I created this necklace when a dear friend of mine lost her little boy to SIDS. I used 17″ of silver chain. I strung together pewter letter beads, with the initials of her son, using 20 gauge silver wire. I linked it onto the chain. To create the angel, I used a 3 inch head pin, using a 8mm pearl for the body and a 4mm for the head. Then I added pewter wings and a bell. I finished it with a lobster clasp.
After teaching pre-kindergarten school for 17 years in the Rochester-area, Ana Schneller Dooley turned her passion to create jewelry on a hobby basis into a full-time career.
Established in 2006, GemX Jewelry Design has developed into one of the most sought after vendors at festivals throughout Western New York. Recently, GemX has added clients in the casino industry, national fundraising organizations and a home party strategy.
