Arizona Kingman and Bisbee turquoise necklace
I haven’t posted in quite a long while. I have been really busy in my studio. Busy is good!!! These are some of my latest pieces that I’ve worked on. I’ve also been crafting many rings but I thought I’d just post necklaces today.
Nevada Boulder turquoise necklace
Love bringing the turquoise to life in a necklace.
Nevada Royston turquoise necklace
Nevada Royston turquoise necklace
Larimar necklace
I had three Larimar stones that I was going to use separately but decided they would look great together. Glad I went with my instinct on this one.
Kingman turquoise necklace
My latest pieces have been lots of work but fun to work on. I have lots of new turquoise and stones to work into my designs. Better get at it!!!
fill your heart with art
~manon
My work can be found here at Echo of the Dreamer gallery and at Enter the Earth gallery.
Fill your heart with art
~manon
My name is Manon. (pronounced Man + O) Yes….my mom cursed me with my name. In her defense I guess she never though I’d leave Quebec. I’m a jewelry artist and painter. I’ve been creative as long as I can remember and things haven’t changed. I now live in Scottsdale. I spend most days in my studio making pieces that speak to my heart. Thanks for stopping by!!
Genuine Nevada Royston turquoise necklace
I work with lots of genuine turquoise and I love each one of them. They’re all beautiful with their own unique characteristics. There are those stones that come around, however, that take your breathe away. This beauty is one of the stones. It’s a Royston turquoise from Nevada. This turquoise is 59 carats. When I decided to work with it I took it and kept in my eyesight for two weeks until I knew what I wanted to do. No fluff needed around this one. It stands alone and speaks for itself. It found a home quickly and I’m thrilled it will be going to someone who appreciates these stones as much as I do. 🙂
Genuine Nevada Royston turquoise necklace
Kingman turquoise necklace
When I find genuine turquoise from any mine that has some orange in the matrix I usually nab it. I just adore the orange against the blue/green of the stone. It’s a perfect compliment.
Damele ring
Oooh….. a little Damele custom order for a client. It’s so pretty. I just bought of huge amount of Damele in raw form. It will be cut and polished soon by a lapidary artist. The mine has been closed so we wanted some of it before it gets really hard to find.
If your looking for turquoise go for genuine turquoise. Ask lots of questions. There’s no comparison to the real deal.
fill your heart with art
~manon
My work can be found here at Echo of the Dreamer gallery and at Enter the Earth gallery.
Fill your heart with art
~manon
My name is Manon. (pronounced Man + O) Yes….my mom cursed me with my name. In her defense I guess she never though I’d leave Quebec. I’m a jewelry artist and painter. I’ve been creative as long as I can remember and things haven’t changed. I now live in Scottsdale, AZ with my man, Rob. I spend most days in my studio making pieces that speak to my heart. Thanks for stopping by!!
Arizona Kingman turquoise necklace
Sorry I’ve been so absent on my blog but I’ve been hard at work with a ton of turquoise jewelry. Lots of pieces have been heading to new homes and still have many more on my bench.
I haven’t made a piece in a while with naturally shed antler so last week I thought it was time. This Arizona Kingman lends well to this piece.
Arizona Kingman turquoise.
I really thought hard about keeping this one but Rob reminded me that each piece of turquoise jewelry is my baby and I might as send it into the world and share the beautiful stones 🙂
Arizona Kingman turquoise
As soon as this Arizona Kingman turquoise necklace was listed it found it’s new home. It’s really striking on because of it’s color.
Nevada Royston turquoise necklace
Love this Nevada Royston. Truly an incredible stone.
Labradorite necklace
Ha…this post was about turquoise jewelry and now I’m throwing in a labradorite. Just wanted to mix it up…… lol.
Short post but I’ll be back soon with some more goodies!!
You can find me on Instagram @sistersofthesun.
fill your heart with art
~manon
My work can be found here at Echo of the Dreamer gallery, at Enter the Earth gallery and at the Sonoran Arts League Gallery.
