Little bit about lapis

Octobers twilight is so crisp, and unhindered by summer's humidity and haze that the color reminds me of lapis. Deep blues surrendering to the peaceful deep purples of nights warm blanket. I love the variety of blues that lapis provides. Some of them seem unnatural they are so blue. I have added a few tidbits of information I have found about lapis and added links to suppliers where you can get your own!

Lapis or Lapis Lazuli has been a favorite for eons used for amulets, seals, to decorate crowns and shields.

Lapis was the first stone to be worn as jewelry.

Lapis was ground into a powder and mixed with binding agents to produce paint, known as ultramarine. The color was so brilliant it wasn't until 1834 that a synthetic color was produced that could be used as a substitute for ultramarine. Powdered lapis is still used when restoring the masters paintings.

Lapis is the stone of friendship and truth.

Where can you find lapis for your next project?


Rings & Things

Puffed Oval Gemstone, 10x14mm (Lapis Lazuli)



Art Beads

4mm Lapis Lazuli Rounds


Sedona Stones

Lapis nuggets approx. 8-9mm 15-16 inch #gem010


Beadin Path

Lapis Lazuli Puff Rectangle Dark Quality w/Ore 18x30mm Beads 16" strand




Aunties Beads

Lapis Faceted Puffed Oval, 25 x 35mm



What will you make with yours?

Hello Tiffany - Beadin Path Design Partner

I received a great selection of vintage lucite beads from Beadin Path as part of the design partner program. What to do? What to do!

I wanted to do a look that was inspired by a vintage look, but that would also be hot with todays jewelry trends.

I used the LUC4809YL - Vintage Lucite Topaz Quad Cut Cube - 12mm for this necklace and added pearls, lampwork, and faux pearls from my supplies. I tied this all together with hand wound links of brass and copper and hung it all on a brass chain.

I love breaking the rules and pushing the envelope with my styles. Mixing the metals and the pearls to some is a huge no-no, but for me, it sets the necklace in a category all it's own.

Stunning.

My Jo's B'day

Today is my daughters birthday. There is nothing I could make today that would shine or be more beautiful than her.

She is my joy, my heart

my scream, my shout

my laughter, my tears
my frowns, my smiles

my shinning star, my sweet sweet songbird
my laughter when the day is gray

my motivation when my life is heavy
my reason

my 'omg i am crying i am laughing so hard', my oooo, eeee, oooo, weeeee

my hands in the air

my passions
my moonpies and potatoes salad
my drops of jupiter, my criminal

my PBR, my ibuprofen
my sunrises, my sunsets
my coffee, coffee, coffee
my roseanne, my nanny
my sangoos, my keputch
my fits, my spits, my sink full of rocks
my life


I love you Jo

New Design - Lepidolite and amazonite necklace

According to The Insider, bold, large, chunky, statement making jewelry is where it's at this 2009 fall/winter season. I couldn't be happier! Granted what was seen on the run way is an over the top statement of what will be in stores this year. My style is just that, chunky necklaces that are the focal of the wardrobe, not the accent to the ensemble.

This morning over coffee and between chasing the dogs up and down the stairs and around the yard, I wanted to make one of those 'non seasonal committed' necklaces. I wanted a big fun necklace that will go great during any season and with any wardrobe. I think I did it.

Great colors of purples, grays, and sea foam greens accented with copper on a warm chocolaty hemp cord. Perfect for fall, creates happy thoughts during the winter, cheers on the spring and cools off the summer.

Yup - it's a keeper.