New Designs from Jay King: Petrified Wood and Picture Jasper
This is the time of the year, when you can make all of your favorite foods and pig out, even though you’re not supposed too. I just love it! One great thing about Thanksgiving is that it’s only for Americans. So this is the time we take to be thankful for all we have. I have to say, I’ve been all over the world, but I’m so thankful every time I get back on American soil. I was just having a conversation with friends this week, and the only thing we could agree on is we all are so happy we are Americans. It really is the best place on this planet to live. It’s the best country in the world and I’m so happy I live here.
Turquoise & Picture Jasper Necklace & Pendant
That being said, I want to thank everyone who tuned in for my 15th anniversary, and made it a record show. We had so many sell-outs it was crazy and a lot of fun. I really appreciate all the support, and hope you know I have a great staff that makes it all work.
I am looking forward to spending Thanksgiving weekend with you all. We have new designs and some new twists on designs that are reminiscent of yesteryear! I love so many of the new designs that we will be showcasing and I thought I would take this time, if you will allow me to, highlight some of the “best” of the “best”.
Brian and I collaborated on the picture jasper and turquoise necklace and pendant. This item shows how we can still come up with amazing designs after all these years! Please give this one a look and please leave your comments below.
The 2nd set I would like to highlight is the Black Rock Sequoia petrified wood necklace, pendant and earrings. I believe the design of the pendant speaks for it’s self. I would like to write just a little bit about Petrified wood….
Black Rock Sequoia Petrified Wood Pendant, Necklace and Earrings
This petrified wood came from an area of Northern Washoe County, Nevada, about 130 miles North of Reno Nevada. It was collected from a ranch near the famous Black Rock Desert. The ranch property consists of large irrigated alfalfa fields in a valley, and vast acreage in the surrounding mountains. Petrified black rock Sequoia wood is a product of giant trees being covered by hundreds of feet of volcanic ash from a large volcanic eruption about 36 million years ago. Over time the trees petrified to stone. These Sequoia trees grew in what is now the Nevada Desert Mountains, long before the Sierra Nevada mountains rose up to change the area from lush vegetation, to a desert environment.
I am in awe of petrified wood; it is one of my favorite types of rough not only to collect, but to actually hunt for. When I sit and think about how this particular “rough” material not only is formed, you know we never mention that “petrified wood” is really “fossilized wood”. The mineral composition is jaspers, chalcedony and when we really get lucky there is opal present. It has been a number of years since I have been able to share any opalized petrified wood with you – I need to add this to my list of things to find!
I am looking forward to the weekend of the 27th – don’t make any comments if I look a little heavier – I have already taken out the turkey fryer and it’s all shiny and ready to go. I can’t wait to cook my bird!
I just want to give everyone a heads up that we will have 200 bowls for sale. Please look on HSN.com the week before my show to see when they are available. Just a reminder they are all handcrafted in Arizona.
I want to wish you all a great Thanksgiving; I hope you get time to enjoy the day off.
Safe travels,
J
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Hi Jay, I would love to say that I thoroughly enjoy your beautiful jewelry and have learned so much from you through the years. When I started watching HSN 25 years ago, I learned so much from a gentleman named Dan Dennis, a former show host. I bought quite a few items upon his recomendation back in the day and even bought his book. I was wondering if you knew what ever became of him, you remind me a lot of him with your intriging stories and endless knowledge. Thanks Jay!!
Dear Jay,
I have loved and bought your jewelry for years. Keep up the excellent work! I do have one request. I absolutely LOVE picture jasper, and would love for you to do a picture jasper ring. Happy New Year!
Always good to have you back. Favorite Jay King pieces are necklace and ear rings that are Lapis and Lace Agate. Looking forward to more pieces with Lapis, know it is more difficult to find of late. Too bad you can’t make a Hatch Chili set that would look good and smell terrific, too! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from Texas.
Hi Mr King I love your work ,however I am very petite and I want smaller jewelry could you please make smaller more petite piecies . Thanks Patti
Hi Patti I have been making more petite designs as of late. I’m always open to suggestions. J
Thanks lapis is getting much harder to find and I’m going thru my stock rapidly. Got some cool designs coming up. Making a Chili run next week. Best J
Jay…you did it! You made a star necklace and I’m sure it was just for me! LOL How did you know I love Tiger’s Eye? Guess I know what my wonderful husband will be getting me for Christmas.
I do listen just so you know. It takes some time to get it in the pipeline. Thanks for the input Best J
I never doubted that you listen, your business is one of integrity. I was actually surprised to see stars so quickly. I love your staff too Jay, they are not only professional, they are kind and courteous. Thank you Jay!
Hello Jay! I’m happy to see that you have some new turquoise and coral jewelry on HSN.com. Please keep it coming; it’s my favorite combination of stones. I had requested this on your blog several times, so I guess you really do listen to your customers! Now if we could only get a Styx concert in Albuquerque, I would be a real happy camper!
I do listen to everyone and put it in my design notes. We write orders as much as a year out, so it takes some time to get in the works. Let me know when they come and I’ll join you. Best J
Happy turkey day Jay. Do you have any southwestern dishes with your turkey? I think it would be a good idea to design a turquoise pendant like the St. Judes ornament you did. There is a picture next to your face when you get the ornament up on screen of a beautiful necklace. It is blue an green turquoise and red and a deep peachy coral. is this old? If it is, can you bring it back? looks very native and earthy. the peachy coral beads are carved. I really like this necklace.
The answer is yes I do it up for Thanksgiving. Problem is I’m in Florida this year for turkey day and they don’t have the taste for some of my spicer dishes. Which is okay but I make them anyway then eat most of it. Which isn’t good. This is an older design. I’ve got more things coming up in these materials in differant designs. Happy Thanksgiving. J
Hey Jay!! Hope you are well.
Looking forward to seeing you & your new jewelry and your bowls.
965-634 Spiny Oyster Shell ring & 965-628 Spiny Oyster Shell
Pendant are gorgeous and a departure from your usual designs.
Hope for a lot more really different designs from you and your
staff. Thank you for this one. Saw some others I liked also!!
OH! Your newest Sleeping Beauty ring is MINE ASAP!! LOL
Hi thanks for your support and input. I’m trying to buy more spiny oyster as I write this response. It’s getting very hard to come by these days. Sleeping Beauty is another story. The mine is still open at this time but as far as I know they aren’t taking any rough out at this point in time. Hopefully this will change soon. Best J