Always open to new artistic directions, Kathi builds this collection of original designs with the spirit of "jewelry, as art to wear" . . . . . . revealing her energy, vitality and joie de vivre. From simple chokers to ornate "statement" pieces, you’ll see a wide array of beads, stones and findings presented in an unexpected and refreshing manner

Bezeled in the center of a heavy sterling Tibetan pendant is an intr icately etched oval piece of lapis……gorgeous work and gorgeous color. Simple, but beautifully color matched lapis beads are found throughout the strand. Six Thai sterling engraved tube beads add a special touch, but the large blue chevron beads are what pull it all together. Two pairs of graduated pewter filigree beads complete the design and a sterling “S” clasp and long extender chain allow you to adjust the length at will.
$325 #452-N

A relic-like brass pendant and pair of beads (African Trade), along with a brass clasp and long extender are beautifully offset by two olive copal Tibetan silver wrapped coin beads and a pair of green Egyptian scarabs. A wonderful mix of cultures, the balance of the strand was made with green turquoise and old brass rings.
$185 #454-N

Thin sliced coral disks in bright red and black have sterling spacers interspersed along the strand and anchor three matte finished lampwork glass beads in red, black & white. The piece measures 18” and extends to 21” with the sterling “S” clasp and chain. Although not pictured, there is a pair of coordinating earrings designed with smaller red and black coral slices for $39.
$185 #435-N

Eight strands of glass African Trade heishi beads in shades of turquoise have just enough small silver Trade beads mixed in to make them interesting. A 3” extender chain takes this piece from 19 ½” to 22 ½”. In the center, a large sterling enhancer holds a 2” polymer clay pendent which can be removed and another pendant added or the whole thing can be put on another necklace………or whatever. But one thing you’ll realize right away is that the multi strand necklace looks great all by itself………and just think about all the possibilities that exist. Gorgeous color and a really cool piece!!!
$235 #433-N

Separated by natural turquoise heishi beads, a graduated strand of large spiny oyster shell disks in beautiful shades of orange, golden and ivory flank a spectacular melon cut turquoise wedge bead that is capped on each side by large Thai sterling caps. The “S” clasp and extender chain are also sterling. The earrings are heavily carved turquoise tubes with sterling caps at both ends with a large Peruvian sterling shield post and sell for $48
$335 #429-N

Matt finished and exquisite is the only way to describe this Jack Roberts Lampwork glass tube bead of brown, blue and translucent ivory which has been capped with large Thai sterling leaves. The strand, a symmetry of perfectly coordinated colors, consists of oversized carved lapis rounds, melon carved serpentine and two large Tibetan chevron beads with engraved sterling caps. Pulling it all together are brown & blue faceted artisan beads and sterling findings. The “S” clasp and chain give it a range of 22” to 25” at the full length of the extender.
Coordinating earrings have been created with thin Lampwork disks and Bali sterling at $42
$375 #423-N

Renowned West Coast bead maker, Doni Hats, created the blown glass focal piece of this necklace with swirls of blue, green and beige. Flanking the focal are a stunning collection of beads………Thai sterling capped faceted blue quartz, Large Tibetan melon-shaped sterling beads, Tibetan brass inlaid with Chinese green turquoise, carved new jade beads, baroque stick pearls and dark green scarabs. The dynamic snake clasp finishes the piece at 19”, but the extra long sterling extender chain allows another 3 ½” variance.
$335 #415-N

What can you say about this necklace other than fabulous?………perhaps beautiful, gorgeous, stunning?………all would be absolutely correct!
The Pendant: A 2” oval of blue turquoise with fine black matrix is set in a heavy sterling bezel.
The Strand: Well-matched pairs of large teardrop-shaped blue turquoise beads spaced with layers of sterling caps and wedge beads.
The Clasp: A fancy Turkish sterling “S” and extender take this piece from 19 ½” to 21 ½” in length.
$425 #207-N