~ a little chunk of a rare gem ...this is a relatively unknow rare stone called Larimar, it's found in only one place on the globe -- a mountainous fairly inaccessible region of the Dominican Republic overlooking the Caribbean sea ... isn't gorgeous?  YES!!

a highly polished larmiar cabochon is paired w/a sm freshwater pearl and faceted swiss blue topaz & cubic zircon stones each carefully set in fine .925 sterling (drop length about 1 7/8in) it's lg bail allows it to glide effortlessly along a full strand of creamy ivory freshwater pearls, finally the ends are finished w/ blue pearls, crystals, and sm sterling beads 

sterling clasp & pearl charm

length ~ 18 in

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~ when you want to add a little zing to your day with a splash sparkle this ought to do the trick!

a very intricate floral inspired .925 sterling setting holds a brilliant & very sparkly hand-faceted rock crystal teardrop accented by a fiery red coral cabochon (pendant length about 2 1/8in), i matched it with a full strand of bright red red coral pebbles spaced by tiny little seed beads for flexibility, finally to the ends are had-cut lead-free crystal beads & bali sterling beads

sterling toggle & coral charm

 length ~ 18in

~ call me Misty ... this the softest misty aqua pendant & pearls ... it's not easily found or commonly seen.  it's a very feminine piece and definitely one-of-a-kind

a highly polished polished chalcedony coin cabochon is accented w/faceted smoky quartz stones each carefully set in a feminine .925 scroll sterling hinged setting (drop length about 2 5/8in) i was able to find a full strand of matching glowing misty aqua freshwater pearls spaced with tiny twinkling seed beads for add't flexibility, finally the ends are finished w/faceted crystals & sm sterling spacers ... it is just so so so pretty!

sterling clasp & pearl charm

length ~ 18 1/2in

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*matching earrings on Ears that Match Necks - 2 pg*

~ for this unique piece i took chocolate pearls + blk tourmilated quartz pend = a chocolate zebra!

i love this fantastic one-of-a-kind gem pendant which is set w/a very lg highly polished blk tourmilated quartz oval, a lg faceted smoky quartz solitaire, glowing moonstone and golden citrine accent stones each carefully set in fine heavy .925 sterling setting (drop length about 2 1/8in) then a full strand of rich freeform chocolate freshwater pearl nuggets, finally the ends are finished w/hand-faceted moonstone rondelles & sm sterling spacers ... if you  collect the truly unique and uncommon gem finds, this will not disappoint!

sterling clasp & pearl charm

length ~ 18 in

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~ a wonderful customer said to me one day "sweetie your'e such a gem" ... it was so nice of her and it felt so nice too -- since gems ARE soooo nice! 

this is a very sweet gem pendant -- chock-full of faceted beauties! two  lg pink amethyst solitaires, a lg smoky quartz emerald-cut, triangle-cut rose quartz, and golden citrine ... it is very sparkly and each stone is  carefully set in a fine inter-connected .925 sterling setting which provides flexibility of the pendant (drop length about 2 1/2in)  then a full strand of matching large lustrous lt lavender freshwater pearls, finally the ends are finished w/hand-faceted matching gemstone beads & sm sterling spacers ... so if you're a sweet gem of a gal, treat yourself!

sterling claps & pearl charm

length ~ 18 1/2in

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*matching earrings on Ears that Match Necks - 2 pg* 

~ "it's all in the tiny details" ... tiny little details are found in the 2 highly polished fossil coral cabochon accented by a small faceted citrine stone all set in fine .925 sterling (drop length about 2 1/8in) it's xlg bail allows it to glide along effortlessly on a full strand of small mixed face-powder shaded freshwater pearls, finally the ends are finished w/hand-faceted citrine rondelles & sm bali sterling beads ... little pretty things can deliver big smiles!

sterling clasp & pearl charm

length ~ 18in

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~ this is so soooo pretty!!  let's start with the super sugary crystal druzy agate pendant, it's a creamy vanilla shade of ivory with a hint of peach set in fine .925 fine sterling with an over-sized intricate scroll bail (drop length about 2 5/8in) it's matched with extra-large natural peachy-pink freshwater potato pearls, finally for the lovely ends I added a few sparkling AB/rhinestone rondelles along with small bali sterling beads....you can be a sugar'd peach too, simply wear this totally timeless and completely GORGEOUS piece!!

sterling clasp

length ~ 18 1/2in

*earrings on Ears that Match Necks - 3 pg*

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~ here is another little chunk of a rare gem ...this is a relatively unknow rare stone called Larimar, it's found in only one place on the globe -- a mountainous fairly inaccessible region of the Dominican Republic overlooking the Caribbean sea ... isn't gorgeous?  YES!!

a precious little droplet of aqua larimor topped w/a faceted swiss blue topaz stone carefully set in a heavy .925 sterling setting (drop length about 2in) it's lg bail allows it to glide effortlessly along a full strand of matching small aqua freshwater rice pearls, finally the ends are finished w/ creamy ivory pearls and sm sterling beads 

sterling clasp & pearl charm

length ~ 17 1/2in

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~ a delightful little buttercup gem blossom - it will bring a smile every time you wear it!

a beautiful micro-faceted lemon citrine oval gem is set in a beautiful .925 floral inspired setting (drop length about 1 3/4in) it's lg bail allows it to glide effortlessly along a full strand of buttercup-yellow freshwater pearl nuggets, and finally the ends are finished w/faceted citrine beads & sm sterling spacers ... cute as a button and pretty as a buttercup can be!

sterling clasp & pearl chamr

length ~ 17 1/2in

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~ this is sooo dreamy, i just want to sink into these soft lovely shades!

