Silver Swallows

These earrings I made just for me. Pretty tiny silver swallows and aurora borealis crystals on silver plated loops. More on the mythology of swallows here: Swallows.

And this book is probably one of the coolest things ever. OpenLibrary.org has a full scanned copy of this classic work on swallows that is fully accessible on the web.

Water Elemental Earrings

I just loved the way these turned out. Earth, Fire and Air still to come.

And while on the topic of the elements here's a link for you: 50 things you can do to stop global warming. Even my work light has a compact fluorescent light bulb.

Swallows

More things that will never make it to Etsy.

I've always loved the story of the cliff swallows returning to the St Juan Capistrano Mission every spring. That and the story "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde.

The image of the swallow always speaks to me of unfailing loyalty and resiliance. I'm planning a small collection of swallow jewelry in this theme.

The Aurora Capistrano earrings were given to a good friend to wear as a promo. The Pearl Capistrano earrings are a gift for a customer.

PS: Here's a link to a great site of Oscar Wilde's work: http://www.oscarwildecollection.com. You'll find both "The Happy Prince" and "The Selfish Giant" there both of which I remember from childhood. While very Christian in imagery, they are beautiful stories.

And if you need a laugh, "The Canterville Ghost" is there too.

The Morrigan

Sometimes I make things that never make it as far as Etsy. This bracelet is one of those:

Inspired by The Morrigan, the Celtic war goddess, this silver bracelet was contructed in her symbolic colours of purple and black with a unique raven focal bead. Amethyst rondelles, onyx and Czech glass beads, celtic knots and a moon and star toggle all reflect aspects of this awe-inspiring goddess.

the wind (a poem)

the wind

that small movement,
akin to music
separating the stillness
div iding s p a c e s
conquering
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branches

limb against limb
speaks what language

what mysterious tongue

and still the
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falls on my upturned face
this welcome gift
mother,
bearer of life
and renewal
to all she touches
with her tears

something awakens
languidly
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resplendent
silver touches
to each new leaf,
new leaf,
new bud

the oracle revealed

© 2001 TJ Scott