Rock Candy Miami

PLEASE JOIN US!!

2010-10-07T13:21:00.001-04:00

Rock Candy Miami featured on Deco Drive

2010-08-11T16:43:00.002-04:00

We’re Online! - Rock Candy Miami - Jewelry by Shannon Marie

2010-08-06T03:28:00.012-04:00

We're online and continually changing & adding to our look!

upcoming...

2010-07-28T13:05:00.007-04:00

show @ norman's

11am-4pm

saturday, july 31st

show @ norman's

11am-4pm

saturday, august 7th

private home party @ Gloria's
6-9pm
thursday, august 12th

show @ norman's
11am-4pm
saturday, august 14th

trunk show - boutique at lister jewelers
5-9pm
friday, august 20th

wrappin' it up

2010-07-07T02:06:00.002-04:00

these are my newest lil babes...

blue is the color for the season

& center piece to my blue ocean collection!

ice quartz agate stones

faux suede straps, one size fits all

with a surprise!!!

they are necklaces too!!

i give - you give - we give

2010-06-15T01:35:00.006-04:00

SaveJapanDolphins.org | Ending dolphin slaughter in Taiji

"I hope you'll join me in this campaign to stop the killing of dolphins in Japan. Most people in Japan don't have any idea that the dolphin slaughter is even happening. If we can spread the word around the world - and especially in Japan - we can expose the secret of Taiji and force the Japanese government to stop it. We can win this issue - but we need your help!

At the Cove in Taiji, the dolphin killing continues. Although the killing of bottlenose dolphins - the primary target species - has dramatically decreased compared to previous seasons, they, along with other dolphin species, including many pilot whales and Risso's dolphins, continue to be captured for aquariums and slaughtered for meat by the Taiji fishermen. The fight for the protection of all marine mammals goes on. For updates on the situation, visit our Blog.

hey, it's Me...

this cause has torn at my guts since i watched this documentary.

i am committed to this group working to put a stop to the dolphin slaughters.

help me help them by donating just $10.

click this link, it only takes a moment...

http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1795722688223171273&postID=805075404587116445

http://www.savejapandolphins.org/blog.html

WEBSITE IS LIVE!! CHECK IT OUT!! :D

2010-06-08T15:07:00.005-04:00

http://rockcandymiami.com/

New Swarovski Crystal Flight and Carry your Cross Bracelets handmade bracelets

2010-05-21T00:05:00.013-04:00

Swarovski Crystal Flight Bracelet

Botswana Agate Swarovski Crystal Bracelet -
Crystal Flight Bracelet

New Ocean Stone dark Swarovski Crystal Bracelet - Crystal Flight Bracelet

Carry Your Cross Bracelet

Faithful Fish Bracelet

up and comings

2010-04-30T23:52:00.004-04:00

what: Private Home Party @ Dora's
when: Friday, May 21 - 7pm
where: miramar, fl
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

what: Show @ Norman's
when: Saturday, May 22 - (12-5pm)
where: 7621 sw 87 Ave . miami, 33173
www.normanbrothers.com
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

what: Show @ Norman's
when: Saturday, June 5 - (12-5pm)
where: 7621 sw 87 Ave . miami, 33173
www.normanbrothers.com
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

what: Private Home Party @ Tanya's
when: Friday, June 11 - 6pm
where: miami, fl
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

Flutter Butterfly Wrap Bracelet

2010-04-30T02:24:00.004-04:00

First of its kind: the chunky chunk-a-licious butterfly wrap bracelet!! 12mm green opal stones with wooden butterflies & sterling silver butterfly toggle clasp. xo

BLOW OUT SALE

2010-04-29T02:37:00.003-04:00

Celis Couture & MM Couture have teamed up
for a huge BLOWOUT sale today!!
50-70% OFF

Rock Candy will be there to assist in
accessorizing the incredible
ensembles!!

Dragonfly Earrings Signature Earrings :D

2010-04-28T16:44:00.012-04:00

Introducing my new signature earring collection!

I've been looking for a way to bring my dragonfly to my earrings... now it's DONE! :D

Smoked Topaz Swarovski Crystal Sterling Silver Dragonfly Earrings - Signature Earrings

Blue Zircon Swarovski Crystal Sterling Silver Signature Dragonfly Earrings - Signature Earrings

Golden Shadow Swarovski Crystal Sterling Silver Dragonfly Earrings - Signature Earrings

Olive Jade Sterling Silver Dragonfly Earrings - Signature Earrings

Carnelian & Sterling Silver Dragonfly Earrings - Signature Earrings

Black Obsidian Sterling Silver Dragonfly Earrings - Signature Earrings

come visit me!

2010-03-10T17:33:00.011-05:00

what: Mother's Day Open House
w/ Celis Couture BLOWOUT SALE!!
when: Thursday, April 29 - 8:30am-2pm
and 5-9pm
where: 620 Madeira Ave, Coral Gables, FL
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

what: Private Home Party @ Gloria's
when: Friday, April 30 - 6-9pm
where: South Miami, FL
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

what: Mother's Day @ Norman Brother's
when: Saturday, May 1 - 12noon-5pm
where: 7621 sw 87 ave., miami, fl 33173
www.normanbrothers.com
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

what: Gallery Night in Coral Gables
when: Friday, May 7 - 5pm-til whenever!!
where: The Boutique at Lister Jewelers
Ponce de Leon Blvd. Gallery Walk. Coral Gables
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

what: Mother's Day @ Norman Brother's
when: Saturday, May 8 - 12noon-5pm
where: 7621 sw 87 ave., miami, fl 33173
www.normanbrothers.com
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

Carnaval on the Mile - Thank you MIAMI!!

