Knit one, purl two

There are some intriguing knitted necklaces at the Hypho Shop on Etsy. "Hypho," according to the site, refers to an open but intricately woven structure in Greek. Top: Garnet Heat. Middle: Knitted mosaic of Garnet and Pearls. Bottom: Knitted Mosaic in Blue and Grey.

Fractal Fever

Math lovers - take note! Allegria Designs in Australia has created a line of pendants featuring fractal geometry images (Fractals help explain objects like ferns and snowflakes, where a pattern keeps repeating). Pick the shape of your pendant, pick your favorite fractal and voila!

The Making of a Masterpiece III

by Richard W. Wise, G.G. © 2008Part of the genius of a true artist consists in his ability to transform the mundane into the beautiful. Gem sculptor Tom Munsteiner did just that with this 29.73 carat chunk of citrine quartz. I fell in love with the design and purchased the stone from Tom two years ago. Not having a plan, it sat in m