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Carnelian and Vermeil Necklace with Tassel

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:58:24 -0500

$165.00
Carnelian and Vermeil Necklace with Tassel –

Nuggety, oval Carnelian beads are wrapped with gold-filled wire onto vermeil and gold-filled beads and chain, the whole leading gracefully to a tasseled pendant. There’s a lot of nice detail in this design. The pattern on the vermeil cross-shaped beads contrasts with the shiny gold beads, the tassle is made up of two patterns of chain, the small clasp is a gold-filled toggle.

The necklace measures approximately 24 inches without the tassel and including the clasp. The tassel is approximately 3 inches long.

This piece is a handmade, one-of-a-kind, original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Labradorite, Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Tiny Charms Bracelet

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:57:48 -0500

$55.00
Scintillating Labradorite Bracelet -

This two-stranded necklace is a mix of blue-flash Labradorite teardrops, tiny Swarovsky crystal charms and white freshwater nugget pearls. The mix adds up to a scintillating mix of quiet sparkle and flash as you move your arm. More white pearls add interest at the oxidized rope-patterned sterling silver toggle clasp.

Labradorite is notoriously difficult to photograph, but you can get an idea of the loveliness of the flash on these beads.

The bracelet measures approximately 7 3/4 inches including the clasp and fits up to a medium/large size wrist. The bracelet strung on professional beading wire made of 49 individual stainless steel strands that have been spun together and coated in a pliable coating for strength and durability.

This piece is a handmade, one-of-a-kind, original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Twisted Circle Labradorite Earrings -

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:07:59 -0500

$30.00
Twisted Circle Labradorite Earrings -

Simple, elegant - Thin, twisted white gold-plated ribbons form airy circles that are ornamented with blue-flashing, faceted AA Labradorite briolette pears. The post (the part that goes through your ear) is sterling silver.

Although I was only able to capture the flash in one Labradorite stone, both are very flashy. Labradorite is notoriously difficult to photograph.

The earrings hang approximately 1 3/8ths inch from the top of the earring to the bottom of the Labradorite briolettes. The circle is approximately 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Flexible rubber ear-stoppers are included, to keep your earrings secure.

This piece is an original, limited edition (first of two)original design, handmade by me.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Elegant Peacock Pearl and Vermeil Bracelet

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:51:29 -0500

$40.00
Elegant Peacock Pearl and Vermeil Bracelet

Interesting Vermeil (18 carat gold over sterling silver) beads contrast with cultured freshwater Peacock Pearls (dark blue pearls with purple, green, and blue irridescence)in this classically elegant bracelet. The bracelet closes with an easy on and off toggle clasp (14 karat gold filled). It is strung on extra-sturdy jewelers grade stainless steel wire coated with nylon.

This bracelet would look well with anything from jeans and a tailored white shirt to a little black cocktail dress.

The bracelet is approximately 7 1/2 inches long including the clasp and fits a small or medium size wrist.

This piece is a handmade, one-of-a-kind, original design.

50% of the profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for purchasing and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Striking Lemon Citrine and Sterling Silver Bracelet

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:41:59 -0500

$75.00
Striking Lemon Citrine and Sterling Silver Bracelet

This bold bracelet has a center-piece a sparking, faceted Lemon Citrine nugget. Framing the Lemon Citrine (in order of appearance) are:

Bloodstone rondels
Red Agage faceted rondels
Autumn Jade (Serpentine) disc beads
Autumn Jade (Serpentine) tear drops
Peridot rounds
Olive freshwater cultured Pearl
Hessonite heishi bead
Brushed Sterling Silver tear drops and toggle clasp

The bracelet is strung on professional beading wire made of 49 individual stainless steel strands that have been spun together and coated in a pliable coating for strength and durability.

The bracelet is approximately 7 3/4 inches long including the clasp and fits up to a medium/large size wrist.

This piece is a one-of-a-kind, original design, handmade by me.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for purchasing and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Charming Bows and Pearls Earrings

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:40:52 -0500

$30.00
Charming Bows and Pearls Earrings

White AAA freshwater, cultured pearls are securely wire-wrapped with gold-filled wire onto charming gold-plate bows. The post (the part that goes through your ear) is sterling silver.

