Words on Wood Chain Necklaces - Amethyst Lobster Unique Jewelry

Words on wood are split and blurred, allowing us to discover Hope, Love and Truth. Words are powerful, although broken, faded or smudged, we still hear their power.

A few more items added today to the Mystic Isle Collection.

Pirate Secret Treasure Map Ring EBSQ 3D Show Entry - Amethyst Lobster Unique Jewelry

Sometimes I think that it is in learning and embracing my limitations rather than my skills, that I am able to create my best work.

Here is a story about my latest creation.

My son loves pirates and rings. He has several replicas of Captain Jack Sparrow's beautiful rings. One boring day I offered to try to make him a ring. We looked through some books, hoping to find something within my abilities. We came across a picture of Steve Midgett's $100 dollar ring. Hmm.. I don't want to use a $100 bill to make a ring, I said. What else is made of paper, but could be recognized for what it is, even when folded so small? A map!, we both yelled at the same time! A treasure map, like a pirates, like the rolls of extra wallpaper we have behind the basement door! This is how found object art jewelry is made!

I then needed a way to create a connection that would be both comfortable, as it's pressed against the finger, but also completely removable, so the map could be unfolded. I can imagine the pirate removing the ring and undoing it, by candlelight. Perhaps there's a secret message or love poem written on the reverse? Or a picture of a key?

I tried several different methods but none were quite right. My connection solution was finally realized when I found a tiny earrings stud of malachite that has lost it's mate. I snipped the post, filed the end and used a comfortable plastic earring back to secure. It is just right and is very secure.

I singed the edges of the map, for a dramatic final touch. The map can be unfolded and then refolded and connected. Currently entered into the EBSQ 3D paper show.

The ring is on the Amethyst Lobster Unique Jewelry from Lobster Lu here.

Copper Jewelry - a Different Style

Recently I added several earrings to the site, utilizing new copper findings. Most of my work is done with sterling silver, so this is a new adventure for me. I feel like an artist that has literally added a new color to her palette. It's very inspiring.

I am simply in love with these earrings. I wear my own pair of them all the time. The teal blue faceted window glass peeking from beneath the scalloped copper edges reminds me of the backgrounds in paintings by Da Vinci, Raphael and other Renaissance painters. Amazing that a simple pair of earrings can bring such pleasure, but these do. Maybe that's why we wear jewelry.

Antiqued Copper Blue Window Beaded Earrings


The same findings go equally well with a totally different set of beads. They are made from Japanese Artistic Stone Jasper. I like the organic style and mystery of these beads.
Copper Artistic Stone Jasper Handmade Beaded Artisan Earrings


I also used the same copper findings with large faceted Picture Jasper Beads. They are the essence of the current popular Handmade Beaded Artisan Jewelry. Picture Jasper comes in several colors and I offer them all with the copper findings.

Copper Picture Jasper Handmade Beaded Artisan Earrings Custom Color


By the way, copper does not contain nickel. Nickel is the element in jewelry that causes the most allergic reactions. Copper and sterling silver do not contain nickel. I have an allergic reaction to nickel, but I can wear these copper findings (and sterling silver) without a problem. These copper earrings are also lighter in weight than they may appear, as the metal beads are hollow.

You can purchase any of the items by clicking on their pictures and visiting my website. Feel free to request other gemstones or beads with copper findings.

Many jewelry artists are now using copper in their pieces. Here's a wonderful pair of earrings using copper filigree from my friend Sam at Eclectic Elements.