Did you know, at 4:40 in the morning...

... the moon is still high in the sky?

Unfortunately, I happen to know this because that is the ungodly hour I woke up this morning to make it to work on time. Luckily for me, going in to work so early gives me plenty of time during the afternoon to get sneak some jewelry time in.

Today I was thrilled to find a most delectable package of gems waiting for me in the mail...

Here are those lovelies...

These are just so fabulously gem-my! Mystic-Pink Amethysts have been heat treated to create extraordinary colors and beautiful moonstone briolettes flashing blue at every turn...
I simply cannot wait to put these into something fabulous..

Even the weather cooperated today.. Not swelteringly hot as it has been in the last few days, but finally, sunny and bright with a cool breeze to rush through your hair.. perfection.

Truly, I must have done something outstanding to deserve such a perfect day. To my delight, the article I submitted to the Home Jewelry Business Success Tips website. Run by the knowledgeable and talented Rena Klingenberg, it is the place to go for jewelry business advice. For all you aspiring Jewelry Artist Etsians, here's my article on How to Get Your Jewelry Seen on Etsy.

How does one end

such a pleasant day?

Perhaps with a delicious dinner...

Sweet dreams!

xoxo
Cathy

Alas, I must confess….

I believe I am in the full throes of a love affair with Moonstones.

Rondelles, nuggets, pear shapes, briolettes, its shape matters not, as I happily ogle them in any way I can. Such happy, iridescent stones! Truly, these must be what it is like to hold the stars in your hands.

From this happy love affair, I bring you La Ville de Lumieres Necklace..

I cannot tell you how pleased I am with this little lovely. Sterling silver chain embraces a tenderly shaped sterling silver pendant just brimming with moonstones. Tiny rondelles loop and wrap around three hand-shaped petals made entirely from a single length of sterling silver wire. Two lovely teardrop moonstones dangle below, flashing colors with every turn. It is currently listed in my Etsy shop and I shall truly be sad to part with this lovely number.

I think I shall find another pair of teardrop moonstones and make a pair of earrings to go with this little lovely....

I shall keep you posted on more moonstone goodies to come!

xoxo
Cathy