Thank You and Happy Holidays!

Thank You and Happy Holidays!

Hello everyone and happy holidays.  I would like to thank all of my clients, followers and friends for all of your support this year. 

- Tara, Treasure Trunk Designs

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Dumela Maa! Botswana Agate & Sterling Silver Pendant

Dumela Maa!
Botswana Agate & Sterling Silver Pendant

"Dumela Maa" means "Hello" in Setswana, the language of Botswana.

I bought this Botswana Agate cabochon because it reminded me of the time I spent volunteering with a children's HIV initiative in Botswana and all of the wonderful people I met there. 
I set the agate in a scalloped bezel surrounded by heaps of sterling silver and swirls which accent the cabochon.  The pendant hangs from a front closing sterling silver chain and toggle. 

Keep an eye out for my next post about my adventures in Botswana!

Tara, Treasure Trunk Designs

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Advance Pics - NEW Barbados Seaglass Necklace!

Advance Pics - NEW

Barbados Seaglass Necklace!

Here are some advance pics of my new Barbados' Seaglass Necklace - can't wait to hear what you think!

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Barbados' Sea Glass Rings!

* Barbados' Sea Glass Rings! *

After stocking up on supplies during my shopping spree at Metalliferous in the fabulous New York City, I finally got around to my sea glass from Barbados.


(check out my blog "New York City - A Road Trip!" @ http://treasuretrunkdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-york-city-road-trip.html )


This project was a lot of fun but it was also soooo frustrating!  My first attempts at creating bezels and rings, and I choose awkward, irregular shapes and heights... What was I thinking?!? 


Dave, from Metalliferous, tried to persuade me to take a step back.  He said, and I quote, "Don't you understand?  It's like you're going into the Amazon!" Ha!  This guy was awesome, helpful and hilarious!


Anyway, so here are my first attempts at making rings.  I hope you like them!


Tara, Treasure Trunk Designs



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Below you will find some pieces that I've picked out for future rings. 

What do you think?