Happy New Year! I am not entirely sure how it came to be 2012. (I mean, I understand how numbers work and counting and so forth, but how is it 2012?!? 2012 is the future. How is it already the future??) But here we are. In the future. Weird. I hope this year is awesome, super wonderful and great for everyone. I hope everyone gets a job (that they don’t hate) and is healthy and content. Or better, ecstatically happy.

The number 3 makes me happy. Disregarding that 3 strikes means your out and that 3 legged dogs have a hard time walking, 3 is a great number. So, continuing with my Copland Collection, named after the wonderful American composer Aaron Copland, I would like to introduce Trios: Three distinct voices in lovely harmony. I’m a sucker for chamber music.

Moss Aquamarine, Smoky Quartz, Brown Tourmaline (sorry for the less than ideal photo. It sold before I could take a good one. A great problem to have):

Hematite threesome with a vibrant solo by chrome dioside:

Smoky Quartz Trio with a brilliant solo by Yellow Onyx:

And the original trio, Green Turquoise, Copper and Silver:

Hello and Welcome to December!

It’s been a balmy start to the month, here in NYC. Honestly, there is no sarcasm in that. It completely messes with my internal seasonal clock when things like this happens. The temps are starting to go towards the brrr inducing numbers that they should be now, which is good for me since I love the cold. Truly, again, no sarcasm. It’s usually only towards March that I am ready for some sun and more ahhh inducing temperatures.

So, without further ado, here is some new stuff. I am definitely loving the multiple chain and wire things right now.

Happy Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah and other Winter Holidays! Love and Warmth to you!

Tiger’s Eye, Hessonite Garnet (orange stones in the chain) and Sterling Silver Multi-Chain:

Kyanite with multiple wires in bronze, copper and gold (Given to Nicole for her 35th Birthday Celebration):

Kyanite and Aquamarine dagger necklace:

Black bamboo coral, chrosprase, lava and tektite!:

Red Coral, Dalmatian Jasper and Onyx:

In case I have not posted these beauties before, here they are again. Am I being bold by calling them beauties? I think not. Look at these beauteous pendants! They don’t need any help from me, but I gave them multiple chains to go with their  beautiful awesomeness.

Sterling Silver Multi-Chain with a wonderful Moss Agate Rectangle Pendant with Moss Aquamarine rondelles in the chains:

3 different Gold tones of Nylon Coated Steel wire with a Green Jasper Pendant:

Sterling Silver Multi-Chain with Hematite Teardrop Pendant with Hematite faceted rounds in the chains:

I have been busy working both my jewelry jobs (ok, brother? I’ve been busy. love you!).

So, New stuff!

I am trying something new: dainty. Also: simple. I was thinking about one of my favorite American composers, Aaron Copland and his piece called Appalachian Springs which uses the theme from an old Shaker hymn called Simple Gifts by Joseph Brackett. You’ve heard it. Just listen to it and you will go, “Oooh, right. That tune.”

Ok, so it a was complicated way of getting to the concept of simple. The idea, for me anyway, is that although something may seem and look and feel simple, the history behind it is often pretty complex.

I needed to make a bunch of big, somewhat complicated stuff, in order to get to these, which I am calling my Copland Collection.

Chrome Dioside:

Lemon Quartz and Labradorite:

And my beloved pyrite:

Come to the NY Science Hall for inactive music, art, science, engineering and crafts. This weekend, Saturday September 17 & Sunday September 18. The Laughing Moon will be at table #32 in the BUST Craftacular section.

The great folks at Bust Magazine are hosting Bust Magazine Craftacular at the 2nd Annual Maker Faire New York. I will be there both days. So come visit my table. I will give you a hug.



For directions, go to this link.

I told you I was a little crazy over them. I blame Long Island! Long story…

Anyway, here are some little adorable blue guys and an orange, all in oxidized sterling:

Summer in the city. The smells, the sights, the sounds. *sigh*

All of this really means, stinky garbage, stinky, sweaty and very. slow. walking. tourists, stinky, angry commuters and lots of yelling from all parties. Even the garbage.

So, going with the hot theme, here is a hot red coral necklace with dalmatian jasper, one triangle of matte onyx and sterling chain and clasp.

Asymmetrical, of course.

Hello!! You can find The Laughing Moon NY at Squires Jewelers located at 3051 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, NY 11731.

They carry lots of great designers. Go check them out!

As promised, more sparkly druzy pieces. (Depending on which time/space continuum you follow, this post may not appear to be posted during the “tomorrow” promised in the previous post. However, in my personal time/space continuum, it is. )

All are set in sterling silver by my small, man-ish hands and oxidized to show off the glowy white of the druzy.