Karin's Clay for (2010) Xmas gifts .....

The past 1-1/2 years or so have been pretty unproductive for me on the handcrafted side with so much of my time devoted to Tania's rehab. after her numerous operations.

During this time, of course, I've been hoarding Karin's clay beads, but managed to make a few pieces for Xmas. Friends and relatives who flew in for the Season, who had never seen Karin's gorgeous beads before, instantly fell in love with them and snapped them up for gifts.

With Karin's well-thought out colours, swirls, twirls and silver dust, not much additional enhancements were needed as their beauty speak for themselves. In all humility, I have to say that Belinda has done much more justice to these clay pretties than me (yes Madame Belinda ... I am your very ardent admirer ... heh heh) .... but there's nothing like people from other countries enjoying these clay beauties with fresh eyes. Haven't uploaded photos of a couple of other pieces, but will try to soon.
I hope this will make Karin very happy, and I have a few more orders for more pieces :) Thank you Karin !

- Carved Amethyst Leaves
- Freshwater Pearls
- 925 Silverdust drops/Onyx Rondelles
- Smooth Carnelian briolettes


All accents are 925 Silver, 14K Gold-filled.

Venetia

I can't believe that this time last year, I was on holiday in Italy with my husband, enjoying the cool weather and Autumn colours in all their glory ... How I wish we were back there right now.
VENETIA here, starts off with beautifully detailed 14K Gold-filled Maple Leaves, followed by a glorious drape of gemmies, in Autumn-y shades of mostly Natural Jade, Red Aventurine, faceted Hessonite and Carnelian. For the finishing touch, this Autumn "fall" ends with a beautifully faceted clear Beryl briolette in mossy green, which looks lovely when it catches the light.
Ear-hooks, Chains are 14K Goldfilled, and each bead has been individually hand wrapped with handmade Gold Vermeil pins.
Maple leaves - approx. 9x9 mm
With the ear-hooks, these danglies fall at approx. 4 cm excluding the chain


(Sold - One of a Kind, No Repeats)

CHABLIS - $40 - Sold

Petite bunches of "white grapes" made up of pretty white fresh water pearls, with leafy vineyard colours from multi-faceted shaded Vesuvenite in moss/olive greens & shaded Hessonite rondells in brownish/honey autumn tones.

These hang off 14K Gold-filled ear-hooks with a petite drop of 1 inch without the ear-hooks, and 1-1/2 inches with.

Chain and all accents are 14K Gold-filled.

MELINA - S$33 - Sold

Dreaming about going to the beach ... oh yes ... :)))
Here's a pair of earrings with scalloped mother-of-pearl drops topped with 925 silver "satin" teardrops, and soft peach coral beads. Ear-hooks, chains and all accents are gold-filled. Gold has been used instead of 925 silver, so that there is a nice contrast against the white of the pearls and silver teardrops. These drop at 1-3/4 in. including the ear-hooks.