Another wholesale gem and jewelry show in Massachusetts last weekend and we
focused on looking for gemstones for Fall and Winter. The big ‘finds’ were
silver toggles with faceted gemstones in Iolite, Citrine, Peridot, Garnet,
and Pearl. There were also some ornate Turkish silver beads with the same
faceted and cabochon gemstones that are similar to the Turkish silver beads
used in the bracelet #B030612 that everyone says looks like an antique–so
watch for them. Also, I found some white heart shaped freshwater pearls that
I was searching months for and some silver colored ones too. The pearl
wholesaler told me that there has been a disease in the pearl beds that is
ruining most of the pearls so the prices will be climbing. This may not
affect you too much because just how many pearls do you buy? But, she bought
these at the old price and passed the price to me and I, in turn, will pass
to you. I plan to combine them with birthstone gemstones for earrings since
everyone seems to like to give them as gifts.
We had a couple of shows in New London on the waterfront in June and early
July (check the website for the upcoming ones there). The show doesn’t have a
lot of crafters, but it’s worth the trip for visitors because there’s there
are other things to do like walk the waterfront, visit downtown New London
and its small museums, or take a short drive to other sites like Fort
Trumbull, the Coast Guard Academy, etc. So far, each show has had a live band
playing in the afternoon. When we’re not busy helping customers, it’s very
enjoyable to just sit and watch the water and listen to the music. There’ no
entrance fee for the New London Waterfront shows, but I think there will be
an entrance fee for the Waterford show.
Anklets and shell heishi and Hill Tribe silver necklaces were very popular (and still the watches!) I’ll focus on making more -especially different anklet styles. As for the Hill Tribe silver roses that I mentioned in my last newsletter, they’re sold except for a couple of pairs of earrings. I’ll try to get more of the elements for the necklaces; but, it will be limited because I only have 3 roses left.
Continue with
your feedback –it’s a big help. If there’s anything that I’ve learned so
far, it’s that everyone’s taste is different and hearing what you want makes
me think about jewelry in new ways that is inspiring.
Stay tuned...
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July 5, 2003; 10 AM to 3 PM - Saturday Market on the Waterfront - New London Waterfront Park; New London, CT 06320 (map)
July 19 & 20, 2003; 9 AM to 4:30 PM Sailing Through Summer Town Green, Essex, CT (map)
B030612-8 |
The beads alternate between the all silver and gem stone and silver beads
spaced by a square flower bead. The toggle has a chain on the pin end and
the pin and ring are completely coil wrapped. The solid silver beads and
toggle are hand made in Turkey and the gemstone beads are hand made in
Bali. Comment: The gemstone beads are rainbow moonstone, turquoise, and amethyst. Size: 8 inches Price: $51.00 |
B030612-7.75 |
The beads alternate between the all silver and gem stone and silver beads
spaced by a square flower bead. The toggle has a chain on the pin end and
the pin and ring are completely coil wrapped. The solid silver beads and
toggle are hand made in Turkey and the gemstone beads are hand made in
Bali. Comment: The gemstone beads are rainbow moonstone, turquoise, and amethyst. Size: 7 3/4 inches Price: $52.00 |
B030612-7.5 |
The beads alternate between the all silver and gem stone and silver beads
spaced by a square flower bead. The toggle has a chain on the pin end and
the pin and ring are completely coil wrapped. The solid silver beads and
toggle are hand made in Turkey and the gemstone beads are hand made in
Bali. Comment: The gemstone beads are rainbow moonstone, turquoise, and amethyst. Size: 7 1/2 inches Price: $50.00 |
B030612-7 |
The beads alternate between the all silver and gem stone and silver beads
spaced by a square flower bead. The toggle has a chain on the pin end and
the pin and ring are completely coil wrapped. The solid silver beads and
toggle are hand made in Turkey and the gemstone beads are hand made in
Bali. Comment: The gemstone beads are rainbow moonstone, turquoise, and amethyst. Size: 7 inches Price: $50.00 |
B030611-8.25 |
The sterling silver Southwest Native American beads have a Greek key
design circling the holes. The turquoise gemstone are approximately 8 - 10
mm nuggets and the bead caps and toggle are hand made in Bali. Size: 7 1/4 inches Price: $37.00 |
B030611-7.75 |
The sterling silver Southwest Native American beads have a Greek key
design circling the holes. The turquoise gemstone are approximately 8 - 10
mm nuggets and the bead caps and toggle are hand made in Bali. Size: 7 1/4 inches Price: $35.00 |
B030611-7.5 |
The sterling silver Southwest Native American beads have a Greek key
design circling the holes. The turquoise gemstone are approximately 8 - 10
mm nuggets and the bead caps and toggle are hand made in Bali. Size: 7 1/4 inches Price: $34.00 |
B030611-7.25 |
The sterling silver Southwest Native American beads have a Greek key
design circling the holes. The turquoise gemstone are approximately 8 - 10
mm nuggets and the bead caps and toggle are hand made in Bali. Size: 7 1/4 inches Price: $33.00 |
N030622-18 |
The lavender shell heishi bead color is natural. All metal is Thai silver
(95%) hand made by the Thai Hill Tribes. The extender lengthens the
necklace up to two inches. Size: 18 inches Price: $50.00 |
N030618-19 |
The tube bead slides on the leather cord. The clasp is sterling silver.
All silver is hand made. The tube bead in Bali, the rose from Thailand,
and the spacer from Turkey. Size: 19 inches Price: $35.00 |
N03061817 |
The tube bead slides on the leather cord. The clasp is sterling silver.
All silver is hand made. The tube bead in Bali, the rose from Thailand,
and the spacer from Turkey. Size: 19 inches Price: $35.00 |
N030615-17 |
The hematite necklace is connected by the padlock. The key hangs by a
c-ring clasp connected to the ring. It is hand blown genuine Venician
millifiori glass on a smooth solid silver back. The padlock is smooth on
the reverse. All metal is solid sterling silver. Comment: Wear many ways using any combination of the pieces. Only the hook at the nape has a simple look. Size: 17 inches Price: $62.00 |
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