Here is the finished Bamboo and Lotus necklace. It has a 5mm Swiss Blue Topaz. I'm making one for myself for Valentine's Day. This is my all time favorite piece! It was inspired by Blue Lotus Yoga in Raleigh. I was in class and trying not to think about work and all I could think about was that the class was so great that I needed to make this necklace.

Bamboo and Lotus and more.

The bamboo and lotus necklace is finished!!! I worked all day Sunday on this piece and I love it. As soon as my fabulous photographer is done with it I will post a picture.

I have, however, posted a pic of my new oxidized heart pendant with a whopping 5mm Garnet. This has definitely gotten me in the Valentine's Day spirit.

New Year, New Jewelry

It is 65 degrees and sunny in Raleigh, NC today. This is the kind of weather I needed to get me geared up for making my spring line of jewelry. I'm thinking of Lotuses and bamboo for one piece. I also have a few new wedding band designs for those spring and summer weddings.

I'm signed up for a couple great classes this spring too. Lost wax casting at Ornamentea and Belt Buckles at Pullen Arts Center. I have a growing collection of designs for belt buckles including a pirate treasure map buckle for my five year old son, Miles.

Back to the studio to work on some sparkle for Valentine's Day...