These charming earrings are also available with white gold bows. Just ask.

The earrings hang approximately 3/4 inches from the top of the earring to the bottom of the chain. The bow is 3/4 of an inch across. Flexible rubber ear-stoppers are included, to keep your earrings secure.

This piece is a limited edition, original design, and handmade by me.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Tourmaline Briolette Earrings

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:34:18 -0500

$65.00
Tourmaline Briolette Earrings -

(6) Super-sparkly, precision facetted Petro-Tourmaline briolettes in shades of green and gold and (1) Lemon Citrine briolette are wrapped with 14 carat gold-filled wire onto a few links of gold-filled chain which allows the brioletts to move freely. The briolettes are wire wrapped onto a richly detailed vermeil (sterling silver coated with 22 carat gold) post earrings.

The earring measures approximately 1 1/4 inches including the post.

This piece is a handmade, one-of-a-kind, original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Smokey Quartz Arc Earrings

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:44:22 -0500

$65.00
Smokey Quartz Arc Earrings -

Beautiful, dark, sparkling, faceted Smokey Quartz nuggets are wrapped with gold-filled wire onto clean, modern arc-shaped ear wires. Lighter than they look, the nuggets are a comfortable weight.

The earrings measure 1 3/4 inches from top of arc to bottom of dangling nugget.

These earrings are a handmade, one-of-a-kind, original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for purchasing and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Tourmaline and Ribbon of Gold Necklace

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:02:19 -0500

$165.00
Tourmaline and Ribbon of Gold Necklace -

Faceted Petro-Tourmaline arrow-shaped beads in various shades of green, brown and amber sparkle against a glowing 'ribbon' of faceted vermeil (sterling silver coated with 18 karat gold) hex beads and 14K gold-filled rounds. The necklace closes with a 14K gold-filled toggle clasp for ease taking it on and off.

This elegant necklace measures approximately 17 inches including the clasp.

This piece is a handmade, one-of-a-kind, original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for shipping and purchasing details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Whiskey Quartz Flower Earrings

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:02:18 -0500

$75.00
Whiskey Quartz Flower Earrings -

Sparkling, finely faceted coin-shaped Whiskey Quartz gemstones add light and warmth to the vermeil (sterling silver coated with 22 karat gold) flowers and Smokey Quartz faceted accent beads. The earrings are wire wrapped with gold-filled wire onto secure gold-filled lever back ear wires for a look that is both striking and feminine'

The earring hang approximately 2 inches below the ear wires. The Whiskey Quartz is 1/2 inch in diameter and the vermeil flower is 5/8 inch.

This piece is a handmade, one-of-a-kind, original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Warm Blues Apatite Necklace

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:43:44 -0500

$165.00
Warm Blues Necklace -

Four strands of Apatite in an unusual soft and warm teal-blue-green are highlighted with shiny sterling rounds and drape beautifully. They are set off by a strikingly textured, oxidised, geometric sterling silver clasp.

This versatile necklace can look tailored, or elegant, or casual, depending on how you wear it. Try it with the clasp in the back, or as pictured here, on the side. The necklace is also long enough to wear the beads twisted.

The necklace is 19 1/2 inches long including the clasp.

This piece is a handmade, one-of-a-kind, original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for purchasing and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Aqua Quartz and Sterling Stud Earrings

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:43:18 -0500

$25.00
Aqua Quartz and Sterling Earrings -

Sparkling 'disco' balls of light aqua quartz are paired with sterling studs, handmade in Bali, with an interesting granulated pattern and a light antique 'gunmetal' finish.

The contrast of the depth and detail of the stud and the sparkling quartz makes a simple but interesting, and very wearable, light-weight earring.

The studs are 6mm, the quartz is 12mm. The earring post is sterling silver and earring backs are included. The earrings are approximately 1 1/4" from top to bottom.

This piece is a handmade, limited edition (1st of 2 pairs), original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Silver Rose and Rock Crystal Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:07:15 -0500

$25.00
Silver Rose and Rock Crystal Earrings -

Simple, elegant - Sparkling, faceted natural Rock Crystal rounds are wrapped with sterling silver wire to stylish, sterling silver-plate posts shaped like a drawing of a rose. The post (the part that goes through your ear) is sterling silver.