let's start with the xlg baby blue lace agate oval cabochon which is accent by hand-faceted grape amethyst nuggts all set in a fine .925 sterling  setting (drop length about 2 3/8in), then i surrounded it with a full strand of hand-faceted natural grape amethyst cushion cuts spaced by tiny seed beads for flexibility, next are the with two trios of hand-facted blue lace agate rondelle accents w/small sterling bali spacers, which is also repeated on the ends....gals who love cool blues, periwinkle, and purple shades....this one is for you!

sterling clasp

length ~ 18 1/2in

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 *matching earrings on Ears that Match Necks - 3 pg*

~ the colors are just like those you might find in a little violet patch in the woods--small quiet little flowers among tall trees, however....this pendant has POP power! 

the intense green is natural, yes natural, called gaspeite -- a lg highly polished oval accented by hand-faceted pink amethyst & golden citrine nuggets all set in a feminine .925 sterling setting (drop length about 2 1/2in), i surrounded it with a full srtand of hand-cut ameturine blrick nuggets (naturally ocurring stone of 1/2 amethyst 1/2 citrine) each spaced by tiny faceted seed beads for flexibility, finally the ends have faceted citrine & emerald-green agate rondelles w/sm bali sterling spacers -- a very delicate design that carries a fragile hint of a shade along with a mighty punch!

sterling clasp

length ~ 18in

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~ need a little color punch for your jewelry wardrobe?  this will do the trick

a wonderfully highly polished gaspeite cabochon is set in a fine .925 sterling hinged pendant which has a raised scalloped edge (drop length about 2 1/8in) strung on a full strand of small matching lime turquoise nuggets, the ends are finished with natural turquoise nuggets and  sm sterling bali beads....so add a little zing w/this little beauty!!

sterling toggle & beaded charm

length ~ 17in

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~these are the uncommon shades of a popular gemstone called tourmaline, usually you'll see the plums, greens, and black shades ... but not this time!

this is a wonderful one-of-a-kind .925 sterling medallion is set w/eight earthy shades of tourmaline -- this stone naturally offers many shades and colors from plum to caramel to olive to black...this piece is set w/lovely lt olives & caramel shades (drop length 2 1/8in) it's lg bail allows it glide effortlessly along a ful strand of golden-bronze cultured freshwater pearls, finally the ends are finished w/hand-faceted prehnite rondelles & sm sterling spacers ...  if tend to prefer pieces in beautiful earthy shades, then you will love this! 

sterling clasp & peal charm

length ~ 17 1/2in

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i loooooove olives...ALL of them!  and these are the exactly the same color of olives stuffed with pimento found in my fridge!  yummy!!

first is the fantastic pendant which consists of a lg highly polished olive jasper teardrop set in fine .925 sterling (drop length about 2 1/4in) it glides along a full strand of olive jade rounds punctuated by tiny bright red seed beads for flexibility, and finally a punch of color of pimento red frangia coral beads is found on the ends along with bali sterling beads

sterling clasp & beaded charm

length 17 1/2in

*includes matching earrings that just like the beaded charm!*

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~ this another necklace featuring one of my new fav' stones -- bright shimmering orange Sunstone...yes, i can fall in love in 10seconds flat w/new rocks or beads!  *sigh*

at the center-stage is a 3-piece highly polished sunstone cabochons set in fine .925 sterling (drop length about 2 3/4in) it hangs from 2 full strands of little red aventurine pebbles with ends finished with faceted crystals and sterling spacers -- i promise,  it will brighten up the gloomiest of days!

sterling clasp & 1in crystal rosary extnder w/pearl charm

length ~ 17 1/2in 

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~ *sigh*... i whish i didn't fall in love so easily ... i love this piece.  no, i REALLY love this piece!  blues always get to me, and this dk indigo is stunning!!

two hand-faceted super flashy blue-fire nautural labradorite gems are accented w/ tow faceted golden citrine nuggets each carefully set in a fine .925 sterling setting (drop length about 2 1/2 in) it's lg beaded bail allow it to glide off & on w/esae along a full strand of genuine dk indigo hand-faceted freshwater pearls, and finally the ends are finished w/gold faceted freshwater pearls & sm sterling spacers ... so you've been warned if you fall in love w/all blues too! 

sterling clasp & pearl charm

length ~ 18 in

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~ i created bunch of new 'Stone Soup Recipes'!  the ingredients depends on the pendant i choose to work with...there will more yummy recipes to come, i promise!

this recipe is the 1st one!  it's mixed & stirred with a gorgeous .925 hinged sterling pendant set with hand-cut beautiful gemstones such as blue-fire moonstone, grape amethyst, lapis, malachite and a freshwater biwa stick pearl (drop length about 2 3/4in) it snuggles up to silver wafers & spacers, then a big scoop of  natural small  chyrsoprase nuggets, a dash of  matching gemstone beads and a pinch of  bali sterling beads for a lovely finish!  Bon Appetit!

sterling clasp & nugget charm

length ~ 18in

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*matching earrings on Ears that Match Necks - 2 pg* 

~ i wonder just how old this little piece of petrified wood is?  or how tall was this tree....so many questions....

a wonderful rustic one-of-a-kind petrified wood topped with a faceted smoky quart oval is set in a fine .925 hinged sterling setting (drop length about 2 5/8in) glides along a full strand of graduated  natural turquoise nuggets filled with beautiful tan matrix throughout, i finished the ends w/lovely hand-faeted smoky quartz rondelles & sm bali sterling beads

sterling clasp & nugget charm

length ~ 17 1/2in

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