Kira - 14k Rose Gold-filled and Pyrite earrings

We made these earrings from 14k Rose gold-filled wire and pyrite nuggets. The look was to be elegant and edgy.  I had in mind Rihanna when I made these. This picture dosen't do justice to the elegant curve and lustre of the rose gold compared to the raw a grade Pyrite nuggets which remind me of meteorite.

Mia earrings - Inspired by a Lapis Lazuli night.

Took this pic with my iphone, not great quality but the blue of that sky was not to missed. Spectacular! This reminds me of deepest lapis lazuli blue.

Earrings that were made in response to the pic with lapis lazuli, sterling silver and 14k gold filled wire.

 

Little Snowdrops - Beautiful, brave and pure

Spring is here! And it feels gooo..d,  the sun is glorious it's still a wee bit cold but if the snowdrops can burst through and show so much stoic beauty then so can we. The purity of the droopy white flower against the strong vibrant green of the leaves is gorgeous.  Sometimes simplicity is the most effective way to proceed with gemstone beads.  Marrying two colours together that create a huge impact can look stunning.  This combination makes me think of pairing snow jade with green phantom quartz. Now I just need to source them lol.

Iris Necklace

I really want this necklace. I will have to make another one specially for me! Made with Jade, Goldstone, purple dragon-vein Agate and Turquoise/ Purple Magnesite. Mmmm!

Abracadabra!

We're trying to get the photography right for the site, so a light tent is being made. However,  I've just discovered an online photo editor that we can use when the photos are ready.  I am posting the same picture as last entry, but I have added our Smashing Rocks logo a Fleur de Lis and have put the name of the item in the picture too. I think this looks effective, but it is still a work in progress.  I have got til the photographer is finished with the jewellery to make my mind up how I will use the editor.  Quite happy so far though.  We're waiting for carved stone for pendants from the Far East so can't wait to get them, I have ordered  turquoise coloured dragon vein agate and Labradorite...lovely can't wait.  Packaging came in today it was soooo expensive, but it will all be worth it, we don't want to skimp with anything it has to be fabulous or nothing.

Smashing Rocks! - Finishing touches for new business.

We are so excited that the new business we are creating is about to take off.  And this blog is our portal of connection with our potential clients from all over the world.  Smashing Rocks has taken 2 years to bring to this point, there has been alot of studying and practice to achieve excellence in our designs and practical application. It's been great fun and now is the exciting part nearly ready to launch the business with lots of hopes and dreams for the future. This blog will show what inspires us as well as pieces we're working on or sketches of designs etc.

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