February – how I missed you. You were gone in a flurry, frenetic, so fast. One thing that was successful, accomplished on time, and simply a positive during February was the Component of the Month over at Art Jewelry Elements! Here is what Francesca sent us:
Aren’t they gorgeous? Depth of color. Variations in color. The fine silver accents. The pieces are very subtle, and have detail when seen up close. I didn’t want the enamel to get over shadowed by one of my more elaborate mixed media assemblages. (You know how I am…) So I went back to simple, gorgeous gems, to accent this piece and set it off…
Strung with moonstones, pearls, aquamarine, apatite, and silver spacers…
I adore moonstones. I have a lovely strand of tiny faceted rondelles that are drilled too small for any wire but 26 gauge – and I decided this was their chance! It was the silver embedded embelishment that inspired this palette. I wanted accents of color to link to the overall blue/aqua tones, as well as silver.
These elaborate silver beads visually cap off the gem strand as it transitions to chain; the chain is just the last few inches on the back of one’s neck.
I love the piece – simple, clean, with a bit of subtlety. I can’t wait to see what my fellow AJE team members did – and dont forget the lucky guests who WON a pendant each! You can see it all at the Art Jewelry Elements blog. Thats where I am headed…. But before you go – I would love to hear what yo think….
Jenny Davies-Reazor 
That’s is so pretty Jenny!! I love the moonstone with the beautiful soft turquoise of Francesca’s Focal. Beautiful!!
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… sure is fun. Thanks for coming over Kristi! Glad you like it!
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That is just beautiful! I love how you pulled all the blended colors into your necklace.
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It was a pleasure, thanks! Francesca sent us such great ingredients – didnt she?
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Love! What a great necklace. I can totally see this with a summer dress, or with tshirt and jeans. The silver accents give it enough girly to go dressy, and the simple lines and color palette means that it will be a favorite in the jewelry box. Great job!
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Thank you! I am super conscious of my pieces being very easy to wear.( Not too heavy, prickly…) This one is, for sure!
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Love the simplicity and beauty of your design!!!
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Thank yo umy friend! Moonstones for me. You know I lucked out and got my fav color!
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I love the piece. The simplicity of the necklace part, with that pop of color really makes the disc stand out.
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… I see it with a light tee, on a warm spring day. Shame I dont tan – it would be lovely worn on bronze skin… Thanks Kay!
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That’s beautiful. Great choice in staying with simplicity. Your gems just accent it perfectly.
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You know I want to keep it now. Thanks for stopping over Susan!
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I love what you did with this – that moonstone picks up the tones of the mottling in the disc and the blue accents are a gorgeous range of color. Very pretty!
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Glad you like it! Especially since you dont usually make components. I am glad your little chickadees hatched into lovely designs. Makes you proud, huh?
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Beautiful! The simplicity is perfect for the component and the subtle colors really feel like February in still full swing. I adore moonstone too, but have never used it before.
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Hello My name is Jenny and I am addicted to gemstones. No – really. Its almost all I use. I will throw in artist components here and again, but its gems and clay and metal. Earth girl – thats me.
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Very subtle and beautiful design, Jenny! I love the colors you pulled with the gem stones! And the silver beads are a great addition!
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Thanks Sue! Those silver dots cried out for company. Francesca made me do it…;-)
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Your necklace is so pretty, Jenny. I love moonstones, too. This is the kind of necklace that makes me want to hold it in my hands and study each part of it for the subtle richness of the colors and textures. Great job.
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Thanks Linda. The pendant goes for impact, and the beads go for subtlety. It was nice to use the wee tiny stones I had been saving…
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That gem strand is gorgeously composed and let’s Francesca’s piece take full center stage! Nice job and nice getting to meet you through your work!
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Thanks Dawn! I am so grateful for the Interwebs community! I spend so many days alone in the studio, you know?
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This is one awesome necklace! The aquamarine, moonstone and oh so lovely blue of Francesca pendant are incredible! Great piece!
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Thanks! Yeah – Francesca rocked it. It was a fun challenge, but not hard. The piece was easy to design with!
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