2010-03-09T01:19:00.009-05:00

this weekend on the mile was INCREDIBLE!!
i absolutely love the new friends i made
and had a BLAST fitting miami in
Rock Wraps!!
THANKS goes out to my Mom and my friends,
Susie, Carla, Alfredo & Stephanie who helped make
it all possible!!
xo

carnelian heart of hearts

2010-03-04T02:29:00.004-05:00

i love carnelian!
not only because orange is my favorite
color, but because there's nothing
ordinary about the stone, or the
way this one is carved.
extra-ordinary
xo

new sliced agate pendants

2010-03-04T02:24:00.011-05:00

NBC Miami writes about Rock Candy & Rock Wraps!!

2010-03-03T14:32:00.002-05:00

Rock Candy Inc, Shannon Marie, Carnaval on the Mile

Rock On

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WRAPPED UP: Ditch the bead bracelets for a bit and wrap your wrists this weekend in some unique arm candy like a Rock Wrap bracelet by Rock Candy Inc. The home-grown brand blings the leather bands with everything from semi precious stones, Swarovski crystal and sterling silver. Local designer Shannon Marie said her bracelets are popular with all ages. “I have 12-year-old clients all the way up to 92,” said Marie. Her gems start at $35. GET IT: Saturday and Sunday at Carnaval on the Mile and at rockcandymiami.blogspot.com.

sliced agate pendants

2010-02-25T02:04:00.007-05:00

come visit me!

2010-02-21T13:53:00.002-05:00

what: South Miami Rotary Arts Festival
when: Sat & Sun, Feb 27 & 28 / 10am-5pm
where: Sunset, between US 1 & Red Rd./Booth #32
http://www.southmiamiartfest.org/festival_facts.html
contact: info@southmiamiartfest.org

what: Carnaval on the Mile
when: Saturday, March 6 / 10am- midnight
Sunday, March 7 / 10am- 8pm
where: Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
http://www.carnavalmiami.com/onthemile/home.html
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

what: trunk show at sea
when: March 25 - April 4
where: Noordam - Holland America Line
hollandamerica.com/cruise-vacation-onboard/Noordam
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

Rock Candy featured on NBC Miami, Wed. February 10, 2010

2010-02-12T10:13:00.004-05:00

Rock Candy Miami

MATERIAL GIRL: Money can’t buy you love, but it sure can get you plenty of treats for Valentine’s Day. This Thursday treat yourself to stuff that’s sweeter than a box of chocolates at the Shop Your Heart Out event. The love affair takes place at The Miami Museum of Science and will feature discounted items from local boutiques and designers. Find Spring 2010 trends from stores like M-M Couture and Lady Lux, baubles from Rock Candy and JS Beads and plenty of novelty items from brands like Soy Delicious. The first 150 guests will receive a goody bag and a 100 percent of the proceeds from ticket sales go to National Awareness for Eating Disorders Week (NEDAW). Plus, there will be complimentary cocktails and cigars. GET IT: 6 to 10:30 p.m. $5 in advance or $10 at the door, Miami Museum of Science, 3280 South Miami Avenue.

new stuff

2010-02-10T01:53:00.010-05:00

2010 line up

2010-01-16T19:51:00.006-05:00

the line up:

what: Shop Your Heart Out
when: Thursday, Feb 11 / 6-10:30pm
where: Miami Museum of Science
http://www.ebtsevents.com/Feb11.html
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

what: Valentine's show @ Norman's
when: Friday, Feb 12 / 12-5pm
where: 7621 SW 87 Ave
normanbrothers.com - 305.274.9363
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

what: Valentine's show @ Norman's
when: Saturday, Feb 13 / 12-5pm
where: 7621 SW 87 Ave
normanbrothers.com - 305.274.9363
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

what: Valentine's show @ Norman's
when: Sunday, Feb 14 / 12-5pm
where: 7621 SW 87 Ave
normanbrothers.com - 305.274.9363
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

what: South Miami Rotary Arts Festival
when: Sat & Sun, Feb 27 & 28
where: Sunset, between US 1 & Red Rd.
http://www.southmiamiartfest.org/festival_facts.html
contact: info@southmiamiartfest.org

what: Carnaval on the Mile
when: Saturday, March 6 / 10am- midnight
Sunday, March 7 / 10am- 8pm
where: Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
http://www.carnavalmiami.com/onthemile/home.html
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

what: trunk show at sea
when: March 25 - April 4
where: Noordam - Holland America Line
hollandamerica.com/cruise-vacation-onboard/Noordam
contact: Shannon 786.991.4925

world wide webb...

2010-01-08T03:12:00.006-05:00

here are a few of my new friends i made
on the Noordam last week!
it was a special 7 day itinerary for NYE,
and an AWESOME group of ladies on board!
we really rocked it out!!
cudos to the gift shop crew!! LOVE YA!!
xo & happy new year!! :)

seeing the world...

