Ooops I fogot to add...

Oh goodness! I added beads to some of my silver work and it just makes it pop! I mean POP! I love jade, peridot, and pearl. Greens and whites how beautiful! Did you know that jade is a symbol of serenity and purity. Pearl is symbolic of purity, spiritual transformation, honesty, wisdom and charity. Peridot is symbolic of clarity of well being, the understanding of life, and clarifying of the heart. Amazing...I had no idea that gemstones carried so much meaning! Well there you have it. I should add that I also donated these two pieces to the St. Benedict's 2nd Annual Funds of Love Event: