Personal Jeweller at Work

About a year and a half ago I was the lucky winner of a jewelry draw put on by a company called Vintaj Brass. It turned out the necklace and the earrings came in pieces, in need  to be assembled. At the time I wrote about it here and put the envelope away . . . seeing I did not have the tools or the know how on putting it together.

Wouldn't you know it? Kathy thought about it when she was packing for their trip out here (in July) and tucked some tools into her suitcase.

On their final morning in our home, she laid everything out on my kitchen counter, made a few little cuts and twists

and it all took shape in no time. It was fun to watch!



Vintage Brass pendant earrings with, what looks like, a red agate bead . . .

 

and a very uniquely designed necklace with a colored glass crystal
 and a very pretty marbled bead that I will not pretend to recognize . . .
but I do feel like a winner now.

Seeing a jeweller at work makes one appreciate the details
and the thought that goes into each piece of art.

Since her visit to the West Coast, she has been featured in a beading magazine.
You can read about it on her blog Artful Accents.

. . . and although you can't observe her in person,
you are welcome to go ahead and take a peek into her shop.
Back at home she will be hosting an open house next week
and I wish her all the best in that!