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“Santa Fe Explosion”
The first time I went to Santa Fe, NM
I was like a kid in a toy store. The buildings
seem to rise from the desert as if they were
a part of the natural surroundings. The shops
were filled with beautiful original art and turquoise
and silver handmade jewelry. AND, I will never
forget the red peppers. Red peppers everywhere!
Carts on the sidewalk filled with strings of red
pepper and red pepper wreaths hanging on
gates, fences, doors and walls.
This piece was inspired by my first visit to Santa Fe.
It features 4 Jasper turquoise discs and one faux turquoise
pendant which I have adorned with silver wire work.
The discs and pendant are hung from silver Pony beads.
I chose to add these red glass beads because they reminded
me of the red peppers I saw there. Finally I finished it with
turquoise gemstone chips and a silver rope toggle.
This piece is heavy, therefore, I strung it on heavy
silver beading wire. It measures approx 22” with a
3” pendant.

Occasionally, I will post a photo and story of one of my pieces of jewelry. Today I have chosen "Santa Fe Explosion". I love the west and specialize in turquoise designs. Enjoy! and if you like what you see, please visit my shop in Etsy by clicking on the Etsy link in the upper right hand corner under "Find my work".