My photo of a one of a kind necklace I designed, lovingly photoshopped by Teresa Laliberte' of Lavendar Creek Glass : she is a much better photographer than I am!

Thank you for lending  my photo back to me, Teresa!

This close up is larger than life. It is a Byzantine Rose pattern chain maille necklace woven by me entirely of sterling jump rings.
There are semiprecious rough cut amethyst rondelles accented with Swarovski Elements crystal rounds in emerald. The beautiful sterling leaves of two shapes, and the pansies are from Andrew Thornton's family's store:
Green Girl Studios . At the moment, they are not even available!

There is a sterling toggle. There is also a superlovely and sturdy "pod" head pin, made of fine silver, which wire wraps Teresa's focal. The head pin is from one of my favorite artists, Kate McKinnon

Now what is this necklace about? It is named after the incredible focal: "The Peace Goddess" which Theresa created SO beautifully, to express, through her lamp work skills, the earthiness, fertility, eternal femininity, and sensuousness which is WOMAN. It has a psychedelic sort of color scheme (hence the "Peace" part of the name) yet it fits right into any kind of style if you are proud to be yourself.
I have loved it, and stored it as a treasure since I first made it for my chain maille gallery.
The "Peace Goddess" focal alone is worth over one hundred and fifty dollars...and to me is priceless.
I do not think that Teresa has done one quite like it since.

Now it is time to hopefully raise some money with this beautiful designer jewelry piece for Andrew Thornton, who needs to pay for some hefty medical bills.
Jim and I know plenty about suddenly needing money, because of our kids with autism, who both have seizures now and require expensive medications on a daily basis. People came to our assistance when we were first stunned with our new situation. We haven't forgotten how dear and united the beading community was to us. You get, you give, and you experience the wonder of how the online internet community can become like your family when you need them.

We really want to help Andrew! My friendship with him goes way back!

Please consider bidding on my "Peace Goddess" necklace if it appeals to you. I assure you, you will never see another jewelry piece like it, and that if it is your style, you will be very happy with it. You will look like a total babe in it! I think it will enhance your allure and tap you directly into the female powers of the "Venus of Willendorf"

who is estimated to have been carved between 22,000  and 21,000 B.C.E.
Our auction for Andrew is a ten day auction, beginning the 21st of October and ending the 31st. Please don't bid unless you sincerely want to help and really want the necklace. I will accept Paypal and money orders.
I am hoping this unique piece will attract some cool and sympathetic Goddesses and Gods who understand how wonderful it is to help others when help is needed!
 
love and good luck on your bidding. I will accept bids through my email:
jyatesnewyork@aol.com

Just write on the subject header: for Andrew 

If the highest bid is a tie bid on Oct 31, the first person who placed the bid will win.

THANK YOU so much!!!

jean