Mostly a prefer gemstones,
but I use a variety of bead materials like; pearls, glass, wood,
bone, clay, nuts and other materials from Mother Earth,
to combine with my wire work.
Some
of my pieces include Precious Metal Clay (PMC). This is
a clay-like material that I mold and fire to create a
pure silver piece of art. If this is used in a piece, it will be
listed in the description.
The wire I use is Argentium®
Sterling Silver,
but I have included 14K gold-filled and
copper wire as well. Most of the silver beads
are traditional sterling silver, like the
beads from Thailand,
India, Bali, Turkey,
Israel and
some other countries as well. No plated silver is used. Some of my older
pieces shown in the online gallery may
not be made using Argentium® Sterling
silver. The description will state if Argentium®
Sterling silver is used. All of the gold is 14K
gold-filled, but sometimes gold vermeil is used. Vermeil
is 100 millionths of an inch of gold layered over
sterling silver, making it 50 times heavier than gold
plating. No standard plated gold is used in my pieces.
Each piece I create is a journey.
Sometimes I know where the journey will end and
sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I travel with another;
those are the times that someone requests a custom piece
with the materials and colors that they choose.
I very much enjoy co-creating jewelry in this
way. Please contact me if you would like to co-create a
piece of jewelry for your self or for another. You may see a
design on this site that you like, but would prefer different stones or
colors. I am very accommodating to
create just what you want, and custom sizing is
available on any piece.
The metaphysical
properties of the gemstones are of much interest
to me, and I also am interested in the effect that
colors have on our well being. In my own life I have seen the results of this,
for example, wearing amethyst gives me a clear
perspective, an inner knowing; and the color
blue brings me to a place of
peace and comforting.
When a piece of jewelry is complete, it goes into a
copper Genesa Sphere for a few hours to a few days. Upon
placing the piece into this sacred geometrical form, I infuse each piece
with healing energy from the non-physical realm, and its'
energy is transformed to a more refined vibration. I also intend that the piece bring
healing to the wearer, whoever that may come to be. Our
intents and beliefs are very powerful, as science is now
proving. Go to the Genesa
Sphere page to view and learn more about these
tools. I also
create and sell these spheres in different sizes if you
desire to own one.
I
suggest that when deciding on a piece of jewelry for
yourself or a friend, that you trust your Inner Wisdom. Usually the
one that stands out to you or that you feel most drawn
to, is the one that will assist you most. Trust
your Self in this. If you are looking for a particular
piece to help with a specific issue, I can help you in
choosing the right piece.
Much has been documented about the
healing powers of sacred geometry and gemstones. But no
need to have these same beliefs to enjoy the beauty of
each piece.
If you have any questions about me
or my jewelry, or would like to place an order please contact me via mail,
phone, or email. I will usually respond within a day.
Namaste
- The Spirit in me honors the Spirit in you.
Betty
phone:
715-277-2931
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email:
bjchristiandesigns@gmail.com
