Saturday, February 26, 2011

A Cold Morning in San Jose

White Pearl Wire Wrap Necklace

There was a lot of press here in San Jose about the possibility of snow on the ground, the first time since 1976. I don't know if I'm happy or sad that we didn't have any snow when i woke up this morning. I grew up in the midwest where we had plenty of snow. This wire wrapped necklace reminds me of the colors that can be seen in the sparkle of the snow. 12mm white coin pearls have been wire wrapped and joined with jump rings to form this 16" long necklace.


To see more detailed pictures or to purchase this necklace go to
White Pearl Wire Wrap Necklace
For more jewelry by Prairie Willow go to Prairie Willow's website or
studio.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Reversible Fine Sliver Leaf Pendant.

Reversible FIne Silver Leaf Pendant
This lovely pendant is also reversible. The front of the pendant shows is a leaf texture with applied PMC syringe and a fine silver ball for decoration. The back is a lace texture and applied fine silver ball for decoration. The pendant is approximately 1 3/8" long by 1/4" wide.

To see more detailed pictures or to purchase this pendant go to
Fine Silver Leaf Pendant
For more jewelry by Prairie Willow go to Prairie Willow's website or
studio.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Fine Silver Leaf & Labradorite Necklace

Fine Silver Leaf with Pearl and Labradorite Necklace
This is a lovely Labradorite, Pearl and Fine Silver necklace. The focal point of the necklace is a leaf that is made from fine silver (PMC). The leaf is made by using PMC slip, a version of PMC that has been diluted with water. When painted on an object, such as a leaf, and then fired, a replica of the original form remains. The necklace is highlighted with sterling silver beads and a lovely labradorite and sterling silver box clasp. The necklace is between 15 1/2" and 16" long.
To purchase this necklace or see more pictures, go to Fine Silver Leaf with Pearl and Labradorite Necklace
For more jewelry by Prairie Willow go to Prairie Willow's website or
studio.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Leaf Panel Bracelet

Fine Silver Leaf Texture Panel Bracelet
Here in San Jose, CA, the buds are starting to swell, plum trees are flowering and leaves are opening. This bracelet is made of PMC. Each panel has been embossed with a different leaf or bark pattern. Several panels have applied leaf decoration to further the leaf motif. The bracelet closes with a custom toggle to integrate into the bracelet. The bracelet is 1 3/8" wide by 7 3/8" long and weights approximately 56 grams. The panels are connected with sterling silver jump rings. The bracelet has been patinated with liver of sulpher. The patination process was stopped once hints of blue were achieved. The bracelet's length can be reduced by removing rings from the toggle portion of the clasp.
To see more detailed pictures or to purchase this bracelet go to
Fine Silver Leaf Texture Panel Bracelet
For more jewelry by Prairie Willow go to Prairie Willow's website or
studio.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Heart & Cherry Quartz Earrings

Heart & Cherry Quartz Earrings
This is a cute pair of valentines day earrings. A small dotted heart hangs from a wire wrapped cherry quartz coin bead. The earrings hang 1 7/8" from the top of the ear wire.
To purchase these earrings go to Heart & Cherry Quartz Earrings
For more jewelry by Prairie Willow go to: website or
studio.

More Valentines Jewelry can be found at
Valentine's Day Jewelry

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Amethyst Chain Dangle Earrings

Amethyst Chain Dangle Earrings


February's birthstone is amethyst. These stylish earrings have a beautiful diamond shaped wire-wrapped amethyst briolette hanging from a sterling silver chain. Simple and lovely.
To purchase these earrings go to Amethyst Chain Dangle Earrings

For more jewelry by Prairie Willow go to Prairie Willow's website or
studio.

More amethyst jewelry can be found at Amethyst Jewelry

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Lemon Quartz Necklace

Lemon Quartz Necklace
Wow! Does this necklace say spring or what? Lemon quartz has such a beautiful pale yellow color. This necklace consists of a large 1 1/8" by 1/2" faceted lemon quartz nugget that has been mounted in a fine silver (PMC) bezel, accented with 5mm garnet cabochon. This piece is strung with with alternating 8.5mm and 4mm faceted lemon quartz beads to complement the focal point. The large beads are capped with small sterling silver bead caps. The necklace is finished with a sterling silver and lemon quartz box clasp.

The pendant hangs 1 3/8" from the body of the necklace. The necklace is approximately 16 1/2" long.

To purchase this necklace go to Lemon Quartz Necklace
For more jewelry by Prairie Willow go to Prairie Willow's website or
studio.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Make a Statement for Spring - Featured Item February 3, 2011

Multistrand Springtime Stone Bead Necklace
Make a statement for spring. This is a lovely, bold necklace made of many different stones. The necklace is made of ocean jasper, pineapple quartz, green quartz, amber, glass, abalone, sterling silver, agate, chrysoprase, jade, base metal and Peruvian opal. The colors of the stones are pale greens and golden browns which can transition the necklace from spring to fall. The colors remind me of a field of wheat throughout the season.
To purchase this necklace go to Multistrand Springtime Stone Bead Necklace
For more jewelry by Prairie Willow go to Prairie Willow's website or
studio.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Fine Silver Layered Heart Pendant - Featured Item February 2, 2011

Fine Silver Layered Heart Pendant
Just in time for Valentines day. This is a lovely heart pendant with an Chinese twist. The pendant consists of two layers, a background layer and a top layer which shows an Chinese market scene. The pendant is made of Precious Metal Clay and hangs from two jump rings.
To purchase this pendant go to
Fine Silver Layered Heart Pendant
For more jewelry by Prairie Willow go to: website or
studio.

More Valentines Jewelry can be found at
Valentine's Day Jewelry