Anni's Choice

I try and see my good friend Anni, who lives in Florence, Italy, once a year. 

Last time we met up in Naples, Florida and found an off-the-beaten-track bead shop where Anni picked out these unusual inkblot stones.  I still don't know what they are but they're marvelous. 

I made a necklace for her, very simple to wear in very conservative Florence.  But then I had some fun with the combination of taupe, black and antique amber stones. I separated them with little ruffled beaded beads and finished off with a pewter chain and hook clasp. 

The ruffled beads are a welcome contrast to the smooth round stones.  It's 17" long and so pretty!  $175.