2010-01-05T00:35:00.003-05:00

so my aunt tells me to get out of my office
and see things to get inspiration...
in honduras, i took her advice!
i snorkeled on the 2nd largest reef in the world
last week and gave it a big thumb's UP!! WAY UP!

all about Christmas

2009-12-17T01:16:00.004-05:00

i know, i know...
i haven't shown you any jewelry.
who has time to make jewelry when
the spirit of Christmas on Fisher Island
NEEDS ME??!!
i'm ALMOST finished...
we're just ONE tree away from a
jewelry making frenzy!!
i PROMISE!!
xo

OH!, and the elves, they are riding in
a motorized ferris wheel!
oh yes they are!!
i wish i could take credit for it,
but no...so i just took a picture!
the ornaments and the FABULOUS
tree skirt came from
Bergdorf Goodman's (NYC).
i just put everything together today,
that's all :)

fisher christmas

2009-11-29T13:44:00.005-05:00

for the ninth season, my crew & i adorned
fisher island for Christmas.
and as usual i forget to take enough pictures!

i am hired by the club, so the trees i do for them
are in the Mansion, Hotel, Snooker Club, Salon, Spa,
Golf Links, Market, Trattoria & Catering Dept.
all with different themes & color schemes.
we also do some garlands, wreaths and bows
here & there like the Porto Cochere, Tennis Center,
Garwood Lounge & two over-head archways.

i use fresh frazier fir trees...they smell so GOOD!
i highly recommend getting your trees from
KB Christmas Trees - 109th & Biscayne
Kevin personally goes into the mountains to
hand-pick every tree.
if i heard it once i heard it a hundred times this week,
"THE TREES ARE GORGEOUS!"
(and that came before the first ornament was placed)

if you came to my apartment you'd NEVER guess
i am a holiday decorator...
you won't find a bow, a tree or even a strand of
lights!! not even a twig!
it's been this way ever since i took on this project
with fisher island...by the time it's said & done,
i can't even imagine getting out my decor!
it was a great year, it went very smoothly thanks
in part to the weather & mostly due to my
dedicated crew!
we closed the week with a FEAST
at Lime Fresh Mexican!
one of my guys put a reminder in his phone
that i take them again next year upon finishing!
Happy Bellies!
xo

newest latest schedule

2009-11-14T01:22:00.005-05:00

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
11am- 6pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: Thursday, December 24, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
11am- 6pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Dates: Dec 27, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010
Location: Holland America's Westerdam
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Turks & Caicos; Mayaguez, P.R.; St. Thomas, V.I.;
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

thank you

2009-11-10T01:38:00.003-05:00

here's to my girls...
a thousand thank you's would not touch the amount
of appreciation i have for you ladies!
your support has uplifted my spirits and helped me
at a time when i have needed it more than ever!
God has blessed me with such wonderful women
around me, that i hope i can some day return to you
what you have so generously given me.
I LOVE YOU!!
(and thanks Mom, for the almost road trip!)

my new beautiful friends...

2009-11-10T01:29:00.009-05:00

i can't say enough about the
south miami arts festival this weekend!!
amazing weather, amazing women
and my incredible friends!!
this year it was ALL about the Rock Wraps!
THANK YOU MIAMI!!!
xo

November 6th

2009-11-04T01:28:00.004-05:00

this is where i was on my birthday, along with 12
of my nearest & dearest friends who came
to celebrate with me!
the raffle raised over a thousand dollars!!!
the total event raised over
$15 thousand!!
woo hoo!!!
xo

multi mother of pearl

2009-10-30T03:01:00.001-04:00

hilltop crosses necklace
in multi mother of pearl & smoked topaz swarovski
again, no words.
xo

crosses

2009-10-30T02:34:00.004-04:00

mother of pearl & sterling silver
1) i named this the hilltop crosses necklace,
i'm without words.
2) this is also mother of pearl,
it was born purely of divine inspiration,
i love it!

rose quartz

2009-10-30T02:32:00.003-04:00

rose quartz w/ butterflies & swarovksi
pink agate pendant, rose quartz & swarovski

dog tooth amethyst

2009-10-29T22:23:00.004-04:00

pendant

2009-10-29T20:06:00.001-04:00

carnelian coi fish
with orange chalcedony
on silky black cord

blue agate

2009-10-29T20:01:00.002-04:00

slices of blue agate
with blue crazy agate, bali silver
& blue zircon swarovski

newbies

2009-10-29T16:54:00.002-04:00

my favorite stone of all time
...chalcedony...

Freedom

2009-10-18T19:54:00.003-04:00

i just had to share...
seeing the stingrays again was such a privilege!!
they are so gentle and curious and of course
HUNGRY!!
this was the third time i've visited
stingray city in grand cayman,
and the first time i've seen a ray lift her nose
to kiss you!!! AMAZING!

pendants

2009-10-07T23:31:00.005-04:00

1) orange agate oval/twist necklace
2) black sardonyx oval/tulip necklace
3) carnelian coi/fire agate necklace
xo

the slab

2009-10-07T20:38:00.003-04:00

white turquoise
what a statement!!
it measures nearly 4" tall & 3" wide
and can be worn with EVERYTHING!
it transitions with black, brown, navy, camel,
red, gray... you name it, it matches!!
xo

snakes need love too

2009-10-07T03:37:00.005-04:00

green snake skin jasper
is just amazing...
i catch myself thinking about the
vast creativity of God.
i get to play every day with stones
dug from the ground that He hid
for us to find.
i'm in a perpetual state of awe.
xo

opal verde

2009-10-07T03:07:00.004-04:00

green opal...
the rich browns and greens in this stone
are timed just right for fall!

:) xo

2009-10-05T02:55:00.001-04:00

snake skin jasper!

fish tale

2009-10-04T00:08:00.002-04:00

this one was gone before i could unpack
it at Norma's jewelry party!
made the night before, this piece never
had to get used to being hung on a
mannequin.
it made its way into Linda's massive
rock candy collection.
xo

rosary, part deaux

2009-10-02T13:51:00.005-04:00

swarovski crystal EVERYTHING!
crystal cosmojet cross
8mm jet bicones
8mm crystal AB rounds
hill-tribe silver hearts as spacers
heart toggle clasp
xo

inspiration highway

2009-10-02T05:56:00.004-04:00

hill-tribe silver
chinese turquoise
olive jade
stabilized turquoise
magnesite crack turquoise
yellow turquoise
olivine swarovski
blue zircon swarovski

ok uk

2009-09-27T01:22:00.002-04:00

the Chappells took this white turquoise
piece back to their daughter in england!
my creations are world travelers!!
who could ask for more?
(oh, and the earrings & rock wrap to match!)
xo

aqua oceans remembered

2009-09-27T01:20:00.001-04:00

6 strand, blue opal bracelet...
speaks for itself!!

rock on!

