serpentine, baby

i fell madly in love with these stones the moment i laid eyes on them. gorgeous grapey green globes with a subtle matte glow...there really is nothing else like them. they were brought to my favorite supplier by a traveling bead man, straight from the mountains of afghanistan. they were pricey...very. but i had to have them and create something with them. 

i brought them home...and i wore them as a plan strand for ages before i could bring myself to cut them apart and work with them. they had such a lovely weight about them, and picked up my bodies heat...i kept thinking "dionysius"...such a gorgeous, sensual stone.

 

in researching them online i found out some lore that made them my favorite stones ever...serpentine is believed to protect the wearer from poison and to reduce stress...they are so powerful indeed as to even allow tense women to relax enough to have orgasms. go figure. who'd have ever thunk it? but i tell you...they are so beautiful and mysterious, i do not doubt it at all. 

in my researching, too...i must say that i hve not found any specimens online that are as gorgeous as these stones. this piece, made with 14k gf wire, hand forged brass and a beautiful shell pendant that emphasizes the green is one of a kind, a piece to treasure and pass down. 

taking a tiny piece of maine with you...

my first attempt at creating a chain of wee beach pebbles...and it came out so lovely...this one is sold already!

how to lay your eyes on my work!

i am becoming a squatter of sorts! at least for the time being!

i will be setting my jewelry up at the P DeSantis Studio & Gallery in Kennebunkport at 77 North St. They are open from 10-5. a great chance to see what i've been making for the body and home lately in person! the gallery is primarily my father's work, he is amazingly talented, so you'll also have the wonderful experience of being surrounded by his work as well...gorgeous stuff.

i am doing one more craft show for the season, too...and it's a good one, sponsored by the oak and the ax. really creative folks involved. it is on december 18th from 10-5 at 129 main st in biddeford, the old reny's building. should be amazing. i hope to see you there!
The Oak & the Ax Holiday Fair