“Celtic Twilight”
This necklace has many fascinating beads with too many stories, so I shall focus only on the amazing agate stone centerpiece which has two sides and two personalities. I will list all the beads for my readers’ information.
Agate really is just a stone living in volcanic host rocks discovered in the third century on the shore of a river in Sicily…think Mt. Etna.
Most agates are hollow and in the form of a geode. Slices like this one are cut from the outside of the geode; the inside is called drusy quartz. This agate is probably Brazilian identified by its brown color interlaced with white and gray with striking layered bands. This is high end agate; ordinary agate is found as gravel in streams.
The stone centerpiece pictured here and above inspired this necklace’s colors: warm and inviting.
It can be worn on either side.
Here is a list of my favorite beads in the necklace: yellow and white “sugar beads”, my name, called crackle glass by other beaders; copal, opaque and beigey, which I have often described as young amber; white vintage Japanese cut glass; small white-striped Venetian trade beads; semi-precious citrine chips; yellow jade; pale yellow vintage pre-war German pressed glass (three are seen at the clasp).
This necklace measures 21″ plus 7″ for the centerpiece and dangles. It weighs 6.8 ounces. It is not heavy to me since it is dispersed over 4 strands. Wear your own gold earrings with it. $145.
Here is Max, the Labradoodle, now 19 weeks old. Still a pesky puppy, but doing well in obedience classes. He is showing loving traits, follows me everywhere, and loves being outside!
This one is or me! I love it. Let me know if it’s mine and I’ll send you $145. Little Max is so cute. Will he get bigger?
Love the necklace and the pup‼️
You looks so happy….
Max is darling!
Pretty necklace and beautiful puppy. Still looks big to me. Love the picture of the two of you. 😇
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That necklace I’d say is a masterpiece. And it’s a great picture of you and Max. You look really happy so I guess it was a good idea. (But also know it’s probably a lot of work!) It’s a busy time right now, but we WILL get together later this month I’m hoping. xxooK
Your necklaces are always beautiful. Recently I saw somebody wearing a chunky necklace out of all black round lava beads and one silver bead in front.Cool.Also saw a black and brown necklace with large black uneven beads and warm round large beads with a few gold ring like metals in between.Also cool. Thought I pass it on to you, would,t mind having something like that. Hope you are well, Marianne Maney, SLO town
Loved the story and the photo. Both you and Max (3?) look healthy and happy.
xo
Wayne B Snyder
M: 650-248-7772 E: wayne.byron.snyder@gmail.com S: wayne.b.snyder
What a beautiful golden eruption of stones! So fitting for the gorgeous center piece that was born from ancient magma! How lucky for the woman who will wear this piece. Wow has Max has grown;-)
Gorgeous necklace! So happy Max is bringing you happiness
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Thanks to everyone who commented! I’m not blogging as frequently as last year, monthly instead of weekly, but I am still having fun! And Max is a dear!
Nice photo!!
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Hi Priscilla,
I’m so glad we connected the last time you were in SLO! Love the new puppy! I have a 3 year old labradoodle named Frank Sinatra.
Would you be interested in sending a few necklaces to SLOMA for the Craft Art Market in late November and December?
Let me know if you are interested.
All the best,
Ruta
Ruta Saliklis, Ph.D. Curator and Director of Exhibitions San Luis Obispo Museum of Art 1010 Broad Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
http://www.sloma.org 805-543-8562 rsaliklis@sloma.org
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