My Design Inspiration

I have always had a love for semi-precious gemstones, as well as fossils and rocks.  When designing handmade gemstone jewelry pieces, this passion is reflected in my designs. I am inspired by the natural minerals and fossils to create simple but expressive handcrafted jewelry designs.

Because natural gemstones and fossils can stand alone as a work of art, handcrafted gemstone jewelry has the ability to make a statement, no matter how simple the design.  I don't like to complicate my designs, as I don't want to take away from the natural beauty of the semi-precious gemstones and fossils. As an artist, using what is naturally beautiful is such a gift, and I enjoy using my creativity to showcase that beauty in the most simple way.

Gemstone jewelry by danielle is a collection of "one-of-a-kind" and a few "limited edition" handcrafted gemstone and fossil jewelry pieces using copper and silver. Because gemstones and fossils always vary in color and matrix, any of my handmade gemstone jewelry designs will be unique in some way.

Tuesday
Apr122011

Red Aventurine & Sterling Silver Earrings

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Aventure briolettes are the focal point of these very stunning handcrafted sterling silver earrings. Sterling silver wrapped briolettes and hand forged sterling silver connectors, all of which attach to the these handcrafted, horseshape shaped, sterling silver earrings. This new component design sets these earrings apart from any I have designed before. I really like the look of these handcrafted earrings!

These handmade aventurine earrings are a total length of 2 1/2".

One-of-a-kind - SOLD

$39