Facetd Hessonite Garnet Necklce 
Faceted Hessonite Garnet Earrings |
Ronald McDonald House Charity Event, 2009
Red Garnet & Tourmaline Triple Strand Necklace.
This Necklace and Earring Set was donated for auction
at the 2009 Ronald McDonald House, Girls Just Wanna
Have Fun" Event. ___________________________________________
This Design, "Midnight Metal", Won The Polly's Picks
Award in the Gemstones & Pearls Category in the 2010
"Your Designs Rock" contest by Rings & Things.
Artist: Joanne Safron Feissle (Wildwood, MO)
Polly's Pick, Gemstones & Pearls
"A friend came to my studio to design a necklace that she
envisioned. While I was helping her design her piece, I was
inspired to create a 'layered' necklace using pearls, gemstones
and lots of chain. I had just received my Rings & Things order
a few days before and most of the components of this design
were laying out. They coordinated beautifully as they lay there
and I wanted to find a way to bring them together. I had so
much fun making this design. It is a bit challenging to determine
how much chain to use and what length to use so it lays
just right.
"There were several modifications along the way until the
composition was just right. The shimmering colors of larvikite,
crystal pearls and faceted ocean jasper blend perfectly with
lots of gunmetal chain. The tiny gunmetal heishi spacers give
just the right amount of separation to make these beautiful
beads get noticed. Now I am inspired to create a similar design
using sterling silver chain, antique brass or antique copper
chain and compatible gemstones! Thank you Rings & Things ---
your products ROCK!"
_________________________________________
Some of my personal designs are shown here!
Faceted Labradorite
3 Strand Tourmaline Necklace ________________________________________
This was so much fun to design - it was inspired by an
idea a friend of mine had.
I used Smokey Quartz as the focal sourrounded by Labradorite rondelles, faceted lantern shape Turquoise
along with Swarovski Pearls. In addition to lots of Antique
Brass Chain in various styles, I've added a strand of Faceted
Fresh Water Pearls, Citrine and more Labradorite.
The Earrings are made from Antique Brass Hammered Rings
and accented with a Fresh Water Pearl in the Center. ___________________________________________
Tiger Jasper & Amethyst Necklace. In this design I've used
wavy cut Tiger Jasper and combined the complimentary tones
of Amethyst along with Bronzed Glass Discs to create a very
unique look. I finished the design with a dark Antique Copper
Chain and Toggle Clasp.
________________________________________
Blue Lapis Chunky Necklace. Lovely Blue Lapis is combined
with large silver discs. Sterling Silver Bali Beads enhance this
design. Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp. ___________________________________________