The fifth Christmas in Japan

Got one delayed EMS delivery to the U.S and two non-payment buyers today. I haven't had any troubles in delivery and haven't met non-payment buyer before. All those came to me today! But things are not that bad. I had a great meal with my lovely hubby and got some new ideas in making jewelry.
Recently made several designs with crochet. I used 30 ga sterling silver wire in these hoop earrings.

I wonder where I can find silver wire thinner than 30 ga. I want softer and thinner wire for crocheting. I hardly create crocheted pieces in gold filled simply because I couldn'f find gold filled wire thinner than 28ga.

Here is one necklace. With the new way for crocheting a leaf.

Purple+Blue+Pink is one of my favourite color combination. Those lovely rondelles are amethyst, iolite, tanzanite and aquamarine. And the pale yellow color lemon quartz briolettes fits perfectly in this design.

Old Design - Amethyst Iolite Gold Filled Wire Wrapped Necklace

Now this kind of "Free form swirl wrapping" has become one of my signature design. This pendant is created about 1 year ago when I just started selling my jewelry on-line. The center stone is a beautiful deep purple Zambia amethyst briolette. Frame is wrapped with gold filled wire, decorated with small iolite faceted rondelles.