OOAK Unique Jewelry September 28, 2015

Long Asymmetrical Green, Ivory, and Brown Dangle Earrings

 

 

 Long asymmetrical green, ivory, and brown dangle earrings are very unique indeed!!
These are fun whimsical statement jewelry!
While they are made of natural stone, They are very light to wear.
The sea foam green stones and the ivory quartz are individually knotted on chocolate brown Irish waxed linen thread for drama AND security.
The bit of whimsy was added with the polka dot euro style beads.
Two (2) different shaped cola colored transparent beads finish off the earrings with asymmetrical flare.
Personally, I feel these are more casual than dressy but I will leave that up to you.
One hangs 4 1/2" (11.43cm). The other not quite 5" (12.7cm).
Dangle earrings look best with oval, round and heart shaped faces.

 

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OUR NEWEST PIECE (20 September 2015)

Blue Mismatched Asian Earrings/

Miniature Vase Jewelry/ 

Porcelain Earring/ 

Blue Jewelry

 

Blue mismatched Asian earrings. Blue asymmetrical Dutch earrings. It doesn't matter what I call them....I LOVE these earrings. I bought a bulk "mystery" bag of porcelain beads from one of my suppliers and these were the only ones like them. Four (4) pounds of beads! They stood out like 2 diamonds!

Anyway, these little beauties hang 2" from the top of the French hook. As with all of my dangle earrings, I added a silicone back for extra security.

I accented them with cobalt pressed glass donuts and round periwinkle cultured sea glass beads.

These earrings will soon become your everyday earrings.

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SILVER PENNY ARTISANS~~~OUR NEWEST PIECE (9 September 2015)

Adjustable Cobalt Moroccan Teardrop Pendant Necklace

 Adjustable Cobalt Moroccan Teardrop Pendant Necklace has classic Arabesque lines.

The pendant is a clear teardrop shaped acrylic with cobalt blue design accented by cobalt cultured sea glass, clear seed beads, and brass filigree diamonds bead. The teardrop is just larger that a quarter making the full pendant 3" long.

It hangs on adjustable black organza and silk cord. At it's shortest (18"), the organza sits on the collarbone. The longest is 19 3/4".

This length necklace is called standard long or princess length. It will look stunning with almost every neckline!

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  https://www.etsy.com/listing/245485585/adjustable-cobalt-moroccan-teardrop

SILVER PENNY ARTISANS ~~~ OUR NEWEST PIECE (30 August 2015)

 

Long Pink and Green Boho Chic Miracle Bead Ruby in Fuchsite Necklace

 

The Long Pink and Green Boho Chic Miracle Bead Ruby in Fuchsite Necklace is bright and lively!

This is a stunning statement necklace!

It is bohemian chic because it is long, colorful and full of variety.

It is a miracle bead necklace because the magenta beads change in the sun light.
Please look again at pictures #2 and #4. Picture 2 is of the beads in the shade. Picture 4 is of the magenta beads in the sun. Yes!!! They truly look like that in the light. Awesome! If that weren't enough, the cat's eye beads add even more luminescence!

Ruby in Fuchsite (Green Muscovite) is a lovely combination of natural red ruby crystals embedded in pale to medium green Fuschite. This is a gorgeous statement of a stone!!!

Definitely a head turner.

This avant-garde piece of jewelry hits at the beast bone (matinee length). 24" long with a 1 1/2" focal pendant.

It will look perfect with a turtleneck, a halterneck, a collar shirt, and a boat neckline!



RUBY IN FUCHSITE:

Astrological Sign: Aquarius

Otherwise known as Ruby Fuchsite, it merges the qualities of Ruby and Fuchsite for the perfect Heart Stone.

Ruby Fuchsite will help to clear any blockage of the Heart Chakra and fill the void with positive, loving energies. Ruby Fuchsite helps one to maintain an awareness of individuality, while also completely connecting with humanity as a whole. Use Ruby Fuchsite for transforming destructive, negative energies into positive, helpful ones.
The combination of Ruby and Fuchsite helps to open and enhance psychic awareness. Laying with Ruby Fuchsite on the Third-Eye can awaken latent psychic abilities by opening up the Heart Chakra to receive information from the Third-Eye Chakra. Use Ruby Fuchsite when working with any healing modality as this stone will help to amplify the body's energy field.

Ruby Fuchsite enhances the connection to spiritual realms, thinning the veil between this 3rd density reality and the other dimensions. Ruby Fuchsite is a perfect companion to use when connecting and communicating with the spirit world. This combination of two complementary colored crystals opens and activates the Crown Chakra and is helpful in deepening meditative states.

