The Mirror

The Mirror
Robert Reid

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"You never really leave a place you love. Part of it, you take with you, leaving a part of yourself behind."

Sunday, September 30, 2007

Melting Ruby Opals Lampwork Bead Bracelet


Another design using Redside Designs Lampwork glass beads. This Lampwork bead looks like someone drizzled opals over a base of Ruby red. The bead is large and measures 24mm x 24mm (1 inch exactly). and is surrounded by Bali silver bead caps, Swarovski Crystals, and includes 2 Bali curved tube beads. The bracelet will fit up to a 7 inch wrist, and features a Bali silver toggle clasp, and a cute dangle. Find this in my Ruby Lane Stoer

Monday, September 24, 2007

Lampwork Boro 3D Pendant with Obsidian Necklace


The lampwork focal bead is stunning! The photos do not capture the depth of this beautiful bead. It reminds me of "Lamb's Ears" plant leaves. The base is black and the part in the depths of the focal, range range from blues, green's to auburn. The lampwork focal is quite large: 1 1/4 inches wide x 2 inches long (34mm x 50mm). The remainder of the necklace is Obsidian gemstone ovals (12mm x 8mm), and beautiful seed beads that match the pendant.
The necklace is strung on 49 strand .19 Accuflex wire (strong!). There is a Sterling silver toggle clasp, and it is 15 inches long.

Friday, September 21, 2007

Green Amethyst (Prasiolite), Pearl, and Crystal Necklace and Earring Set

A beautiful light shade of green, these green amethyst's create an enticing set. The focal stone of the necklace measures 12mm x 22mm), and is capped with a Bali bead cap. The necklace consists of light green dyed cultured pearls and Vitrail Medium Swarovski crystals. The necklace is 17 inches longs, and ends with a Thai Silver hook clasp. The earrings an inch from Sterling silver ear wires. The necklace is very camera shy, so the pictures are not as clear as they could be.
:(. This is found in my Etsy Store.

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Cute Pink & Black Earrings


Black Onyx cubes and Pink glass beads pair up for a great combo. These earrings are hand wrapped onto Sterling silver wire, and attach to SS ear wires. They dangle 1 1/4 inches from the top of the ear wires.

Monday, September 10, 2007

Curly Q Free-form Corkscrew Style Earrings on Sterling Silver with Thai Silver Strawberry Bell


Thai Silver strawberry bells make these earrings enchanting, as they rest upon free-formed corkscrew style earrings. They are also referred to as a Curly Q design. They dangle 2 inches from the top of the ear wire.

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Pink Topaz Gemstone Earrings with Flower Shaped Bali Beads


I've seen a lot of Pink Topaz faceted gemstones, and these have to be the most beautiful I've ever seen! Not just the color, but these stones capture the light perfectly, and almost appear to have a life of their own. The gemstones measure 13mm x 15mm x 6mm thick. Above the Topaz gemstones are flower shaped Bali silver beads. They dangle from Bali silver flower print ear wires, for 2 1/2 inches.

Friday, September 7, 2007

Smoky Quartz, Pearl, Marta Howell Pendant Necklace


The focal portion of this necklace is a Marta Howell Pendant. An exquisite design created from shells found in Hawaii surrounded by a thick Sterling silver setting, and stamped with Marta Howell .925. It measures 1 1/4 inches wide x 2 inches long. The coloring in the pendant does not show the depth and rich beauty of the shell, due to my lack of photographic expertise. There is a variety of browns, tans, & Ivory coloring with the look of abalone background. At the base of the pendant is a Smoky Quartz gemstone. The pendant is attached to a Bali silver tube bail. Round 10mm Smoky Quartz gemstone beads and Pearls create the remainder of this necklace. The Pearls are dyed. The toggle clasp has a dangle consisting of a Bali shell bead, and a seahorse. This necklace is 17 inches long. Click on the title and it will take you to the item in my Ruby Lane Store.

Amber Onyx and Crystal Necklace with Sterling Silver


This is a big bold piece. The genuine Amber focal is 1 1/2 x 3/4 inches. The Sterling silver surrounding the Amber, dangles this focal 2 1/2 inches from the bottom of the bail. The necklace portion consists of Onyx cubes 1/4 x 1/4 inches, and there are 8mm Swarovski Crystal AB rounds that decorate the rest of the necklace. Sterling silver spacer beads separate all the components. The clasp is a flower shaped Sterling silver toggle clasp. This necklace is 19 inches long, and a dangle completes this design. You can find this in my Etsy Store.

Thursday, September 6, 2007


An incredibly beautiful Lampwork glass bead highlights this bracelet, capturing it's full effect was difficult with my camera skills, so all to say, it's more beautiful than the pictures show. There is such a variety of materials in this bracelet, to start....the base is Sterling silver wire 16 gauge-which makes it sturdy, and still flexible. Bali Silver beads, &Thai Silver beads are scattered throughout this bangle bracelet. A bit of gold Swarovski rhinestone rondelles, add a little flavor and variety to this design. The Swan Clasp is hand created out of Sterling silver 14 gauge wire. This bracelet will fit up to a 7 inch wrist. There is a dangle attached to this bracelet, and it can be found in my Ruby Lane Store.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Watermelon Tourmaline & Fresh Water Pearl Necklace


Such a beautiful necklace, I wish to keep it, but it's looking for the right match!
Watermelon tourmaline doesn't always, yet in this case does look like a slice of watermelon. The green along a side, and red color in the middle.
What sets this necklace apart is that the gemstone is matched with beautiful 10mm Fresh Water Pearls. Check my Ruby Lane store for this beautie.

Monday, September 3, 2007

Leather Ankle Bracelet with Dangles


I love ankle bracelets, but I tend to have bigger than the average ankle, mine is 10 inches... As it turns out, this is a common issue, as I've had many requests about ankle bracelets that will fit a 10 inch ankle. I'm really enjoying the creation of jewelry using leather, so....I've created several leather ankle bracelets. Of course, they have to include a dangle! You can find this one in my Ruby Lane Store, by clicking on the pic.