From the bench

My two newest pieces are inspired by nature. One features a stunning Australian chrome opal gemstone and the other a beautiful domed chrysocolla. I put so much thought and care into these pieces that it seemed time stood still. It is so much fun to be in a creative zone where one is so deeply into ones work that nothing seems to matter around you. Jazz playing in the background, foggy skies....ahhhh, I love this time of year.

Before I continue rambling I would like to introduce to you the Forest Sunrise necklace which features a chrome opal and a hand sawn double sun and a hand fabricated flower. I absolutely love this piece because it represents my love of nature so perfectly:

Look at those colors! Doesn't get much better than that!

The next necklace features a bird on a branch and a gorgeous hand cut chrysocolla. This necklace got inspired by watching a couple of Magpie birds outside my studio window. They are always there. I love these birds, but don't let a cat near them. I can't count the days when they woke me up because a cat got near them. They make a lot of noise.

Both of these are available in my shop! I hope you like them as much as I do!

Wishing everyone a beautiful day/evening depending on where you are!

Thanks for reading!

xox

Sabine

I got up early and spend the majority of today in my studio. Never seem to be able to stay out of there for long these days. The muse is calling on me constantly which is a good thing isolated, but at times I can't seem to concentrate on doing other things that need to get done.

I had such a great time sitting behind the bench smithing away and  listening to some new albums I had downloaded from iTunes.
It's been a great and productive week for me in my studio!

Today I crafted two turquoise pieces, one chrysocolla, one agate and a pair of gorgeous amber earrings. The earrings took quite some time to make since I filed each pedal's grooves by hand.  They also go well with my amber necklace that is for sale in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/56002687/handcrafted-amber-pendant-necklace

I will be listing these starting this evening local time. Not sure if I will manage to post them all since I also need to finish some overdue housework.


How has your week been so far?


xx - Sabine

Handcrafted amber earrings in sterling silver. 

Handcrafted amber earrings in sterling silver

Robbins egg turquoise necklace in sterling silver. All handcrafted.

Robbins egg turquoise necklace in sterling silver. All handcrafted.

Chrysocolla heart pendant necklace in sterling silver. All handcrafted.

Chrysocolla heart pendant necklace in sterling silver. All handcrafted.

Handcrafted turquoise necklace in sterling silver.

Handcrafted turquoise necklace in sterling silver.

Handcrafted turquoise necklace in sterling silver.

Agate necklace with hand stamped bezel. All sterling silver.

Agate necklace with hand stamped bezel. All sterling silver.

Agate necklace with hand stamped bezel. All sterling silver.