New Spring Gemstones

I recently got some gorgeous new gemstones to add to my collections. I piled them together to take some photos, and I think they look absolutely edible! The topaz is so sparkly, and I love the cool, frosty look of the blue green chalcedony. Check them out:Mayan Reef Necklace with White Topaz:Candy Drop Earrings with White Topaz:Mayan Reef Necklace with Green Mystic QuartzGreek Isle Necklace with Green Mystic Quartz:I still have a lot of work to do in order to get them all up on the website for each piece, but they are all in stock if you see something you like!

Behind the Scenes: Sparrow Necklace

I've finally gotten around to making my little birdie necklace, and I must say that I am so happy with how it turned out! As you may remember, I made some sketches some time ago and posted them here. I decided to go with the graceful flying bird for now, and I'd like to show you just how I handmade it.

The Sparrow Necklace:
As you can see below, I started with wax and began sculpting and carving according to my drawing:
Once I had carved the piece out of wax, I waited until it was cast in sterling to add the small elements of the design. Since wax is sometimes rather tricky to deal with when working with fine details, I decided to wait and make the tail and beak out of silver and solder it to my bird shape. Here are some more shots of the finished product:

The Sparrow Necklace is coming soon from LUCIUS Jewelry, and should be on the website in the next couple of days! In the meantime, I will leave you with some stunning photos that are sure to make you smile:
Bird photography by Olivia Ruth of ORphotography.

Quote of the Month

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
Mark Twain

Seaside eye candy by myan photography.

Behind the Scenes: Mayan Reef Necklace

Ahh, once again I am constantly daydreaming about Mexico. Perhaps it's the gloomy January days that have me thinking more and more about escaping to a tropical locale. Whatever the cause, I am quite happy because it has inspired my latest piece! I was looking at these photos from the last time my husband and I went to Mexico:
Upon looking at these photos and numerous books about Mexico, I began sketching ideas. These ideas have translated into one of my favorite pieces that I have ever made. Here is a look at the making of the Mayan Reef Necklace:

The final product:
The Mayan Reef Necklace is coming soon to LUCIUS Jewelry, and will also be available in a variety of gemstones. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Quote of the Month

Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

I am in love with these dresses from CLF by Claire La Faye. Aren't they gorgeous? Now I just need a fancy event to attend so I have an excuse to get one for myself!

Photo Shoot

I recently did a LUCIUS Jewelry photo shoot with some friends of mine, and I could not be happier with the results! Everyone did a wonderful job, and the jewelry just looks great. I look forward to doing another shoot outdoors when it gets warmer out!

Greek Isle Earrings with Blue Topaz
Skully Ring
Victorian Ribbon Necklace and Earrings
Phoenix Wing Earrings
Sweet Cupcake Necklace
Skeleton Key Necklace
Victorian Ribbon Necklace and Earrings
Photos: Chris Turowski Photography
Model: Andrea Lucius

Quote of the Month

Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.
Albert Einstein

Gorgeous winter photos by isphotography.