Heart 'n Art Newsletter
July, 2003

New Pearls

Another wholesale gem and jewelry show in Massachusetts last weekend and we focused on looking for gemstones for Fall and Winter. The big ‘finds’ were silver toggles with faceted gemstones in Iolite, Citrine, Peridot, Garnet, and Pearl. There were also some ornate Turkish silver beads with the same faceted and cabochon gemstones that are similar to the Turkish silver beads used in the bracelet #B030612 that everyone says looks like an antique–so watch for them. Also, I found some white heart shaped freshwater pearls that I was searching months for and some silver colored ones too. The pearl wholesaler told me that there has been a disease in the pearl beds that is ruining most of the pearls so the prices will be climbing. This may not affect you too much because just how many pearls do you buy? But, she bought these at the old price and passed the price to me and I, in turn, will pass to you. I plan to combine them with birthstone gemstones for earrings since everyone seems to like to give them as gifts.

We had a couple of shows in New London on the waterfront in June and early July (check the website for the upcoming ones there). The show doesn’t have a lot of crafters, but it’s worth the trip for visitors because there’s there are other things to do like walk the waterfront, visit downtown New London and its small museums, or take a short drive to other sites like Fort Trumbull, the Coast Guard Academy, etc. So far, each show has had a live band playing in the afternoon. When we’re not busy helping customers, it’s very enjoyable to just sit and watch the water and listen to the music. There’ no entrance fee for the New London Waterfront shows, but I think there will be an entrance fee for the Waterford show.

Anklets and shell heishi and Hill Tribe silver necklaces were very popular (and still the watches!)   I’ll focus on making more -especially different anklet styles.  As for the Hill Tribe silver roses that I mentioned in my last newsletter, they’re sold except for a couple of pairs of earrings.  I’ll try to get more of the elements for the necklaces; but, it will be limited because I only have 3 roses left.

Continue with your feedback –it’s a big help.  If there’s anything that I’ve learned so far, it’s that everyone’s taste is different and hearing what you want makes me think about jewelry in new ways that is inspiring.

Stay tuned...

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Upcoming Shows for this month

July 5, 2003; 10 AM to 3 PM - Saturday Market on the Waterfront - New London Waterfront Park; New London, CT 06320 (map)

July 19 & 20, 2003; 9 AM to 4:30 PM Sailing Through Summer  Town Green, Essex, CT (map)

New products in last month

Anklets:

Cebu Beauty Shell Heishi and Thai Hill Tribe Silver Anklet. - Click for a larger picture

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Cebu Beauty Shell Heishi and Thai Hill Tribe Silver Anklet.
Compatible: N/A

 

The lavender shell heishi bead color is natural, not dyed. All metal is Thai silver (95%) hand made by the Thai Hill Tribes.
Size: 10 inches Price: $34.00
 
Hematite and Silver Anklet with Celestial Heart Charm Dangle.
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Hematite and Silver Anklet with Celestial Heart Charm Dangle.
Compatible: N/A

 

The heart dangle has tiny cutouts of crescent moons and stars and is the same on both sides. It can be removed to wear on other items, or to give the anklet a simpler look. The tube beads and clasp are hand made in Bali.
Size: 11 1/2 inches Price: $28.00
 
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, and Gold Fill Anklet. - Click for a larger picture

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Coral, Freshwater Pearl, and Gold Fill Anklet.
Compatible: N/A

 

The coral organic beads are 3x5 tubes, the freshwater pearls are 4 mm, and the corrugated gold fill bead is 5 mm. The small dangle near the clasp has 3 mm gold fill saucer shape, pearl, and 2.5 mm coral organic beads. The beads are strung on a gold fill wire that is twist looped to a fancy figaro chain. All metal is 14K/Gold fill.
Comment: The picture shows the coral to orange but they are a true coral color with pink tones.
Size: 10 1/2 inches Price: $26.00
 
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, and Gold Fill Anklet. - Click for a larger picture

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Coral, Freshwater Pearl, and Gold Fill Anklet.
Compatible: N/A

 

The coral organic beads are 3x5 tubes, the freshwater pearls are 4 mm, and the corrugated gold fill bead is 5 mm. The small dangle near the clasp has 3 mm gold fill saucer shape, pearl, and 2.5 mm coral organic beads. The beads are strung on a gold fill wire that is twist looped to a fancy figaro chain. All metal is 14K/Gold fill.
Comment: The picture shows the coral to orange but they are a true coral color with pink tones.
Size: 10 1/4 inches Price: $26.00
 