2009-09-27T01:12:00.002-04:00

two diva-licious rock wrap enthusiasts
liberty of the seas - 9/25/09

far & away

2009-09-27T00:26:00.004-04:00

meet Miriam...
she's taking the amazonite front clasp necklace
all the way back to israel with her!!
my babies are going abroad!
lovin' it!
xo

Liberty of RC

2009-09-27T00:18:00.005-04:00

1) day 1 set up: liberty of the seas 9/19-9/26
deck 11
2) day 2, 3 & 4 set up:
royal promenade, deck 5
3) night time set up
*this was the first cruise with my new
banners and table covers!!
WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

super charged

2009-09-18T01:45:00.005-04:00

1) moss agate slab with orange chalcedony
hand-made bail & hill-tribe silver pieces.
2) carnelian leaf pendant with hand-made bail
with carnelian tubes & sterling silver

chalcedony spears

2009-09-17T23:38:00.002-04:00

blue chalcedony spears
w/ flower spacers & smoked quartz
swarovski crystal.
i have one similar, and wear it constantly!

crackle agate

2009-09-17T23:32:00.002-04:00

donuts in crackle agate.
one in blacks, one in browns.
loving the geometry of it all!

peace out

2009-09-17T23:28:00.004-04:00

1) fraternal twins in flowered glass.
2) fraternal twins in white turquoise & amazonite.
photographed together to save time & space.
they all measure about 1 7/8" diameter.
BIG!

Debra

2009-09-17T23:23:00.003-04:00

this is Debra's custom order.
the front clasping flower necklace in black agate.
black agate has a lot of brown running through it.
i used smoked quartz and jet swarovski crystal.
i have this necklace also,
but i decided i like Debra's BETTER!

banners

2009-09-12T04:14:00.004-04:00

new goodies

2009-09-12T04:03:00.005-04:00

1) feldspath graphic & olive jade
2) labradorite flower & peace sign
3) feldspath graphic

shows

2009-09-12T01:57:00.006-04:00

my show schedule
(as of September 12, 2009)

Dates: Sept 19-26, 2009
Location: Liberty of the Seas - Caribbean
cozumel, grand cayman, labadee, ochos rios

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: Friday, October 2, 2009
Location: Home Party - Private Residence
6:00- 9:00pm

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Dates: Oct 11-18, 2009
Location: Freedom of the Seas - Caribbean
cozumel, grand cayman, labadee, ochos rios

Date: Friday, October 23, 2009
Location: Home Party - Private Residence
6:30- 10pm

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

first ever

2009-09-11T00:21:00.004-04:00

say hello to Jim's Rosary.
first one i've ever made...
he bought the sapphire encrusted cross
and put me to the challenge to create
something worthy to hang it!
Swarovski Crystal, Bali Silver & India Silver.
it's chunky & very very heavy.

i just hope he likes it!!

pawa

2009-09-06T15:06:00.004-04:00

no matter what i tried this piece didn't
photograph well.
it's SOOO fun with the pawa's multi colors
and the complementary olive jade &
olivine swarovski.
i almost didn't post it because it just
doesn't look like it does in person.
but then i remembered that you can click
on any of the images to enlarge them!!

brown zebra

2009-09-06T14:26:00.006-04:00

one of the very first stones i ever bought
from a show was brown zebra jasper.
there's really nothing like this stone, i love it!
it's not easy to find, but i seem to have a little
collection mounting here...
some stones i end up buying and not
making anything out of them because i
can't bear to part with them...
some days, like yesterday i have to just
DECIDE to share!!

carnelian inspiration

2009-09-06T14:19:00.004-04:00

1) 5pc carnelian coi necklace,
with indian red swarovski crystal & fire agate
2) natural carnelian marquis necklace.
shades of orange, brown & cream.
3) single carnelian coi pendant necklace
with crystal copper swarovski & fire agate.

:) (:

2009-08-21T06:56:00.002-04:00

purple kiwi stone
necklace & rock wrap
i love me some flowers!

bling

2009-08-21T05:26:00.002-04:00

blinding bling.
that's all i have to say about that

:)

2009-08-21T04:09:00.005-04:00

1) abalone peace sign, swarovski crystal,
hill-tribe silver on 17" oval chain
with 2 inch extension.
2) this is Linda's custom order being delivered today.
crackle agate with black obsidian,
india silver & swarovski crystal.

fieldspath graphic

2009-08-20T03:26:00.003-04:00

fieldspath graphic geometric stones
& sliced agate pendant w/ hand-made bail.
accented with blue zircon swarovski crystal.
i'm in LOVE!

where i'll be

2009-08-19T20:23:00.005-04:00

show schedule
(as of August 20, 2009)

Date: August 22-29, 2009
Location: Liberty of the Seas - Caribbean
cozumel, grand cayman, labadee, ochos rios

Date: August 29, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: September 12, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: Sept 19-26, 2009
Location: Liberty of the Seas - Caribbean
cozumel, grand cayman, labadee, ochos rios

