My Studio

For years I've made jewelry at the kitchen counter. It has been a terrible place to do the work I love doing, but it was a necessity. Being in a power wheelchair, and having a handicapped accessible apartment, I've had to used the kitchen counter because its open leg well allows my wheelchair to fit.

Recently all of that has changed. I've converted my bedroom into my studio and it makes me happy. Surrounding myself with the things I use to create my designs, as well as the art, statues, sculptures and carvings makes me feel at home and comfortable. There's no need to rush, I can savor working slowly. An open window brings the sound of birds and bees and the fragrance of warm air, cut grass and the welcome sound of neighing horses from the horse farm next door. Working in front of windows blesses me with natural light, which I love. Making jewelry is a daylight endeavor.

In the living room I like to read at night or watch television, but I'm not a big fan. I sleep in a wonderful lift recliner and get a better sleep than I did in my bed. Too bad I didn't make the change sooner, but I enjoy it now and that's what matters.

Works in Progress

No small news that this blog is a work in progress. I just can't seem to blog on a daily basis. I can't even tell you that I wish I could,  because that would be a lie. Blogging isn't a top priority in my life, even when it's about my own jewelry.

But since this blog is about my jewelry, and I adore making it, here's a collage with some of my works in progress.

Top Left:
A 12 x 16.5mm natural South Sea Pearl dressed in 24k gold vermeil waiting for delicate sapphire gemstones...

Large Middle:
Small sparkling faceted emerald briolettes will perhaps become a necklace or a bracelet....hmmmm...

Bottom Left:
Almost too small to see, this beautiful triangular fused dichroic glass pendant in pink, lilac and silver, along with a slew of brilliant amethyst chips and faceted rondelles - and hand hammered sterling silver drops - will make a stunning pendant necklace.

Middle Right:
A huge labradorite pendant, along with several sterling silver edged labradorite stones and several coin shaped labradorite pieces will make a fabulous piece for a woman who loves this gemstone.

Necklaces to Enchant Your Fancy

The following necklaces comes from the New Summer Collection. Visit the summer collection at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SironaJewelryDesigns?section_id=11594567 for full descriptions and pricing.

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New Earrings for the Discriminating Woman!

The following earrings are from the New Summer Collection. For more information, please visit: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SironaJewelryDesigns?section_id=11594567

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New Jewelry & Photos

Do you like really long necklaces? If so, take a look at these pieces. 

Inspiration to Design: Chrome Diopside Necklace

"Because jewelry is an art form, I’m influenced by the feelings I have when I choose stones, metals and other materials. In seeing color, shape and texture I experience a visceral response, and this begins the process of imagining. Stones and metals, like the jewelry they will become, have the power to create moods and provoke responses, or even engender opinions. Time and experience have taught me that the materials I choose attach to my memory, and in time, the intuitive design process begins."

The above has been taken from the Artist Statement page on my web site. Most of us who create jewelry have a keen eye for color and beauty in nature. When I'm surrounded by green things growing, I drift into a place inside me where I am calm, relaxed yet richly alive. 

When I choose gemstones and metals to work with, I find myself in that place. It's color and texture that resonant with the intense pleasure of imaging what can be made - the possibility to create something beautiful and the desire to do it.

This chrome diopside necklace in 18k yellow gold, was inspired by many trips into quiet  woods, sketching or reading under summer's lush trees while the sun created glorious patterns of light and shadow all around me. My eyes were like tiny sponges soaking in as much as I could of the forest's beauty.

The play of light and sparkle in these chrome diopside gemstones and 18k gold spacers were all I needed to create a radiant yet reserved necklace that would carry the eye and catch each stone reflect its unique beauty.

This is the kind of pleasure I have when I create jewelry. It never ceases to amaze me.

Congratulaions, Lisa!

I'm happy to say that Lisa wanted the necklace and received it! Thanks for responding, Lisa, and enjoy! From time to time I'll do other give aways, so stay tuned and have a good week!