Fill your heart with art
~manon
My name is Manon. (pronounced Man + O) Yes….my mom cursed me with my name. In her defense I guess she never though I’d leave Quebec. I’m a jewelry artist and painter. I’ve been creative as long as I can remember and things haven’t changed. I now live in Scottsdale, AZ. I spend most days in my studio making pieces that speak to my heart. Thanks for stopping by!!
Instagram feed
I’ve talked about Instagram in a previous post but lately I believe that Instagram is the new blogging. As an artist/jeweler/business owner, it provides me with what I need to tell my story about my pieces and behind the scenes in my studio. It’s fast and simple and I can reach a much wider audience than Facebook or blogging. It’s my favorite go-to social media platform.
Eagle necklace
Instagram allows each caption to be 2,200 characters. I never use that many words….lol. I’m much more to the point but at least I know that I have the option of using more.
On my bench
I actually prefer using IG instead of blogging. It’s faster, much more fun and super easy. It feels like a community over there and I don’t have to overthink what I’ll post.
Sketch of custom piece
Instagram feels like a live journal to me. I can post works in progress, my studio, new pieces or whatever strikes me in my business that day. You can have multiple accounts and switch back and forth. Many people have a personal account and a business one. (Best to keep them separate.)
Custom Druzy heart necklace
Because IG is such a visual platform the most important thing in my opinion is having great pics. You don’t have to be a professional photographer, even though those people have the most amazing IG accounts, but I suggest taking great shots of whatever you’re featuring. There are many apps that can help you with that.
In short, I feel that Instagram is the new blogging. I can tell my business story in fun square spaces. I use it everyday to find whatever suits me and to show what’s going on in my little world. If you’re not on there yet…check it out!!
You can find me on Instagram @sistersofthesun.
fill your heart with art
~manon
My work can be found here at Echo of the Dreamer gallery, at Enter the Earth gallery and at the Sonoran Arts League Gallery.
Fill your heart with art
~manon
My name is Manon. (pronounced Man + O) Yes….my mom cursed me with my name. In her defense I guess she never though I’d leave Quebec. I’m a jewelry artist and painter. I’ve been creative as long as I can remember and things haven’t changed. I now live in Scottsdale, AZ. I spend most days in my studio making pieces that speak to my heart. Thanks for stopping by!!
Necklace with Damele turquoise and peridot
My favorite part of my work is I get to make one of a kind jewelry. Ok…. let’s face it. There’s so much past and present jewelry out there that everything has kind of been done but…..when you add your own gemstones and your own style it becomes your one of a kind jewelry. I think in jewelry as in every other art form it takes practice and patience for your style to emerge and even as our work grows you can still see someones style.
The piece above was a gorgeous Damele turquoise. I added a peridot to the flower. I just adore this one and am thankful it’s gone to a good home.
Sawed and pierced pieces
Recently, I sawed and pierced more shapes. This is a pic when they were not finished or sanded. You can see the result of the fish in the picture below.
Fish necklace with Kingman turquoise
I love the quote on the back of the fish. I thought the Kingman turquoise reminded me of the sea and was a perfect pairing the fish.
Sterling silver flower necklace with Pink druzy
I’m a sucker for a druzy stone. This deep color pink is eye-catching for sure.
Sterling flower rings with gold
I sawed some little flowers to add to some rings. A touch of gold makes them pop. These rings are great for gifts.
So you see……one of a kind jewelry is so personal. It might be the stone, the design or the words that mean something to the owner. It is a pleasure for me to create these.
See you soon
fill your heart with art
~manon
My work can be found here at Echo of the Dreamer gallery, at Enter the Earth gallery and at the Sonoran Arts League Gallery.