The earrings hang approximately 1 1/4 inches from the top of the earring to the bottom of the Crystal round. The silver rose is approximately 5/8 inches in diameter. Flexible rubber ear-stoppers are included, to keep your earrings secure.

This piece is an original, one-of-a-kind, original design, handmade by me.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Lush Pearl and Tourmaline Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:06:28 -0500

$75.00
Lush Pearl and Tourmaline Earrings

A large and lustrous white, freshwater, cultured, baroque Pearl is set off with a froth of Petro-Tourmaline briolette and white nugget pearl charms. The beads are wire wrapped with 14K gold filled wire onto Vermeil (sterling silver coated with 18K gold) ear hooks.

The earrings hang approximately 1 1/2 inches from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the Tourmaline and Pearl charms. The major Pearls are approximately 1/2 inch in diameter.

This piece is a one-of-a-kind, original design, handmade by me.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for purchasing and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Twisted Circle Amethyst Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:06:28 -0500

$30.00
Wavy Circle Amethyst Earrings -

Simple, elegant - Thin, twisted gold-plated ribbons form airy circles that are ornamented with sparkling, faceted Amethyst briolette pears. The post (the part that goes through your ear) is sterling silver.

The earrings hang approximately 1 3/8ths inch from the top of the earring to the bottom of the Amethyst briolette. The circle is approximately 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Flexible rubber ear-stoppers are included, to keep your earrings secure.

This piece is an original, limited edition (first of two)original design, handmade by me.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Petite Peridot Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:05:17 -0500

$25.00
Petite Peridot Earrings -

A little flash of spring green! I've wrapped precision faceted Peridot briolettes to vermeil (sterling silver coated with 18 karat gold) textured rings with very fine gold filled wire, then hung the earring from a stylish vermeil hook ear wire.

These earrings look great any time; with jeans, or with a little black dress.

The earrings measure approximately 5/8 inches from the top of the gold ring to the bottom of the Peridot briolette.

This piece is a handmade, limited, original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Russian Amazonite Earrings

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:07:26 -0500

$45.00
Russian Amazonite Earrings -

These earrings are crafted from some of the finest Russian Amazonite I have seen. They are topped with ridged vermeil 'corduroy' beads and wrapped with gold-filled wire onto secure gold-filled lever-back earrings.

The color in these photos is slightly light. Please check the photos of the Russian Amazonite necklace for more accurate color.

The earring measures approximately 1 ¼ inches below the lever-back ear wires.

This piece is a handmade, one-of-a-kind, original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Russian Amazonite Necklace

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:07:25 -0500

$145.00
Russian Amazonite Necklace -

This bold necklace, with a dramatic, richly-detailed handmade vermeil bead from Bali as its focal point, has some of the most beautiful Russian Amazonite I've seen, accented with vermeil spacers and clasp.

The necklace measures approximately 16 inches including the clasp. The vermeil focal bead is approximately 1 inch long.

This piece is a handmade, one-of-a-kind, original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Polies page for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Romantic Crystal Flower Necklace

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:33:29 -0500

$165.00
Romantic Crystal Flower Necklace -

This necklace plays the sparkle of natural Rock Crystal and Swarovski Crystal against the soft subtlety of "Lalique" - style matte Rock Crystal.

The focal bead is a large faceted piece of natural Rock Crystal (slightly under 1 inch long) and it is set off with "Lalique" flowers and rounds, Rock Crystal rondel beads. Small Swarovski Crystals add additional sparkle. The necklaces closes with a simple sterling silver toggle clasp.

The necklace measures approximatly 16 1/2 inches including the clasp.

This piece is a handmade, one-of-a-kind, original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for purchasing and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Peach Moonstone and Sterling Charms Necklace

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:59:54 -0500

$165.00
Peach Moonstone and Sterling Charms Necklace

Four strands of luminous Peach Moonstone oval beads are accented with pinky/mauve freshwater nugget Pearls and shiny patterned Sterling Silver charms for an interesting melange of texture and color. They are set off by a strikingly textured, oxidised, round sterling silver toggle clasp.

This versatile necklace can can be worn with the clasp in the back, or as pictured here, on the side. The necklace is long enough to wear the beads twisted, as shown, or loose.

