Silver Soldered Amethyst Druzy Quartz Heart Pendant with Amethyst and Ametrine Gem Necklace #2...

One of a Kind Assemblage Necklace by Romancing the Bling.



Handmade Silver Soldered (sides and back) Amethyst Druzy Quartz Heart with soldered created bail with vintage rhinestone finding Pendant.
Necklace consists of two 18mm to 20mm rough cut Ametrine (amethyst and citrine) stones, four 8mm smooth Amethyst rondelle beads, ten 7mm to 10mm Fresh Water Baroque Pearls in gray, eight 10mm to 12mm checkerboard faceted Ametrine (amethyst and citrine) fine gem rondelles and vintage rhinestone rondelles with sterling silver chaining and lobster style closure.











This one of a kind beauty is now listed in my Etsy Shop.

It's an addiction that feeds my creative passion...

I've been creating new pieces like a lunatic!!! :)



Do you remember the heart shaped Amethyst Druzy pieces I purchased two weeks ago from the International Gem and Jewelry Show?

Well...

I am so glad that I purchased three of them as this beauty sold during the Fog Fest this past weekend. My jewelry is carried locally at The Pickled Hutch in Pacifica, California.

Hand wrapped, silver soldered and buffed to a beautiful shine ...the amethyst heart exceeded my expectations of how beautiful it would turn out.
Nestled between freshwater pearls are cubic zirconia rondelles, faceted Czech crystals and chunky Ametrine (amethyst/citrine) wire wrapped in sterling silver. A touch of vintage rhinestone bling was added to the created soldered bail.

I wish my photo's conveyed the true color of the amethyst heart ...it is not "black" as it shows in my photo's.

A beautiful vintage rhinestone finding and chunky metal chain, handmade hammered silver soldered links mixed with elongated faceted crystals and vintage metal beads were used in the design and creation of this one of a kind piece.

I found this fabulous vintage large metal with blue flower finding while shopping at one the local flea markets in San Francisco. I thought it would make an interesting focal pendant.

Hammered silver soldered links wire wrapped with a mix of turquoise, labadorite, opal beads, cubic zirconia rondelles and unique findings with a touch of applied vintage rhinestones were used for a touch of bling on this one of a kind neck piece.

I love working with Madonna images...

An embellished spiritual image of the Madonna using chalks and German glass glitter, a gorgeous faceted crystal with an amazing table showing the image clearly. Copper wrapped and silver soldered. A vintage cross and finding; both soldered to the crystal image. Hammered silver soldered links wire wrapped to a mix of chunky faceted clear crystal beads, rondelles and Czech crystals. Accented by a sterling silver and cubic zirconia hand oxidized cross.

A one of a kind creation by Romancing the Bling!

A cross, medallion, faceted moonstone, vintage chaining, rosaries and vintage Aurora Borealis flower findings dangle below oxidized sterling silver french wires.

A re-purposed vintage rhinestone neck chain with a secure box closure connects to wire wrapped mother of pearl rosary beads, Czech faceted crystals and faceted moonstone rondelles connect securely to a vintage rhinestone shoe clip and accented by a sterling silver (soldered) Cala Lily finding. A mix of rosary beads, faceted moonstone, vintage cross and Jesus photo findings with a vintage Aurora Borealis flower charm dangle freely.

Another one of a kind necklace by Romancing the Bling.

A 1920's vintage rhinestone and pot metal finding is the featured piece in this one of a kind creation presented by Romancing the Bling.

A mix of mother of pearl rosary beads wire wrapped and connected to hammered silver solder links, vintage chain pieces, white milk glass and blue jade beads. Securely dangling below are a vintage patina cross, spiritual medallion, jade and milk glass beads with a lovely vintage rhinestone finding.

I am afraid of MOST spiders!

I just couldn't resist making a couple of soldered oxidized CZ and freshwater pearl leather metal and rhinestone grommet snap bracelets. This one has sold!

The heart is Citrine and i've silver solder it by encasing it along the top and sides. It dangles freely below a vintage metal flower flea market find. A mix of hammered silver soldered links connect to vintage crystal rosary beads, wire wrapped chunky Ametrine, amethyst and rock crystal bead with vintage patina silver beads.

Yes, it is one of a kind!

I have always loved this image of the Madonna and child; a vintage prayer card.

Using beautiful olive green mother of pearl blister beads, Picasso Czech faceted crystals, amethyst beads and fresh water pearls in a sage green are wire wrapped and connected with hammered silver soldered links, which securely join all components together.

This beautiful soldered pendant includes a sterling silver leaf accent with a mother of pearl blister bead, amethyst and Czech crystals. A freckling of vintage rhinestones embellish the top of the pendant.

One of a kind creation by Romancing the Bling!

I hope you enjoyed viewing my new creations that will soon be listed in my Etsy Shop, and can be found at The Pickled Hutch, Pacifica, California.

Wow! I can't believe I posted twice in one day!

International Gem and Jewelry Show

I awoke Sunday morning looking forward to attending the International Gem & Jewelry Show in San Mateo, California.

The drive should have taken under 30 minutes from San Francisco...

I ended up in bumper to bumper traffic for 2 1/2 hours with everyone moving just inches at a time! After the first hour of this frustration I turned on the radio to get an update on traffic and heard that there had been a 7 car pile up with two casualties. :(
Of course, this awful news put my inconvenience and frustration in to perspective. Later I found out the accident had happened at 3:00am that morning and the investigation and clean-up took until 3:00pm that Sunday.

My thoughts and prayers are with the families during this sad time.

After exiting the freeway and taking the streets the rest of the way...I decided to continue on as I had prepaid for my ticket online, and still had 2 hours left to attend.

It was really wonderful and I did ALOT of damage to my checking account in that short time!



My goal was to purchase fine faceted gem beads to mix in with my jewelry designs. I have already worked with chunky faceted Ametrine (amethyst/citrine), faceted Agate and faceted Thai Ruby beads (beautiful). These have brought a special elegance and beautiful color to some of my one of a kind necklaces.

In photo's one and two are tiny glass beads in colors that I love. Beautiful vintage colors of silvers, pinks and bronzes. I was inspired to purchase them to work in small detailing...posibilities of a little jewelry collage art?

The third photo is a mix of faceted stones ...the vendor told me what they were and I should have written them down. I especially love the moss green stones that have a little silvery sparkle running through them.

My favorite vendor had such exquisite faceted gem beads! I really wish I found her first!

In the fourth photo are gorgeous Aurora Borealis Labadorite in 3 different cuts and sizes (labradorite is mined in Africa and the AB process is done in India). They are so amazing in person!

The Amethyst (druzy) hearts above were found from a vendor that had such beautiful small to large chunks of Amethyst and Citrine (unfaceted)! When I saw these sweet amethyst hearts I just knew I had to purchase them. I am so inspired by there beauty and want to work them into my jeweled designs.

The third photo shows a mix of finely faceted Peridot, Ruby, Spinel (black), Garnet and Pyrite gem beads. I was shocked at how expensive these small beauties were. Of course, each stone is hand faceted in order to obtain such beauty!


My ABSOLUTE favorite faceted stone is shown in the fourth photo...Moonstone! I am so in love with it in it's rough form! I can't wait to work with the chunky beads and faceted rondelles!!!

In the same photo are beautiful Chalcedony faceted rondelle beads in fushia (salmon)...so beautiful in person

Even with limited time I was still able to manage to do alot of retail therapy at this event!

The next show in San Mateo will be in November and I plan to be there with a fistfull of $$$$! :)



Of course, I always have to bring out the "Bling" when ever something new comes into play...



Checkout the glow of the Moonstone...i'm loving it!