Autumn Leaves: Freshwater Pearl Leaf Necklace Earrings Set

Blister Pearl Leaf Necklace Earring Set ©BittersweetRidgeJewelry.com

Let the leaves fall...  especially if they're as gorgeous as this blister pearl pendant!  Wonderful shimmers of creamy white and ivory, carmel and taupe, with softest blush pink.  I accented this beauty with soft blush pink freshwater pearls for the necklace.  Super pale in color, I dare say you could call them neutral.  Bali sterling silver accents both the necklace and the coordinating earrings.

Freshwater Pearl Earrings ©BittersweetRidgeJewelry.com

Pearls symbolize a woman's perfect beauty.  

Surely this one of a kind set would accent yours!

Autumn Leaf Pearl Necklace Earrings Set ©BittersweetRidgeJewelry.com

Perfect for a bride... or any special woman looking to make a feminine statement.

Shop Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry for more one of a kind floral themed jewelry.  You'll find necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more - all with a distinctly feminine style.

Autumn Leaves and Freshwater Pearls: Happiness

Normally it might be a stretch to suggest that leaves, autumn or otherwise, have anything at all to do with pearls.  However, they definitely belong in the same sentence describing this exquisite blister pearl leaf necklace.

I love blister pearls. The focal point of this piece is a wonderful hand carved leaf blister pearl in shades of creamy white & ivory, carmel and taupe, and soft blush pink.  I've used silver to hand wire wrap gorgeous soft blush pink freshwater pearls in this necklace. Extremely pale, they're almost a sort of feminine neutral. Bali sterling silver accents both the necklace and the coordinating earrings. 

What makes this even more meaningful is that pearls symbolize a woman's perfect beauty. A pearl necklace is believed to warn sensitive people of imminent danger. Pearls promote wisdom and contentment; soften pain and bring joy.  And a single leaf symbolizes happiness.

Now, that's a brilliant combination!  Browse more romantic necklaces at Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry.

Recipe: Apple Cheddar Scones

It is a bittersweet thing to be married to a man who loves to bake.  The sweet thing is, of course, the results of his time in the kitchen.  The bitter has only to do with the calories!

Gary's scones are absolutely one of my favorite things.  I'm sharing his original recipe, but you should know that he often experiments with different flavors.  Our favorite variation is to substitute smoky Swiss cheese and pear for the cheddar cheese and apple.  Whichever you try, you will not be disappointed.

Apple Cheddar Cheese Scones

2 1/4 cups flour (Gary uses all-purpose)

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces

1/2 cup lightly packed, grated, sharp cheddar cheese

1 large peeled, shredded apple (Gary likes Fuji)

1/4 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  In a bowl, combine first three ingredients with a pastry blender.  Add butter and continue to cut in with pastry blender.  Stir in cheese and apple.  Add buttermilk and stir just until ingredients are combined.  (Don't over-stir)  If the dough is still very crumbly, stir in more buttermilk 1 tablespoon at a time.  Just enough to bring the dough together.

Knead the dough very gently several times on a floured surface.  Pat dough into a round, about 8 inches in diameter and 1/2" thick.  Cut into 8 triangles and placed on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake at 400 degrees for 24 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool a bit before serving with your favorite coffee or tea.

New Jewelry at Bittersweet Ridge

I've just listed new jewelry at my Bittersweet Ridge Jewelry shop! Here's just a very small sample:

For all you purple lovers - an extra long 48 inch necklace of purple Czech glass hand knotted on German silk. Wear it opera length... double it... or even triple it for a chunky choker.

Fabulous blister pearl in twilight colors is combined with purple freshwater pearls, natural serpentine, and sterling silver. Matching long dangle earrings are included.

Gorgeous lampwork starfish is combined with raspberry pink freshwater pearls and pink crystals. Comes with matching earrings, too.

See all our new jewelry and don't miss our sale items! New customers can shop with a 10% discount on your entire order. Just use the discount coupon code BRJNEW at checkout!