An Early Favorite

The texture of these rough amber chips is what first attracted my eye to them at a rock and gem show around 1995. It was the only strand the vendor had that was like this - both in texture and color. (I love the butterscotch amber color and search for it.) Returning home, I had nothing that I felt would compliment the chips - the chips were too rough to make a short necklace out of it alone. I often attempt to find complimentary beads by using what I call the drop-it-in method. I put the strands of gray pearls into a bowl and dropped the amber chips in. Perfect! My only regret is that I didn't make matching earrings. Completed 1996 >>MPK