Nicola Yoon Design on Eco-Chic Weddings Blog!

My little jewelry store was featured on Eco-Chic Weddings!! Here's the post: http://ecochicweddings.typepad.com/ecochic_weddings/2009/10/vintage-sparkle-collectors-weekly-.html The blog is run by writer named Emily & it's wonderful. Check it out when you have a chance!

Peridot!

Since Peridot is August's birthstone, I thought I'd root around for some quick facts about the "emerald of the evening." * Peridot is the one of the very few gemstones that occur in a single color. * The green color is caused by traces of iron. * 80% - 95% of all Peridot production comes from Arizona, USA. I'm a big fan of the gem myself. I just bought the gorgeous strand you see here at a Santa Monica, CA bead show. I wonder what I'll make...

Necklace of the Month Club - August 2009

This necklace puts me in the mood for champagne and cake on Sunday afternoon! Here I've dangled wonderful candy colored stones from a playful Vermeil bubble pendant. The main gem is a gorgeous AAA, heirloom quality Lemon Citrine teardrop and the bubbles are Pink Topaz, green Peridot, red Garnet, purple Amethyst & olive Jade gemstones. Everyone needs a little cake and bubbly. See more pictures here.

Inspiration

Summer's in full swing & summer flowers provide the inspiration for August's Necklace of the Month Club necklace.