From Distant Shores

Caught your attention with that exotic title, eh? With this chilly weather, maybe I’m just dreaming of a nice vacation. Somewhere with a beach strewn with shells. I may not be heading anywhere warm in the near future, but my latest piece of jewelry has been given this enticing name. Here is a peek at a necklace that started with a beautiful lampwork focal, then was created with everything from wire links to a carved stone bead. I hope it takes you somewhere far away as well, if only for a moment.

Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. She is the co-founder of artBLISS, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her best-selling jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was released in Fall 2013. Read more.