While it was a very limited budget this year (no ancients...) one can still have a blast. Here, a tangled sterling wire bead from the Lou Zeldis collection at Gem Mall made from a meter of wire, 12 - 14g I would guess. And a little old, possibly antique Yemeni silver and coral ring from Wind River at the Pueblo show.

Next, a string of small handmade brass beads, Stefany thinks Turkish. And a chain made from antique recycled piano keys. The sea turtle pendant, made of shibuichi and brass with a sterling underside, is by Bob Burkett. I got pick of the litter on his way to "To Bead True Blue". He is now at Best Bead.