The AUTUMN COLLECTION - The Big and Bold Look !

A large Dichroic turquoise/copper donut pendant is the strong focal point of this Autumized necklace. The necklace also has two shades of teardrop glass pearls surrounding copper coin beads with mystic topaz and copper AB Crystals.
This 21 inch necklace has an oversized copper circle Toggle clasp. Copper French Hook 2 inch dangle earrings with mystic topaz Crystals and a copper ball complete the set.

Dichroic glass is glass containing multiple micro-layers of metal oxides which give the glass dichroic optical properties. The invention of dichroic glass is often erroneously attributed to NASA and its contractors, who developed it for use in dichroic filters. However, Dichroic glass dates back to at least the 4th century AD as seen in the Lycurgus cup. Dichroic glass is an example of thin-film optics.

AB Crystals are also used in this set.

AUTUMN COLLECTION - Multiple Shades of Autumn !

A large Dichroic Glass amber/copper/silver teardrop pendant on a silver plated bail is the focal point of this dramatic, lightweight necklace representing the Autumn color palet. The drop of the pendant is 2 1/4 inches.

Additional components are Lampwork beads, large silver plated teardrop beads, copper AB crystals, and multi-colored seed beads.

This 18 inch necklace has a silver plated circle toggle clasp.

1 1/2 inch drop French Hook earrings are loops of Autumn colored seed beads and silver plated discs.

CARIBBEAN DELIGHTS - Green Forests, Cool Beaches & Red/Yellow Sunsets !

As one visits the Caribbean, the vibrant colors that are seen in the Ocean, on the Islands and in the Sunsets inspired this jewelry collection called "Caribbean Delights". This set encompases the green of the forests, the white and tan of the beaches and the reds and yellows of the sunsets.

Cool greens provided by a Dichroic glass teardrop pendant centered between green, yellow and tan Lampwork beads, Magnesite discs, Cats-eye and Czech glass beads and a white Coral highlight bead. This 20 inch necklace closes with a gold plated S-hook clasp and a 1 1/2 inch chain exension.

Dichroic glass is glass containing multiple micro-layers of metal oxides which give the glass dichroic optical properties. The invention of dichroic glass is often erroneously attributed to NASA and its contractors, who developed it for use in dichroic filters. However, Dichroic glass dates back to at least the 4th century AD as seen in the Lycurgus cup. Dichroic glass is an example of thin-film optics.

Lampworking is a type of glasswork that uses a gas fueled torch to melt rods and tubes of clear and colored glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing and shaping with tools and hand movements. It was also known as flameworking or torchworking, but the modern practice no longer uses oil-fueled lamps. Although the art form has been practiced since ancient Syrian (1 Century B.C.E.) times, it became widely practiced in Murano, Italy in the 14th century. In the mid 19th century lampwork technique was extended to the production of paperweights, primarily in France, where it became a popular art form, still collected today. Lampworking differs from glassblowing in that glassblowing uses a blowpipe to inflate a glass blob known as a gob or gather, whereas lampworking manipulates glass either by the use of tools, gravity, or by blowing directly into the end of a glass tube.

Magnesite occurs as veins in and an alteration product of ultramafic rocks like serpentinite, turquoise and other magnesium rich rock types in both contact and regional metamorphic terranes. These Magnesites often are cryptocrystalline and contain silica as opal or chert. Magnesite is also present within the regolith above ultramafic rocks as a secondary carbonate within soil and subsoil, where it is deposited as a consequence of dissolution of magnesium-bearing minerals by carbon dioxide within groundwaters. Some of the best Magnesite deposits that can produce gemstone quality material are co-located with Turquoise deposits in the southwestern United States. Magnesite like Howlite, can be died to look like actual Turquoise.

Matching French Hook earrings with a 2 1/4 inch drop made of Lampwork beads, Coral and glass beads, complete the set.

Crystals and glass beads are also used in this set.

SOUTHWESTERN FLAIR - Bold Metalic Look !

SOLD This bold modern southwestern look necklace set has a dramatic 2 inch foiled dichroic glass teardrop pendant in copper and silver as the central piece. It is highlighted with charmed crystals, pipestone Jasper and Cat-eye beads. Large Turquoise colored Magnesite and Ivoryite stones are complemented by rondels of Ivoryite, Cats-eye and pepermint Jasper. The necklace with a silver Toggle Clasp is 21 inches with the 2 inch drop of the pendant.

