gayhuntley

Beadwork Inspired by Nature

Dixon, California
279 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    NEW MOSAIC SECTION, ENJOY!!!

Welcome to Gay’s legacy Shop!These one of a kind pieces of jewelry, hair ornaments and beaded wall pictures were inspired by the beautiful forms and colors in nature. Gay’s influences were from art history, mythology and Celtic culture. The colors in her jewelry were selected from the beautiful colors in the semi-precious stones she purchased from the amazingly gifted lapidary artists on Etsy. Some of these pieces tell a story or represent an environment.

We ship world wide. International customers need to email us for shipping options and shipping cost.

Please be aware that the new ZOOM feature blows up each photo to double+ the size of the beads and details seen in this Zoom mode may not be visible or will appear differently to the naked eye. Great for seeing details but an exaggeration regarding the overall quality and effect of the piece being viewed.
All of Gay’s designs were original, unique, one of a kind and made by her alone. She used the finest supplies and materials available with great care for a durable, lasting and comfortable,wearable work of art.

CUSTOM ORDERS: Unfortunately due to Gays passing in August, there will be no more custom orders.

I will continue to post new pieces and hope that they can continue to be sent out into the world to bring joy as she intended.

New CLEARANCE area listing big mark downs for pieces that have been in the shop for a few years. These items need to be purchased separately and are not part of the sales.


REFUNDS and EXCHANGES: Payment for sales, clearance or discounted pieces are not refundable. Sales and discounted pieces may be exchanged for a piece or pieces totaling the same dollar amount spent on the piece being exchanged. Returned pieces will be carefully inspected for any damage. If the returned piece is in perfect condition and can be relisted, then the refund is issued.
All measurements are carefully listed. All the photos of the pieces are done in natural light and look true to color on my monitor. All descriptions are as accurate and complete as possible.

This shop is not financially responsible for items lost, stolen or damaged during shipping. Every effort available will be made to help you find your package. Beyond USA shores, there is no tracking information available.

Announcement

Last updated on Feb 2, 2019

NEW MOSAIC SECTION, ENJOY!!!

Welcome to Gay’s legacy Shop!These one of a kind pieces of jewelry, hair ornaments and beaded wall pictures were inspired by the beautiful forms and colors in nature. Gay’s influences were from art history, mythology and Celtic culture. The colors in her jewelry were selected from the beautiful colors in the semi-precious stones she purchased from the amazingly gifted lapidary artists on Etsy. Some of these pieces tell a story or represent an environment.

We ship world wide. International customers need to email us for shipping options and shipping cost.

Please be aware that the new ZOOM feature blows up each photo to double+ the size of the beads and details seen in this Zoom mode may not be visible or will appear differently to the naked eye. Great for seeing details but an exaggeration regarding the overall quality and effect of the piece being viewed.
All of Gay’s designs were original, unique, one of a kind and made by her alone. She used the finest supplies and materials available with great care for a durable, lasting and comfortable,wearable work of art.

CUSTOM ORDERS: Unfortunately due to Gays passing in August, there will be no more custom orders.

I will continue to post new pieces and hope that they can continue to be sent out into the world to bring joy as she intended.

New CLEARANCE area listing big mark downs for pieces that have been in the shop for a few years. These items need to be purchased separately and are not part of the sales.


REFUNDS and EXCHANGES: Payment for sales, clearance or discounted pieces are not refundable. Sales and discounted pieces may be exchanged for a piece or pieces totaling the same dollar amount spent on the piece being exchanged. Returned pieces will be carefully inspected for any damage. If the returned piece is in perfect condition and can be relisted, then the refund is issued.
All measurements are carefully listed. All the photos of the pieces are done in natural light and look true to color on my monitor. All descriptions are as accurate and complete as possible.

This shop is not financially responsible for items lost, stolen or damaged during shipping. Every effort available will be made to help you find your package. Beyond USA shores, there is no tracking information available.

Items

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279 Sales
3162 Admirers
 

Tropical Bird Mosaic, Purples, Deep Reds, Lavender, Peach and Orange, Light and Medium Greens, Mosaic Wall Art, Delicate, Detailed Tile Work

$198.00

Beautiful Amethyst, Rich Deep Color and Amazing Pattern, Flowers and Leaves, Plum Colored Freshwater Pearls, Freeform Beadwork Collar

$349.00

Antique Buttons, Picasso and Bronze Flower Beads, Highly Textured, Earth Tones, Nature Girl Bracelet

$229.00

Large Kingman Mine Turquoise with Dark Matrix Stripes and Marcasite Sparkles , Round Turquoise Beads, Spiral Cord Necklace

$279.00

Pegasus and Deep Green Moss Agate Beaded Embroidery Necklace

$189.00

Chrysocolla Cabochon, Long Playful Fringe, Beautiful Removeable Spiral Cord, Silver, Teal, Aqua Flowers, Beaded Embroidery Necklace

$229.00

Larsonite Fossilized Bog Wood, Serpentine Beads, Picasso Flower and Leaf Beads, Thick Modified Chellini Cord, Necklace

$329.00

Dragonfly and Amber, Dragonfly Button and Large Amber Drop, Celtic Knot Pattern Neck Ribbons, Amber beads, Beadwork Necklace

$349.00

Impression Stone, Dendritic Jasper, Red Jasper and Leopard Skin Jasper, Beaded Embroidery Bracelet

$179.00

Acorns and Oak Leaves, Bead Woven Necklace

$279.00

Larsonite, Fossilized Bog Wood, Hand Carved Serpentine Leaf, Bronze Flower, Spiral Cord with Olive Roundel Beads, Necklace

$369.00

Two Corpolite Stones set with Red Jasper Tube and Heishi Beads, Netted Stitch and Beaded Embroidery Necklace

