Lovely Layers...

I hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July this past week. I had a great time, took the day off and spent most of it at the beach with good friends. It was pure heaven! We ate, drank, laughed, swam (while getting our toes nibbled on by little fish) and had such a wonderful time. The water, weather, and time spent with good friends was just DIVINE! The little flag above was our beach blanket's patriotic marker and reminder that  we actually had a chance to stop and celebrate our country for the day.

My designs this week are all about the beautiful look of layering, which is a look I happen to love when I wear my jewelry.

Layers of sterling chain and rosaries....

...the most beautiful hand-knotted black glass Victorian beads...

....little French souvenirs and rhinestones....

...an art deco locket filled with vintage Parisian pictures..

...exquisite vintage French mother of pearl...

...bits of antique watch chains and garnets....

...an old floral crucifix...

...detailed vintage lovely holy medals....

...sweet little pieces of faceted tourmaline and gold creamy pearls....

...and an antique French souvenir book from Lourdes....

....all make up this weeks delicate 'layers' of wearable precious  relics....

My "Lovely Layers" collection coming tomorrow to my Etsy shop.

And be sure to check out my Cherished Relics store this week, I have just listed some bronze and sterling watch hooks for all you talented jewelry makers out there.

Have a great week ahead my friends!