All the Jewelry on this site is designed and made by me in my studio in Upstate New York.

Porcelain is a type of ceramics highly valued for its beauty and strength.  All the porcelain beads on this site are handmade and kiln fired at a very high temperature.   To create the beads I mix raw porcelain with various minerals to produce the different colors. The beads are then hand formed and many are carved and inlaid with colors.  The beads are fired before being glazed, then fired again at the very high temperature of 2310 degrees Fahrenheit. 

My sterling silver pieces come in various finishes.

High-polish: This gives the silver a very reflective mirror-like finish.

Hammered: This is achieved with a rounded hammer and gives the surface a facetted texture which reflects light especially nicely.

Satin or matte: This is a less reflective finish, giving the jewelry a softer look which many people enjoy, particularly for romantic jewelry pieces.

Oxidized: This is a method of giving silver a dark patina using liver of sulfur.  This is sometimes called a French gray finish.  Shades can vary from gray to black, black being often used as a design motif in recessed areas. 

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My beaded necklaces and bracelets are strung on the highest quality 49-strand jeweler's wire for strength and flexibility. 

All pieces come in a cotton-filled gift box.

I hope you enjoy my jewelry.  It was made with great care and pleasure.

Jacqueline