Mon Coeur Artist Blog

Making the Promise Collection Jewelry Line

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The “Promised” jewelry line by Mon Coeur Jewelry was created from re-purposed antique mother-of-pearl shell fan blades which were carved and engraved with silver in-lay creating stunning dangle earrings, pendants, and necklaces. Each one of a kind piece of jewelry was skillfully hand-made.

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Chokers are Back!

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Creating a ribbon choker.

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Find us on Facebook and Twitter!

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Mon Coeur has a Facebook page! Click the following link http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Mon-Coeur-Jewelry/330986310649 target=”_blank” for information about current and finished projects, pictures, reviews, comments, events, and much more. Follow Mon Coeur on Twitter @MonCoeurJewelry

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Jade

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By Janet Bruno-Small and Larry Small An ancient Chinese fable tells the story of Chan Lo, a stone carver who carved his stones according to what the stone told him it wanted to be. Eventually, the Great Emperor of China heard of Chan’s accomplishments and commanded him to carve a dragon of wind and fire from

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The Beader and the Battleship

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“Hello? Can you hear me? Janet?” The caller was shouting and sounded a little uncertain. “Yes,” I responded, “I can hear you clearly.” “My name is Kim. I’m calling from the belly of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA.” She said.

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