Found Objects

I just finished a commisioned piece for someone whom had found a large shark tooth. Found objects are always a unique piece. I am always honored I have been given the responsibility and have been entrusted to make them a wearable piece with their treasured item. Of course it is a bit nerve wracking, but Florence and the Machine helped me with this piece.

Labradorite is one of my favorite stones. I love all the sparks of blue, grey, black, and sometimes green. Tourmaline is my other favorite. I just got my gems yesterday, consisting of bi-color and pink tourmaline! Yippee!! I think I will have to keep one of the bi-color gems for myself. I just have to figure out if I want a ring or a necklace, maybe even a bracelet. Hmmm. It will take me forever to decide. Hope to work on some silver and gemstone earrings today. They will be so simple to make, I just have to do it. My kitchen floor is calling me first. It is in desperate need of a mopping. I have been saying I am going to mop for weeks, today is the day. I think.....