Physically, Ruby Fuchsite promotes physical vitality, recovery/relief from extended or chronic illness and can be of assistance for strengthening the heart and blood flow/circulation issues. A wonderful piece to keep close for those who have trouble going to sleep and/or staying asleep.

CAT'S EYE:

Natural Cat's Eye is Chrysoberyl. It exhibits a chatoyancy which is formed from fibrous inclusions or cavities within the stone. This chatoyancy allows the stone to resemble a cat's eye.

Determination, Strength of mind, Steadfastness, Willpower, Moral courage, Tenacity, Vigour, Resolve, Self control, Intelligence, Knowledge

Cat's Eye acts to stimulate intuition and to enhance awareness. It is a grounding stone that provides a very effective protective energy. Cat's Eye dispels unwanted energy from the aura. It amplifies good luck and fortune. Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye transforms negative thoughts into positive energy. Cat's Eye brings happiness and serenity, along with optimism, generosity and confidence. It can enhance creativity and kindness. Traditionally, Cat's Eye is believed to protect the wearer from evil spirits.

Cat's Eye treats eye disorders and improves night vision. It relieves headaches, facial and sciatic pain. Cat's Eye aids the nervous system and associated pains. It can be used to heal the kidneys, pancreas, liver, lymph nodes, spleen and issues associated with leukaemia.

****It is important to note, I include the information on stones because I find it interesting. I am NOT well studied on the subject.*****

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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY...Our latest pieces

Ok, almost wordless.  Here are some pictures from my shop with the link.  At the end, I will ask a question.  Send me a message at Etsy ( Silverpennyartisans.etsy.com ) with the correct answer and I will send you back a coupon code for 50% off any single item from my shop.

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/171531450/bohemian-blue-glass-cross-necklace?

           https://www.etsy.com/listing/204367489/boho-turquoise-and-lime-green-necklace?

              https://www.etsy.com/listing/200743190/boho-caribbean-summer-necklace-caribbean?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/185233316/southwestern-necklace-southwestern?

                      https://www.etsy.com/listing/200756463/blue-bubblegum-rope-long-blue-necklace?

The question:  What is the one (1) thing all of these pieces have in common?

Gemstones: real or fake? AKA: Know what you are buying….PART 1

There are real gemstones that a fabulous and blingy and all good things that a girl wants.  There rhinestones and other man-made stones that can be just as beautiful and perfectly ok as long as they are sold as such.

But then there are the stones that are sold as one thing and are something completely different.  This is my topic for today.  The reason I chose this topic as my second post is because I was taken.  I trusted my supplier (who likely trusted her supplier) and wound up with beautifully colored, expensive ….. glass!

There are two (2) issues here.   The first is simulating a diamond or sapphire quality gemstone.  The second is the manufacture of stones to sell as a gemstone that doesn’t exist.

All uncultivated stones have organic materials found in them.  Gemologists call these materials inclusions; a natural flaw in the stone.  If a stone appears TOO perfect, it likely is synthetic.  It is perfectly fine to own a synthetic stone as long as you know it is synthetic and you pay accordingly.

It is rare for consumers to find a naturally beautiful stone.  “About 90% gems are treated to enhance their beauty.  If the gem dealer discloses information about its treatment, it is far better than someone trying to sell you a fake gem claiming that it is original. Heat treatments are fine as long as they are disclosed at the time of purchase.” (http://onlinegemstones.blogspot.ca/)

“Natural gemstones are ones that are naturally beautiful, without any treatments or enhancements. Synthetic gems have more sparkle than real gemstones. They have more weight than original stones as chemicals are added to make the gem look real. A fake gemstone could either be a glass stone or a lab-created stone. A glass gemstone can have tiny bubbles inside or scratches on it. Normally lab-created gems do not have inclusions as they are hidden or filled. A fake gemstone will have uneven luster and color. If you notice any uneven color, it could mean that the stone has been dyed to hide flaws. Synthetic gems have scissor cuts and glass gems have rounded edges on cuts.  Cubic zirconia and synthetic moissanite are two (2) popular simulation diamonds.  They are both affordable and durable materials that are created in a lab.  

Testing if a diamond is real or fake is easy. If you breathe on it, it should not turn foggy. The real test of a real diamond is that it should be able to cut glass. A genuine gemstone will have GIA (Gemological Institute of America Appraisal) certification. If you have any doubts about the stone being real, take it to a gemologist and have it checked. He will easily be able to tell if it is fake or genuine. If a gemstone has been treated, it can easily be detected by a gemologist.” (http://onlinegemstones.blogspot.ca/)

Tomorrow I will talk about the other kind of fake stones so I will see you then.