Famous Jewelry Collections: THE BEADING GEM'S JOURNAL

Sunday, September 11, 2011

THE BEADING GEM'S JOURNAL

Natural Stone Jewelry and Stone Drilling Tutorial by Authentic Arts

Posted: 11 Sep 2011 04:00 AM PDT

There is so much beauty in nature. Take pebbles. I've often admired the smooth lake, river or beach stones I've encountered during walks. I've even wondered how they would look as jewelry.

Well, one artisan who not only wondered but actually made them into jewelry is Wisconsin based Jenny Hoople whose shop on Etsy is called Authentic Arts.

Jenny focuses on natural materials. While she has a BA degree in fine arts, her minor was in geology. So Jenny knows all about rocks and stones! She also has a great eye for form and muted colors as seen by her grouped choices.

Her beautiful natural stone jewelry collection will appeal to those who love both aesthetic and authentically natural jewelry. Catch up with Jenny on her blog which has a bunny logo - a tribute to a departed much loved pet called Pisky who was quite the character.

Want to make your own drilled stone jewelry? Well, hop over to the PapernStitch blog where Jenny generously wrote a tutorial. She shares invaluable tips on what kind of pebbles to choose and which to avoid. Also included is the extensive how to on tools and drilling.

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PrettyTurquoise Chip Bracelet and Earrings Set

Posted: 10 Sep 2011 03:00 PM PDT

Turquoise is a precious stone treasured for thousands of years by many cultures around the world. One of oldest sources is Persia (modern Iran) but it is mined in different places.

People believed in its protective and good luck charm qualities. The Apache tribe also thought turquoise gave archers accurate aim.

It has not lost its popularity. Remy created this pretty set using turquoise chips at a beading party. She mixed in clear lightly faceted beads as well as some lovely faceted Chinese crystal rondelles. The sets of crystals make her design all the more unique as it was not all chips.

I wonder if Remy's birthday is in December because this gemstone is the traditional birthstone for that month.

Beader Designs # : 673-674

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