Diamonds that Hurt

Beginning Metalsmithing class this week and we are going to be doing a project on Blood Diamonds so I was researching and found this really striking poster that asks "What did you pay for those diamonds" and really juxtaposes the images of the beauty of the diamond and their meaning to the buyers as opposed to the image of what it took to acquire them.

The other photo is of the huge conflict free Lesotho Promise, a 603 carat white diamond that was found in this century and was just recently sold for 12.36 million.

Because we'll be studying conflict diamonds in class, I decided to rent Blood Diamond a second time. It's a very strong and emotional movie not to mention Leonardo Dicaprio has an amazing African accent as well.

New Goodies!

Went shopping this morning at the International foods market and picked up some cute Tea Cakes and Almond Sweet Tea! Can't wait to enjoy these little treats! Also was playing around with the Gocco last night and made a set of 100 cards and stationary and have been happily painting them with watercolors, they turned out nicely.

Working Hard

Some new designs in the making! I'm experimenting with new photo techniques that you can view in my Etsy Shop! Feathers, Flowers, and Rocks make really nice backdrops and props! Also I'm very excited about my new Flex Shaft I got for Christmas! It is so much fun!

ETSY GEMSTONE BEADS!

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Come Check out all the studio Overstock Supplies at Pearlicious Bead shop!

The Almighty Jewelry Final! Behold...

The fruits of 20 Hours in the Studio! A Sterling Silver Tea Infuser with Abalone settings and a Bunny Necklace, just for fun. Behold, Be Amazed.

Pearrrls

My precious Sakura Kitten all dressed up in my pearl choker necklace! Just had to put them up, she ended up trying to eat them so that was the end of that game. But she does look cute in the captured moment!

Home Show!

Home Show went well yesterday! Beautiful weather and a great turn out! Thanks everyone for making this such a wonderful holiday show. Here are some of the photos of the dinner table set up, jewelry for dinner? Yum!