Whispers under Glass Charm Brass Necklace
Detail

Words on the wind..some dropped and some overheard. An antique text of goddesses and love, a puzzle to complete. What phrase does Fate give to you?

Coming soon to the Mystic Isle Collection, pendants of antique text soldered beneath bubbles of glass. May be purchased on either an antiqued brass chain of adjustable length or a 16 inch black satin cord with clasp.

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.

Save the Date

Upcoming Shows for Amethyst Lobster Unique Jewelry

Saturday, Dec 1st, 2007 10am-3pm
Atlantic Highlands Holiday Shop
AHES First Ave, Atlantic Highlands NJ

Wednesday, Dec 5th, 2007
Private Holiday Lunch Show
Rumson, NJ

Friday, Dec 7th, 2007
Private Holiday Party
Atlantic Highlands NJ

Thurs-Sun, Jan 17th-Jan 20th, 2008
Pasadena Bead and Design Show
Pasadena Hilton
Pasadena, California

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Hey, thanks Sam at Eclectic Elements for the mention of the Pasadena Bead and Design Show! You're the best!

Getting Ready for 2008 Line of Art Jewelry

Dear Friends,


I am busy working on a complete new line of wearable art jewelry.
I will offer the new 2008 line of Amethyst Lobster - Unique Jewelry on a totally revised website in January 2008.
At that time, I'll offer both wholesale and retail online purchases.

The 2008 lines will premiere at The Pasadena Bead and Design Show in Pasadena, CA. We will be in the California Ballroom. The show runs Jan 17 - Jan 20, 2008 at The Pasadena Hilton.
It will be my pleasure to see my West Coast customers there. Please be sure to say hello.

Until then, I will sell the remainders of 2007 stock, plus some new holiday creations, at local shows in New Jersey. Please continue to check here on the blog for updates of show schedules and other news.

Please feel free to call or email me if you just can't wait until 2008 for some unqiue jewelry. I will do my best to help!

Thank you for making 2007 such a wonderful and fulfilling year for me.

Warmest thoughts and wishes to you for a wonderful holiday season and a very happy new year!

-Mary Lu

Save the Date

Upcoming Shows
Amethyst Lobster Unique Jewelry
www.LobsterLu.com

Friday, November 2, 2007

Care-aoke! A benefit for The Suzanne Chevalier Shanley Foundation
Shore Casino at Atlantic Highlands Yacht Harbor, Atlantic Highlands NJ

Saturday, Dec 1st, 2007
Atlantic Highlands Holiday Shop
AHES First Ave, Atlantic Highlands NJ

Wednesday, Dec 5th, 2007
Private Holiday Lunch Show
Rumson, NJ

Thurs-Sun, Jan 17th-Jan 20th, 2008
Pasadena Bead and Design Show
Pasadena Hilton
Pasadena, California

Award Winning Earrings in Art Show - Re-imagining Seuss - "One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Earrings Found Object Art Jewelry" by Amethyst Lobster

Check out my fun and extreme earrings that won an art award! How would you like a pair of those?

Save the Date

Upcoming Shows
Amethyst Lobster Unique Jewelry
www.LobsterLu.com

Saturday, Oct 6th 2007 – 9am-2pm
Saturday, Oct 20th 2007 – 9am-2pm
Highlands Farmer’s Market
Huddy Park, Highlands NJ

Saturday, Oct 13th 2007 – 11am – 7pm
Keyport Jamboree
Front St, Keyport, NJ

Saturday, Dec 1st, 2007
Atlantic Highlands Holiday Shop
AHES First Ave, Atlantic Highlands NJ

Thurs-Sun, Jan 17th-Jan 20th, 2008
Pasadena Bead and Design Show
Pasadena Hilton
Pasadena, California

Art of the Day - "Give Live Love Soda Can Tie Tack Lapel Pin Upcycled " by Amethyst Lobster - "Give Live Love Soda Can Tie Tack Lapel Pin Upcycled " by Amethyst Lobster

Last week on EBSQ the theme of the week was Recycled-Content Art. They chose one of my recycled soda can jewelry pieces for the Art of the Day on Friday, Sept 07, 2007. I LOVE EBSQ! They are the best!

If you're an artist, I encourage you to join. It's worth the annual fee to get encouragement and inspiration from the community there.

Pirate Day

I skipped selling at the Highlands Farmer's Market this Saturday. I just had to go check out Pirate Day in Barnegat NJ. It was a fun day. I might just sell some pirate jewelry there next year.

Unique Jewelry at Farmer's Market in Highlands NJ Every Saturday

Come and see me at the Farmer's Market in Highlands NJ on Saturday mornings from 9am till 2pm. The market runs July through October, rain or shine. You can buy some local produce, like Jersey tomatoes and blueberries. And you can support your local artists and craftspeople, like me! All of my jewelry is hand-made and every piece is unique. All earrings are on sterling silver wires. And best of all, my local prices are MUCH lower than the website. Come and see!

Here's a link to show you a map of Highlands and how to get there. It's a little town just across from Sandy Hook (Gateway National Park). So, it's a great place to stop on your way to the beach. The market is at Huddy Park on Waterwitch and Bay Avenues.

Revolutionary Jewelry



As we begin this week of celebrations and fireworks, fairs and parades, I've been thinking of the women who made it possible to live in a land of HOPE. That's what I think freedom is, the power and ability to hope for a better life, even if you are not living it now.

What is the most inspiring icon to those in battle? Isn't it a flag? Wow - so crafty girl Betsy Ross, with her crafty little hands, sewed us a symbol as powerful as any speech. Speeches are forgotten, but the flag waving still brings a tear to the eye of millions each July. Thanks, crafty girl!

Here in Monmouth County, NJ, we have another woman hero of the Revolution. Her nickname is Molly Pitcher. She brought water to the soldiers at the Battle of Monmouth. When they needed someone to fire the cannon, she was there, doing what was needed. She was fighting for the right to the very land I live on. Thanks, Molly!

I'm always trying to figure out what motivates us to wear jewelry. There's a story and a symbol, I think, behind each decision we make, when we reach for that piece of adornment.

We all fight some type of battle every day. The right piece of jewelry gives us power and inspiration to continue. Thanks to Molly and Betsy's inspiration, I'll try hard to make you Revolutionary jewelry. It may take a bit of courage to wear it, but it's always unique and powerful.

Thank you my wonderful customers, especially so many this past month. I am so inspired by all of you.