Mooka Links

It has been too long since my last blog post. Thanks to 'Julie & Julia' the movie for inspiring me to reblog. Sometimes in life we get thrown so many hurdles and too many frogs to eat, they will always be there. Well, no point looking back and beating yourself up about it, just do it and look forward.

I will try to blog more frequently even if it is only a few photos on new designs and hopefully I will post other things in my life that inspire me. Do let me know if you particularly want me to write about something of interest to you that falls within my realm, I would love to hear from you.

To start us off, today I will blog about my latest inspired collection. I called it Mooka Links. Inspired from my recent trip to Australia for my daughter's graduation. I am sure some of you might have already seen some photos on Facebook ... which reminds me I have quite a few more to process and upload!

Mooka Links set

Most people think of Opals when they think of Australia, for me I think of Mookaite. Mookaite is a form of Jasper with beautiful earthy colours which is only mined in Australia from Mooka Creek in Western Australia. 'Mooka' is an Aboriginal word which means running water. Mookaite is sometimes referred to as Australian Jasper. Mookaite is a powerful healing stone that provide stability to one's perspective of life, helping make the right decisions based on objective knowledge, (Reference http://www.healingcrystals.com/Mookaite_Jasper_Articles_16.html)

The 'Links' part of the name symbolises my personal link back to Australia as well as describing the Byzantine chainmaille linking the gemstones. I lived in Australia for nearly twenty years and most of my immediate family are there - I therefore have many fond memories of the country. Hence my inspiration for focusing on an Australian gemstone.

Mooka Links Earrings

The set is made up of a pair of Byzantine Earrings and Bracelet. What beautiful gems these are - every stone is different and unique. I just love how nature makes colours work together - who would have thought mustards, browns, terracottas, taupes, pinks and whites would harmonise so well.

Mooka Links Bracelet

The Necklace features a stunning oval golden Tigerseye (which is reversible) as the focal pendant and has an extendable back cleverly incorporated into the design in order to allow the necklace to be worn at Matinee or Opera lengths. The gemstones are carefully colour graded to draw the eye to the focal point and each gemstone is linked by a Byzantine chain to create interest and texture.

Mooka Links Extendable back

Mooka Links Necklace

Mooka Links Tigerseye Pendant

I hope you are inspired and enjoyed reading about my Mooka LInks ensemble. The techniques involved are pretty straight forward, however if you would like details or have any questions on the techniques used, please do leave a comment or send me an email. I am more than happy to share and help where I can.

You can view more details on the entire Mooka Links ensemble here.

Until next time...

Jeanne

Today and everyday ... is an adventure!