Bloodstone

I went into my local bead shop the other day when Zoi and I were out. I have been wanting a casual necklace, but hadn't found one I really liked or that was worth the asking price. We stopped in because I want to knit myself a bag with beads, but we decided the beads I liked were too expensive for what they were (40 c. each which adds up quickly when you're looking to by 50-100 beads). I did, however, check out their gemstones. I asked Zoi what she thought and she picked up the Bloodstone, which I had been considering. We looked it up in the gemstone book the store had available and it seemed like just the right choice.

I have been experimenting with Celtic knots on the leather I bought for the necklace. I'm still playing with it, but I will post a picture once I reach a final decision.

In the meantime, I continue to search for a Moonstone piece of jewelry that I like. There is a jewelry shop here in Dublin that has some beautiful pieces, but I don't like any of the settings on me. And I have seen pieces elsewhere, but their stones are not of a good quality/clarity. I think that will be one of those things that will present itself when I least expect it. That's the way love works, right?