Of course I had to make a pair of earrings to match the Divine Harmony pendant. :)  Because these cherry quartz beads are so huge, I couldn't overdo it on the tourmaline and pearls on the earrings...I didn't want them to be too heavy!  They are just perfect right now, and look very elegant and interesting. 

You can find more photos and info. in my earrings category here on the site:
http://jaijohnson.weebly.com/earrings.html

I finally had a chance to work with this cherry quartz.  I LOVE THESE!  Rondelle shaped, they are huge and faceted and an absolutely gorgeous shade of deep pink.  I paired tourmaline in deep, rich olive colors (with a tinge of pink) with the stunning bead, and accented with freshwater pearls.  I wove silver wire with great precision to frame the focal bead, and added a tornado bead at the top.

The precision wire work paired with the freeform of the tornado bead wire work is representative of my life.  That perfect, woven frame is how I'd like my life to be.  Yet it often ends up in a tornado as represented by the top bead.  I'm sure some of you can relate.  It's tough when things are going along fine, and then they spiral out of control.  It's wonderful, though, to take that situation, and turn it into something of beauty...a keepsake...and heirloom to remind us that even though we have tornado moments, beauty can still come from within them. :)

If I could stay out of the vets office...I might get more jewelry made.  This week it was Lady.  Again.  We still don't know if she'll be okay.  Possible intestinal blockage or possibly IBD.  Treating for IBD as I didn't have the funds for a surgical exploration.  Xrays and ultrasound have been done...to the tune of wayyyyyy more jewelry than I offer on this site at this time. Needless to say, all proceeds will be going to pay this bill.  Sure would be nice if someday I could take my earnings and pay regular bills...such as the utilities or phone.  Sigh.  Tired of these emergency things...now I feel like *I* should see a doctor!