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by Maura Nicholson
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Name: Maura Nicholson
Email: maura@mauranicholson.co.uk
Site: http://mauranicholson.co.uk/
About: She comes from an artistic background and with a father who was an artist, poet and musician. She studied Craft Design at Southampton Art College and specialized in Jewellery. After leaving college she began to exhibit at various craft fairs such as Alexandra Palace and The Ideal Home exhibition. She now works from her studio on the Isle of Wight, taking inspiration from the fantastic quality of light, with the sound of waves a constant backdrop to her work. Her designs have appeared in You magazine, Elle, Marie Claire, Company, New Woman and Vogue.See Authors Posts (67) on Jun.03, 2010, under Handmade Jewelry

Brass and semi precious stone necklace
These necklaces are made from handcut brass shapes they have lapis,peridot,garnet,amethyst,iolite,jade,topaz,aquamarine,gold filled and emerald beads. You can layer them up for a very dramatic look or wear just one. I love the mix of all the different colours and I will be wearing them this summer.
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:Amethyst, brass, Emerald, garnet, gold, handmade, iolite, jade, lapis, necklace, Peridot
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by Maura Nicholson
closeAuthor: Maura Nicholson
Name: Maura Nicholson
Email: maura@mauranicholson.co.uk
Site: http://mauranicholson.co.uk/
About: She comes from an artistic background and with a father who was an artist, poet and musician. She studied Craft Design at Southampton Art College and specialized in Jewellery. After leaving college she began to exhibit at various craft fairs such as Alexandra Palace and The Ideal Home exhibition. She now works from her studio on the Isle of Wight, taking inspiration from the fantastic quality of light, with the sound of waves a constant backdrop to her work. Her designs have appeared in You magazine, Elle, Marie Claire, Company, New Woman and Vogue.See Authors Posts (67) on May.28, 2010, under Handmade Jewelry
This necklace is just perfect for the summer time, it has a blue abalone shell set in silver as the centre piece. Then it has 2 strands of silver chain and freshwater pearl beads, it also has freshwater pearls hanging the pendant . The abalone shell is the most stunning shades of blue with shots of pinks. You can check it out on my online store.

Blue abalone shell and freshwater pearl necklace
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:abalone, blue, freshwater pearls, handmade, necklace, pearl, Shell, Silver
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by Maura Nicholson
closeAuthor: Maura Nicholson
Name: Maura Nicholson
Email: maura@mauranicholson.co.uk
Site: http://mauranicholson.co.uk/
About: She comes from an artistic background and with a father who was an artist, poet and musician. She studied Craft Design at Southampton Art College and specialized in Jewellery. After leaving college she began to exhibit at various craft fairs such as Alexandra Palace and The Ideal Home exhibition. She now works from her studio on the Isle of Wight, taking inspiration from the fantastic quality of light, with the sound of waves a constant backdrop to her work. Her designs have appeared in You magazine, Elle, Marie Claire, Company, New Woman and Vogue.See Authors Posts (67) on May.17, 2010, under Handmade Jewelry

Brass,pearl,turquoise and emerald bracelet
This bracelet is from my Flower Power range, it has handcut brass flowers, turquoise and emerald chip beads and freshwater pearls. It is the first time I have used emerald and turquoise together and I love it! I have a necklace and earrings with this combination,look out for later posts. I am also planning to make a gold ring with emerald,turquoise and pearls!
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:Bracelet, brass, Emerald, handmade, pearl, turquoise
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by Maura Nicholson
closeAuthor: Maura Nicholson
Name: Maura Nicholson
Email: maura@mauranicholson.co.uk
Site: http://mauranicholson.co.uk/
About: She comes from an artistic background and with a father who was an artist, poet and musician. She studied Craft Design at Southampton Art College and specialized in Jewellery. After leaving college she began to exhibit at various craft fairs such as Alexandra Palace and The Ideal Home exhibition. She now works from her studio on the Isle of Wight, taking inspiration from the fantastic quality of light, with the sound of waves a constant backdrop to her work. Her designs have appeared in You magazine, Elle, Marie Claire, Company, New Woman and Vogue.See Authors Posts (67) on May.10, 2010, under Handmade Jewelry

Emerald,sapphire and ruby earrings
These earrings are made of 9ct gold wire, they have gorgeous faceted emerald, yellow and blue sapphire and ruby beads. The picture was taken on a beach near to my home, they are perfect for in the late summer sunshine, it makes the beads twinkle and come to life.
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:bead, Earrings, Emerald, gold, handmade, Ruby, sapphire
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by Maura Nicholson
closeAuthor: Maura Nicholson
Name: Maura Nicholson
Email: maura@mauranicholson.co.uk
Site: http://mauranicholson.co.uk/
About: She comes from an artistic background and with a father who was an artist, poet and musician. She studied Craft Design at Southampton Art College and specialized in Jewellery. After leaving college she began to exhibit at various craft fairs such as Alexandra Palace and The Ideal Home exhibition. She now works from her studio on the Isle of Wight, taking inspiration from the fantastic quality of light, with the sound of waves a constant backdrop to her work. Her designs have appeared in You magazine, Elle, Marie Claire, Company, New Woman and Vogue.See Authors Posts (67) on May.04, 2010, under Handmade Jewelry

Moonstone and bead bracelet
This bracelet is perfect for summer, why? it just looks good with a simple tee-shirt or cool cotton summer tunic. It has a moonstone set in silver, purple jade beads, more of a bluey purple, black onyx, blue onyx, labradorite and lapis lazuli beads.
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:bead, black, blue, Bracelet, jade, moonstone, onyx, purple, Silver
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