June 20, 2006
Feel like I did an EarringAThon tonite…I ended up with 4 pairs of greens and three pairs of reds. Earrings sometimes feel like more of a chore than an exercise in creativity, but they are the bread and butter of craft shows. So I make them, and try to use as much imagination as I can muster for them. 
And check out the new necklace/earring set I came up with. That’s Chrysoprase, a gorgeous green stone that reminds me of a Monarch butterfly chrysalis. Totally yummy. One nice touch I’ve found over the years is adding the simple chain at the end of a necklace (with a coordinating dangle). Especially if you are giving the necklace as a gift or selling it, the wearer will appreciate the ability to extend it if it’s a little tight.
Read a bit more about Chrysoprase, which is found mainly in Australia. The stone looks like an apple green jade, and has the smooth touch and texture of jade. I’ve used it strictly with sterling and Bali in my necklace and earring set, relying on the varied shapes to provide interest. However, I’d love to see Chryoprase paired with tiger eye for an earthy look, or with some orangey coral for great contrast.
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