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Gold Producers Climbing Off 28-Year Low Versus Metal

Barrick Gold Corp. (ABX) and other bullion producers are climbing from 28-year lows relative to the metal as they tame costs, raise cash flow and beat profit estimates.
Share-valuation measures have improved since mid-year, suggesting a return of optimism regarding the sector, Kenneth Hoffman, a Bloomberg Industries analyst, said in an Oct. 29 report. Goldcorp Inc. (G) and Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (AEM) rose the most in almost five months after their earnings last week beat analysts’ forecasts. Barrick, the world’s largest producer, reports results tomorrow.
“The gold shares are starting to outperform the gold price,” David Christensen, chief executive officer of ASA Ltd. a San Mateo, California-based company that manages about $550 million and invests in precious metals companies. “As the companies begin to tighten their operating constraints and generate more cash flow, we’re seeing some of that turnaround in the valuations in the industry.” : Source Bloomberg Read More >>>>
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Polyvore: Creative Inspiration


What do I do when I'm not making jewelry?
I make other jewelry. 

But when I really feel the need to take a break, I sometimes head on over
to Polyvore.com, where you can design and put together clothing and 
accessories to create outfits.  ...I know, I'm like a ten year old. :)

Polyvore is a great way to practice using color, texture, pattern, coordinating - 

all the things that I do when I am designing a piece of jewelry, or what you're 
doing when your making any kind or art or doing any kind of craft. Sometimes 
when I'm playing around on Polyvore I get inspired to create a new jewelry 
design. Sometimes a certain color will catch my eye and put me in the mood 
to work with that same color gemstone or bead. Not only is Polyvore
 relaxing, but it also can be a great source of creative inspiration! 

Below are a few outfits that I put together in my own style. If you haven't 
checked out Polyvore yet, you should give it a try, it's fun!  


Deep Purple Casual Boho 2012



Denim & Cream II 2012





Peace & Love in Black and White 2012

Plum Perfect 2012

Plum Perfect 2012 by laurabethlove featuring tear drop earrings




What do you think?





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Gold rebounded after a drop to the lowest price in almost seven weeks

Gold rebounded after a drop to the lowest price in almost seven weeks spurred purchases and as investors boosted holdings in exchange-traded products to a record. Silver, platinum and palladium advanced.
Spot gold climbed as much as 0.4 percent to $1,708.85 an ounce and was at $1,706 at 12:06 p.m. in Singapore. The metal slumped to $1,699 yesterday, dropping below $1,700 for the first time since Sept. 7, as the European Central Bank warned about the risk of deflation in some countries.
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New In My Shop This Week


I've been crazy busy preparing for the upcoming holiday season, 
ordering supplies, thinking of some new designs and of course, 
trying to keep up with requests of, "Can you make me
 another one like that one that sold" (I'll try!)
In the meantime, here are a few new pieces that I listed
 in my shop this week! I hope you like them!


Art Nouveau Single Silver Spoon Bracelet with multi-strand chain and Swarovski Crystal

      Art Nouveau Single Silver Spoon Bracelet with multi-strand chain and Swarovski Crystal




Boho Amazonite and silver link bracelet delicate Bohemian style



Carved scarab pendant necklace with leopard jasper, pearl, and crystal beads



Broken china jewelry necklace antique amber brown scenic English transferware 1850's boat lake



Carved scarab pendant necklace with prehnite, aventurine, and tourmalated quartz beads




Carved scarab pendant necklace with amber, unakite, pearl and jade beads




Broken china jewelry oval pendant necklace antique English transferware with birds



Antique bird of paradise colorful broken plate broken china jewelry necklace






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Free Spirit Bohemian Necklace


Free Spirit
(a Bohemian necklace by me) 


For this necklace I used rough Chrysocolla, blue Peruvian Opal, Larimar, a few vintage 
Czech glass beads, sterling silver wire, and a few lengths of sterling silver chain. 


Here is a brief tutorial walk-through of the process...



Freshwater pearls and sterling silver wire...



I wanted the ends of the wire (the wraps) to be flat so after I strung on the pearls I carefully...



...flattened the wire ends with a hammer. Carefully.



Lookin' good



Meanwhile... I couldn't wait to use these rough Chrysocolla beads. The colors are spectacular.



I cut a piece of copper to stamp on because I was out of silver sheet... Improvise! 



Flux.




Flood with silver solder. Lead free always. 




Nice and clean. Kinda looks like a stick of gum LOL



Using a hole punch. To punch a hole.
I also trimmed the corners to make them rounded.



Wouldn't you know, I got two letter M's and no H! LOL
Back to the store tomorrow to get my H. 




I first stamped this with 1/4" stamps but didn't like the way it turned out so I made
another one and used the smaller sized letter stamps instead...



 Makes me happy.



At the same time... 
beading, hammering, wire wrapping, and making some connections.
I work in no particular order or pattern (no math here, LOL) I just assemble

it together as I think it looks best. 




Wrap it around.




I cut two lengths of chain that will be on the clasp ends. This makes it more 
comfortable to wear... comfort is important! 




Almost finished....still too shiny...




Love those loopy wraps! Time to go into a Liver of Sulfur bath to get that antique finish...



Love the blackened silver...but still needs a polish to bring out some of the silver...




Much better! Love!



Finished! This is a longer necklace - Opera length, about 32 inches long.



I like the feel of this necklace...it's peaceful and powerful  :)







What do you think?





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