Date: September 26, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: Oct 11-18, 2009
Location: Freedom of the Seas - Caribbean
cozumel, grand cayman, labadee, ochos rios

bronzite

2009-08-19T03:01:00.003-04:00

the stones are bronzite. i'm a huge fan of brown & black together, i wear it all the time...i even have a brown & black dog. and it's too bad he's not the accessory size pocket dog because he'd make the PERFECT complement to most of my wardrobe! i couldn't give up my BIG dog for anything in the world.
anyway, back to this necklace... brown being the new black, this will lend itself to almost any clothing choice. it also has two options of where to clasp it in the front. (not shown here because my mannequin has a tiny neck!)
i'm loving the inspiration this week! :)

front clasping necklace

2009-08-19T01:38:00.004-04:00

5 flower, front-clasping necklace. hand-made spiral clasp.
from the top (not seen): yellow mookite flower, rose quartz flower,
center piece: turquoise
bottom pieces: olive jade and purple kiwi stone.
i used all crystal AB swarovski crystal in many cuts.
remember to click the image for a closer look.

carved carnelian

2009-08-18T03:56:00.005-04:00

1) 6 1/4" Carved Carnelian Leaf Pendant with Hand-made Hammered Bail on 16" of Oval Chain.
2) 2 1/2" Carved Carnelian Leaf Pendant with hand-made Hammered Bail and Carnelian Tubes. (20+" of total length).
click on the images to enlarge them... for extreme close ups!

sleepless on saturday night

2009-08-17T02:12:00.005-04:00

1) Carved Braciated Jasper Flower & Jet Swarovski Necklace
2) Natural Pink/Orange Agate & Rose Satin Swarovski Necklace
3) India Silver & Smoked Topaz Swarovski Necklace

duck creek jasper

2009-08-14T04:22:00.007-04:00

OMGoodness!!!

today i found DUCK CREEK JASPER...
four fabulous necklaces later, i'm stunned at the beauty of this stone!
the color looks darker than it is, the pink is a GREAT pink.
the burgundy is rich.
the orange mixes with burgundy to give a flame-like effect.
and the multi... well, i believe it is my favorite. even over the pink.
shocking i know. but the multi has my vote. it may not make it in the show box!
it'll probably be around my neck!!

inspired

2009-08-11T04:59:00.007-04:00

1- Smokey Topaz Swarovski "match everything" bracelet with heart clasp (GONE!)
2- Olivine AB Swarovski & India Silver bracelet with bali clasp
3- Olivine AB Swarovski & Yellow Turquoise Bracelet with spiral clasp
4- Olive Jade "heart of God's garden" pendant (GONE!)
xoxo

2009-08-06T12:57:00.003-04:00

a new fave!
ocean jasper

2009-08-05T18:58:00.003-04:00

two of my newest pieces.

latest schedule

2009-08-03T11:30:00.005-04:00

latest show schudule...
(as of August 3, 2009)

Date: August 8, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: August 15, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: August 22-29, 2009
Location: Liberty of the Seas - Caribbean

Date: August 29, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: Sept 19-26, 2009 (pending)
Location: Liberty of the Seas - Caribbean

newness

2009-07-26T12:17:00.003-04:00

every week brings me new adventures... i love my job! i just returned from seven days on the Liberty of the Seas and have to say it was AWESOME!
just before going i picked up some new stones for the ROCK WRAPS... these olive jade crosses make such a nice clean look... turns out that it was a good choice! and now i'm hunting for more colors! good stuff!!

my MACEY girl

2009-07-26T01:53:00.003-04:00

for those who have been to my shows, you've seen the picture of me and my kids... they are my family and my loves. MACEY, my love of 14+ years passed on the 17th of July. she was a gift from beginning to end. she gave me 14 incredible years of unconditional love that i could, as a human, never repay... i don't believe myself or anyone would be capable of giving love the way dogs do. they are angels on earth and God's blessing to those who choose to share their lives with a dog. i whole heartedly believe she'll be there to meet me in heaven and i look forward to our reunion. for now she's there keeping my Grandmother company for me :)
both my Grandmother and my MACEY are part of Rock Candy and always will be... there's nothing that will ever change that.
on the day she had to go, i posted this message to her on my facebook status:

THE LOVE OF MY LIFE, MY JOY AND THE ONE WHO HAS LOVED ME UNCONDITIONALLY FOR 14 YEARS, IS GONE. SHE'S IN HEAVEN. MACEY, I DON'T HAVE THE WORDS THAT ARE SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO ENCOMPASS THE LOVE THAT I HAVE FOR YOU. I'LL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU FOREVER.

being home from the cruise and facing the fact that Jake & i are in this together now is something we both are having trouble getting used to.

all you can do is love and thank your dog every day. there is no way to pay them back.
ALL MY LOVE MACEY... you're my girl!

getting around

2009-07-26T01:37:00.003-04:00

in april i wrote about my experience on the fabulous Jewel of the Seas and my new found friend ANTONY. seems that the ROCK WRAPS get around... here is his in EGYPT!! how totally and absolutely COOL is that? i love that he sent me this picture to show me how dedicated he is to his own personal ROCK WRAP... apparently so dedicated that he's now forced to wear it to hide the tan line it has created on his arm because he wears it so much!!
i've heard of the farmer's tan with the marks starting at the short sleeve line on the arm, and i've even heard of the trailer tan which is the outline of the "wife beater" tank, even the golfer's tan with the tan only above the sock line... but what should we call the tan line that the ROCK WRAPS make?? hmmm...open to suggestions...

