Back to the Blue's

Always loved deep blue, in jewelry, art, nature, always will. It speaks to my heart. I have discovered two pieces that are so lovely that I had to share them, together!

Two different designers but one wonders if they are inspired by similar passions? Just gorgeous.

Earrings by Marni and necklace by Kimberly McDonald.

Green Garnet Ring

It's been too long since I have communed with my beloved blog. Happy belated New Year!

Rest assured, the Jewelry Bird has been busy...with more driftwood pieces that are intending to find their way to a show this year! :) I had some beautiful, lush green garnet stones left over from a driftwood project and made this lovely little ring.

Labradorite Take 2

This time I went for a horizontal orientation. At about 3" wide this piece is substantial yet still delicate and subtle. The neutral tone-on-tone is just lovely to my eye. Love. :)

Loving Labradorite

This highly mystical stone is said to bolster one's strength and intuition, plus aid in transformation.  I am loving the labradorite against the lighter driftwood backdrop.  I just realized that I was writing about tassels last Christmas and I believe it is becoming a classic trend that will be in style for years to come.  The silver chain tassel adds just the finishing touch this piece demands.   

A Merry Red Pairing

I made this two bracelet set for my sister to give as a gift but I liked it so much that I had to share it before I sent it out into the world. Ruby jade and a very lovely piece of driftwood, plain and simple. Happy Holidays!

Driftwood ~ Meet Tourmaline

A whole new crop of driftwood specimens arrived at my doorstep last night compliments of my friend and partner-in-beaded-crime, Jennifer.  She recently and quite spontaneously decided that we needed more driftwood inspiration and hopped-a-plane for the Oregon coast...my hero!  Tourmaline is said to enhance understanding, increase self-confidence and amplify psychic energies...bring it on.  Who knew multi-colored tourmaline on driftwood would look so smashing?! The dragonfly was added as a custom touch for a client. 

Driftwood Gallery: Apatite ~ Stone of Acceptance

This faceted aqua colored gem perfectly brightens a sea-washed piece of driftwood.  They call apatite the "stone of acceptance".  Ok, no problem, I accept!  It's Friday and I chose to highlight my latest driftwood necklace creation with a pretty pink background.  Happy colors, happy day.  Cheers!

Driftwood Gallery: More Bracelets!

Maybe it is the full moon or maybe I have just found a serious creative zone but I literally cannot stop making these bracelets.  Here are three more for your viewing pleasure.  From top to bottom: Turquoise seed beads, Appetite, Aquamarine.  Oh what a happy little stack of bracelets!

Driftwood Gallery: Bracelets with Turquoise

Loving these...Christmas gifts anyone?  :)

Driftwood Gallery: Earthy-Hipster Bracelets

I always return to bracelets, admittedly they are my favorite category of jewelry.  I love making pendants with the driftwood but these pieces feel so special too and appropriate for everyday as bracelets.  These three lovelies are utilizing leather, turquoise, recycled sea glass and wire.  I am feeling ever more confident in this category of earthy-chic.  So many possibilities!

Driftwood Gallery: No. 3

There are endless possibilities with this medium.  I LOVE working with driftwood.  In this necklace, I liked the contrast of the turquoise with the darker wood.   It's a fairly simple design but I think it works.  This one measures 1.5" wide and a little over half an inch tall.  Let me know what you think!

A True Vintage Find!

I love it when you go into a thrift store and walk out with something so perfectly on trend and truly vintage!  And, so phenomenally inexpensive, try $6!  Yes!!  This is a beautiful and classic gold mesh collar by Givenchy with a 1976 date stamp on the tag charm.  I am quite impressed with myself on this one.  It feels amazing on, lightweight and very flexible.