A map of place or journey?

A green agate stone looks like a pirate map to me! Don't we all seek a certain treasure, (though some treasures are not made of silver or gold)? A red carnelian carved falcon, a cluster of Baltic amber chips, antiqued brass chain, they all conspire to create the necklace of a journey.

Coming soon to the Mytic Isle Collection of Amethyst Lobter - Unique Jewelry.

Sneak preview of 2008 Mystic Isle Collection - Amethyst Lobster Unique Jewelry



I started to put some of the new 2008 line onto the site. Well..not much yet! As of today, just showing earrings which will be in the next issue of Ornament Magazine. There is also a bit of one of the new choker and chain necklaces. Both of these will be in the Mystic Isle Collection.

The earrings are called Antiqued Mystery Windows Earrings .

These brass earrings with oxidized sterling silver wires are created with authentic antique papers and weathering techniques. Each pair is unique to itself, showing snippets of an antique text. The brass window slides open to reveal just a bit more. You receive the clues as if an overheard conversation, a story unfolds, and you become a part of it.

The origins of language are closely tied to the origins of adorning ourselves with jewelry. The 2008 Collection explores the ties of language, jewelry and above all the mystery that we all strive to solve.

Mystic Isle Collection - Amethyst Lobster Unique Jewelry

Vintage Variety Shop in Atlantic Highlands, NJ

Meredith from Vintage Variety here in Atlantic Highlands NJ and I had a great time selling next to each other at a local show recently. She really has the coolest, funkiest stuff in Monmouth County. A great mix of vintage and new items, for men, women and kids. If you are near the Jersey Shore, you really should check out her shop on First Ave. More info is here.

Success for all students

One of the nice perks about selling at local events is that I get to know some of my neighbors better. Last week I had fun selling next to Susan Decker. She makes beautiful bracelets. They are customized name bracelets that make a special gift for moms and grandmoms. The alphabet beads are sterling silver and the bracelets are very sweet. She donates the profits to a wonderful organization called Success for all Students, which her husband, Kevin Decker directs. You can order them online, so check it out.