also, remember to make today count...tomorrow is promised to no one. xo

count down

2009-07-01T03:31:00.006-04:00

in the frenzy to prepare to board the Liberty of the Seas the INSPIRATION just keeps coming! as writers sometimes experience writer's block... i feel that the past two weeks have found me in a void, a black hole or worse... uninspired. thank God it was temporary!! i've been up this week, night after night until 6am, 5am and tonight i'm pushing 4am as i type this. that's what i call INSPIRATION!! i don't want to sleep but i must... i have appointments all day tomorrow :) yea rock candy!
TOP: natural pink agate with bali silver necklace. BOTTOM: feldspath graphic with hill-tribe silver. the color is true, no photoshopping here. it's something new i found this week so stand by for a series of goodies with this stone!
make today count, tomorrow is promised to no one. xo

the Black Pearl

2009-06-30T03:56:00.003-04:00

taking the collection on the Liberty of the Seas this weekend has me playing in all of the treasures of the ocean. and no, it wasn't planned... these things just tend to happen. (God's steering this rig, and He LOVES it when a plan comes together)

earlier tonight i was working with MOP and coin pearls... all in the cream and beige family. as the evening, who am i kidding...it's 4am, as the morning has gone on, i've brought out the black MOP and offset it with faceted chunks of Pink Opal. these pieces of Pink Opal are purple (that tends to happen too). something tells me these two would have never met had they not been joined on my workspace.
call it a hunch.

oh, and the title of this post totally is a LOST throwback. (it's late, what can i say?)

oh HAPPY day!!

2009-06-30T03:14:00.008-04:00

i'm in what you might call a brown, creamy, pearly phase. it won't last, but it's a phase even still. TOP: Brown Agate Slice with Sardonyx stones & Swarovski Crystal .
MIDDLE: Sardonyx & Mother Of Pearl (love, love, love!) BOTTOM: Coin Pearls & Mother Of Pearl. (any further references to Mother of Pearl, i'll use "MOP")

bon voyage

2009-06-08T04:44:00.010-04:00

schedule update! (as of 6-28-09)

Date: July 4-11, 2009
Location: Liberty of the Seas - Caribbean
St. Maarten, Puerto Rico & Labadee, Haiti

Date: July 18-25, 2009
Location: Liberty of the Seas - Caribbean
St. Maarten, Puerto Rico & Labadee, Haiti

Date: July 25th, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: August 8, 2009
Location: Norman Brother's
7621 SW 87 Ave Miami.
12noon- 5pm
www.normanbrothers.com

Date: August 14 - Sept 7, 2009
Location: Brilliance of the Seas - Mediterranean
France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia & Turkey

Date: Sept 19-26, 2009
Location: Liberty of the Seas - Caribbean
Labadee, Haiti; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico

Peace & LOVE

2009-06-02T00:25:00.006-04:00

i thought this would be a cool combo... but didn't know i'd LOVE it like this! don't know if i've seen Labradorite and Chinese Turquoise together before, but i know now that i'll be pairing them up for a long long life of true love!
hope it resonates with others the way it appeals to me! you know they say you glow when you're in love... well, when i look at these two together... i'm blinded by that GLOW!
if Labradorite is new to you... let me tell you, there's hardly a stone that compares! it's this grayish green color stone, nothing special right? that is, until light is introduced! there's a glow from within and it glows BLUE! it's fascinating!
God's endless creativity never ceases to utterly amaze me!!

Crossing Lines

2009-06-01T04:04:00.007-04:00

again, i'm dwelling in the multi-useful jewelry series. i like series.
i play in a style until one, i wear myself out or two, exhaust the supply of the stones.
either way, it always works out to be perfect timing to move into yet another phase.
these Jade stones are carved with a swirl pattern and the colors are just mesmerizing. i can't pick a favorite because they are each just exquisite! the crosses are equally enchanting made with all the different stones. Mother of Pearl, Leopard Skin Jasper, Olive Jade, Onyx and Agate...
nearly identical to the design of the peace bracelets, the only difference being the size of the stones. the large peace signs required a much larger stone to accompany them... the dainty crosses play well with the smaller stones.
the natural stones have a nice weight to them so they feel great on your arm.

i'll have these at Norman's this weekend and then they go to Europe with me on the cruises! www.normanbrothers.com

i'm happy to ship them too... shoot me an email if you have questions or requests.
rockcandymiami@gmail.com

new development

2009-05-28T19:33:00.005-04:00

i'm always inspired by pieces that have dual purpose. i've developed these pieces lately and love not only what they are made of but the fact that they are designed as a wrap bracelet (of course) and have a second use as a choker. but with the addition of an extender, could be used as a longer, 18 or 20 inch necklace.
what is new, besides the design is the use of round stones. i don't usually use them. somehow i was drawn to several stones in this shape and here we are!
the peace signs have been requested for months now. i haven't found just the right pieces until yesterday. these are carved from Agate. love them!
i've paired them here with carved Jade and a new stone i've found recently, Septeria. Septeria are the brown and tan stones and the jade are black with carved swirling patterns.

Rocked it in the A T L !!!