Fill your heart with art
~manon
My name is Manon. (pronounced Man + O) Yes….my mom cursed me with my name. In her defense I guess she never though I’d leave Quebec. I’m a jewelry artist and painter. I’ve been creative as long as I can remember and things haven’t changed. I now live in Scottsdale, AZ. I spend most days in my studio making pieces that speak to my heart. Thanks for stopping by!!
Butterfly necklace with Nevada Boulder turquoise
After a pretty nasty bout with the flu I was finally able to get back into the studio….yay!! Charming and whimsical pieces were on tap for last week. The piece above is a Nevada Boulder turquoise with a sterling silver butterfly. (I’ve been enjoying sawing and piercing lately and will have more pieces coming like this.) I wore this out after it was finished to see how it felt and it was a hit with people that saw it.
This piece can be found in my online shop here
Butterfly necklace with Nevada Boulder turquoise
Other views of this piece.
Rhodochrosite heart necklace
This was a pretty rhodochrosite heart. Definitely charming and whimsical. It sold right away to a gentleman who bought it for his wife.
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Fire Opal in sterling silver
The Mexican Fire opals are so beautiful. This piece sold but I’m definitely going to work more pieces similar to this one.
Nevada Blue Turquoise Necklace
This Nevada Blue turquoise has such a pretty color. It looks great against sterling. Actually all turquoise looks great in silver that’s why it’s popular to see it that way.
Creating charming and whimsical pieces that are eye-catching is so much fun for me. There’s never a dull moment. Hope to see you back soon!!
My work can be found here at Echo of the Dreamer gallery, at Enter the Earth gallery and at the Sonoran Arts League Gallery.
Fill your heart with art
~manon
My name is Manon. (pronounced Man + O) Yes….my mom cursed me with my name. In her defense I guess she never though I’d leave Quebec. I’m a jewelry artist and painter. I’ve been creative as long as I can remember and things haven’t changed. I now live in Scottsdale, AZ. I spend most days in my studio making pieces that speak to my heart. Thanks for stopping by!!
Mexican Fire Opal Ring
I recently lucked into some cool hearts to make some personalized heart jewelry. It’s no secret that I’m a lover of hearts so I was pretty darn excited to find some of these heart treasures.
The above photo is of a Mexican Fire Opal. It went quickly to a new home and I’ve been asked often about getting another stone like it. Grrrrr………it’s hard to find. I’m heading to Tucson for the gem show on Saturday so maybe I can score there.
Kingman turquoise and Rhodochrosite heart rings.
These stones are a easier to locate but equally as beautiful. This rhodochrosite has sold but feel free to contact me if interested in a similar stone as I have a few more.
Spiny Oyster Heart Necklace
Awe….the Spiny Oyster heart necklace. I finished this piece on Monday and just adore it. The following pic has the back view. I added a handmade sterling feather with a Sleeping Beauty turquoise. I think the color in the Spiny Oyster is stunning.
Back View of Spiny Oyster Heart Necklace
Making this personalized heart jewelry is a joy for me. I love adding the personal touches that make each piece extra special.
They all warm my heart.
Fill your heart with art and hearts.
My work can be found here at Echo of the Dreamer gallery, at Enter the Earth gallery and at the Sonoran Arts League Gallery.
Fill your heart with art
~manon
My name is Manon. (pronounced Man + O) Yes….my mom cursed me with my name. In her defense I guess she never though I’d leave Quebec. I’m a jewelry artist and painter. I’ve been creative as long as I can remember and things haven’t changed. I now live in Scottsdale, AZ. I spend most days in my studio making pieces that speak to my heart. Thanks for stopping by!!
#8 mine Turquoise ring
It’s so much fun heading into the new year with all the endless possibilities that are ahead. I have so many ideas in my head that I have to jot everything down and keep myself focused or it could all become a mishmash of stuff….lol. I’m planning on working with many new stones and I hope to keep pushing some new designs.
The ring above is a #8 mine turquoise. It’s a large stone but really quite comfortable in a ring. I absolutely think the look is stunning.
