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."

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Citrine Briolette Gemstone and Lampwork Boro Bead Dangle Earrings


Gaze into these Lampwork Boro Beads, and you'll be mesmerized at the hot pink with blue haze coloring. Capped by Bali Bead caps, and hand wrapped with Sterling silver wire, these beads provide the dangle of Citrine Gemstones that are also hand wrapped with Sterling silver wire. These earrings dangle 3 inches from the top of Sterling silver ear wires. The Lampwork glass beads measure 10mm x 15mm, and the Citrine Briolette's measure a large 12mm x 15mm.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Desert Flames Lampwork Bead & Carnelian Gemstone Earrings


Lovin' the colors of the Lampwork glass beads, and the shape of these Carnelian gemstones. Turn up the heat. Can be found in my Ruby Lane Store.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Bali Print Bead with Changeable Pendant Necklace


The detail and beauty of these Bali Print/Baroque beads is unparalleled. To add to the beauty are Swarovski Jet Bicone crystals and Rondelles. Because the clasp is so beautiful, you'll want to wear this necklace with the clasp in the front, but you don't have to. Attached, and easily removed is a beautiful Pendant with a Lampwork Glass bead by Carolyn's Designs that mixes Sea foam green, lilac and blue. The top glass on the Lampwork bead changes color in different light. In sunlight it will appear lilac, under fluorescent lighting it will appear light blue. Capped with Sterling silver Lentil bead caps, this pendant dangles a lively dragonfly charm. The pendant easily removes from the necklace, and the toggle clasp can dangle another pendant if you choose. This necklace is 20 inches long, and the dangle pendant is over 3 inches. You can find this in my Ruby Lane Shop.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Marta Howell Shell Pendant with Blue Topaz and Freshwater Pearl Necklace and Earring set


Another beautiful pendant created by Marta Howell. There was just no picture I could take can accurately show the beauty of the shell colors found on this pendant. At every angle the colors change. The rectangular Blue Topaz gemstone accentuates the beauty of this pendant. The necklace also features Freshwater Coin Shaped Pearls, Bali Silver beads, Swarovski Crystals, and Sterling silver beads. A matching pair of Earrings create a beautiful set. The necklace is 18 inches long, the pendant is 45mm x 15mm, and the coin Pearls are 16mm. The earrings dangle 2 inches from Bali silver ear wires.

Black & Gold Lampwork Glass Bead Earrings on Gold filled wire


Such rich colors in these earrings!. The base of these earrings are gold-filled wire, including the leverback ear wires. Starting from the bottom, are richly colored Honey Quartz gemstones that measure 14mm x 18mm, and are hand wrapped onto GF wire. Beautifully colored Lampwork glass beads, you'll find on a black base, with a look as if gold colored foil was wrapped around the bead. Topping this design are Swarovski Crystal AB pear shaped beads. The leverback ear wires are gold filled. These earrings dangle 2 1/2 inches from the bottom of the ear wire. The interchangeable ear wires allow you to use them for other ear dangles you choose.

Vintage Repro Glass Button Bracelet with Lampwork Boro Beads and Swarovski Crystals.


I'm definitely enjoying these Vintage Repro Czech manufactured buttons, another bracelet in my Etsy store.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Medical Identification/Alert Bracelets


Knowing the importance of communicating medical information, I know the value of Medical Identification/Alert bracelets. Here's an example of one that is in my Ruby Lane Store:
Why wear your parent's Medical ID & Alert Bracelet???? Update it with this Leather bracelet that can be customized for your sizing. The medallion is engrave able, and can accommodate 10 letters, and 3 lines of engraving, which I can do for you. The medallion is made of Sterling silver, and is removable so you can attach it to other bracelets or even a necklace. This bracelet is tan colored, 6mm European Leather. It also features Bali silver end cords and clasp. The bracelet in the picture will fit up to a 7 1/2 inch wrist. Again, a bracelet can be customized to your size. Larger than 8 1/2 inches would be an additional 3.00/inch.

Lemon Quartz Gemstone, Black Onyx, Swarovski Crystal Earrings on SS Leverback Ear wires


Lemon Quartz is so popular, in my Etsy store I have these lovely earrings:
A new cut on these juicy Lemon Quartz gemstone earrings. Measuring 18mm x 15mm x 10mm thick,these hexagon shaped gemstones are clear and without inclusions. Wrapped around the top of the gemstone, a Bali Silver bead cap supports a Black Onyx rondelle gemstone. Capping the design are Swarovski Crystal AB teardrop shaped crystal. The design is made using 49 strand Accuflex(very strong) wire, and all are suspended from Sterling silver lever back ear wires. From the top of the earwire, these earrings dangle 2 1/2 inches.

Button Bracelets


For sale in my Ruby Lane Shop is this button bracelet, which was difficult to photograph, and is far more beautiful than the pictures show. This Vintage Reproduction Button was made in the Czech Republic. It is made of glass, and is in a beautiful deep shade of lavender and has an AB type coating over the top. Luscious purple lampwork glass beads made from Alison Turner grace this bracelet. Bali Silver Print beads, and Vintage Swarovski crystals (12mm) also decorate the remainder of this bracelet. This bracelet is 8 1/2 inches long, and will fit up to a 7 1/4 inch wrist. The clasp cups the button into place, and no matter what view you have of the bracelet, it is quite beautiful.