When you put on a certain color in the morning… does it make you feel energetic? empowered? calm? Do you tend to gravitate towards certain colors in your home and wardrobe?

How about the jewelry you wear? are you attracted to certain gemstones and colors?

Blue is one of my favorite colors! It is associated with open spaces… like the sky and the ocean.  Furthermore blue is a friendly color. Did you know that almost everyone likes some shade of blue! Furthermore corporate America embraces blue as well. Business (power) suits, ties, company logos … and the US FLAG all use blue. The key feelings associated with blue are: calmness; confidence; unity; intelligence; conservatism

If Blue is your favorite color you :

• are Reliable, trusting and conservative

• love to be needed & tend to rescue others to gain the love

• are approachable and friendly

• prefer to stay within your comfort zone

• most of all you are spiritual and devoted to family and God

As a result gemstones in blue (lapis, sapphire, chrysocolla and turquoise) aid in relaxation and open the flow of communication.

Check out my blue designs today

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Most of the time when I am at the jewelry bench it is with a plan in mind. Either I am creating components for my wholesale line or pondering over what to design with new gems I have purchased.

However, once in awhile I have a day that is just plain fun. There is no plan in mind. I just pull out some random metals and gems and play! This week I had one of these days. Want to see what I created?

Here’s the components I start with today. Most are random pieces of metal that began as something else and were scrapped because I just wasn’t feeling the vibe. Everything I create needs to feel right to me? Does that make sense? It has to gel, to come from deep within me. I want to feel the energy of the design and know that the person who ultimately owns and wears this piece feels it too.

The re-creation and fun begins. Here are the results. And a little help from my Kitty Button. Her feedback is so important

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Do you feel lucky?

I hope so. Someone is going to win this sterling silver artisan pendant . It might as well be you, right?

This Dichroic Glass pendant was handcrafted by none other than yours truly. I love the bold mix of colors. Deep reds are enhanced by the metallic golds and greens. All I could say was WOW, when I found this gorgeous glass piece.  Once I mounted it in Silver and added the sterling neck stain, it became a design to love and wear!

Enter today. The winner will receive this pendant. Two runners-up will receive a pair of earrings of their choice. Selected from alenesadornments.

While you are at it, check out my other designs.

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