Circles within Circles

I love circles.  I love using circles within circles.

I use them in my decor and in my art.

It is said that an unbroken circle represents eternity. 

My obsession with circles gets deeper with the significance of a circle as a wedding ring.

During a marriage ceremony, the exchange of rings represents a couple's pledge for an  unbroken and eternal bond.  

You will see a lot of circles in my jewelry.

 "Between The Rings"

This is a cool necklace.  It turned out much better than what I intended to create.

There are 4 items of varying length, size, color and texture suspended in a vintage gold plated earring.

I disconnected the earring post and wire wrapped crisscrossed circles "closed" to form a base.

At the top I secured a split ring instead of a jump ring for extra strength.

Suspended within the gold plated rings are a spiral wrapped sea-green Fluorite stone, Labradorite stone wire wrapped with a messy look, a clear Quartz teardrop and a vintage brass bead.

The pendant is hanging from a 24" antique bronze chain with a traditional lobster clasp.

 "Faithful Healing Beauty"

When I began creating this necklace, I had no idea that I was going to end up with a powerful result.  Many people believe in the healing power of various stone properties. 

To create this necklace, I used silver wire in a messy style to wrap a large Labradorite stone, hung it from a large silver plated ring, added an antique silver Catholic Rose Locket and a dainty pearl bead.  I hung it on a 24" antique silver chain with carvings.  The chain was finished with a heart shaped toggle clasp.  

When you combine the elemental properties you get: 

• Silver Plated Ring - An unbroken circle of eternity
• Labradorite - A stone that is known for its healing qualities
• Antique Catholic "Miraculous Mary" Rose Locket: Catholics believe that wearing the "Miraculous Mary" medal will bring them special graces through the intercession of Mary if worn with faith and devotion.  By having the medal images inside of the locket, the wearer has a private affirmation of faith.
• Pearl: Not only is a pearl June's birthstone, it is also known to be the "stone of faith and sincerity,"
  Many Catholics around the world wear the Miraculous Medal, which they believe will bring them special graces through the intercession of Mary if worn with faith and devotion. - See more at: http://www.thecatholicgiftshop.com/miraculous-rose-locket.html#sthash.c4GK9Lcf.dpuf

I wish that I could tell you that I meant to combine these mega-powerhouse elements together but it was a coincidence.  I think it is divine intervention.  

God at work through my hands and heart.  Yes, that sounds corny.

These three necklaces have all been sold but are additional examples of my circle obsession.

1. "Sassy by the Sea" - Sea-foam green Chalcedony stone with 24k gold plating along the edge, hung inside a 14k gold plated antique brooch turned pendant.  I attached the pendant to a vintage gold plated 24" chain with a vintage rhinestone earring.  A simple but extraordinary piece.
2. "Purple Passion" - A vintage piece of purple dichotic glass that was created by a jewelry artist combined with an antique silver earring hanging from a silver plated oval.  The pendant was put on a feminine, delicate, antique silver, 22" chain with traditional lobster clasp.
3. "Key to Jen's Heart" - I combined an antique bronze key with a vintage brass bead, a brown and gold class bead in front of a hammered bronze ring.  These items were placed on an 18" bronze chain with toggle clasp.