International Gem & Jewelry Show

I got some goodies at the Dulles International Gem & Jewelry Show!

Some of the beauties I picked up are chalcedony druzy, shell, labradorite, candy jade, apatite, carnelian, lots of chalcedony, peruvian opal, rutilated quartz, quartz nuggets, amethyst, and more! :-)

Keep checking back for new and exciting jewelry pieces made from these beautiful gems!

Green Accessories; Eco Friendly Jewelry

It seems that everywhere I go I see the phrase "go green". So much so, that it has become a trend (let's hope not a fad) in everyday life, art, fashion, and more. I have a few designs in my shop that I wanted to talk about that would be the perfect gift for that "green" person in your life.

My Guitar String Ring is made completely by recycled/repurporsed guitar strings that are sent to me by musicians all over the DC area. Each one has it's own personal musical story. The one's pictured are $13, and they're stackable! To purchase this ring, or a guitar string ring of a different style, please visit: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17722770

My Mod Silver Bird design is one of my most popular. It is made from Artclay, which is a precious metal clay (99.9% silver suspended in a clay binder). Artclay is made from recycled silver from the film industry. Now I've turned it into a cute little bird to adorn your neck.

Necklaces range from $28-34 you can purchase them here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16625647



Don't know what to do with your old broken watch? Turn it into a "timeless" piece of jewelry (sorry I couldn't help myself :-)
Alot of times in my designs I will use objects I've found, old keys, etc. This necklace "Time for Steampunk" features watch gears, hands, etc. and an antique winder. It's one of a kind, $46 and can be purchased here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17810589

My entire Etsy shop (http://www.ofnaturedesigns.etsy.com/) is natured themed and you'll find lots of great eco-friendly accessories there! Hope this inspires you to look good and be green doing it. :-) Happy Shopping!

Manassas Fall Jubilee

I will be a vendor at the Manassas Fall Jubilee on Saturday, October 4th.

My booth will be near the Pavillion. I am looking forward to a fun time of socializing and selling! I will have my antique key wristlets, handcrafted jewelry, photography and fine art for sale. Take a look at http://www.ofnaturedesigns.etsy.com/ to see some of the items that will be there!

Hope to see you there!

Model Madness 6- Janelle

View my previous posts to read more about my model photo shoots for my jewelry line OfNatureDesigns and see some other gorgeous girls with some gorgeous personalities as well.)Meet Janelle:

Janelle is the last, (but not the least!) model I'm posting that I also took photos of for my jewelry line Of Nature Designs. Janelle had the prettiest skin, and looks great wearing:

Beach Pebble necklace (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13315274)

Pink Lemonade Chalcedony necklace

Florida Flamingos Jade Ring (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14393438)

Here is a link to Janelle's website: http://www.modelmayhem.com/42618

Model Madness Part 3: Nikki

(View my previous posts to read more about my model photo shoots for my jewelry line OfNatureDesigns.)

Meet Nikki:

Nikki is wearing "Like Little Jewels" Chrysoprase Earrings (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14832140)

and the Small Mod Bird Necklace (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14313863)

You can view more photos of Nikki on her Myspace page: www.myspace.com/ladygwenavear

Model Madness part 2- Jenny

As I've stated before, not only am I an artist in the northern Virginia area, but I also have started my own jewelry line-- OfNatureDesigns: affordable, nature-inspired, handmade, most of it one of a kind. I sell my jewelry in my studio Kelly's Artbox in Occoquan, as well as online on etsy.com

I decided to take my branding to the next step and hired a few beautiful faces to help give my jewelry it's "identity".

You met Julia in a previous blog, over the next couple of days I'll be posting some of the other photos I've taken of the other models. Today meet Jenny. Jenny is wearing my guitar string rings (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14422559)

Fall Mums necklace, and Swallow's Treasure Necklace (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13735397)

(Thank you girls for all your help and smiles!)