2009-05-18T11:40:00.003-04:00

just a recap of the weekend in ATL...
i have to gather my thoughts here because the two shows blew me away!
friday night the 15th we did a dual event at facelogic spa in kennesaw. what could be better than massages, make up and JEWELRY? nothing evidently!! the group of friends and friends of friends, neighbors and spa clients that gathered were second to none! we had laugh after laugh and had a very successful event! i raffled off a ROCK WRAP bracelet... when the drawing was about to happen, one woman was jumping up and down waving arms in the air saying "pick me, pick me"... (side note: she was the only one in the group at that point who had not already bought one) so there she is, waving and chanting as the fish bowl is put in front of Rhonda's husband Jeff to draw out a winner... GUESS WHO WON???????????????? yep! the Pick Me girl!!! is that a riot or what? after all that hype, the girl deserved it!! then three or four spa treatments were given away and everyone was THRILLED!
my childhood playmate from elementary school, Melissa and her older sister Danette (who never thought we were cool enough to hang with back then) showed up and it was so nice to see faces i'd not seen since graduation!
my long time Pal Ronda came early and hung out the entire time! it's been too long i tell ya! and just before the monsoon hit, in walks Rhonda and Kimberly! oh, now the party's ON ladies!! between my clan, my sister Shelley and all of the cool chicks that Michelle, our host brought... it was a laugh a minute! i think that every woman that came, left with a ROCK WRAP... it was something to see.
the over all night with fun and sales was a huge success and i'm so thankful to facelogic for the opportunity, my sister for all her help, to the women who made the evening memorable and to God for an answer to prayer for a successful event! WOO HOO!

there, i thought to myself that it couldn't get any better than that... little was i prepared for saturday. shelley and mom and i put together a spread of yummy yummy food and mimosa... as the clock struck ten a.m., in walked the first group of girls... from there we had a constant stream of family, extended family, friends and neighbors arrive. the jewelry was spread out between the dining room and the living room with the ROCK WRAPS on the center coffee table for everyone to play.
being that i'm in ATL only a few times a year, i don't get to see everyone every time i'm up... and usually only one friend when i do. a typical trip to ATL for me is a trip to the Apparel Mart downtown and dinner... to then jump back on a plane and head home. to plan a purposeful visit like this was the perfect remedy to missing the people i usually don't get the chance to see.
the open house at shelley's was planned from 10am-1pm and i think i left at 3:45... we had a ball and didn't want it to be over. it had to end because of course i didn't give myself any flex time and had to be to the airport shortly there after.

with ALL of that said... the ATL trip was a success that i could not have predicted. i feel very blessed by the support and love i received.
we're planning a replay of both events the weekend before Thanksgiving... if you weren't able to make it this time... please don't miss it then! i'd love to see you!!
THANKS ATLANTA!!

Rockin' Mother's Day!

2009-05-03T13:09:00.004-04:00

new date added for this week!

Thursday, May 7
Location: Norman Brother's
www.normanbrothers.com
11am-5pm

Friday, May 8
Location: Norman Brother's
www.normanbrothers.com
11am-5pm

Saturday, May 9
Location: Norman Brother's
www.normanbrothers.com
11am-5pm

get with the program:

2009-04-30T01:14:00.006-04:00

new updates to the show schedule!!
(and the countdown to ATL)

if you have questions about pricing, booking a party or my show schedule, please do not hesitate to write me at rockcandymiami@gmail.com.
my current schedule is below. hope to see you soon :)

Saturday, May 2, 2009
time: 12noon - 5pm
place: norman brother's
address: 7621 sw 87 ave - miami, 33173

Friday, May 8, 2009
time: 11am - 5pm
place: norman brother's
address: 7621 sw 87 ave - miami, 33173

Saturday, May 9, 2009
time: 11am - 5pm
place: norman brother's
address: 7621 sw 87 ave - miami, 33173

Friday, May 15, 2009
time: 6pm-10pm
place: facelogic spa
address: 1610 Ridenour Boulvard,
Suite 102 Kennesaw, GA

Saturday, May 16, 2009
time: 10am-1pm
place: my sister's place
address: call me for directions or the invite

Saturday, May 30, 2009
time: 12noon - 5pm
place: norman brother's
address: 7621 sw 87 ave - miami, 33173

Mon, June 15 - Thurs. July 9, 2009
place: on board the Brilliance of the Seas
location: the Mediterranean

Caribbean Jewel... a big hit!

2009-04-30T00:54:00.003-04:00

it was amazing... from beginning to end it was a wonderful learning experience and GREAT exposure for rock candy!! thanks again to the efforts that Antony put into it, we had 3 shows and were able to exceed the goals set by starboard. (starboard is the company that invited me to take part in this incredible opportunity)

rock candy has been invited back to sea, to see the mediterranean and to expose thousands more people to the collection!! this just keeps getting better! i'm pinching myself, because this time they want me to do a minimum of 2 itineraries back to back. gosh, i don't know... ummm, YEAH! i'm there!!

i miss the crew of the jewel, especially Antony.
i don't however miss the sea legs!! finally over!

What a Jewel !!

2009-04-20T13:44:00.004-04:00

here i am cruising along on the most fabulous ship i've ever sailed on... i need to mention that i have only been on two other cruises in my lifetime, so i'm no expert. BUT... one of the aspects that truly makes this ship AMAZING is its crew. tip to tail this ship is filled with the friendliest and most professional people from all over the world... i'm still speaking of the crew of course! (lol) especially especially Antony... english born (the accent rocks!) and current resident of egypt when not on the jewel. (royal carribean jewel)
i started with that thought to get it off my chest and NOW for some gushing... first night we put together a wonderful "teaser" window display with rock candy. we've had little write-ups printed in the daily news pamphlet letting the guests know that "panama night" was coming and they shouldn't miss the unveiling. during the day at sea preceding the panama stop i did a seminar in the atrium and had a great turn out! the reward for bearing with my first and very forgetful presentation, we raffled a pair of earrings. these cruisers just LOVE a good raffle. on panama day i made jewelry like crazy and then went into the port... there was a little "village" set up with native panamanians and their wares. it was AWESOME! but nothing could have prepared me for the native women with ornate tribal-style tattoos with nothing on but what the men should be wearing. i had no idea... and it was nice too that it wasn't so commercialized... it was the REAL people of panama earning their living. just beautiful. oh, and the itty bitty bit of spanish that i know came in VERY handy!! (i love miami)
i was so captivated with the little shopping village i lost track of time and only had 15 minutes to shower and get ready for my event... how crazy is that?
i'm using one of the manager's computer to update this so i don't have pictures to share now... but soon, very soon. side note: as much fun as this experience has been for me, i'm so very homesick i can hardly stand it.
Antony set up the unveiling on panama night so there would not be any other distractions like the watch sale, diamond sale, swarovski promo, amber sale etc etc... the team of five that i worked with were amazing! it was a frenzy... later that evening the crew told me that the rock candy event was easily the busiest event they'd ever seen! WOO-HOO!
we were set up in a center island in the middle of the pathway...lucky for me, i was able to be inside the island because there were times i had to catch my breath. i manned the Rock Wrap bracelets and the rest of the team sold the collection. it was really something to see.
we sold pieces i hadn't yet photographed... bye-bye baby! i honestly think that people left because they couldn't get up to the counters to see... the rock wraps were a hit, of course... they always are. 3 at a time, 4 at a time... it was madness! i love this kind of thing!
what's actually funny is that now i'm ready to go home but there are many days left at sea. poor me. (lol)
word is we may be doing another showing... wouldn't that ROCK? ummm, YEAH!

