Gemstones/Pearls
First Prize
Nancy Laverge
Surrey, England
"Knitted silverplated choker finished with Glacier Blue Swarovski crystals and small freshwater pearls which are crocheted around the edge to give it a soft and 'new edge' look."
"Extravagant"
Prize: $100 Rings & Things gift certificate
Honorable Mention
Kris Howell
Minutia
"Sterling sheet was roller imprinted with crumpled aluminum foil to reflect the striations in the jasper beads. The center bead form was fabricated in the unusual shape of the stone beads, which reminded me of tortoise shells."
Spokane, WA
"Jasper Sea"
Prize: $50 Rings & Things gift certificate
Honorable Mention
Gary W. and Robin Austin-Parsons
LOV Notes
"Our LOV Notes are installed in many states and many different locations, such as children's grief centers [and] hospitals, but the No. 1 place you will find them is in people's own homes - in the garden used as a receiver of thoughts and messages."
Spanaway, WA
"LOV Notes Receiving Heart"
Prize: $50 Rings & Things gift certificate
Honorable Mention
Nancy Walker
Nancy Walker
(necklace at right) "The beautiful shapes and color of the amethyst inspired me to create this piece. I've always loved the teal and purple color combination so it was easy to design … I added the crystal rondelles to give it that extra elegant touch. This piece took about 1 hour to make, but it provides hours and hours of fun to wear!"
Kent, WA
"Ametrine Dream," "Autumn Leaves" and "Unforgettable"
Prize: $50 Rings & Things gift certificate