Style! Flair! Unique! One - of - a - kind!
woman want it all in their jewelry. Especially now as jewelry takes on an even more demanding presence.
The traditional jewelry trends such as pure gold jewelry and precious gemstones is alive and well however with the intense interest in beaded jewelry so has the interest in other types of stone and organic materials.
In fact so much interest that many signature jewelry stores now carry some beaded jewelry made with a variety of stones that are not considered "precious" but fit in a catagory of "semi-precious or just "stone". Other materials such as fossils, coral, amber, pearls and shell are also being used to make beads and pendants.
A huge majority of the stone and organic material that is being worked and used in jewelry demands our attention. Rocks of any kind are unique in their own right with patterns and colors that will quickly catch the attention of any observer. This has made their value go from garden rock to wearable gems!
A fossil once sitting on a shelf now is found encased in precious metal and incorporated with beads of all types. Fresh water pearls dyed in fabulous colors shimmer in mulitstrand necklaces and amber a fossilized tree sap worked into amazing pendants with gold and silver.
You can see why the jewelry market has expanded with the discovery of so much new material. If it can be worked you'll see jewelry made out of it. Even a variety of man-made materials have hit the market
What used to be just a rock hounds fantasy is now coveted material for jewelry making. Stones and other organic materials unique to different parts of the world are making their way to many bead and gemstone shows. All this and more is being used by a diverse group of artists who take the material and create breathtaking pieces of jewelry that are in my view considered wearable art!
A good example of a simple yet amazing piece with a variety of stones is Deerwoman Designs "Moss Agate" pendant piece this eye-catching necklace is 28 inches long and features Moss Agate, Amethyst, Orbicular Jasper and Quartz crystals with green inclusions. each stone hand wrapped with sterling wire and then connected to a sterling silver chain.
Note the color and individuality of each stone. This necklace just speaks out for attention! It is so simple yet the stones designs complex. The cubed amethyst adds a startling bit of gemstone color and really matches the other stones well. Who would have thought..... A fabulous bead artist of course!
No matter what your taste and style is in jewelry, there is a stone or other beautiful material out there to please you and a jewelry artist who will make you squeal with delight at their creations.
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