Sunday, September 26, 2010

Ring n Things Was in Town!

Rings n Things came to town for the Bead Tour on Saturday. This was my first bead show so I was obviously overwhelmed!!! I didn't really have intentions to purchase any stones, but how could I resist the ridiculously large selection?



I've never seen anything like this dyed composite magnesite before. So cool! These will become a 3 piece set but I haven't decided on what to mix these beads with. They would look fantastic with a grey tone, possibly pyrite.



The next thing that caught my eye was these hematite beads. The rondelles are multi faceted and have amazing shine when the light hits them!!!! I have a feeling I’ll be making something for myself with these beauties!



I LOVE mixed gemstones so I purchased 3 different sized shapes/sizes. There is a great variety in each strand.



Lastly I had to pick up these creepy magnetite skulls. These are perfect for lanyards. Their coloring will be great with wood!!! I may create a Halloween design with these too!

Now that I know what to expect at a bead show I’ll have a plan next time. It is so much more fun shopping for gemstones in person rather than how I usually do so which is online!

14 comments:

  1. Great purchases Val, I know they are coming to my area but I can't go. Love the unusual shaped hematite and the skulls are great!!

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  2. You got some great stuff! They are coming here next month. I go to their bead show, even though I live in the same city where their warehouse is. Can't beat the savings!

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  3. Great job with the hunt! I love the beads--all of them!

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  4. Oh, these are fabulous! Those skulls are too cool! I was thinking about doing some bead shopping today, actually!

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  5. Love those magnetite! can't wait to see what you'll make out of it!

    Thanks for commenting on my blog post, I will look in the zibbet free listing option soon!

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  6. Those hermatite stone are GORGEOUS! I can't wait to see what you make!

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  7. wonderful selections - love the first set, they remind me of an apple orchard in the fall. and...congrats on that sky dive - you are much braver than I!

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  8. Glad you had fun shopping! Loved the gemstones by the way! ;)

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  9. Those are beautiful. Looking forward to see what you do with them. It is so true when you can hold the beads in your hand - but many times I buy from on line too. Thanks for your sweet comment in my blog ,Val. Wish you all the best - Dita.

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  10. Thank you guys! I'm really excited to work with these! Now if I can just find the time..... :)

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  11. wow gorgeous beads - the skulls are fun :)

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  12. Beautiful stuff you found! Aren't bead shows great?!?! If you're not careful, they just might become addictive. ;D

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  13. Miss Val, nice picks. I really enjoyed all the new dyed-magnesite beads we recently added. The skulls are a definite hit 8^{}

    -- Dave
    at Rings & Things

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Thank you for stopping by! I love reading visitor comments! ~Val