Showing posts with label Jasper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jasper. Show all posts

Monday, January 19, 2009

GG's Exclusives Polymer Clay Roses Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Set

Truly GORGEOUS set.

The necklace is a double strand, done with Sesame Jasper, Amazonite and Smokey Quartz gemstone beads, Swarovski Austrian Crystal Beads, Sterling Silver Bali beads and bead caps, Polymer Clay Art beads I have created, Roses and roundish patterned beads both, strung on Softflex 49 strand beading wire, with Sterling Silver Crimped Loops to finish it off and a Sterling Silver Lobster Claw Clasp.

Sizing:
The shorter inner strand is 20 /2" long
The longer outer strand is 23 1/4"
Center dangle is 2 3/4" long
The largest Rose is 42mm, the smaller tan ones are 30mm

The triple strand bracelet is also strong on Softflex beading wire, 49 strand. Total length is 9", but fits a bit smaller wrist due to the bulk of the beads. I have strung Sesame Jasper, Amzonite, Smokey Quartz gemstone beads, with Swarovski Austrian Crystal beads, Polymer Clay Artisan beads I have created in Aqua Roses and patterned roundish beads, with Sterling Silver Bali beads and bead caps, and a Sterling Silver Bali Toggle Clasp. The ends of the beading wire are finished with Sterling Silver Crimped loops.

The dangle earrings consist of Polymer Clay Rose Art Beads I have created, they perfectly match the Roses in the necklace and the bracelet. They dangle from hand-crafted Sterling Silver Ear Wires I have created from 20 gauge Sterling Silver Wire and hammered by hand. The Roses and Sesame Jasper, Amazonite and Smokey Quartz gemstone beads dangle from Sterling Silver wireworked links, with Swarovski Austrian Crystal beads and Sterling Silver Bali beads and bead caps.

This is a stunning set. I wore this ONE TIME, to a beading gathering, just to show it off, it's NOT been worn since and I did change the ear wires. :) This set is totally unique, right down to the handcrafted art beads, that are so realistic no one could believe I had created these from Polymer Clay!

Metaphysical Lore:

Amazonite is a wonderful stone, a beautiful aqua shade, that comes in light and dark varieties. It has warm, loving energies, that brings about a very peaceful feeling. It is a stone great for aiding one with their intuition and psychic abilities. It is soothing and calming. This is one of my favorite stones!!

Jasper is a stone that comes in many different varieties and color patterns. Jasper takes upon itself an incredible responsibility to protect against negativity. It is a very "earthy" stone, using the energies of the earth for stable grounding. Jasper is used to balance the Yin Yang energies and to align the Chakra energy centers, great stone!

Smokey Quartz is a type of Quartz, dark brown to light brown and gray in color. Most of what we find in beads or in jewelry has been heat treated to create the color. The metaphysical properties remain the same, as this does occur naturally as well, and causes the same condition. Smokey Quartz helps to remove negativity by softening up the negative energies, thus allowing more positive attributes to take it's place. It's very subtle and gentle in doing so, making the transition easier. Indeed, all actions of Smokey Quart are subtle and rather slow to get started. It also balances out the Yin Yang energies and assists in balancing the physical and ethereal bodies. Smokey Quartz can also aid one in balancing all aspects of ones body (physical, mental, emotional) helping one to reach attain spiritual growth. Wonderful for balancing and protection.

Silver is a wonderful metal for use with gemstones, it can take on and absorb the properties and energies of the gemstones it is in contact with and act as a conductor for those energies for the wearer. Silver is associated with the element of Water and directly correlates with the energies of the Goddess and the moon. It is also a metal to aid in drawing prosperity. To increase the properties and energies of silver, expose it to the light of the moon, especially the full moon.

Roses have meant many things in folk lore. Often associated with Aphrodite, and love. The different colors of roses are said to mean different things, but the most familiar of course is red roses with love and passion. The story goes that Aphrodite pricked her finger on a thorn and her blood turned the flower red, and has since been associated with love and passion, both the color and the flower. Regardless, they are quite beautiful, and who doesn't love their fragrance? And EVERYONE should learn to "stop and smell the roses" from time to time!

Price: $225.00


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Monday, January 5, 2009

GG's Exclusives Dalmation Jasper Copper Wire-wrapped Pendant

Beautiful gemstone pendant created with a Dalmation Jasper carved Heart bead I have wrapped with 22 gauge Copper Wire, with a Spiral formed on the front, and a double looped bale. Dangling from the bottom is a wireworked link with a Czech Glass Teardrop bead and a copper finish faceted Czech Glass bead. Lovely pendant, ready for your chain or cord. Beautiful colors and just a touch of sparkle!

Pendant Length: 2 5/8"
Pendant Width: 3/4"

Metaphysical Lore:

Hearts are a wonderful symbol, used for centuries to symbolize love and affection. Often paired with other symbols, like cupid, thistles, hands, they are used to show and symbolize love for someone or something, and are even used as protection symbols, as in the Scottish Lukenbooth. Wonderful symbol!

Spirals have been found in ancient ruins, in almost every culture. They symbolize the eternal flow of birth, death and rebirth/reincarnation, and is also used to mark "healers". Probably the most recognized are the Spirals in Celtic Knotwork and in Native American artifacts. Great symbol!

