Mystery Treasures 3 Separate Pendants: Silver, 18K, domed quartz cabochon, pearls, beads, glass. Left to right: MTR12/N 5/8” $145, MTR15F/N 3/4 ‘’ $250, MTR15/N 7/8” $195.

2 Mystery Treasures Pendants: The pendant on the left: double sided, silver, 18K, quartz crystal, pearls, beads. MTR12DA/N 5/8" x 1.5" $220 On the right: single sided, all silver. MTR12F/N 5/8" X 1.5" $185.

Mystery Treasures Three-Part Pendant #1: This exquisite piece is resembles a figure. The face is leaf shaped, and the head is a see-through watch crystal window filled with beads, pearls, gems, and an 18K gold background. The center section includes half oval breasts of watch crystal and gems, and the bottom piece is rutilated quartz (a clear quartz stone with golden rods of the mineral, rutile running through it).MTBX3-P/N 1.75” x 3” $1950

Mystery Treasures Spiral Pin/Pendant:
Silver, 18K, watch crystal window, pearls, glass beads, "gems".
This piece is like a maze, the treasures appear and disappear, a changing piece of artwork to wear.3 1/2" x 1 1/4". $975.



Earth & Moon #2: The three dimensional surface of the larger, domed portion of this elegant pendant has all the textures of a planet as seen from space, complete with land masses and water (including a pearl). The bottom section represents a moon in orbit. This piece is deeply domed , hollow constructed and has 3 moveable sections. Made of & highly textured silver, 18K gold, pearl, and a fused glass drop with silver & 22K gold leaf. 3” x 1.4” x ¾ “. $595
Big Bead #9 Necklace:
This is a major statement piece. Nine large, three-dimensional pierced silver “beads” circle the neckline. A one-of-a-kind, intricate keyhole latch, invented by Barbara, turns to lock the piece. Necklace dimensions are 16" x 1 3/4". $1950.

Personage: 2 piece hollow bead post earrings. Silver, 18K gold, pearls. 3/8” x 1 ¼”. $150.

Life Line Locket:

This pendant opens! Remove one hinge pin and the door opens, revealing personal “treasures” and “arterial” cast branches. The interior of the piece suggests internal human organs, spinal column or a maze/obstacle course for the contents. This arch shaped pendant is silver and 18K gold with a watch crystal window.1 3/8” x2 ½”. $1150.

3 Ocean Pearl Pins: Fused glass with 22K gold leaf touches emulate gold doubloons, lost at the bottom of the sea, the colors surfacing from beneath the sand of the ocean floor. The pins are sterling silver, 18K gold, fused glass & pearl. The pins are available in black, cobalt blue or cranberry red. 3/8” x 2 ¾”. $160 each.

Ocean Pearl 8 Link Bracelet & Earrings: Silver textures, shapes, and forms were molded from beach shells that Barbara found on Maui beaches. The bracelet is 1” x 8”. Fused black and clear glass are combined with silver and 22K gold leaf to create these rich looking stones. The bracelet closes with a hand-made toggle catch. $375. The post earrings (5/8” x 7/8”) can have a clear or black background. $135. Clip earrings $145.

11 Piece Ocean Pearl Necklace: This is the statement piece that led to the Ocean Pearl Collection. Silver, 18K, fused glass with silver & gold leaf inside, and freshwater pearls create this dramatic 18" necklace. The center piece is ¾” x 2”. Silver textures, shapes, and forms were molded from beach shells that Barbara found on Maui beaches. The 11 individual pendants can be re-arranged or worn separately. $650.

Earth and Moon #2: The three dimensional surface of the larger, domed portion of this elegant pendant has all the textures of a planet as seen from space, complete with land masses and water (including a pearl). The bottom section represents a moon in orbit. This piece is deeply domed , hollow constructed and has 3 moveable sections. Made of & highly textured silver, 18K gold, pearl, and a fused glass drop with silver & 22K gold leaf. 3” x 1.4” x ¾ “. $595

Vast Landscape: An aerial view of a new world, including fissures with rivers running through then, farm land, ravines, and rows of rice-shaped markings. A pearl divides the piece, emerging, breaking out, leaping forward, erupting in a new birth. This piece is both a pin & pendant. It is 1.75” x 2.75” x .4” $495.

Comet & Planet Earrings:

Volcano:

This piece is part of ther Little Village Series. Silver, 18K, fused glass, beach pebble & pearls (white & peacock colors). It is deeply domed and dramatic. The bottom drop is detachable. 1.5" x 3" x .75". Pendant is $650. The chain is separate.

Cuff & Vessels
Ancient Vessel #1
Ancient Vessel #2
Found Cuff (view #1)
Found Cuff (view #2)

Pearl Earrings:
Silver, 18K, fused glass with 22K gold leaf, "peacock" pearl drops can be detached.
1/2" x 1 1/2". $195.
Pearl Earrings:
"Peacock" pearl posts, silver, 18K. Hollow formed leaf drops are detachable.
3/8" x 7/8". $225.
Couple Not Speaking:
White & silver pearls, silver, 18K. The silver pearl drops detach.
1/2" x 1 1/4". $225.
Pearl Earrings:
Silver, "peacock" pearls, dangle from a textured earwire.
1/2" x 1 1/4". $125.

Venetian Glass Pendant:
Silver, 18K, lime green, $275.

Venetian Glass Earrings:

Silver & Murano glass beads with lime green & 22K gold. You can see the glass from the back, too. $195.

Spring 2008

SOFA SHOW:
Friday, my mom & I went to the SOFA* (sculpture, objects, functional art) Show at Navy Pier, in Chicago. As always, it was fun (I see lots of friends and spend time with my mom) and it was exciting! There was so much wonderful work, my head is spinning with ideas!
All of the sculpture at the show, made me think about "Little Village" group. I have more thoughts on these.

I Love the Beach
pendant is beach glass, fused glass, pearl & pebble. There is movement in this silver & 18K piece. The tube bead & pebble can be removed. The green "heart" can be worn alone.

















Carnivale
pendant is part of the Village Series. It is silver & 18K with crystal & glass beads. There is lots of wild movement. The bottom section spins like a carousel.

Spiral & Triangle:
Patchwork Wire Earrings
Silver, gold-fill, 18K, pearl, glass bead earrings.
The triangular bead is hollow constructed & 1/4" deep x 5/8" wide. The earrings are 2.5 " long. $285.
4 Piece Ballet:
Interchangeable Patchwork Earrings.
Silver, 18K gold, glass beads. 3/8" x 3". The 3 sections at the bottom are detachable and can be re-arranged. Fun and elegant. $225.



Petroglyph Earrings : Silver & 18K hollow constructed wire earrings. 1/2" x 1 7/8". $225.

Beach Glass & Pebble Earrings:
Silver & 18K gold. 3 part jaunty wire earrings. 5/8" x 2".
$295.

Fall 2008

Spring 2008