Sunday, July 10, 2011

Gem show

Instead of a flea market day, it was a gem show day. I didn't really need a lot of stuff - and there are beads I would like to get, but the sellers don't offer here - but I was in a sort of ethnic mood, I guess. This is my booty:



Onyx flowers and mother of pearl leaves.


Tiny cream coloured freshwater pearls.


An ethnic assortment - new beads in the traditional Tibetian style.


These are buttons - huge buttons. About 2" x 1.5". Material: horn. I am totally in love with these.


More ethnics - bronze beads from Africa. And those lighter ones - are an alloy of silver and copper - with a lot of copper. Very rustic - very cool.


Some drilled focal beads, mainly jasper and quartz crystals.


Some very long quartz crystals.

I haven't been posting much lately, sorry about that - a heavy work load at the day job, plus some health issues, have slowed me down a bit - and there just hasn't been anything interesting to show you. But I do thank each and every one of you that stops by. Your comments are very much appreciated. 
Wishing you a wonderful Sunday, where ever you are.

17 comments:

mairedodd said...

fabulous finds! as usual - you have such a terrific eye... i always wonder how i would do faced with those decisions! love the crystal quartz, the fiery jasper piece and those metals - yumm! be well... hope your sunday is spent with thoughts of your new beads dancing in your head...

steufel said...

Hach, ich liebe es, Deine Beute anzuschauen. Auch diesmal ist es wieder ein Fest für die Augen. Und gute Besserung, ich hoffe Dir geht es bald wieder 100 Prozent gut!

Doreen said...

My goodness, Renate! You must have the best flea market in the whole world! Your finds are always so wonderful! They even have a gem day! Wow!

Anonymous said...

Hallo Renate, gute Besserung und genieße die Sommertage, wenn möglich. Deine neuen Perlen sind wunderschön - so etwas bekomme ich hier nicht. Ganz liebe Grüße, Inge

Unknown said...

First and foremost, I wish for you good health, Renate.

Sorry the day job is taking it's toll. Try to stay positive and remember your art is at the end of the tunnel (day).

And lastly, what luscious finds from these venders. I'm right in sync with you on these ethnic pieces. Can't wait to see how you use them!

Flotsam Tide said...

What beautiful finds, those buttons, and black onyx flowers are lovely. Wishing you renewed health and strength.

Barry said...

Hi S - great stash of beads - lots of creative opportunities - love the large buttons - but of course I would probably cut them into slithers. Go and create well. B

Silke Powers said...

Liebe Renate, your finds at the gem show are truly beautiful! I've been to a few of those and every time I felt overwhelmed with how much there was to choose from...

I hope your health issues are nothing serious and send you a big hug from hot and humid Savannah!!

Love, Silke

Hopemore Studio said...

What beautiful finds today. Isn't it interesting how our tastes change from time to time! I hope your work load levels off and your health improves. It's always nice to see your creations...but you need take care of yourself first.
~Angie

Luthien Thye said...

oooo!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! you find the most wonderous things my fren! i really love the stash of focals and the quartz wands you found ...

Cindy said...

Hello Renate...what fun you must have had shopping at the gem show! You found some really unique beads, like those leaf-shaped onyx beads. I love the African bead grouping as well.
Like you, I haven't been posting much either - going on a weeklong break already! My internet connection has been slow here at the beach, plus I'm just enjoying being outside more now that it's summer! :-)

sharon said...

Don't you just love gem shows?!! Love your choices, and those buttons are dancing in my head too! Beautiful finds my friend!
Sending you prayers and good wishes that you feel better soon.
Hugs!

lilylovekin said...

Great finds, I love the very long quartz. Bead and gem shows are so much fun but very daunting they are usually full of SO much stuff. I hope you are well soon, my thoughts are with you. Lorrie

Esther said...

you've found fabulous stones!! i specially love the first picture! those carved onyx trumpets are awesome! Hope you are better with health my Ren! romizs

romantic decay said...

Great haul! Hope your feeling better.

Kokopelli said...

Superschöne Perlen! Ich poste gerade auch nicht so viel, aber manchmal paßt's halt ned. :-)

Carla Trujillo said...

Awesome finds Renate! Sorry to hear you are feeling under the weather.
A prayer for you that your health issues get resolved!
p.s. I found my voice again(blogger fixed me up)!