Laura has opened a storefront at Etsy.com  where handmade and vintage art is featured.  She’s put all sorts of wonderful new items up for sale.

Included in the fun are these sizzling hot summertime pieces made with Spiny Oyster Shells and patinated sterling silver.

Laura is becaoming well known not only for her timeless style and meticulous craftsmanship, but also for her wonderfully colorful patinas on silver, both PMC and Sterling.

Spiny Oyster Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings
Summertime splendor and riches from the sea are represented in this colorful 22 inch necklace.

Disc shaped beads made from Spiny Oyster Shell display a riot of sunset/sunrise colors—purple, pink, yellow and apricot. In addition this necklace features patinated sterling silver and lampworked glass beads from Bluehealer Glass.

The colors and summery  tones are echoed in the patina that the artist creates on the sterling silver.

The 8 inch long bracelet is the perfect ornament for your wrist to wear on that cruise—or while summering at home! There are also matching earrings available.