This is a necklace composed of three strands of beads on a single clasp. The longest strand is accented with a bronze Coptic cross which measures 1".

The smallest strand is 18" in length and is composed of delicate multi-color Tourmaline beads. The middle strand is slightly longer and is composed of Tourmaline, Hessonite drops, and scattered heart shaped Pyrite beads. The longest strand is composed of Hessonite drops and Pyrite cube beads.

Hessonite is a stone in the Garnet family. The color of the Hessonite is a range of pale yellows to beautiful golden browns. Tourmaline is beautiful semi-precious stone that is found in an amazingly wide range of colors. An Egyptian legend suggests that the variety of color of Tourmaline stones was created by the stone passing through the rainbow on it's way to the earth's surface. Pyrite, best known as Fool's Gold, has a lovely metallic lustre. All of the strands contain bronze colored glass seed beads.

Coordinated earrings are available.

"And now for something completely different..."

So, WOW! These are just for fun, and are another great example of how the creative process is unusual in it's unfolding. The carved Buri seed cube beads were in my "to get rid of" pile. They've been with me a number of years and never quite found a home in any creation. Until now.

These 2" earrings are composed of the Buri cubes, Onyx hearts, dyed Turquoise discs, and sterling silver beads. The earwires are nickel-free stainless steel to accomodate possible allergy issues.

A coordinating bracelet is awaiting it's clasp and will be posted soon.

This piece was inspired by my time this summer worshipping in two different Eastern Orthodox churches. Theotokos is the Greek title of Mary the mother of Jesus and the word literally means "God-bearer."

Consider the words of Meister Eckhart, the 14th century Dominican monk:

"We are all meant to be mothers of God. What good is it to me if this eternal birth of the divine Son takes place unceasingly but does not take place within myself? And what good is it to me if Mary is full of grace if I am not also full of grace? What good is it to me for the Creator to give birth to his Son if I also do not give birth to him in my time and my culture? This, then, is the fullness of time. When the Son of God is begotten in us."

The necklace is 18" long and is composed of a bronze cross, Garnets, and bronze wire beads.

This piece recently sold. The piece can be recreated on request with Garnets or other stones.

These 2" earrings are composed of oxidized brass wires, bronze glass seed beads, brass beads, and carved Jasper leaves.

This pair of earring has sold, but they can be recreated by request.

This 22" necklace is composed of a vintage bronze triple chain, bronze findings, brass beads, and carved Jasper leaves. The Jasper leaves are wonderful shades of brown, red and gold.

Autumn is easily my favorite season. In South Texas, we aren't blessed with fall color, but ahhhh, that first cool north wind that blows in is such a welcome relief!

Coordinated earrings are available.

This piece recently sold. A similar design can be recreated by request.

This 7.5" long bracelet features a large Jasper stone, Charoite, Plum Jade, Carved cross-shaped Buri seed beads, copper, and a Rose Quartz heart. The Jasper stone has multiple veins of coloration from reddish browns to pale mauve.

Buri beads come from a palm tree native to the Phillipines. The seeds have ivory like qualities. They are smooth, very hard and light-weight. These have been dyed gray.