The Monte Sano Art Festival has been a tradition in Huntsville, Alabama for sixteen years. This art show will host 140 of the region’s finest artists in an array of wonderful media. Along with the art, there will be local food trucks and musicians throughout the park. The Monte Sano Art Festival, a wonderful art show in Huntsville, Alabama, will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 15 - 16th. The hours of the festival are: Saturday, September 15 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 16 - 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The festival is free to attend - Monte Sano State Park will charge $10 per car for parking. (cash only)
A freshwater mollusk can produce up to 50 pearls but it is common practice to have them produce 24-32 pearls - that is still an awful lot of pearls! After the mollusks have tiny pieces of shell inserted, they, are then returned to their freshwater environment where they are tended for 2-6 years. The resulting pearls are of solid nacre. Since they do not have a "bead" nucleus, the pearls are rarely perfectly round but are still lovely to use in jewelry! More pearl earrings for the June birthday girl! The birthstone for June is Pearl - pearl earrings are especially nice combined with sterling silver. Want to know more about pearls? Go here to find some interesting facts about freshwater pearls!
The birthstone for June is the on so popular and elegant pearl! Pearls are likely to be one of your best friends in your jewelry box. These are unique earrings because they combine the warmth of copper with the warmth of freshwater pearls, a perfect pairing!
Here are a just a few interesting facts about freshwater pearls:
1. The pearl is the only jewel found in a living animal 2. Freshwater pearls account for about 95% of the total global pearl production 3. Freshwater pearls are formed in mussels living in lakes, creek beds and river bottoms 4. Freshwater pearls are produced commercially in China, Japan and the United States (in the Mississippi River Basin) 5. The earliest record of pearls used as precious objects are artifacts from Mesopotamia, dated 2300 B.C. 6. A single mussel is capable of producing up to 50 pearls at a time! These little earrings were designed to support cancer awareness of all types. We all know too many people who have suffered from this hateful disease. These earrings say, in a subtle way, "I am thinking of you" or " I stand with you".
Hand-stamped sterling silver cross earrings with genuine freshwater pearls hand wrapped in thin sterling silver wire. These make a lovely Mother's Day gift or birthday gift for her. These drop cross earrings are sure to please - a gift for you? Great idea! You deserve ! Why is this handmade sterling silver necklace so popular? One word: because it's just plain FUN to wear, that's why! It's got lots of jingly, jangly parts (not that you can actually HEAR the parts jingling, but you get the idea) AND it will get you a nice bit of attention and compliments - WHY? Because this handmade necklace is just that different! ~scroll down to have a look at the matching dangle earrings~ By the way, I call these two pieces "waterfall" because that's exactly what they remind me of! These are some of the most popular dangle earrings of all time for my shop. Everyone loves sterling silver, so that is part of the charm but I think the rest of the story is in the "flexibility" of these silver earrings - they move with you and are just so much fun to wear because of that! These earrings would make a great gift for mom (a Mother's Day gift) - you can choose silver, silver and gold or silver and copper. Scroll down to see these dangle earrings in a sweet combination of sterling silver and gold filled! Honestly, there earrings seem to be everyone's favorite - whether for themselves or for a gift for mom or daughter. There is a classic look to hand hammered sterling silver earrings; freshwater pearls have been popular in women's jewelry for a very long time. The size is also important to the popularity of these silver earrings, I think. Measuring just a little over 1" in length, they are just right for any occasion, any hairstyle and any outfit. No thinking needed in the morning - just thrown them on & go! Simple handmade hoop earrings! These are wonderful just because they are so classic and comfortable. They measure about 1.25" long, including the handmade sterling silver earwires.
These sterling silver earrings have a knotted appearance due to the way the rings are put together. The are a great match to the other pieces in the Strata Collection - Layered Necklaces Nothing could be better or fresher than clover jewelry for springtime! Above is the necklace, below, earrings! Clover jewelry is great - such fun!
We create the meaning in our lives. It does not exist independently. ~J. Michael Straczynski The ribbon shape stands for hope, lapis lazuli is for inner power and courage and the color blue represents trust and healing.
This collection is the way I give to a cause that is deeply personal and meaningful to me because of a family member who was diagnosed with this disease at a very young age. When something is meaningful to you, it will resonate with you on a deep level - it will just “feel right” to you. Do you enjoy the trending "fringe" look in everything from boots to bags to jackets - are you looking for an elegant way to express the same look in your jewelry? These earrings might be just what you are looking for! These silver fringe earrings are a nice way to "join the conversation" of wearing fringe but in a simple, elegant way!
Gold filled and sterling silver spiral earrings are back in stock! Lightly hammered to catch the light, these are favorites for any time of the day or night.
Click HERE if you want to discover more about the historical meaning of the spiral! These little sterling silver earrings are very popular - not too long, not too short. These can easily take you from day into night. They are a little bit whimsical since they were inspired by the clover chains we all used to make as kids - you'll remember that time in your life every time you put them on! Sterling silver heart earrings accented with genuine freshwater pearls - so sweet! Great gift for girls of any age - wife, grandmother, niece, cousin, best friend. Pick up one for her & one for you! Copper in its natural state has a bright, metallic luster with a reddish-orange color. Over time, a "patina" develops that many people find desirable. At this point, the copper coating resembles the color of an old copper-plated penny. In most climates, it is not feasible to "coat" the copper to prevent the patina from developing. The coating may become sticky or the patina may develop under the applied coating. A simple mixture of household vinegar and a tablespoon of table salt, followed with polishing with a polishing cloth, will clean the copper. The patina will soon return so this will be an ongoing process. Something to think about if you love copper jewelry. Lots of movement in these daisy drop earrings in sterling silver, sterling & copper or sterling and gold-filled. I love them in all combinations for pairing with different outfits for every day of the week. How about you?
Mardi Gras is coming up - February 13th to be exact! In the spirit of Mardi Gras, I made these little sterling silver and freshwater pearl earrings. Accented with a tiny hand stamped crown, they are perfect to set off your Mardi Gras finery! I have been making these earrings for awhile in sterling silver, gold and black. I decided to feature them today because I have plans in the new year to design a new collection around this idea, to include bracelets, necklaces and more earrings. So stay tuned and look for more to come!
Super cold in my hometown this week! The temperature last night was 16 degrees AND we had snow - that makes twice in one year. I won't think that has ever happened in Baton Rouge. Brrrr!
I think I will stay in and make jewelry today! |
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