Matching French Hook dangle earrings complete the set.

Magnesite occurs as veins in and an alteration product of ultramafic rocks like serpentinite, turquoise and other magnesium rich rock types in both contact and regional metamorphic terranes. These Magnesites often are cryptocrystalline and contain silica as opal or chert. Magnesite is also present within the regolith above ultramafic rocks as a secondary carbonate within soil and subsoil, where it is deposited as a consequence of dissolution of magnesium-bearing minerals by carbon dioxide within groundwaters. Some of the best Magnesite deposits that can produce gemstone quality material are co-located with Turquoise deposits in the southwestern United States. Magnesite like Howlite, can be died to look like actual Turquoise.

Dichroic glass is glass containing multiple micro-layers of metal oxides which give the glass dichroic optical properties. The invention of dichroic glass is often erroneously attributed to NASA and its contractors, who developed it for use in dichroic filters. However, Dichroic glass dates back to at least the 4th century AD as seen in the Lycurgus cup. Dichroic glass is an example of thin-film optics.

Ivoryite is a great substitute for ivory. It is a sedimentary precipitate of magnesium, calcium and silica. It is 5 to 5-1/2 on the Moh's scale, which makes it slightly harder than ivory. Ivoryite can be worked with metal tools, but cuts effortlessly with diamond tools. Polishes well with diamond, tin oxide, cerium oxide or white rouge. Excellent material for inlay, cabochons and small carvings. Do not confuse Ivoryite with Ivorite, whic is a black tektite material from Africa. The majority of Ivoryite currenly comes from the western United States, especially Colorado and California.

Jasper, a form of Chalcedony, is an opaque, impure variety of silica, usually red, yellow, brown or green in color; and rarely blue. This mineral breaks with a smooth surface, and is used for ornamentation or as a gemstone, especially in jewelry. It can be highly polished and is used for vases, seals, and at one time for snuff boxes. When the colors are in stripes or bands, it is called striped or banded Jasper. Jaspilite is a banded iron formation rock that often has distinctive bands of Jasper. Jasper is basically Chert which owes its red color to iron inclusions. Peppermint Jasper is a named variety of brown, tan and white striped banded Jasper.

Crystals and cat-eye beads are also used in this set.

The DICHROIC Look !

For those visiting the Cokerfest Craft Show this coming Saturday, take a look at new designs that include Dichroic Glass pendants, and in some cases earrings, on the necklace sets.

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Cokerfest runs from 9 to 4 on Saturday the 6th.

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Coker United Methodist Church

231 E. North Loop Road (281/Nakoma)

Our booth is located in the Wesley Building

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FIESTA 2010 - San Antonio Style !

CANCELLED

As of Noon today, April 16th, WINDFEST 2010 scheduled for Takas Park on April 17th has been cancelled due to rains and flooding. Check the Fiesta San Antonio 2010 schedule for other cancelled events and possible rescheduled dates and times. Windfest 2010 is currently rescheduled for April 24th, baring continued rain and flooding.

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With Fiesta San Antonio 2010 now under way, Mother's Day just around the corner in May, Graduation Parties and Proms coming up and of course Summer Weddings, Gayle has worked on a new line of light weight necklace-earring sets.

Various colors of Crystal Necklace Sets

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Sonoral Leaves make for a simple design

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Dichroic pendants on Czech Crystals is always a hit

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These and addition sets that are ideal for Proms, Graduation, Mother's Day and Weddings can be viewed in person at WINDFEST 2010 on Apr 17th and the ROSC Luncheon on Apr 22nd. They will be posted on the web-site within the next few days. Look for "NS" style numbers or in a new section called "Party Creations". Of course you can always call Jewelry by CnC at 800-915-5480 to see if still available, and charge your selection on your credit card.

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DICHROIC GLASS - new sets !

Without a lot of fanfare, here are some lightweight new Dichroic Glass designs

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18th Annual Alzafar Holiday Extravaganza !

Dichroic Glass Pendant Sets are always a hit during the Holidays, especially when in the color RED for the Season.

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At other times a simple Fused Glass Pendant Set will work as well.

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