Silver flower rings with amethyst and lapis lazuli
There are so many endless possibilities with this ring design. The flowers are fun and interesting. I can’t wait to make more of these.
*Brave* ring
I made this ring last week. I have small….lol… amounts of gold in my studio so every so often I like to add it to my pieces.
Sonoran Arts League Gallery
For the next few months I will also have some pieces in the Sonoran Arts League Gallery. It’s in Scottsdale, AZ. If you’re in the Scottsdale area check it out. There are some fantastic artists displaying their work.
Check back to see what I’ll be playing with in the next few months. Tons of endless possibilities for me….. yay!!
My work can be found here at Echo of the Dreamer gallery, at Enter the Earth gallery and at the Sonoran Arts League Gallery.
Fill your heart with art
~manon
My name is Manon. (pronounced Man + O) Yes….my mom cursed me with my name. In her defense I guess she never though I’d leave Quebec. I’m a jewelry artist and painter. I’ve been creative as long as I can remember and things haven’t changed. I now live in Scottsdale, AZ. I spend most days in my studio making pieces that speak to my heart. Thanks for stopping by!!
Druzy, moon and labradorite rings
With the holidays and my open house fast approaching my studio has been bustling with activity. I have lots of new jewelry pieces that I’ve made. In the pic above you can see the druzy, labradorite and moon rings. They were happily sold as quickly as I made them but I have some fun new rings coming up.
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I love labradorite cabochons. I can’t keep them in my stash of stones….they seem to fly off my shelf….lol.
Give thanks
Swoon…… I’ve made a couple of these new jewelry pieces. I had so much fun incorporating the vintage Indian head nickel into rings. They’ve happily gone to new homes but I may make more in the not too distant future.
Sterling flower earrings
Even in the colder months the flowers bloom in my studio. 🙂
New jewelry pieces are coming out of my studio every week. Stop back for the latest. Btw…. if you’re on the Scottsdale/Phoenix area this Saturday Dec. 5th and would like to attend my open house feel free to contact me.
My work can be found here at Echo of the Dreamer gallery and at Enter the Earth gallery.
Fill your heart with art
~manon
My name is Manon. (pronounced Man + O) Yes….my mom cursed me with my name. In her defense I guess she never though I’d leave Quebec. I’m a jewelry artist and painter. I’ve been creative as long as I can remember and things haven’t changed. I now live in Scottsdale, AZ. I spend most days in my studio making pieces that speak to my heart. Thanks for stopping by!!
Pink druzy *badass* necklace
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*be Strong when you are weak. be BRAVE when you are scared. be HUMBLE when you are victorious. be BADASS everyday.* ~Pink
In honor of breast cancer awareness month I made a pink druzy necklace. This necklace has the word *badass* on the back. This is for all the badass people who have fought cancer and won and those who continue to fight. The quote above seems like the appropriate quote for this month.
You can find this piece here
Graceful – African green opal necklace
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Speaking about *badass*…lol. I used this Graceful – African green opal for this setting. It is a badass stone. So pretty. It’s happily gone to a new home. Sad to see it gone.
Boulder and Pilot mountain turquoise necklace.
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It has been a week of necklaces. I used a large Boulder turquoise and a small Pilot mountain for this piece. I really love the way it looks on. The stones seem to compliment each other nicely. It feels feminine even though it has some size to it.
Thanks for stopping by and remember to be BADASS everyday!!!
My work can be found here and at Echo of the Dreamer gallery.
Fill your heart with art
~manon
My name is Manon. (pronounced Man + O) Yes….my mom cursed me with my name. In her defense I guess she never though I’d leave Quebec. I’m a jewelry artist and painter. I’ve been creative as long as I can remember and things haven’t changed. I now live in Scottsdale, AZ. I spend most days in my studio making pieces that speak to my heart. Thanks for stopping by!!