$329.00

Antique Tibetan Repousse, Lapis Lazuli, Aventurine, Lapis, Natural Coral and Hand Crafted Silver Beaded Reversible Necklace

$325.00

Byzantine Butterfly Collar, Beaded Embroidery, Reversable Necklace

$1,749.00

Bless the Bees, Vintage Hand Carved Coral Bee, Olympic Poppy Jasper, Spiral Cord, Long Coral Tipped Fringe, Red, Black, Bronze

$349.00

Collector Quality Nipomo Marcasite Plume Agate, Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Poppy Button, Dark Crystals, Picasso Beads Necklace

$329.00

Olympic Poppy Jasper, Bronze Tube, Drop and Seed Beads, Original Diamond Pattern Neck Cord Design, Red and Darkest Brown

$229.00

Two Cherry Creek Jaspers, Matching Earth Tone Beads in Various sizes, Free Form Bead Woven Necklace

$349.00

Netted Stitch Chocker with Netted Egyptian Collar, Fresh Water Pearls and Light Blue Crystal Beads

$349.00

Contemporary Collar, Bounty of Picasso Beads, Pearl White with Sparkle Red beads, Antique Butterfly in a Garden Bronze Button

$249.00

Red Jasper & Sterling Ring

$200.00

Rain Forest Jasper, Amber with a Bug Inside, Spiral Cord, Leaf Green, Chocolate Brown,Amber Metallic Copper Necklace

$289.00

Baroque Valentine Necklace, Ocean Jasper Heart, Freshwater Pearls, Bronze Cherub, Hand Carved Gemstone Rose

$349.00

Long, Fun Valentine Brooch, Hand Cut and Polished Coral Heart, Bronze Cherub, Long Fringe, Beaded Embroidery Brooch

$129.00

Romantic, Sculpted Red Rose over a Mary Ellen Jasper, Picasso Leaf and Bronze Flower Beads, Beaded Embroidery Necklace

$189.00

Beaded Colonial Ruffle Collar with Mother of Pearl Carved Flower

$379.00

Polish Amber and Sterling Ring size 7.25

$225.00

Tropical Bird with Red Flowers, Mosaic Wall Art, Rainbow Colors, Special Textured Gold GlassStained Glass Tile Work. Pale Green Background

$298.00

Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper, Red Creek Jasper Beads, Original Spiral Cord Design, Bronze Flowers, Long Fringe Necklace

$329.00

Agate Moon, Landscape Moonrise Jasper with Long Decorative Fringe, Necklace

$249.00

Beaded Embroidery, Blue Agate, Corn Flake Fresh Water Pearls and Large Freah Water Pearl Earrings

$79.00

Hand Carved Bone Butterfly, Bronze Beads and Golden Fresh Water Pearls, Beaded Embroidery Brooch

$129.00

Winter Festival Dancers, United Kingdom, Mosaic Wall Art, Multi Colored Figures, Red Curtain Background, Wigged and Costumed, Colorful Dance

$1,498.00

Two Gorgeous Light Yellow Green Serpentine Stones, Free Form Bead Woven, Copper and Green Necklace

$349.00

Raku Magic, Hand Made Plum and Luster Ceramic Raku Cabochon, Dichroic Cranberry Cabochon, Free Form Bead Weaving, Collar

$289.00

Three Strand Bead Woven Flower and Leaf Necklace, Picasso Flower Beads, Bead Woven Leaves

$239.00

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Gay Huntley

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Gay Huntley

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About gayhuntley

Sales 279
On Etsy since 2012
  • Inspired by the beautiful ancient mosaics with bright butterflies against a gold background.
  • Garden corsage beaded embroidery bracelet. Brightly shaded flowers and leaves against a pearl white background.
  • A nature piece with an opalized serpentine cabochon, bronze lizard and lots of flowers and leaves.
  • Hand painted, antique button with a Swallow Pair sitting on a flowering branch. Flowers, leaves and fresh water pearls.
  • My interpretation of a wise Druid woman of ancient times.

Unique, Original Designs from Nature and a Love of Antiquity

As a life time artist and designer for over 40 years, I have shown my work in major galleries in San Francisco and New York. I have a MFA in Painting and Drawing and a BFA in Printmaking from the California College of the Arts. I studied Cloisonné Enamel and Gold and Silver Smithing at the State University of New York at New Paltz. My background is mainly in Fine Art and I have worked for major gift wear houses as a commercial designer and illustrator. Also, I am a college art instructor for Yuba Community College and the Davis Adult School.
I have always loved antiques for their beautiful craftsmenship and fine detail, a technical goal of mine. I have always been drawn to the beauty of nature visually for the colors, patterns, textures and curvilinear forms. My love and respect for all living things and deep concern for Earths future has brought me to a point in my art where I felt I must create amulets reflecting those feelings. I think that the wearing of a beautiful jasper, agate or fossil and an environment created around that stone gives the wearer and the viewer a moment of natural wonder and enhances their love of nature.
Etsy is Heaven for Artists. World wide exposure and reasonable fees. Not only do you get to show your work to the world, but you make friends world wide. Also, an artist can offer their work for sale without inflating the price for the gallery.
I find as a shopper on Etsy, all the cool and unusual parts for my jewelry and beautiful supplies from creative vendors worldwide.
All my pieces are original designs, I copy no one. My jewelry and beaded pictures are entirely designed and constructed by me alone. Unfortunately, the photography is mine also and I am struggling with showing the rich colors in my pieces. Sometimes I draw the design out before hand and sometimes I let the piece develop as I work. I enjoy working with customers on custom pieces, happy to incorporate their treasured objects in the piece.

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  • Gay Huntley

    Owner, Creator

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