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Beautiful Handmade Statement Necklaces and other Fabulousness from Neena Shilvock - Inspirations and Designs From the Week Gone by

The Little, the Large, and the Beautiful, by Caprilicious Jewellery

9/8/2018

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Hello folks, thanks for coming back to the Caprilicious blog. I'm looking forward to this weekend - for the first time in ages, I'm not on call at work, or entertaining, or needing to go somewhere - just chilling, and the anticipation feels great.
Last weekend I had old schoolmates come to our annual reunion and we had a great time, but I was a bit exhausted after entertaining folks on two consecutive weekends. Fortunately, I had the sense to book the Monday off to recover.
However, I found time to create a couple of necklaces during the week - it was a case of assembling them, really, as I'd created them in my mind a while ago.

A Touch of Elegance

I found the little silver dragonfly pendant while I was looking for something else altogether and knew I had to have it. The little orange sodalite teardrop that dangles from it is exceedingly pretty, too.
 Sodalite is a deep blue mineral named after its sodium content. Orange sodalite is a special variety with its calcite inclusions, usually white, and contains iron, presenting a beautiful rosey orange glow. This stone was first discovered in Greenland in 1811 and is now being mined in Africa. Sodalite is said to help bring rational thinking, inner peace, and a calming energy to its wearer. 
Keshi or 'cornflake' pearls are small non-nucleated pearls typically formed as by-products of pearl cultivation. A pearl is formed when a substance such as a piece of shell becomes embedded in a mollusc such as an oyster. A type of infection ensues, and the oyster heals itself by developing a layer of nacre over the intruding substance, walling it off from the irritant. Layers of nacre continue to form as long as the oyster is alive, and the result is a pearl.
The Keshi pearl forms when the oyster  spits out the nucleus before the development of the pearl has had the opportunity to finish. 'Ptooey' goes the oyster, and a Keshi pearl is formed!!
Keshi pearl and orange sodalite/silver dragonfly necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
Keshi pearl and orange sodalite/silver dragonfly necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
Keshi pearl and orange sodalite/silver dragonfly necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
Keshi pearl and orange sodalite/silver dragonfly necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery

Sophia

The second piece I made was to showcase a slab nugget of agate druzy that has been electroplated with titanium. I added large clear quartz beads that are hand faceted and separated them with haematite beads that are also electroplated. Druzy crystal is a configuration of many tiny sparkling crystals on the surface of a bulky crystalline body. The geological process that forms a druzy occurs when water brings minerals onto a rock's surface. When the water evaporates, the minerals are left behind to form crystals on top of the rock. With its multitude of tiny crystals, druzy possesses a reflective surface reminiscent of sugar or snow. It can be coated with titanium or other metallic vapour to create various iridescent finishes. Druzy crystal is considered to bestow strength and promote fresh ideas to guide an individual’s growth. It is also connected with harmony, patience, and optimistic love.
The piece turned out so glamorous that I called it Sophia, after the most glamorous woman I know of - Sophia Loren!!
Druzy slab nugget and clear quartz necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
Druzy slab nugget and clear quartz necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
Druzy slab nugget and clear quartz necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
Druzy slab nugget and clear quartz necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
That's me for this week, folks. I'm now going to get some more shut eye and slob around in my PJ's for most of this weekend as I'm back to the daily grind come next week. Have a fabulous week, and I'll catch you next Friday, same time, same place.
Until then
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8 Comments
Divya link
11/8/2018 03:53:03 pm

I never knew that water was fundamental to the formation of a druzy crystal. Thank you for sharing a lot of interesting information in this post

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Neena Shilvock link
11/8/2018 04:02:45 pm

You are most welcome Divya

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Jopina link
13/8/2018 03:46:12 pm


Gorgeous work! I LOVED your jewellery...so pretty and classic! Well done!
I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog.I personally give you a high-five and want to thank you for your contribution to this world.

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Neena Shilvock link
19/9/2018 09:27:46 am

Thank you Jopina, that's very kind

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Emily link
18/9/2018 07:19:30 pm

It’s interesting how many of this year’s jewelry trends are also timeless! These classic styles are great for all ages, too. The important thing is to only implement the trends that you really love.Actually This post is exactly what I am interested.Thank you for awesome blog.

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Sophia link
24/9/2018 06:10:34 pm

Loving the info on this internet site, you have done outstanding job on the content.Absolutely amazing! some of them are masterpieces. I love to see the creativity growing :)❤️

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Lovely link
12/11/2018 01:07:33 pm

I love your site! It was the first one I could find that was sort of like mine (but better!) Maybe you can help me with mine! Your products are lovely, and showcased great! I’m jealous.:P

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20/11/2018 06:16:42 pm

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