~ these stones are so uncommon and rare! they're part of the quartz family--pins & needles or hairlike inclusions of rutile (a titanium dioxide mineral embedded in the gemstone)

the xlg pendant is a highly polished lodolite teardrop set in a heave sterling setting and 1/2in thick! (drop length about 2 1/2in) snuggled up to lg silver rounds, chocolate rhinestone rondelles, sterling melon beads, and sterling spacers, next a full strand of faceted rutilated, tourmilated, and lodolite quartz nuggets spaced by coordination seed beads to provided add't flexibility, finally the ends are finished w/matching sterling beads...a very special one-of-a-kind find for a special one-of-a kind gal!

sterling clasp & pearl charm

length ~ 18in


~ cool, frosty, deep rich colors....found in all of these beads! 

first, let's talk about the medallion pendant...it's fine .925 sterling set with oodles of stones faceted & smooth such as blue kyanite, dendritric agate, rock crystal, amethyst, garnet, and freshwater pearl  (drop length about 2 1/2in)  then i gathered up 4, yes four, full strands of beads hand-faceted grape amethyst, mother of pearl coins, garnet droplets, and glowing freshwater peacock pearls, the ends are finished with sm silver beads

sterling clasp

length ~ 19in

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*matching earrings on - NEW Earrings that Match Necklaces - 2 pg*

~ it makes me laugh when i hear " black is back in style"...i ask myself "when did it leave?" it's a main-stay in my closet and jewelry collection

this stunning one-of-a-kind black sugar agate teardrop druzy crowned with a trio of highly polished onyx ovals all set in a heavy sterling setting )drop length about 2 1/8in) it's then surrounded by chunky faceted black crystal rounds spaced by sm seed beads for add't seed beads, and finished with sm bali sterling beads

sterling clasp & bead charm

length ~ 19in

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~ wrap yourself up in these fabulous ruby-red pearl ribbons and give yourself as the gift! LOL i was lucky one day and snagged this gorgeous genuine ruby blossom pendant - yes, these are genuine hand-faceted ruby nuggets set in fine .925 sterling (drop length about 2 1/4in) -- it snuggles up to hand-crafted kht sterling blossom beads, then i surrounded or layered it with 6, yes SIX rows of matching ruby-red top-drilled freshwater pearls spaced by tiny faceted seed beads for flexibility and designed to lay one-above-the-other, i finished the ends with ruby crystal bicones & sm bali sterling beads....it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! so sweep up your long hair or put a little more sas' in your short chic hairstyle....YOU simply won't be missed....note: be prepared to hear "where did YOU get THAT?!"...i promise!

sterling clasp & 4in extender w/coin pearl charm

length ~ 14in + 4in

*this beautiful choker is featured in 'Somerset Winter 2009 Valentine's Edition'*

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~ over the last few years Owls have become a coveted bird to collect ... i snapped this one right quick when i saw it! 

the owl is a hand-carved out of beautiful shimmering tiger eye and topped with a huge faceted smoky quartz teardrop both securely and uniquely set in fine .925 sterling (drop length about 3in) it's xlg  intricate bail rests on gorgeous tiger twists and surrounded by a mix of smooth & faceted tiger eye beads along w/faceted smoky quartz cushion cuts all spaced by tiny silver beads which provides add't flexibility, finally the ends finished w/sm silver beads ... instead of hearing "whooo ... whoooo" you'll be hearing "where did you get that?!"

sterling clasp & 2in tiger eye rosary extender w/bead charm

lengths ~ 18in - 19in

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~ an elegant influence has taken place with this an ancient blue stone ... oodles of intricate scroll & bead handwork embellishes this .925 sterling hinged pendant which is set with a lg hand-faceted natural turquoise 'dumpling' briolette and accented w/red coral (drop length about 2 1/4in) is then surrounded by smooth turquoise rounds spaced by tiny seed beads for add't flexibility, finally the ends are finished with natural red sponge coral rondelles & bali sterling beads....an everyday elegant choice!

sterling clasp & beaded charm

length ~ 18in

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~more deep rich earthy shades of Mother Earth's horizon with a beautiful late evening sunset

this one-of-a-kind pendant is filled w/gorgeous rich shades found in a drichoic glass cabochon and lg super shiny bloodstone oval stone each carefully set in a heavy .925 hinged sterling setting (drop length about 2 /4in) then followed by 2 full strands of matching lg highly polished Indian agate rounds, and finally the ends are finished w/smaller agate beads & sterling spacers ... a beautiful classic choice for a true rock hound!

sterling clasp & 2in rosary bead extender w/bead charm

length ~ 17in - 18 1/2in

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~ you can't help but smile and start humming "you are my sunshine, my only sunshine..." it's so delightful, so beautiful ... this piece just can't help itself ... it is simply stunning!!

a very feminine scroll setting created from fine .925 sterling offers a lg faceted sunshine-lemon citrine center-piece teardrop and four faceted oval mandarin garnets (drop length about 2 5/8in) it snuggles up to secure lg silver rounds & sterling spacers, then a full strand of glorious graduated faceted lemon quartz nuggets spaced by sm glimmering golden glass beads for add't flexibility, finally the ends are finished w/faceted mandarin garnet rondelles w/sm sterling spacers ... a lovely and very delightful investment piece that will surely brighten the gloomiest of days!

