Merry Christmas!

As the holidays approach, I wanted to make a few items that reflected the spirit! The fat, round angels are my personal favorite, but for those of us who also like a little extra *sparkle* there are some rather long, dangly earrings with bracelets to match.

Smokey Quartz, Red Agate

This set was made for my mother-in-law last year for Christmas. My hubby didn't think she would like it, so I kept it for myself (a great benefit of making your own jewelry). It's made with smoky quartz chips, red agate, black crystals, and seeds. This set is very versatile. Made in the traditional "Y" formation, the necklace can work either day or night. Pair it with a jacket on the job or with a deep v-neck sweater for dinner. Total length is 22".

The earrings are made with the same drops as the necklace. They're only 2 1/2" long.

Chips -N- Koi

Made with real coral chips, black onyx, and Black Swan Quartz, this set reminds me of beautiful fantail fish and their shimmery scales. The large Black Swan ovals have swirls of silver flecks that reflect the light. The pendant is hand painted porcelain and has a mirrored back. In the center of this picture is the matching bracelet, made with one Black Swan oval and coral chips. The earrings (not pictured) are made only of the coral chips. (Click on the photo to see a larger image.)