"Dana" Lampwork Set

I've been working on some custom sets lately. This is a set I made for my cousin's 30th birthday. I've used 64 Swarovski bicone crystals in all because I wanted it to sparkle, as the spirit of my cousin does.

The focal was created by Minnesota lampwork artist Susan Jones. The blue in the focal is covered with silver leaf, combined with rich tones of ivory and woodland brown. I've used two sizes of Swarovski bicones in shades of smoked and light topaz throughout the set that give these pieces lots of shine.

The earrings and bracelet feature silvered ivory lampwork beads that have drips of fine silver on them. They have a beautiful, antiqued look that blends well with the ivory of the focal.

There's lots of movement and sparkle in the earrings which will make them fun to wear!

This is truly a one-of-a-kind set for a very special lady.

Happy Birthday Dana!

"Sea Glass" Necklace - $45. (SOLD)

This choker length necklace was inspired by a collection of glass bottles at the beach house where we stayed last summer. The bottles were beautiful shades of light greens and blues, made even more attractive when the sun hit them.

Tiny sterling silver rounds are spaced between the green and blue rondelles, giving this necklace a floating look. A dozen Swarovski crystals provide some sunny sparkle.

"Kambaba" Necklace - $70.

"Kambaba" is a princess length necklace that features lots of kambaba jasper. I've given the smooth pendant a spiral wire twist that is set off nicely with sterling silver seamless rounds throughout the necklace.

Dozens of small rounds are sprinkled with 2 sizes of pillow beads - all kambaba jasper. About 20 Swarovski crystals (clear and jet) are set between the jasper to give it a little sparkle.

If you like an earthy mix of green and black, this is the stone for you!

"Plenty of Poppy" Necklace - $50. (SOLD)

"Plenty of Poppy" has a faceted teardrop pendant of red poppy jasper. I've used crackled beads and smooth rounds of various shades of red and burnt orange. Sterling silver seamless rounds are used throughout.

This is a princess length necklace.

"Plum Pizzazz" Lampwork Necklace - $90.

"Plum Pizzazz" features a dusty purple lampwork focal embellished with swirls and dots. There are 10 more lampwork beads in this piece that really set off the main focal.

Spaced throughout with rondelles, rectangular tubes and sterling silver rounds, this princess length necklace is perfect for purple lovers!

The focal bead was created by Colorado artist Melissa Vess.

"Bella" Necklace - $100.

This elegant princess length necklace has a dichroic glass pendant wrapped in sterling. (This is one of the nicest dichroic pendants I have ever seen!)

There are 25 Swarovski bicone crystals in this piece, and several opalescent beads, that make "Bella" a shimmering, eye-catching beauty. Two sizes of sterling silver rounds are spaced throughout.

(A note on the name: This is the kind of necklace I envision Edward giving to Bella. Twilight fans will understand!)

"Green Dream" Lampwork Necklace - $85.

Here is another princess length lampwork necklace featuring a deliciously dotted focal of greens.

This necklace really sparkles with 16 Swarovski crystals spaced throughout, lovely spangled rounds with drips of silver, multi-coloured green beads and sterling silver rounds.

The focal bead was created by Canadian lampwork artist Jeannie's Beads.

"Marilyn's Ivory" Necklace

My friend, Laura Neadle, asked me to create a necklace using ivory pieces that were originally in a bracelet belonging to her mother.

The result was a princess length necklace with the ivory for focals, accented by seamless sterling rounds, multifaceted black beads and antiqued silver balls.

Beautiful!