Gray Raven Designs

Friday Special – Gemstone Mosaic Pendant

wendygrayraven — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:41:30 +0000

One piece. Half price. Four days.

Aquamarine promotes self-expression. Soothes fears and increases sensitivity.

Amazonite promotes kindness and practicality.

Enjoy the benefits of these stones with this beautiful one-of-a-kind gemstone micro mosaic pendant. The mosaic was created with natural hand-cut aquamarine and amazonite stones individually set in a handmade 12.7 x 12.7 mm silver frame.

Now, for four days only, you can own this singular piece for half price, just $18.

This offer expires Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 12 noon CDT.

Please visit Gray Raven Designs shop to view other available gemstone mosaic art jewelry. For more information on this piece or pieces like it, contact us.

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Thirteen Pounds

wendygrayraven — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:16:12 +0000

Recently I purchased thirteen pounds of emerald, aquamarine, amethyst, carnelian, citrine, labradorite, amazonite, and bronzite stones at a gem show. I selected the stones not only for their color, but also for their iridescence, transparency and reflectivity. Over the next few months I will be spending hours in my studio hand cutting the stones into the micro-sized pieces I require to create my mosaic art jewelry. I look forward to seeing how this new batch of stones guides me in my future designs.

To view my currently available mosaic jewelry please visit Gray Raven Designs.

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Friday Special – Moonstone, Amber and Labradorite Pendant

wendygrayraven — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:49:37 +0000

One piece. Half price. Four days.

Moonstone brings good fortune.

Amber promotes success.

Labradorite stimulates imagination.

Enjoy the benefits of these stones with this beautiful one-of-a-kind gemstone landscape inspired micro mosaic pendant. The mosaic was created with natural hand-cut white moonstone, amber and labradorite stones individually set in a handcrafted 11 x 16.9 mm silver frame

This special has expired. It is now available for $35. Please check back every week for our Friday Specials. For more information on this piece or pieces like it, contact us.

Please visit Gray Raven Designs shop to view other available gemstone mosaic art jewelry.

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Iridescent Labradorite

wendygrayraven — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:28:10 +0000

The iridescence of the mineral labradorite reminds me of butterfly wings with its shimmer of color. At first glance some labradorite stones may appear grey or black, but as light enters the stone, flashes of blue, green, violet, red, yellow and orange colors can be seen. This play of color is known as “labradorescence” and is caused by light entering and scattering between the many micro-thin layers of crystals within the stone.

To see the beauty of labradorite in my mosaic jewelry please visit Gray Raven Designs.

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Friday Special — Opal and Quartz Mosaic Pendant

wendygrayraven — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:21:30 +0000

One piece. Half price. Four days.

Opals are said to improve creative thoughts and skills.

Quartz can increase clarity and inspiration.

Enjoy the benefits of these stones with this beautiful one-of-a-kind gemstone micro mosaic pendant. The mosaic was created with natural hand-cut white opal and two shades of pink quartz stones individually set in a handcrafted 11 x 16.9 mm silver frame

This special has expired. It is now available for $35. Please check back every week for our Friday Specials. For more information on this piece or pieces like it, contact us.

Please visit Gray Raven Designs shop to view other available gemstone mosaic art jewelry.

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Selling Live

wendygrayraven — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:50:44 +0000

I participate in art and craft shows, in the late fall at the height of the gift buying season, because I enjoy and thrive on the interaction with customers. I take pleasure in observing the reactions to my work, listening to people discuss their favorite stones, color combinations or designs as they consider what pieces would be perfect for which gift recipient or themselves. Not only are they taking in the work with their eyes, but frequently touching and enjoying the tactile experience of mosaics. I tune into their reactions, what makes them feel good or what memories the pieces might evoke. Later, I process my observations and let them help guide me in my future work.

Visit me 12/1/11 – 12/4 /11 at the One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago, booth 29 in the Etsy Pavilion. To receive a complementary ticket (good for 2) visit oneofakindshowchicago.com and enter promotion code APC11.

My last show of the season is 12/11/11 at The Art Center Holiday Boutique .

To view available mosaic art jewelry pieces please visit Gray Raven Designs.

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Friday Special — Blue Gemstone Mosaic Pendant

wendygrayraven — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:38:31 +0000

One piece. Half price. Four day.

Lapis is said to increase awareness and creativity.

Blue Aventurine can assist in having patience.

Blue Lace Agate brings calm and tranquility.

Enjoy the benefits of these stones with this beautiful one-of-a-kind gemstone micro mosaic pendant. The mosaic was created with natural hand-cut lapis, blue aventurine and blue lace agate stones individually set in a handmade 12.7 x 12.7 mm silver frame.

This special has expired. It is now available for $32. Please check back every week for our Friday Specials. For more information on this piece or pieces like it, contact us.

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Bark Art

wendygrayraven — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:08:45 +0000

Foxtail Pine Photograph by Marc Moritsch

Sycamore Bark Photograph by Todd Gipstein

Eucalyptus Tree Bark Photograph by Raul Touzon

Trees provide us with many everyday things, like shelter and paper. For me they also provide inspiration. These awe-inspiring images, with unique and beautiful colors, textures, and patterns, are actually photographs of tree bark I discovered on National Geographic. These pictures now have a permanent home in my inspiration library and I hope they will inspire you too.

If you would like to see my nature inspired mosaic art jewelry please visit Gray Raven Designs.

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Friday Special — Gemstone Mosaic Pendant

wendygrayraven — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:06:12 +0000

One piece. Half price. Four days.

Amazonite promotes kindness and practicality.

Peridot is said to bring healing and vitality

Amber promotes good luck healing, and success.

Amethyst brings calmness and clarity.

Enjoy the benefits of these stones with this this beautiful one-of-a-kind gemstone micro mosaic pendant. The mosaic was created with natural hand-cut amazonite, amber, peridot and amethyst stones individually set into a handcrafted 10.15 x16 mm oval silver frame.

This special has expired. It is now available for $32. Please check back every week for our Friday Specials. For more information on this piece or pieces like it, contact us.

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Royal Purple

wendygrayraven — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:49:54 +0000

For centuries amethyst has adorned the crowns of royalty. The most valuable member of the quartz family, amethyst ranges in color from pale lilac to deep purple and can have red and blue hues. The name is derived from the ancient Greek word “amethystos” which means “not intoxicated.” Carved amethysts were used as goblets and amulets for protection and in ancient Rome crushed amethyst stone was added to wine cups to prevent drunkenness.

Since purple has always been my favorite color, the first piece of handmade jewelry I owned had a small amethyst stone. Now, I frequently use amethyst in my work either on its own or blended with other colors to give added richness.

To view more amethyst and other gemstone mosaic art jewelry visit my shop Gray Raven Designs.

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