New Oxidized Pendant

This is the pendant I just completed. It is 1 1/2" x 3 1/2", sterling silver, 18K gold and it contains piece of shell which is bezel set. I have oxidized the pendant and chain. I have mixed feelings about blackened silver. If I show this piece, I will need to create companions. It cannot be the only one like it. What do you think? Would you buy something with this look? Would you wear it?

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.

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)

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.