Name That Stone!

I purchased these wonderful matte finished beads from a dealer at the Tucson gem and jewelry show in February . He told me that the green and yellowish stones were jade from Afghanistan. I loved the colors and shapes and the stones were so reasonable, I decided to purchase the strands you see above. Recently , at The Whole Bead Show in Manhattan and saw the very same beads and the dealer told me that the stones were serpentine. If any of my readers out there can identify these stones I would be greatly appreciative. Tomorrow I will feature the lovely Serpentine or Jade necklace I made with these stones.

Three in One

This lovely necklace by Berry Patch Designs has a unique design that can be worn three different ways. If you like a full look you can wear it as a double strand necklace. For a more simple look, wear it as a single strand by removing the shorter piece. The short piece can also be worn a s a bracelet. Berry Patch Designs carries many lovely jewelry pieces like the earrings you see below. Don't forget to read her blog too.