Seashells and Shell Pearls

I hit the local bead stores a couple of weeks or so ago, and bought some shell pearls at both of them. I couldn't resist the perfect roundness of them. The colors were delightful as well!

This first one  has deep coral, stark white, and off white shell pearls, and one of those darling heart cockles.

Very plain, but very pretty! Sometimes you just don't need any bling at all.

Just simple sterling silver findings.

Some Rhodochrosite gemstone beads compliment the coral pink. This color looks very much like the popular Honeysuckle pink that has been the rage. I just think it's pretty.

A big moon snail shell was the perfect color for the yellow shell beads...

and some Indicolite Austrian crystals accent this shell in a nice way.

Oxidized sterling silver and a touch of gunmetal really set it off.

I am so not happy with these pics. This is a tough piece to fit in a photo!

and I forgot to mention there are a few freshwater pearls.

I will list this in my Etsy shop when I'm satisfied with my pics.

I'm still working on getting all of my necklaces shot on the bust. I can't wait til that is finished!

White Coral and Black Lava Stone Jewelry Set

I have several pieces of coral...some I found on the beach, and some were given to me, and a few have been bought.

The other day, I was looking at some of these pieces, and that little light went off. You know, the one above my head, shaped like a light bulb?!

Some of my new supplies were these awesome black lava stone beads, and white South Sea shell pearls. I love the texture of the black lava stone beads! I'm also enthralled with the South Sea shell pearls! These are exquisite! Very large, smooth, perfectly round, and oh so white!

 This is a short necklace, it falls into the choker category, but has some hang to it. It is quite dressy, and I thought it would make an amazing set. So I made a matching bracelet and earrings.

I totally and completely adore this Coral, Lava Stone, and South Sea Shell Pearl Jewelry Set!

For Etsy relevancy it is called Coral Choker Necklace Jewelry Set for now. As long as it stays on the first page or two I'll stick with that "name"....but in my mind it is called Kilauea Meets the Sea, or Kilauea's Destiny. I used to name all of my pieces, and I think it makes them just a little more special!

I was thinking of working on my Etsy description in the listing. If I'm not in the right mood, or frame of mind, my descriptions are down right b o r i n g. ZZZZZZZZ. I think I could jazz it up a tad, but I don't want it to lose it's place in the search!

I have a few new listings, and I'll showcase some here, and some on my other blog! I also have a few new pretties in the works. I've been feeling creative, and just letting the juices flow. My crafty space is an utter disaster! I've been working with various metals, and have findings of every kind laying about, and 4 bead boards.

Yesterday I had a case of the dropsies, and didn't get anything done (except a listing and errands). I have also broken 5 shells this past week while drilling :(   Big time sad face, but I'm hoping for a great day with steady hands!

I still have several supplies I haven't even touched, so I'm off to play!

If you could pick a shell to have something made with it, what kind of shell, and what would it be???

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Del