Queen Anne Necklace by rainwaterstudios on Etsy

Queen Anne Necklace by rainwaterstudios on Etsy:

Most of us are familiar with the story of Anne Boleyn. She was a vivacious creature who captured and tortured King Henry VIII's heart. But I don't need to give you a history lesson on England, especially one that is most famous.

This gorgeous necklace was inspired from watching my favorite televison series 'The Tudors.' While captivated by the show, I had the wheels turning in my head, I realized I had a pin that I found at an antique store that looked similar to something that Anne would wear.

I used an antique silver pin with an ivory pearl drop. I also removed the pin and shaved it down for comfort. I used ruby red swarovski crystal beads and ivory pearls.

This necklace is a statement maker. So... for those of you who love red and want to make a WOW! statement this necklace is definitely for you.
This gorgeous necklace would also be a great item to add to your collection especially if you are a renaissance buff.
This necklace is a one of a kind.

Necklace measures 22.5 inches
Drop from pendant 3 inches

Seaside Retreat Necklace by rainwaterstudios on Etsy

           ~~Get Ready For Summer~~              

Seaside Retreat Necklace by rainwaterstudios on Etsy:

This gorgeous necklace will make you want to go to the beach. I brought together all the colors of the ocean and caribbean sea in to one necklace. Perfect to wear with your summer wardrobe.

This has all the cool colors of summer and water mixed into one. I used silver chain and wire. Along with sapphire freshwater pearls, mint swarovski crystals, aqua seed beads, green seed beads, clear iridescent seed beads, sapphire swarovski beads, sage green pearls, ivory pearls, iridescent blue beads and lime green pearls.
The necklace measures 22 inches
The drop is 3.5 inches
Be sure to check out my jewelry locally at Carlton Gardens.  Go to http://www.carltongarden.blogspot.com/ for more details on shop location and hours.

Rocio Triana Earrings by rainwaterstudios on Etsy

Rocio Triana Earrings by rainwaterstudios on Etsy

In Andalusia there are an abundance of Gitana or Gypsy as commonly known to us. While I was there visiting there was a place just beyond Sevilla where the Gitano's favored the most. It is called Triana, a suburb of Sevilla in the providence of Andalusia.

The story goes that this area of Triana and Sevilla was so drought stricken that the people of that area mainly Gitano's started to move out of the area and just about made the area deserted. Until one day a women came into the area and started weeping uncontrollably. She had lost her husband and child tragically. So in her crying she cried out to God (Dios) and begged him to make it rain so that she would find love again. As all stories go, she got her wish and it rained for several weeks. The Gitano's and the other people of those cities proclaimed her the Virgin of Rain or Virgen Del Rocio. Rocio also means dew.

There are many, many stories related to the Virgen Del Rocio which include famous pilgrimages, all of which date back to King Alfonso The Wise around 1270 A.D. The pilgrimage begins in the town of Almonte and sometimes the Gitano transfer the virgin to different areas of Andalusia in times of drought, famine, etc.

This particular story is from a Gitano of the family Contreras, who are relatives of my late husband. They are descendants of many, many Gitano's. I am honored to have been bestowed such a wonderful story. In Sevilla today, about 25% of girls are named after this miraculous women, who wept until it rained and saved herself and her city from disaster.

                                              Spanish Romani people-Yevgraf Sorokin, 1853

Gypsies have a way of expressing themselves through dance.  I witnessed that first hand in college and later when I traveled to Spain. While I was at Western Michigan University, Studying Theater and Dance.  I had to opportunity to take a one day workshop with the Grand-Niece of Carmen Amaya: Omayra is just as beautiful at dance as her Grand Aunt~~ Here is a sample of Carmen Amaya's Work:

While in Spain, I visited with many Gypsies and became addicted to Flamenco. Who knows, maybe I am one in a past life. The passion that they have for dance and music is incredible and very hard to describe without taking you there. So you see, Gypsies hold a very special place in my heart.  They are full of passion, life and believe that all people have a soul mate.  They make me proud to have known some of them and will carry on the knowledge of their heritage to my son.

Earrings measure 2.5 inches.  I used gold charms, red beads and black swarovski crystals to complete these beautiful earrings.

May we all have a little Fae in our hearts and Gypsies in our souls...
Melissa @ Rainwater Studios

Autumn Faery's Delight Necklace by rainwaterstudios on Etsy

Autumn Faery's Delight Necklace by rainwaterstudios on Etsy:

Autumn Faery's Delight- Necklace Description:
My favorite faery would not let me make another piece of jewelry until I showed all of you her favorite piece. This is my faery who takes care of all my flowers in the fall and makes sure they come back alive in the spring.

I know it's a little early to be thinking Autumn since we are only beginning Summer. But this piece has so many great colors in it I could not hold back. I think this necklace will look great all summer long and well into fall.

Necklace measures 22 inches.

~~~ FAERY'S EDEN~~~

Faery's Eden by rainwaterstudios on Etsy:

All Faeries have a favorite spot to play and frolic. Where the faeries play only a sensor can see. In the Realm of the Fae this is their paradise.

This wonderful necklace has been created from a very vivid dream I had. The necklace is an extention of my dream.

Necklace measures 22 inches.




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* This Necklace and Earrings may be purchased as a set.
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FaeTeam Challange Leche De Luna Milk Moon by rainwaterstudios

~~~My First FAE (Fantasy Artists Of Etsy) Challenge~~~     

FAETeam Challange Leche De Luna Milk Moon by rainwaterstudios: "FAETeam Challange --Leche De Luna ( Milk Moon)-- OOAK (one of a kind) Description

As a new member of FaeTeam. This is my first of I hope many challenges. I love being apart of a team that challenges themselves to new experiments, skills and setting the bar a little higher each month.

Here is my FaeTeam Challenge:

Leche De Luna - Milk of the Moon or Milk Moon
Based on all the research that I have done about 'milk moon or planting moon' this was the most curious to me.

Wikipedia states:

A substance which owes its name to a cave of Mount Pilatus in Switzerland . Luna's milk was known in the sixteenth century . The cave where he found himself called Mondmilchloch Höhle (Cavern of Milk of the Moon) and the substance was used to treat ulcers on the skin and various 'fevers', as well as cosmetic in the next three centuries. It consists mainly of calcite .
Moon milk was subsequently found in caves in several European countries, in America , Southeast Asia, Africa and Australia .
In March 2004, a group of espelólogos announced that a year earlier had found the first milk river moon of the planet in a cave Ernio Massif in the province of Guipuzcoa , Spain . According to researchers at the Aranzadi Scientific Society, the river flows for about 150 meters and has consistency of thick milk.

The moon usually occurs milk onto the walls of caves in a thick paste or almost solid, so the existence of the "river" is a curiosity. Analyses revealed that the liquid is composed of several minerals, and calcite, including quartz and brushite .

So you see not only does the moon play a role in planting, it also plays a role in healing.

Native American Shamans or Medicine Men,wear purple jasper to align their chakra with the earth. The jasper also serves as protection for the Shaman from evil spirits.

I combined the two findings from my research and made this beautiful piece for all of you to enjoy.