New Jewelry

I have been out of touch for awhile.  But I have been  busy working on lots of new jewelry.  My jewelry  an be seen and purchased at the BYRNE GALLERY  in Middleburg, Va.

I have been busy this year working without the benefit of a studio. My work is being sold at 35 on Main in Warrenton,Va. I urge you to come by and see some of my new goodies.

               Yesterday I posted about my new bracelets, but I forgot to tell everyone that 10% of the price of the bracelets goes to Canine Companions. People who are disabled can apply and if they meet the criteria they get one of these amazing dogs which cost $50,000 to train for free. This is my
friend Nancy and her wonderful dog Arkin.

New venture Designer Medic alert Bracelets

I have started a new business venture as part of my One of a Kind designs. I and make designer bracelets for woman and girls who need to wear medical alert bracelets. I make them to order. Each one is individual. They can be made with birthstones or other natural stones accents in sterling silver or 14 kt gold filled beads. I can be reached through my email thenestdesigns@gmail.com.

Some of my silver,gold, amd mixed metal pieces

I've been busy. Some of my things sold before I had a chance to photograph them. But here are some of my more recent pieces. Some alread have customers waiting for them.

Back to my metal roots

I 've been very busy with a new old line of products. Years ago I did mainly silver and goldsmithing I had gotten away from it and now I am back at it. I truly missed it. Beads are wonderful and fun but for me the metal is what really speaks to me. I love to mix metals, copper,silver and gold such wonderful combinations can be made.Add some wonderful beads and it's a match made in heaven.

The Gem Show in Chantilly

To all of you who read my blog I thank you. Please leave me comments. I went to the gem show yesterday and had a great time.  I saw Mary and Leslie from Beads Direct I found some wonderful pyrite chips  and pink tourmaline rondels to go with some vintage glass beads that my daughter gave me. I also got several strands of rondels that have dark purple amethyst, dark green peridot, swiss blue topaz and citrines. Prices were extremely reasonable and they had such beautiful and unusual things strands that were pearlized, just beautiful and they are such nice people to deal with, go see them today or tommorrow. Multicreations had some lovely looking cut and polished silver beads and there price are definately best in the show. I also got a half strand of 24kt gold vermeil bead over sterling silver. All together pleased with my purchases which I will share with my daughter. Some many beautiful beads, stones and jewelry not enough time or money, but still a fun time. The Nest Designs One of A Kind Jeweler