sterling clasp & pearl charm

length ~ 18 1/2in

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*matching earrings on - NEW Earrings that Match Necklaces - 1 pg*  

this swirl designed pendant holds 6 freeform super-sparkly mocha-sugar agate druzy cabochons set in fine .925 sterling (drop length aobut 2 3/4in) and then i surrounded 3 full strands of natural abalone brick nuggets, the ends are gathered and finished w/mocha mother of pearl diamonds & silver beads ... i'll quickly adopt it if it doesn't find a good home ... it's sooooo beautiful!!  

sterling clasp & nugget charm

lengths ~ 17 1/2in - 181/2in

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*includes matching mother of pearl earrings too!*

first, the pendant is fine .925 sterling w/a fantastic hand-faceted blue-fire labradorite oval w/a pair of faceted rose quartz sister nuggets (drop length about 2 1/2in), it snuggles up to faceted rose quartz rondelles & sm sterling spacers, then a full strand of natural black lip mother of pearl pressed briolette petals, and finally lovely faceted rose quartz barrels & sterling spacers finish the ends ... many will ask "where did you get that?!" rest assured there is only ONE and it could be all yours! so make them envious!!

sterling clasp & 2 in sterling rosary pearl extender w/mother of pearl brio charm   

length ~ 17 1/2in

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It's been long believed that Ruby is a stone that brings  prosperity & love, it bestows a peaceful, harmonious, healthy life.  Carrying or wearing ruby is said to bring romance into your life.  "Come hither, my love...."  whoop whoop!!

the heart of this necklace is the gorgeous posie pendant - which is HUGE!! - consists of nine large hand-faceted genuine ruby oval nuggets each carefully set in a heavy .925 sterling setting (drop length about 2 5/8in) it snuggles up to lg secure silver rounds & sm sterling spacers, they three graduated lengths of faceted black quartz ovals spaced by tiny seed beads for add't flexibility, finally the ends are finished w/sm onyx rounds, sterling beads & mulit-strand findings ...you will LOVE it, i promise!

sterling clasp & 2in sterling beaded rosary extender & bead charm

lengths ~ 17in - 19in

*includes matchhing blk oval earrings too!*

~ you could be wearing a golden tiara everyday if you want too....it's good to be Queen!

notice the accent gems above the Santa Rosa turquoise cabochon in this .925 sterling pendant they're  hand-faceted citrine & golden rutilated quartz poised like tiara stones! (drop length about 2 5/8in) then marches in these fabulous graduated freeform golden citrine nuggets spaed by faceted crystal rondelles & tiny silver beads which provide flexibility...finally, the ends are matched with turquoise & rutilated quartz beads & sterling spacers....fit for any Queen!

sterling clasp

length ~ 20in 

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*matching earrings on Long Earrings - 1 pg* 

so on our journey down Blue Brick Road we're going to bump into a HUGE, i mean -H U G E- .925 sterling hinged  pendant set w/the biggest Russian kyanite cabochons i've seen yet!! 3 beautiful highly polished cabochon stones are accented by small lt green aventurine teardrops (drop length about 2 1/2in), then 3 full strands of glowing ocean blue mother of pearl rectangle tiles spaced by tiny seed beads to provide add't flexibility, finally the ends are gathered & finished w/faceted aventurine rondelles and sm sterling spacers

sterling clasp & 3in beaded extender w/bead charm

length ~ 18 1/2in

~ yes, you can wear a jewelbox ... all in one pendant!  this is a stand alone piece and is chockfull of gems!!

this sparkling jewelbox pendant is an oxidized .925 sterling filled w/hand-faceted lg & sm gemstones such as smoky quartz, amethyst, citrine, rose quartz, garnet, peridot, and iolite (drop length about 2 1/4in) it snuggles up to faceted crystal rounds & citrine gemstone rondelles w/sm sterling spacers, then a full strand of dk chocolate smoky quartz cushion cuts spaced by tiny twinkling seed beads to provide add't flexibility, and finally the ends are finished w/faceted grape amethyst rounds, ruby-red crystals w/sm sterling spacers ... this is truly a stunning and very wearable jewelbox -- it will not disappoint, i promise! 

sterling clasp

length ~ 18 1/2in

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 ~ do you ever want to feel royal and regal sometimes?  put this on and you'll feel like you're queen for the day!  

how could you not with this jumbo hand-faceted amethyst teardrop? it's topped with a lg hand-faceted rock crystal nugget and a pair ruby ovals all set in a fine .925 sterling setting  (drop length about 2 5/8in) with the lg bail it glides effortlessly along a full strand of hand-faceted grape amethyst rounds spaced by tiny twinkling seed beads for add't flexibility, finally the ends are finished w/matching  beads & sm sterling bali spacers ... it's truly fit for a Queen ----> YOU!

sterling clasp w/beaded charm

length ~ 18in

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*includes matching earrings too!*