Another successful online class

So, needing more inspiration to hopefully kickstart my business, I recently finished another online jewelry class.  This class was from Deryn Mentock (link here), who has had online jewelry classes, as well as in-person classes, for years.  This class involved making prong settings.  Unlike traditional prong settings, where there is a backplate to assist in holding the stone in place, this technique involves making settings whereby the stone appears to float within the setting. I will admit - this technique takes a bit of patience and practice - but oh so worth it!

A few blogposts ago, I highlighted a couple of pairs earrings that I purchased from Deryn, made with these settings. I instantly fell in love with this setting as it is perfect for stones with an irregular shape, translucent, or that do not have a "flat back" to sit within a standard bezel shape.

First up was this pair of Oregon Sunstone Rosecut cabochons - such a beautiful stone!  I have alredy gifted this pair to my sister.

Next up is this pair of Hematic Quartz Rosecut cabochons.  The color in these stones is so different from any other - those inclusions in the quartz are from iron.  Fabulous!

The last pair of earrings are Gray Moonstone Rosecuts, and these are my favorite to date!  I first textured the wire with a brand-new-to-me tool, which if you know me at all, texture is everything!  But the moonstones...swoon!

I then focused on single stones for a necklace.  I purchased this Rutilated Quartz in 2016...2016!  The needle-like inclusions look like threads of gold, which I find so fascinating! Mother Nature worked overime on this one.

I posted a picture of these hand carved gemstones below a few blog posts ago (link here) and I thought about a prong setting.  This was just BEFORE Deryn advertised for her upcoming class....kismet I tell you!

The first necklace features that beautiful hand carved, double sided Aquamarine.  After I made the pendant, I realized I HAD to procure Aquamarine beads to complete the necklace. I swear I could stare at these beads all day long!  The amazing amout of facets just shimmers - and the bead strand features varying shades of baby blue!.  Perfect for anyone born in the month of March!

Lastly - the carved Citrine. Once again, I felt the need to add a chain of citrine beads to complete the necklace.

These items are now available in my shop. 

I will most definetly be using this technique in the future!  I am so grateful to all those who teach....I hope they continue to do so!

Thanks for stopping by!

XO

Patti