It's reveal time!
This is a portion of the hoard (above). I purchased a graduated set of Dalmatian Jasper beads when I first started making jewelry. I remember getting these on eBay about 7 or 8 years ago!I never used them because I didn't know how to showcase them properly. But, knew they were meant to be in a necklace. When I first started out making jewelry I was only creating bracelets. So, the Dalmatian Jasper sat and sat.
I don't know if I hoarded the Dalmatian Jasper because I liked them so much or because they were expensive or because I simply didn't have a design in mind. Then one day I knew it was time for them to see the light of day...
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| "Stonehenge" |
I created "Stonehenge" using the hoard! I always like to incorporate vintage beads (the black bead link chain) into my designs. There's a lot of stringing involved in this piece (at least for me). I've been working hard since last year on my necklace designs since necklaces have always intimidated me. I hope you enjoy what I created. :)PS...if you get a chance to do a web search on Dalmatian Jasper you will see the healing properties associated with the stone. It's very interesting!
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Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com
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23 comments:
Wonderful necklace design. I've had a few of those graduated fan/stick beads in my stash for years too. I finally used the rose quartz set last month. It's definitely a challenge to use them and you've done a fabulous job.
Very cool. I love working with semi precious stones - and especially finding just the right stone properties for just the right customer.
This is a great earthy grounding piece.
I love how you brought in several neutral colors into this piece - it looks fun and beautiful.
I love dalmatian jasper ! Amazing work with those precious neads :3
Wow! Roxi, that is such a cool necklace!
Yes, yes, yes, Roxi. Love the way you showcased that jasper! Dalmation jasper is a beautiful stone and you certainly created a beautiful piece. Neutral colors are just wonderful to wear and it does have awesome healing powers.
I adore jasper, but have never used dalmation jasper! You've inspired me to find some and use it in pieces hopefully as lovely as yours.
Great design... looks like a lot of work... well done
Way to cross so many items off your list, Roxanne! I find this cut of bead very difficult to work with, and I am awed by the beautiful result here :)
I'm glad they did find the light of day because this necklace is very pretty. Wonderfully done. I like the colors and textures and that you found a terrific use for something you've been holding onto for some time. It all came together very, very well.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your work with us. One step at a time for us hoarders, you know?
It was worth the wait; your necklace is splendid. I have bought graduated stones before and then struggled to make the resulting piece my own, you more than succeeded. Enjoy wearing your new necklace.
Stonehenge is awesome, very very creative!
Great job on your necklace. It turned out great.
Your necklace is wonderful. I really like the way you used the seed beads woven through the chain. It created continuity of design and an unexpected element.
Such a clever and lovely design!
What a beautiful necklace - Stonehenge, indeed!
Hi Roxanne, Your necklace design is splendid. It showcases the jasper beautifully and has wonderful texture. Kudos to you for overcoming your fear of designing necklaces. You did a great job with this one.
I love jasper and your jasper is very pretty. Your necklace is stunning. Well done!
Love the design, very earthy. But so many points of interest to look at. Clever way of using those jasper beads.
What a beautiful necklace! Your work is unique.
Beautiful work. What awesome beads and components to work with.
That's awesome! And I have beads that old in my stash, too, eek!
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