Pearls, Pearls and More Pearls

Oh my gosh, I can't believe that it has been so long since I have posted anything. In my defense, most of the past year has been taken up with riding/training Harmony. Unfortunately I was riding her the day after Christmas and when she spooked not once, but twice and I decided to eject. So, while I have been recovering, I have maintained my sanity by making jewelry ... over 18 silk knotted freshwater pearl necklaces. Here are just a few:

Of those not pictured. 2 were gifts and 2 were for a friend's bridesmaids. I am keeping the lime green and white with multi gems for me (this is a tester for future necklaces) and the blue one is for a friend's birthday pressie next week. The rest, only time will tell. They range in length from 18" for the shorter ones to 30" for the longest ones. Most are in the 25-26" length because I just like to be able to throw one over my head and go. Needless to say, my fingers have had enough of knotting necklaces for a while. Soooo, I have been wire wrapping some gems of late. More on that later.