope I've done her tutorial some justice!

The necklace portion also features peridot and carnelian. Total necklace length is about 18 inches. Pendant measures 5cm from the very top to the bottom dangle.

Chain is rhodium plated. Wire is tarnish-resistant silvertone artistic wire. Clasp is 925 silver.

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Fireworks - Blu (SOLD!)

There is something so magically celebratory about fireworks that turns even the most jaded adult into a bit of a kid again .... even for a while.

So since I'm in a celebratory kind of mood, and since some of the energy has returned, some explosively happy creations decided to come into being.

Above is #1, Fireworks - Blu.

Each "burst" is made up of more than 20 little stabilised turquoise & carnelian beads as well as a dash of Swarovski crystals. The anchoring dangle is howlite dyed lapis blue.

Ear hooks are 14K gold-filled. Total length is a little over 4cm.

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Princess of the Nile - SOLD

Continuing the "royal" theme, here is a pair of ear-rings which had, as its inspiration, the hues of ancient egyptian jewellery.

Lapis-blue dyed howlite gets contrasting accents of turquoise, apatite, carnelian and sparkling Swarovski crystal.

Little lotus charms are lead-free pewter and from the US.

Ear hooks are 14K gold-filled. Total length is about 1 3/4 inches or approx 4.5cm.

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