black jewelry

I love to collect funky jewelry — the more colorful the
better.  And I have gathered some beautiful and weird pieces over the
years.  My friend and sister-in-law, Laura, has similar taste.  We often make or buy each
other quirky jewelry for birthday presents — a tradition of
sorts.  (17 years now!?!)

Amidst my bold tangle of jewelry, I don't have very many basics
though.  I often wish I had an all-black necklace to wear with a black
dress or a bright blouse.

Assuming Laura runs into the same
predicament, I made her a simple, black necklace for her birthday this
year.  Hopefully, the blackbird carved into the pendant adds just
enough chirp. 

Charlotte then hopped-to & made a necklace for her cousin Lily — C's specialty 'candy-wrapper' design. Both trinkets are wrapped up and on their way to Laura's. Shh.

Now to make the same one for me.  We'll be necklace twins.