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, and 14K/ Gold Fill Anklet. - Click for a larger picture

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Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, and 14K/ Gold Fill Anklet.
Compatible: N/A

 

The citrine gem stones are 4.5 mm faceted rondels, the freshwater pearls are 4 mm, and the corrugated gold fill bead is 5 mm. The beads are strung on a gold fill wire that is twist looped to a fancy figaro chain. All metal is 14K/Gold fill.
Size: 10 inches Price: $30.00
 

Bracelets:

Ornate sterling silver bead toggle bracelet with semiprecious cabochon gemstones. - Click for a larger picture

B030612-8
Ornate sterling silver bead toggle bracelet with semiprecious cabochon gemstones.
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Compatible: N/A

 

The beads alternate between the all silver and gem stone and silver beads spaced by a square flower bead. The toggle has a chain on the pin end and the pin and ring are completely coil wrapped. The solid silver beads and toggle are hand made in Turkey and the gemstone beads are hand made in Bali.
Comment: The gemstone beads are rainbow moonstone, turquoise, and amethyst.
Size: 8 inches Price: $51.00
 
Ornate sterling silver bead toggle bracelet with semiprecious cabochon gemstones. - Click for a larger picture

B030612-7.75
Ornate sterling silver bead toggle bracelet with semiprecious cabochon gemstones.
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Compatible: N/A

 

The beads alternate between the all silver and gem stone and silver beads spaced by a square flower bead. The toggle has a chain on the pin end and the pin and ring are completely coil wrapped. The solid silver beads and toggle are hand made in Turkey and the gemstone beads are hand made in Bali.
Comment: The gemstone beads are rainbow moonstone, turquoise, and amethyst.
Size: 7 3/4 inches Price: $52.00
 
Ornate sterling silver bead toggle bracelet with semiprecious cabochon gemstones. - Click for a larger picture

B030612-7.5
Ornate sterling silver bead toggle bracelet with semiprecious cabochon gemstones.
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Compatible: N/A
Custom Order
 

The beads alternate between the all silver and gem stone and silver beads spaced by a square flower bead. The toggle has a chain on the pin end and the pin and ring are completely coil wrapped. The solid silver beads and toggle are hand made in Turkey and the gemstone beads are hand made in Bali.
Comment: The gemstone beads are rainbow moonstone, turquoise, and amethyst.
Size: 7 1/2 inches Price: $50.00
 
Ornate sterling silver bead toggle bracelet with semiprecious cabochon gemstones. - Click for a larger picture

B030612-7
Ornate sterling silver bead toggle bracelet with semiprecious cabochon gemstones.
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Compatible: N/A

 

The beads alternate between the all silver and gem stone and silver beads spaced by a square flower bead. The toggle has a chain on the pin end and the pin and ring are completely coil wrapped. The solid silver beads and toggle are hand made in Turkey and the gemstone beads are hand made in Bali.
Comment: The gemstone beads are rainbow moonstone, turquoise, and amethyst.
Size: 7 inches Price: $50.00
 
Turquoise Nugget Gemstone and Sterling Silver Native American Bead Bracelet. - Click for a larger picture

B030611-8.25
Turquoise Nugget Gemstone and Sterling Silver Native American Bead Bracelet.
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Compatible: N/A

 

The sterling silver Southwest Native American beads have a Greek key design circling the holes. The turquoise gemstone are approximately 8 - 10 mm nuggets and the bead caps and toggle are hand made in Bali.
Size: 7 1/4 inches Price: $37.00
 
Turquoise Nugget Gemstone and Sterling Silver Native American Bead Bracelet. - Click for a larger picture

B030611-7.75
Turquoise Nugget Gemstone and Sterling Silver Native American Bead Bracelet.
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The sterling silver Southwest Native American beads have a Greek key design circling the holes. The turquoise gemstone are approximately 8 - 10 mm nuggets and the bead caps and toggle are hand made in Bali.
Size: 7 1/4 inches Price: $35.00
 
Turquoise Nugget Gemstone and Sterling Silver Native American Bead Bracelet. - Click for a larger picture

