Not in my plans

I was planning on making some new bracelets this week.  This past weekend I shared part of Afghan Tribal Arts' booth at the Prime Xpo show in Villa Park.  I got some wonderful African bone beads with eye pattern from them and a beautiful dzi bead from Abdullah at Pashtoon Artifacts.

Here's a photo of my Deerwoman Designs booth with thousands of ATA's bead behind me.

So what changed my plans?  I broke a finger on my left hand last night and it is now in a splint.  Only a chip they said.  So maybe it will be shipshape in no time.  Anyway, since I am managing to type maybe I can still make some of that jewelry.  Wish me luck.

I've finally been able to create some more jewelry. I've been concentrating on brass and copper pieces and especially the 24K gold washed copper that is fire torched.

I finally got the photos editedfor these. Click on the title to see all

I love copper and these chains make the greatest jewelry.  More coming.  The rings are the lovely torch shimmered copper washed with gold.  I have a lot more too.

More Persepolis inspired jewelry

Here is one more in the Persepolis series. This one shows the Simurgh, a beneficent legendary bird sometimes shown with a dog head. It is a very old motif and is well illustrated in the stories of the Shahnameh, where she comes to the aid of those in dire straits.

See also the bracelet and earrings with old Afghan beads inlaid with lapis lazuli

Persepolis inspired jewelry by Deerwoman Designs

New items.  These pendants were made in Iran and represent reliefs from the walls and monuments from Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid) in Iran.  The site dates from Achaemenian times.  The beads include Chinese turquoise nuggets from Hubei and hand carved carnelian and Afghan jade beads.  The color combination of the beads reminds me of Persian carpets.

https://picasaweb.google.com/107390526265200811116/Per
sepolisInspiredJewelryByDeerwomanDesigns

For all turquoise lovers

This is a must read for anyone interested in turquoise. Thanks, Russ

Rings & Things Gemstone Index. Entry for Turquoise by Russ Nobbs. Learn from an expert.
http://www.rings-things.com/gemstone-index/t.html

New Items in Holiday sparkle

My red coral and green gemstone bracelet now on Bonanza's "last Minute Gifts"

Many thanks The Lucky Bird for including me. Click on the title to see her hand picked list and link

Holiday Sparkle

Well, I finally decided to make something using non precious versions of silver. I just made these and they look pretty good, silver plate chain and findings. With the red coral I think they look pretty good. I'd love to continue just using sterling silver but my stock is being depleted. uget means I have to wait before replenishing.

So many folks also find it difficult to pay the higher prices for precious metals in these difficult times. But I think, with care, these should continue to look good for a long time

Click on the title to see my newest Picasa Album "Holiday Sparkle"

Jewelry for my new shop at Alangoo

Deerwoman Designs has just been accepted at a new website called Alangoo. All items are created by indie designers. Many have a Persian flavor or motif.

Click on the title of this post and see some of my new jewelry for Alangoo.

I will slowly be adding my items there.

Well, I finally got busy and made some jewelry for the holidays

See more at my new Picasa Album and soon to appear in my shops.

See my lapis lazuli necklace in Bonanza, in Robin1's new handpicked list

Lapis lazuli has always been one of my favorite stones. Lots of lovely pieces in this list. Take a look.

Here's my necklace: http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Necklace-with-Grade-A-Lapis-Lazuli-14K-Gold-Fill/21088269

Hubei Mines Closing.

Fire Mountain Gems recently published an article about China's decision to close some of its Hubei turquoise mines. I'd love to hear more about this and what you think about it. Hubei produces a variety of colors of turquoise. I wonder how much this will affect the supply and prices. Those of you in the turquoise business, what are your thoughts? I'm wondering if i should stock up at Tucson or whether prices will be higher by then. What else have you heard? An illustration of some of the Hubei turquoise I bought last year.

check out this very interesting article

A very good synopses of bead making history in the area now known as Pakistan.

Thanks Abdul Momin for bringing my attention to it.

Just click on the title of this post to link to it.

The World is My Oyster Hand Picked List on Bonanza

Click on title to see the list. My cranberry pearl and black lip oval oyster shell earrings are there.