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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 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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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 Jan.28, 2010, under Handmade Jewelry

My lovely model Bianca is wearing two pearl necklaces, one is a 2 strand necklace of grey pearls and faceted black onyx with a large black lipped pearl set in silver,the other is a smaller black lipped pearl set in silver with grey pearls and silver chain. I realised the other day that each collection of mine had pearls in it!
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by Jewels of Saraswati
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Name: Lauren
Email: jewelsofsaraswati@gmail.com
Site: http://www.jewelsofsaraswati.etsy.com
About: She is a jewelry artisan by day, flutist by night. In addition to being a professional musician, she loves to create beautiful things with the jewels of the earth. Her creations include jewelry, japa malas, mala pouches and more. She is a conservatory trained musician that manages and performs extensively with an ensemble. Always inspired by art, yoga, literature and music - she likes to incorporate her passions into each jewelry piece and mala that she makes.See Authors Posts (12) on Jan.22, 2010, under Handmade Jewelry
I have been thinking a lot about the beauty of stones in their various forms and amethyst really seems to be a favorite of mine!
Recently, I have created several items with amethyst in a rough nugget form. To the touch they are rough, but they also have a velvety appearance which is delightful. Here is a recent creation of mine from natural amethyst nuggets. I have purposely mixed them with smooth jet black onyx to bring out the play in the textures an added antique filigree beads to accent.

This item and others can be found in Jewels Of Saraswati’s shop.
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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 Nov.23, 2009, under Handmade Jewelry

- Love Hurts Necklace
This necklace has a large handcut brass heart, 12cm long and 10cm wide. It has black labradorite, black blister pearls, black peacock pearls, purple and blue pearls and faceted black onyx beads. It is from my ‘Love Hurts’ range and is very dramatic, a real statement piece.
The purple and blue pearls are amazing colors. I would really really love jumpers in these colors, preferably shiny like the pearls. To watch my complete collection, check my website.
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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 Nov.20, 2009, under Handmade Jewelry

Brass Heart and Pearl Earrings
These earrings are really pretty. Handcut brass hearts with black, blue and purple pearls and faceted black onyx beads. I have worked with brass for the last 20 years at least, I love the earthy tones it has, especially when its worn. I am not a big fan of gold plating although I do use gold plated findings. I would love to make my whole ‘Love Hurts’ in 18ct gold! Alas I can’t afford to do that right now but one day I will. You can checkout my shop for more.
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