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A Pretty Rock is a shop/blog with an inside look at the process of designing and creating handcrafted wire-wrapped jewelry. It features piece profiles and inspiration, with information on what it takes to bring a creation alive from start to finish. A Pretty Rock desires to grow your appreciation of the skill and technique behind creating heirloom quality jewelry.-
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Tag Archives: prehnite
Mojito Earrings – Glitz Lounge Challenge for September 2008
A while back you may remember me mentioning the Glitz Lounge challenges. With the onset of the holidays, a new year and a new direction, I found myself completing not a single one of these group challenges which I enjoyed … Continue reading
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Tagged artisan jewelry, earrings, Glitz Lounge, hoops, prehnite, scalopite, sterling silver, wire wrap
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Renewed Inspiration
I know…I know…It’s been a while since my last piece, but I should have something new to show this coming week. In the meantime, let me leave you with a sneak peek! (Yes, I know this picture was taken in … Continue reading
Posted in Site News
Tagged freshwater pearls, green, inspiration, jewelry supplies, mojito, peridot, prehnite, scalopite, storage boxes, yellow
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First Earrings of 2009
Finally! My first piece for 2009. These started out as a totally different piece for a Glitz Lounge challenge, but evolved into these beauties. With their light pastel colors, these earrings remind me of things to come. Here are a … Continue reading
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Tagged amethyst, artisan jewelry, earrings, prehnite, rutilated quartz
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On the 9th Day of Holiday Deals…
On the 9th day of holiday deals, A Pretty Rock offered me…Prehnite Cluster Necklace at $54.60! For the 12 Days of Holiday Deals, I’m offering one item on my site at a discount of 30% – 50% off the original … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 Days of Holiday Deals, gold-filled, green, necklace, prehnite, sale, wire wrap
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Etsy Blogger’s Carnival: Glitz Lounge Challenges
I always love a good challenge. One of my current favorites is the Glitz Lounge challenge group on Flickr. Each month, we get a theme to play around with and create a piece based on that theme. The group was … Continue reading
You can never have enough…
More goodies just came in today. I’ve been waiting for these since March. So excited! Pictured from left to right: rhodolite garnet rondelles prehnite rondelles almandine garnet rondelles apatite rondelles iolite rondelles almandine garnet drops rhodolite garnet drops citrine drops … Continue reading
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Tagged amethyst, apatite, black spinel, citrine, crystal quartz, garnet, gemstone beads, iolite, jewelry supplies, peridot, prehnite
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Yet another shopping spree…
Saturday I spent some time running around town trying to find some components and went to two bead stores which I’ve never visited. The first store wasn’t that great for me and since I’m not one to trash a reputation, … Continue reading
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Tagged carnelian, citrine, gemstone beads, iolite, jewelry supplies, labradorite, moonstone, prehnite, quartz, smoky quartz
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