Jasper is a stone that comes in many different varieties and color patterns. Jasper takes upon itself an incredible responsibility to protect against negativity. It is a very "earthy" stone, using the energies of the earth for stable grounding. Jasper is used to balance the Yin Yang energies and to align the Chakra energy centers, great stone!!

Copper is a great metal for use with gemstones. Because of it's conductivity, it can assist in helping the energy transfer from stones to the wearer, which is a great benefit for healing purposes. It also has great healing properties of it's own, and has been used for centuries for treating arthritis, and other joint related ailments. It helps to increase ones initiative, and independence, as well as diplomacy.

Price: $16.00

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GG's Exclusives AQUA and BROWN Jasper AND SWAROVSKI Chain MAILLE Earrings


Great chain maille earrings I have created with Bright Aluminum rings, done in a Romanov Weave, with Pacific Opal Swarovski Austrian Crystal beads, wireworked links and drops of Topaz Swarovski Austrian Crystal Beads and drops of Sesame Jasper gemstone beads. The earrings dangle from hand-formed and hammered Sterling Silver Ear Wires I have crafted from 20 gauge Sterling Silver Wire.

Earrings Length: 2 7/8"

Metaphysical Lore:

Jasper is a stone that comes in many different varieties and color patterns. Jasper takes upon itself an incredible responsibility to protect against negativity. It is a very "earthy" stone, using the energies of the earth for stable grounding. Jasper is used to balance the Yin Yang energies and to align the Chakra energy centers, great stone!!


Silver is a wonderful metal for use with gemstones, it can take on and absorb the properties and energies of the gemstones it is in contact with and act as a conductor for those energies for the wearer. Silver is associated with the element of Water and directly correlates with the energies of the Goddess and the moon. It is also a metal to aid in drawing prosperity. To increase the properties and energies of silver, expose it to the light of the moon, especially the full moon.

Price: $32.00

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Sunday, January 4, 2009

GG's Exclusives FREE FORM Lampwork FOCAL Beaded NECKLACE with SWAROVSKI AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL, AMAZONITE, SESAME JASPER and SMOKEY QUARTZ


Stunning necklace I have created with a lampwork free form focal pendant my husband created. I have strung it on Beadalon 49 strand beading wire, with Sterling Silver Bali beads and bead caps, Swarovski Austrian Crystal beads in light topaz AB and Blue Pacific Opal, with Smokey Quartz, Sesame Jasper and Amazonite gemstone beads. The center dangles are on Sterling Silver Curb chain, and the ends are finished with Sterling Silver crimped loops and a Sterling Silver Lobster Claw clasp. Great color combination, beautiful gems and the pendant is spectacular! My husband's talents are getting quite remarkable! I'm so proud of him! I LOVE the free form things and I hope he comes up with MORE!

Necklace Length: 18 1/2" long
Center Drop: 3"

Metaphysical Lore:

Amazonite is a wonderful stone, a beautiful aqua shade, that comes in light and dark varieties. It has warm, loving energies, that brings about a very peaceful feeling. It is a stone great for aiding one with their intuition and psychic abilities. It is soothing and calming. This is one of my favorite stones!!

Jasper is a stone that comes in many different varieties and color patterns. Jasper takes upon itself an incredible responsibility to protect against negativity. It is a very "earthy" stone, using the energies of the earth for stable grounding. Jasper is used to balance the Yin Yang energies and to align the Chakra energy centers, great stone!!

Smoky Quartz is a type of Quartz, dark brown to light brown and gray in color. Most of what we find in beads or in jewelry has been heat treated to create the color. The metaphysical properties remain the same, as this does occur naturally as well, and causes the same condition. Smoky Quartz helps to remove negativity by softening up the negative energies, thus allowing more positive attributes to take it's place. It's very subtle and gentle in doing so, making the transition easier. Indeed, all actions of Smoky Quart are subtle and rather slow to get started. It also balances out the Yin Yang energies and assists in balancing the physical and ethereal bodies. Smoky Quartz can also aid one in balancing all aspects of ones body (physical, mental, emotional) helping one to reach attain spiritual growth. Wonderful for balancing and protection.

Silver is a wonderful metal for use with gemstones, it can take on and absorb the properties and energies of the gemstones it is in contact with and act as a conductor for those energies for the wearer. Silver is associated with the element of Water and directly correlates with the energies of the Goddess and the moon. It is also a metal to aid in drawing prosperity. To increase the properties and energies of silver, expose it to the light of the moon, especially the full moon.

My wonderful husband Trent is now creating gorgeous Lampwork Glass beads in our studio in Batavia, Ohio. Lampworking glass to create beads is an ancient art, and has changed very little throughout it's history. Glass is melted in an open flame, today we use a torch, and then wound on a mandrel, shaped by rolling and moving the molten glass, and by using hand tools, then the bead still on the mandrel is annealed in a kiln to give it strength and durability. Lampwork beads that are not annealed could fracture and break because the glass did not cool slowly enough, this is called thermal shock. ALL our lampwork beads are properly annealed in a REAL kiln, NOT a "bead annealer".

PRICE: $85.00

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