New source of inspiration are these ancient Anasazi pottery shards.  Have seen some beautiful jewelry made by re-purposing them!

Adding this beautiful east/west cross bead to the blueberry lava rock!!! Silver Toggle clasp will make a beautiful bracelet!

Materials for my inspiration of "blueberry" jewelry!   Here are some 4mm volcanic lava beads dyed BLUEBERRY!!   Can't wait..any suggestions for projects?

Front detail doesn't stop there! Check out the BACK!

Here is front!!

Back Jewelry!!

Another jewelry item I love is "BACK" Jewelry!!  Here is a pic of one I made!

Love these mineral "specimen" cocktail rings!!

Gold Pyrite Cocktail Statement Ring

Another specimen cocktail ring made with pyrite as the focal gem!!  These rings are a lot of fun!!

Vintage Beads & Re-purposed Components

Just listed @ my Etsy shop:  SofiasCobwebMuseum.....blingy, spring-y necklace.  Aurora borealis shade Angel Aura Necklace.  Made with fun inspired items!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/95276117/angel-aura-chandelier-crystal-glass

SPECIMEN RAW GEM SET IN INDUSTRIAL SETTING

Ghostowngirl is having fun today making bid raw gemstone (specimen quality) cocktail rings!!!!   FUN, FUN. FUN...

So excited about getting others to have input on this blog as far as jewelry-making projects, vintage & estate jewelry, gemstones, materials, techniques...re-purposing finds.  List goes on & on!!  Right now am listing vintage signed costume jewelry on Ebay/Etsy & looking for items I'll be wearing myself this Spring 2012.  Everyone have a blessed day!  Check it out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/180839647265?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Industrial Findings

Am slowly but surely gathering together items for Industrial / Steampunk jewelry-making fun. Lately have been hooked on all sorts of keys!!!  Here are a few pics of old & new alike!  Will see what else I can find this weekend to add to this collection....

Love these bird nest pendants made with beads of your choice & wire!  Would love to try wire crochet jewelry along with combined elements.  Would love feedback from anyone who has done this or planning too!