Fossils

While in Alaska this summer, my 
girlfriend and I went fossil hunting on the coal 
cliffs near her home.  I happily whacked away at stones with a little hammer and let out a blissful OOHHHhhhHHhhhh 
whenever I found a particularly 
lovely (and intact) fossil.  It was a simply sinful amount of fun. 
I brought my favorite fossils home from Alaska and have them displayed on one of the end tables in the living room here at The Gables.
They’re magical little ancient things.  Aren’t they?
I haven’t stopped thinking about fossils since I returned from Alaska and have been pondering for a few months now how to make my own versions of fossils with silver, of course.  
(Wo)man made fossils!
Can you imagine?

Then!  I had a eureka moment and, voila!
[sterling — Idaho beach stone and Idaho fern

[sterling & freshwater pearl — Alaskan beach slate & Idaho fern]

Once I started,
I found I just could not stop!
These beauties are (as usual): 
Organic!
Natural.
Textural.
Elegant.
Solid.
Weighty.

They make me happy.
Very happy.

Comments

  1. Lilla Jizo says

    This ring is amazing.

  2. Nancy*McKay says

    They make me HAPPY as well!
    U
    R
    AMAZING!

    XO

  3. oh goodness! this literally just took my breath away. i think this ring would complete me if i wore it! i love treasures that come from the earth and hunting for treasure is always fun!!!

  4. Fun!

  5. MrsLittleJeans says

    You really did have a eureka moment : )

  6. just…………..wow.
    inspired.

  7. Simone Marie says

    Stunning! Love, love, love!! I really like the color of the Idaho beach stones as well!! Keep goin grrr!! S.

  8. oh wow. These pieces…make me speechless.

    xoxoxox

    M

  9. calamityjane(t) says

    ohhh, they make me happy as well. simply perfect creations.

  10. Catherine Chandler says

    Those are stunning! What fabulous creations, and inspiration 🙂

    You know, there is a place called Fossil, Oregon.

    Guess what you can find there? 😀

  11. brilliant you: in touch with your intuition as it feeds your creativity.

    leave it to my favourite french gal to design something so unique and so earthly.

    xx

  12. chestnutmocha says

    it's pretty beautiful! love the ring!

  13. C. Tvillingmamma says

    Love it!

  14. thewindhover says

    truly truly, the thought of your silverspun fingers turning the ancient into something beautifully new, makes me happy and shivery (in a good way).

  15. Womyn!
    You are a true Ancestress!
    That ring is pure alchemy!!!
    Love love love it.
    Wowza!

  16. The Noisy Plume says

    Hey! Thanks everybody! I'm delighted by you.
    x

  17. Sierra Keylin Jewelry says

    Ummmmmm, Oh my GAWD!!! I gasped audibly and exclaimed "Nuh-Uh" when I scrolled down…what amazing specimens! Fossils yes, Forever yes, Amazing, always!

  18. you are the spriteliest woodlandiest faeriest spriggiest tiniest most silverest being i've ever seen in my entire life.

    (word verification: PHAWK. how appropriate.)

  19. Christina Rosalie says

    SO gorgeous. Rarely do I find jewlery I adore…

  20. Taddyporter says

    I am very sure that a long run through a velvety moss forest is in order. And please wear your best hooded faerie cloak(it will make you faster than quicksilverrrr)….love to you kittyboots!

  21. Awesome!

  22. resolute twig says

    These are fantastic Jillian. I adore them.
    xo

  23. My Art and My Soul says

    WOW – just plain wow!!! You wonderful, amazing, beautiful creature. Hugs, Sal

  24. Desiree Fawn says

    Wowzers lady! Beaut!

  25. The Noisy Plume says

    Gosh.
    To put it simply, I love it when you love what I love.
    THANK YOU all!
    xxx

  26. Oh my god.You just made me gasp for air with these crazy gorgeous pics. Absolutely wonderful.

    xxPiia

  27. blackhillsbaby says

    Genius. Beautiful.