B030611-7.5
Turquoise Nugget Gemstone and Sterling Silver Native American Bead Bracelet.
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Compatible: N/A

 

The sterling silver Southwest Native American beads have a Greek key design circling the holes. The turquoise gemstone are approximately 8 - 10 mm nuggets and the bead caps and toggle are hand made in Bali.
Size: 7 1/4 inches Price: $34.00
 
Turquoise Nugget Gemstone and Sterling Silver Native American Bead Bracelet. - Click for a larger picture

B030611-7.25
Turquoise Nugget Gemstone and Sterling Silver Native American Bead Bracelet.
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Compatible: N/A

 

The sterling silver Southwest Native American beads have a Greek key design circling the holes. The turquoise gemstone are approximately 8 - 10 mm nuggets and the bead caps and toggle are hand made in Bali.
Size: 7 1/4 inches Price: $33.00
 

Earrings:

Faceted Garnet Gemstone, Freshwater Pearl and 14K/Gold Fill French Hook Earrings. - Click for a larger picture

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Faceted Garnet Gemstone, Freshwater Pearl and 14K/Gold Fill French Hook Earrings.
Compatible: N/A

 

The faceted garnet is 4 mm and the pear shaped freshwater pearl is approximately 7x9 mm. The earwires and beads are 14K/gold fill.
Comment: Clip earrings are available for $16.
Size: Price: $12.00
 
Turquoise Gemstones and Gold Fill Leverback Earrings. - Click for a larger picture

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Turquoise Gemstones and Gold Fill Leverback Earrings.
Compatible: N/A

 

The turquoise gem stones are approximately 1/2 inches in diameter and are accented with 14K/Gold fill beads and caps.
Size: 1 1/2 inches Price: $19.00
 
Hand Carved Dyed Bone, Gold Fill and Brass French Hook Earrings.
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Hand Carved Dyed Bone, Gold Fill and Brass French Hook Earrings.
Compatible: N/A

 

The bone tubes have a yellow band in the center that blends to rust at the outer edges. The middle of the tube is banded with small carved circles with center dots dyed black. The metal beads on the drop are solid brass. The French hook earwires are 14K/gold fill.
Size: Price: $12.00
 

Necklaces:

Faceted Garnet Gemstones, Freshwater Pearl and 14K/Gold Fill Fancy Figaro Chain Necklace. - Click for a larger picture

N030624-18
Faceted Garnet Gemstones, Freshwater Pearl and 14K/Gold Fill Fancy Figaro Chain Necklace.
Compatible: N/A

 

The faceted garnet is 4 mm and the rice shaped freshwater pearl is approximately 4x5 mm. The chain and beads are 14K/gold fill. The clasp is a 9 mm trigger lobster claw.
Size: 18 inches Price: $27.00
 
Faceted Garnet Gemstones, Freshwater Pearl and 14K/Gold Fill Fancy Figaro Chain Necklace. - Click for a larger picture

N030624-16
Faceted Garnet Gemstones, Freshwater Pearl and 14K/Gold Fill Fancy Figaro Chain Necklace.
Compatible: N/A

 

The faceted garnet is 4 mm and the rice shaped freshwater pearl is approximately 4x5 mm. The chain and beads are 14K/gold fill. The clasp is a 9 mm trigger lobster claw.
Size: 16 inches Price: $26.00
 
Cebu Beauty Shell Heishi, Amethyst Semi-precious Gemstones, and Thai Hill Tribe Silver Necklace. - Click for a larger picture

N030622-18
Cebu Beauty Shell Heishi, Amethyst Semi-precious Gemstones, and Thai Hill Tribe Silver Necklace.
Compatible: N/A
Custom Order
 

The lavender shell heishi bead color is natural. All metal is Thai silver (95%) hand made by the Thai Hill Tribes. The extender lengthens the necklace up to two inches.
Size: 18 inches Price: $50.00
 
Freshwater Biwa Pearl Double Strand and Thai Hill Tribe Silver Fish and Shell Necklace. - Click for a larger picture

N030620-20
Freshwater Biwa Pearl Double Strand and Thai Hill Tribe Silver Fish and Shell Necklace.
Compatible: N/A

 

The pearls are 4 mm natural shapes with very nice nacre. All metal is Thai silver (95%) hand made by the Thai Hill Tribes.
Size: 20 inches Price: $106.00
 
