Friday, July 11, 2008

Sprite's Touch Copper Necklace


I didn't know it, but it turns out Sprites have a purpose in mythology besides frolicking and looking cute. Apparently they're the ones in charge of painting the leaves in autumn all those gorgeous reds, oranges, yellows and browns. So when I finally found this grape leaf in copper, and saw the finished result, I did a bit of research and came up with this title. Once again, I love this necklace. I suppose it'd be silly if I didn't, after working on it for as long as I did. ;)

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Dionysus' Grape Leaf Necklace

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These Pewter Grape Leaf Toggles are very detailed and I love using them in my Necklaces. Once again it can be used as the focal point, or worn behind the neck or to the side for three different looks. Dionysus was the ancient Greek god of Wine, and the color reminds me of a pewter goblet a king might drink from.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Viking Princess Sterling Necklace


This is a delicate necklace appropriate for nearly any setting. I really like these little sterling silver tubes and love pairing them with Swarovski crystals. I titled the necklace Viking Princess because the Vikings often used silver in their jewelry, as well as crystal and amethyst.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Love of Artemis Amethyst Necklace


This beautiful amethyst net necklace was inspired by ancient times.
Artemis was my favorite Greek goddess while I was growing up because she was one of the first feminists. She was her own woman, a hunter, intelligent and beautiful. The Greek myth surrounding Amethyst is really interesting. The story goes that a beautiful young woman on her way to worship at a temple of Artemis (also called Diana) got in the way of a drunk and angry God, Dionysus. Artemis saw that her disciple was in danger, and turned her into a glittering quartz statue. At the sight of this crystalline woman, Dionysus wept tears of wine, staining the quartz purple. And so was Amethyst created.