Amy Kushner

A novice, self-taught, beader with a strong preference for using gemstone beads in my designs. Unusual, rare gems capture my attention and wake my imagination. I have been beading for 2 months and I have 2 lovely assistants who inspire and advise me in bead selection and product design. Victoria and Georgia - my 6 and 4-year old daughters respectively. Each of my pieces is the result of our collaboration.

Winter Amethyst Necklace Project

Winter Amethyst Necklace

Inspired by beautiful, snowy New England nights,this necklace is made of coin-shaped amethyst with white striation, dark amethyst rondelles, oval frosted moonstone beads, spun sterling silver oval beads, and a large rectangular piece of amethyst for a focal bead. Together they inspire the magic of snowflakes against a dark sky. The piece is strung on […]

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Georgia Necklace Project

Georgia Necklace

Inspired by my clever, sweet, tough, loyal daughter, I present this piece which displays nuggets of pink / brown howlite and chocolate brown potato pearls. This piece materialized after my youngest daughter insisted we purchase the howlite beads. If something is pink and interesting, my Georgia will see that it is not left behind. Wire-strung […]

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Autumn Jade Necklace Project

Autumn Jade Necklace

Inspired by colorful, fragrant, crisp autumn leaves. Large slabs of rich yellow jade, small cream and brown round beads of jasper and oval white potato pearls capture the best of my favorite season! Wire-strung with sterling silver crimps and crimp covers. Secured with a magnificent laced, long-oval sterling silver clasp.

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