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The A Team

2009-03-17T18:16:00.004-04:00

in support of my dream to put rock candy on the map... my friend fabian and my cousin janna teamed up to shoot what i think will be a VERY hard shoot to top!! this is exciting because it means that the new website is well on its way to being the work of art that i envisioned. i love it when a plan comes together!!!

many thanks go out to the models! you were not only gorgeous, but five of the sweetest human beings i've come across lately! you ladies just rocked it!! no, i didn't miscount! one of the girls had to catch a flight and left before this finale shot was taken.

janna and fabian had free reign to create the shots and the feel of the end product and i'm so thrilled with the outcome! so many amazing images to choose from that i'm up all hours of the night trying to decide!

the leather bracelets were featured in the blog previously... but NOT like this! i just had to revisit them after seeing this shot!

one of the fun parts of this piece is that you get to choose the stone that best suits your style or even your mood at the moment... but what ever your motivation to pick your special stone, it becomes your individual expression to wear and flaunt and have fun with!

more shots and more jewelry to come! enjoy!

Norman's... OH Brother!!

2009-01-24T21:51:00.005-05:00

wow! what a great day at norman's today! if you aren't familiar, you should be! (norman's is on 87th avenue between kendall drive and 72 street) i typically do a show on their "front porch" once a month... except on special occasions... this one being VALENTINE'S.
all of the regulars were in today! it was great to see all the familiar faces! saw some girls i met at the ramble @ fairchild back in november, and met tons of fabulous NEW friends!!
of course the darling of the day was the leather wrap bracelet with magnetic clasp.
i have five sizes and fit your wrist and let you pick the semi-precious stone that speaks to you... then, in front of you, i attach your stone to your band with sterling silver wire... in minutes you have a completely unique and one of a kind accessory! they're too much fun and always the show stopper ever since i created them and incorporated them into the line. i literally have hundreds of stones to choose from... each different from the next.
i love sitting next to the grills while the guys are cooking out there!! today they grilled white corn on the cob and IN the husk! then they slathered it with Chipotle BUTTER! DOUBLE YUM!! as i always say, it's ALWAYS a GREAT day at norman's!! and today was absolutely NO exception!
looking forward to next saturday!! PRE super bowl MADNESS!!
show schedule on my site... www.rockcandymiami.com/exhibits

The Convertible

2009-01-23T02:41:00.004-05:00

i don't know if i love all the ways this necklace can be worn or its name better! there's actually even a fifth way it can be worn, which is around your waist, if you are so inclined. i love options and this piece gives you many... besides the obvious wearable options, then there are color options and the option to wear just one, two or even three at the same time! for a girl loving choices... the convertible is a provider!
the chain comes all the way from italy... gotta love those italians for their innovations. the little cages along the chain beg for sparkle and that's where i come in...

the hidden clasp works to hold the chain in place... don't you hate it when the necklaces move and slide and never stay where you put them? the clasp holds everything perfectly in place.
i will have these with me at the show this saturday at norman brothers. for a list of other show dates check my site at www.rockcandymiami.com on the exhibits page.
the eye candy page also has some fun pieces to look at.

Pearls, Pearls, Pearls!

2009-01-19T04:40:00.003-05:00

this is my first post of the year, well, actually the first post ever for rock candy... howdy!
(that's the first time i've EVER said howdy) we just don't say that in miami.
i just finished this bracelet tonight. i'm pretty proud of it. i got the vision for it last night (around 4 am) and chose not to start on it so late. it's now in my store on the website, along with it's cousin (made with cornflake pearls). it's better you look at the cornflake pearls than me try to describe them, as each and every one is totally different.
i used my very favorite clasp on this bracelet, although it cannot be seen in this picture. the clasp is amazing and hand made in india.
i tend to put stones together like rough pearls with refined swarovski crystals together just because i can. my style is eclectic and unconventional. i also like putting rough uncut semi-precious gems together with shiny swarovski crystals just for the visual curiosity and appeal. well, it's appealing to me. i work with contrast... it's my favorite.
these pearls came direct from china... my dad procures them for me. it's so much fun teaching him gems and quality etc... via emails, scans, phone calls etc... being a pilot he's super detail oriented, takes great notes and remembers details you wouldn't believe. he makes a great hunter! men generally do that well.
i buy direct from swarovski. (feather in my cap) it's a privilege i hope i never lose. one of the many parts of my job i really LOVE!
good night... i'm sure there's more to talk about tomorrow :)