The necklace is 18 inches long including the clasp.

This piece is a one-of-a-kind, original design, handmade by me.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for purchasing and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Amethyst and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:05:05 -0500

$30.00
Amethyst and Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Gemstones and Pearls in soft shades of lavender are the hightlight of these feminine earrings.

Mauve freshwater, cultured, nugget Pearls and sparkly, faceted Fluorite rondels are wire-wrapped with Sterling Silver wire onto sterling ear studs, handmade in Bali, and set with light Amethyst cabochon gems.

The earrings hang approximately 1 3/8ths inch from the top of the earring to the bottom of the Labradorite briolettes. The circle is approximately 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Flexible rubber ear-stoppers are included, to keep your earrings secure.

This piece is an original, one-of-a-kind, original design, handmade by me.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Sterling Clouds and Rain Earrings

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:06:56 -0500

$30.00
Sterling Clouds and Rain Earrings

Simple, sensual, elegant - Shining, fine Sterling Silver chain (the rain) hangs from stylish, sterling silver-plate emblems in arc-shapes (the clouds). The post (the part that goes through your ear) is sterling silver. There is a lot of soft movement in these earrings.

The earrings hang approximately 2 1/2 inches from the top of the earring to the bottom of the chain. The silver arc-emblem is approximately 5/8 inches in diameter. Flexible rubber ear-stoppers are included, to keep your earrings secure.

This piece is a limited edition (one of two) original design and handmade by me.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Simple Chic Garnet and Sterling Silver Earrings

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:36:00 -0500

$25.00
Simple Chic Garnet and Sterling Silver Earrings –

A pair of plump, finely faceted Garnets nestle into a Sterling Silver wrap bead. They are securely wrapped with sterling wire and hang from a sterling earring hook.

This simple, but never boring, will look great day into evening.

The earring measures approximately 1 1/8 inches from the top of the ear hook to the bottom on the Garnets and 1/4 of an inch from side-to-side.

This piece is an original design and handmade by me.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Onyx and Silver Arcs Earrings

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:56:38 -0500

$30.00
Onyx and Silver Arcs Earrings -

Simple, elegant - Gleaming, faceted Onyx briolettes are wrapped with sterling silver wire to stylish, sterling silver-plate emblems in arc-shapes. The post (the part that goes through your ear) is sterling silver.

The earrings hang approximately 1 1/2 inches from the top of the earring to the bottom of the Onyx briolette. The silver arc-emblem is approximately 5/8 inches in diameter. Flexible rubber ear-stoppers are included, to keep your earrings secure.

This piece is an original, one-of-a-kind, original design, handmade by me.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Petite Citrine Earrings

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:36:12 -0500

$25.00
Petite Citrine Earrings -

A little flash of golden, sunny yellow! I've wrapped precision faceted Citrine briolettes to sterling silver textured rings with very fine sterling wire, then hung the earring from a stylish sterling ear wires.

These earrings look great any time; with jeans, or going out dancing.

The earrings measure approximately 5/8 inches from the top of the sterling silver ring to the bottom of the Citrine briolette.

This piece is a handmade, limited edition, original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Petite Moonstone and Gold Vermeil Earrings -

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:21:03 -0500

$25.00
Petite Moonstone & Gold Vermeil Earrings -

A little flash of sparkle plus a hint of shine! I've wrapped precision faceted Moonstone briolettes to Vermeil (sterling silver coated with 18 carat gold) textured rings with fine 14 carat gold-filled wire, then hung the earring from a stylish Vermail hook clasp.

These earrings look great any time; with jeans, or going out for the evening. The Moonstone briolettes look quite a bit like Rock Crystal, but with the slightest hint of milkiness - very pretty.

The earrings measure approximately 5/8 inches from the top of the sterling silver ring to the bottom of the Moonstone briolette.

This piece is a handmade, limited edition, original design.

All profits from this sale will support my husband Bill Lawhorn's volunteer work with refugee and orphaned children of Liberia, West Africa.

Please check the Shop Policies page for payment and shipping details.

Personal Treasures - Designer gemstone jewelry by Phyllis Mufson

Midnight Pearl Earrings