Sterling Silver and Lapis Earrings, Pendant, and Ring Set

I sketched the design a few months back for a jewelry set using Lapis and Sterling Silver.  I found some time and was able to complete the set as a gift for my wife.  Here is the finished set with the design sketch as a backdrop.

Sterling Silver and Lapis
Earrings about 2.125 x .625"
Pendant about 2.125 x .75"
Ring size 10-1/8
Design sketch used as backdrop

Jim

Sketches for Lapidary Journal's April Design Challenge: Eclipse

I used the solar eclipse and the passage of time as inspirations for the sketches I entered in their contest.  It was fun to try and come up with designs in a theme. 

Bracklet with the eclipse at various stages of cycle on each link.

Eclipse at it's most vivid moment hiding the sun with only the ring around the outside glowing.

Showing the passege of time.

 Jim

Gem Fair and Friends

We visited some friends down in Eugene this weekend and Robin was able to go to the gem fair there with her friend for some girl time without the kids.  She found some cute little round garnet cabs and some faceted peridot to practice setting on.  Up till now we have only bezel set stones, so looking to expand our skills and we will keep you posted on how it goes.  I was able to do some sketches and am working on a design for autism since April is Autism Awareness Month and our youngest son is autistic so it has more meaning for us.  Robin's first autism piece got lots of hits on etsy and sold this weekend :)  Robin has a few other pieces in the design phase and will share them as she gets them a little farther along.

Jim