My kid sister is a lover of all kinds of jewelry. Lately though she has become obsessed with super long designs. Of course this inspired me to create a design just for her. These earrings are created using copper with sterling fused into the metal for many of the components. the remaining part of the design is sterling silver. And the best part.. They are SO lightweight. … [Read more...]
What’s New in Spirals?
The OPEN SPIRAL Pendant! I have been playing around with new pendant designs centered around the Sacred Spiral. From all this playing emerged the Open Spiral concept. The frame is copper with a sterling silver spiral. And of course I have to add gemstones! These natural turquoise beads are from the Sonoran mine in Mexico. The neck chain in sterling silver is 36" long! … [Read more...]
Calorie-Free Halloween Candy
Ear candy that is! Select a scrumptious pair of these earrings to wear and forget all about munching on candy this Halloween. Have some Spooky Scary Fun today. Shop Alene's Adornments for your favorite designs. Become an Alene’s Adornments Collector Provide your Email and first name to Get First Look at newest designs, tidbits and legends about gemstones, jewelry … [Read more...]
Tantalizing Turquoise
Here is the 2nd in a series of posts about turquoise. The cuff shown here features a bright blue turquoise gem from the Bisbee, Arizona mine. I am sure you have seen many types of turquoise stones over the years. The colors vary from blue/green to deeper blue. What is the reason for the different hues? It all depends upon what other minerals are found with the particular … [Read more...]
Because Kindness Matters…
The Sacred Spiral collection 'Because Kindness Matters' The Spiral is an ancient symbol representing growth and evolution. It has been found in cave carvings, shells and the Milky Way. A Spiral starts as a smaller tight circle expanding quickly to infinity. Each of our actions.. a quick smile to a stranger, holding the door for someone, a kind word to a friend..seem like … [Read more...]