Melo Shell Heishi, Abalone Nugget, and Thai Hill Tribe Silver Necklace. - Click for a larger picture

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Melo Shell Heishi, Abalone Nugget, and Thai Hill Tribe Silver Necklace.
Compatible: N/A

 

The shell heishi is 4.5-5 mm in shades of peach and brown. The abaolone is a polished trilliant shape. All metal is Thai silver (95%) hand made by the Thai Hill Tribes. The shell color is natural.
Size: 18 inches Price: $54.00
 
Braided Leather Necklace with Hill Tribe Silver Rose on Bali Sterling Tube Bead. - Click for a larger picture

N030618-19
Braided Leather Necklace with Hill Tribe Silver Rose on Bali Sterling Tube Bead.
Compatible: N/A
Custom Order
 

The tube bead slides on the leather cord. The clasp is sterling silver. All silver is hand made. The tube bead in Bali, the rose from Thailand, and the spacer from Turkey.
Size: 19 inches Price: $35.00
 
Braided Leather Necklace with Hill Tribe Silver Rose on Bali Sterling Tube Bead. - Click for a larger picture

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Braided Leather Necklace with Hill Tribe Silver Rose on Bali Sterling Tube Bead.
Compatible: N/A
Custom Order
 

The tube bead slides on the leather cord. The clasp is sterling silver. All silver is hand made. The tube bead in Bali, the rose from Thailand, and the spacer from Turkey.
Size: 19 inches Price: $35.00
 
Hematite, Venician Glass Key and Sterling Silver Necklace. - Click for a larger picture

N030615-17
Hematite, Venician Glass Key and Sterling Silver Necklace.
Compatible: N/A
Custom Order
 

The hematite necklace is connected by the padlock. The key hangs by a c-ring clasp connected to the ring. It is hand blown genuine Venician millifiori glass on a smooth solid silver back. The padlock is smooth on the reverse. All metal is solid sterling silver.
Comment: Wear many ways using any combination of the pieces. Only the hook at the nape has a simple look.
Size: 17 inches Price: $62.00
 
Aquamarine and Hill Tribe Silver Tube and Puffed Scallop Bead Necklace. - Click for a larger picture

N030610-19
Aquamarine and Hill Tribe Silver Tube and Puffed Scallop Bead Necklace.
Compatible: N/A

 

The silver (95%)scallop charm and crimped tube beads have tiny flower stampings on them and are hand made by the Thai Hill tribes. The aquamarine gem stone wheels are various shades of pink, aqua, green, and white. The clasp is sterling silver (92.5%) hand made in Bali.
Size: 19 inches Price: $52.00
 
Leather and Hill Tribe Silver Rose Necklace. - Click for a larger picture

N030609-16
Leather and Hill Tribe Silver Rose Necklace.
Compatible: N/A

 

The solid silver (95%) rose is hand made by the Thai Hill tribes and the other beads are solid sterling silver (92.5%) hand made in Turkey and Bali. All on a 2 mm black leather cord.
Size: 16 inches Price: $25.00
 
Snowflake Obsidian Pendant and Bead Gemstones and Sterling Silver Necklace. - Click for a larger picture

N030608-24
Snowflake Obsidian Pendant and Bead Gemstones and Sterling Silver Necklace.
Compatible: N/A

 

The snowflake obsidian gem stones are 10 mm rondels and a large polished teardrop. Ornate bead caps and spacers surround the gem stone stations. The pendant drop is hand wired to the neckace. The clasp is a locking puzzle. All beads and clasp are solid sterling silver hand made in Turkey and Bali.
Size: 24 inches Price: $112.00
 
Stick Pearl and Gold Fill Necklace. - Click for a larger picture

N030511-17
Stick Pearl and Gold Fill Necklace.
Compatible: N/A

 

The necklace is made with mauve, peach, and white fresh water stick pearls separated by a small gold fill bead. The pearls were color matched and alternate between mauve and peach with the darkest mauve and peach pearls in the center and the lightest shades in the back ending in white. This would go well with any muted color. The necklace can be lengthened by 2 inches with the extender.
Comment: The picture has a lot more yellow in the pearls than the actual necklace.
Size: 17 inches Price: $90.00

 

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