The weather is beginning to cool ever so slightly, and the anticipation of Fall is definitely in the air for me. Fall has always been my favorite season. Even though it’s been longer than I care to admit since my school days, I still get that ‘back to school’ feeling of a fresh start that brings on a surge of creative energy.
So, freshly inspired by the cool breeze and the upcoming season, I actually 
made something new for the shop this week! The design idea for this ring, which I have named Ice Whisper, has been in my head ever since I made my Galadriel’s Dream cuff a couple of years ago. I’ve always planned to take the concept into a whole series of pieces. I particularly enjoy forging the organic '”torn” look - it gives me a chance to play with my wonderful Fretz hammers. This ring is definitely my new favorite, and there will be more with colored stones – especially the gorgeous 
apricot sapphires that my stone supplier just got in. This color looks good enough to eat!!
Speaking of gorgeous stones – I’ve had the Glimmering Gems Etsy shop in my favorites for quite a while, now. I follow them on Twitter, too, so I always know when they get something new in. Their shop carries truly inspiring and unusual rocks and gems from the mines of Uruguay and 
Brazil. I discovered this breathtaking Amethyst Agate Geode Sphere the last time I was browsing through their shop. What a stunning specimen!! It measures 86mm (about 3 inches in diameter). I would so love to have this in my collection! I’ve always been partial to amethyst in any form, and the wheels are turning in my mind on a way to use their beautiful stones in one of 
my designs. This gorgeous stalactite slice is on its way to me as we speak. I’m inspired already, and can’t wait to put hammer to metal for a setting that will hopefully do justice to it!
Something else that I always get excited about is Steampunk and Victorian inspired jewelry. I found the most incredible shop this week - Aranwen’s Jewelry, created by Vicky from Athens, Greece. There are so many beautiful designs in her shop, I didn’t know what to look at first! I’ve always loved unique watches, 
though, so her cuff watches are something that I am definitely drooling over. My favorite is the stunning Silver Wings design – I’m in love with it! Might have something to do with the cute little amethyst rhinestones will coordinate nicely with the colors in that yummy stone that is on its way in the mail.
Another cuff watch in her shop that I absolutely love is the beautiful brass Baroque Goddess design. A more petite design, 
this one has a lovely romantic feel to it that is hard to resist. Vicky creates each one of her pieces herself from a unique array of gorgeous components, and her talent for creating unique beauty is apparent in every piece in her shop.
Well, coffee is done, and I’d better get the day started, so I’ll wish everyone a great week! Talk to you soon……..
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