Brighter than Autolycus

7/3/2010

1. Very Traditional..., 2. winter pales, 3. Affresco's stairs

In Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, Autolycus, a pedlar of jewels, pokes fun at those buying "all his trumpery" referencing "counterfeit stones".

It seems Autolycus has underestimated many who know that even the noble, including Queen Elizabeth, have been enjoying skillfully mounted glass jewels so well made it is easy to believe they are genuine.

Light amethyst vintage glass jewels

A lighter purple hue of the regal amethyst is offered in a giveaway, with details noted in comments here. The winner may choose these 11mm light amethyst vintage glass jewels set in sterling silver posts with or without plating in 24K gold.

34 Comments

Al and Caroline link

7/3/2010 12:55:08 am

Giveaway details:

This Giveaway starts now! Read the entire blog entry here dated 7.3.10 for details on what you can win. Beyond the RockZ Facebook Fans automatically in drawing. To become a Fan, click the "Become a Fan" link on the right sidebar of this page.

For more chances to win, FIRST comment here. For even more chances Tweet or blog about this (include a link to this page or to our Facebook page) or post this Giveaway on your Facebook page or status updates. Please avoid posting on forums because most have rules about non-paid advertising posts about products. THEN when commenting more than once here, make sure you give the link to your tweet, blog or Facebook post - - this way additional chances to win can be counted. Your first entry can simply be a commment, but additional entries must include a link to your tweet, blog or facebook posting. Remember: The more entries, the more chances!

Winner chosen using random.org and then announced here after midnight (EDT) this Friday, 7.9.10

Please be sure to check back to see if you’ve won! Winner has 3 days to contact us with their mailing address. Otherwise a new Winner will be chosen and announced here. Open to Beyond the RockZ Fans worldwide! We'll send a note when your earrings are in the mail, including a tracking number; but please note we can only include a customs number for international mail, and we cannot be held responsible for non-delivery of First Class International Mail packages.

megzy

7/3/2010 01:17:16 am

Gorgeous! I love your photography of the "stones", glass is so fickle with lighting and color :)

Tiffaney

7/3/2010 01:25:32 am

The beauty of your materials continues to be unparalleled. It must provide endless inspiration!

Tiffaney

7/3/2010 01:31:42 am

I just shared your giveaway on my facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/GiraffeMSW

Lilith link

7/3/2010 01:36:21 am

I'm a fan of yours on Facebook (that's how I found out about the giveaway).

Lilith link

7/3/2010 01:40:12 am

I also shared this on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/absolutlilith

Carol MacMath

7/3/2010 01:46:13 am

Another gorgeous vintage glass "gem" !
Great giveaway :)

Loli link

7/3/2010 03:03:35 am

Hi!!! I adore your work!!

Deb Haas

7/3/2010 03:09:03 am

I love the vintage glass - and these are a great color :-)

Noelle

7/3/2010 03:16:36 am

I've had a piece made by you guys and I love it!!! Your work is amazing!!!!

Stacy

7/3/2010 06:23:56 am

If I could become a fan on facebook I would! That will have to wait until after my wedding so that I do not give any clues away to my bridesmaids as to what they are getting!!

Toni

7/3/2010 06:44:12 am

Those are beautiful. Of course, all of your stuff is beautiful. :)

Rhonda

7/3/2010 11:47:26 am

Lovely and my favorite color!! I look forward to seeing more! I love the vintage look and the purple is just absolutely gorgeous!!

Abbey

7/5/2010 04:03:34 am

Gorgeous! Beautiful color, my favorite...and just so happens it's my birthstone too! :)

Phillip

7/6/2010 08:06:54 am

Your work ROCKS!

Jo Bryan

7/6/2010 10:53:14 pm

Beutiful stunning work, you capture the stones so well.

Stephanie link

7/7/2010 04:05:09 am

Gorgeous!
I'd love to photograph stones :-)

Shawna Coronado link

7/8/2010 07:41:39 am

My birthday is exactly one month from today. I would love this as a sweet little gift - the stones look beautiful.

Thanks for having the contest!

Shawna Coronado

Janelle - Pigeon Point Glass link

7/8/2010 12:47:35 pm

Just love your designs!

Nicholas Maurer

7/8/2010 01:19:34 pm

How do you always pick such beautiful gems? I love your work.

mommakoala

7/8/2010 01:28:32 pm

I love some of your ideas. I been admiring your recent creation:
Evening Star engagement ring in 14K recycled and renewed yellow gold featuring a beautiful chocolate diamond.

mommakoala

7/8/2010 01:29:36 pm

shared on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=811082507&v=wall&story_fbid=122186864493285&ref=mf

mommakoala

7/8/2010 01:32:17 pm

tweeted
http://twitter.com/mommakoala/status/18087617925

Joyce Poyton

7/8/2010 01:43:41 pm

Your work is exquisite.

Joyce Poyton

7/8/2010 01:50:08 pm

following and tweeted on twitter @sweetpeajmp

sabina edwards

7/8/2010 01:50:36 pm

http://twitter.com/PANASYNCOLTEN/status/18088820039
FB FAN

Joyce Poyton

7/8/2010 01:52:20 pm

shared your link on my facebook wall
http://www.facebook.com/joyce.poyton

Amber Leipner

7/8/2010 07:08:03 pm

I LOVE these! Perfect color to add a little sparkle to a summer dress;)
Amber Leipner
amssmile@yahoo.com

Shellie link

7/8/2010 11:59:39 pm

Hi -- love your stuff and the color of these earrings. I just posted to FB personal page, am going to do same on my Bunny Green Jeans page and Twitter (both)!

Shellie

mommakoala

7/9/2010 05:27:32 am

another tweet
http://twitter.com/mommakoala/status/18142059567

Mary Alyn

7/9/2010 12:12:26 pm

All I can say is, if these amethyst glass earrings are anything like the aquamarine and peridot ones I purchased from you Esty shop, "I want 'em!" Thanks for friending me through FB.

Al and Caroline link

7/9/2010 02:17:52 pm

And the winner is ...
... Tannia S. who we have messaged
CONGRATULATIONS!

But wait, there's more!

Another GIVEAWAY will be announced VERY soon, and additional entries for the Giveaway that ended tonight will count towards this new one!

Al and Caroline link

7/13/2010 02:00:11 pm

Unfortunately we did not hear back from the winner and so using random.org we have a new winner:

mommakoala

Congratulations!

An email has been sent, and we hope to hear back soon.

mommakoala

7/13/2010 09:37:22 pm

Thank you!! I will be responding via email very shortly.

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The art of light inspires, and its play with color captivates. Light's transforming quality fascinates, especially when it is captured by gemstones and antique stained glass that glow from within...

... When not in the studio or taking turns answering your questions, we like to blog.
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Al is skilled in the arts of goldsmithing, diamond setting and jewelry designing, and all of the jewelry here, except for mixed media, is Al's - - all meticulously done by Al, no outside assistance. Although there are a few collaborative designs with his wife Caroline, and there are her occasional oohs and ahs and what-if questions. Well, maybe a little more often than that! Most of the photography is done by Caroline, and she designs and handmakes mixed media art jewelry.

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