I have a few new releases for these holiday seasons you’re sure to just love! Check them out at my store, :: Genesis :: (SLURL).

SNOWLIGHT DRESS & JEWELRY SET - A glittering silver silk dress, with matching snowflake jewelry, sure to make you feel like a princess in any winter setting. The set includes the dress (skirt and belt with 4 options - belt only, full skirt with glow, full skirt without glow, silk skirt), dress top, panties, glittery stars tattoo (upper body), body glitter tattoo (lower body), glittered gloves, forehead tiara, necklace, earrings, wings, and special edition SnowLight Eyes.

GLITTER BALL EARRINGS - Classic glitter ornament balls. Scripted for Gold/Silver texture change and 4 different glittery, shimmery ball colors!

LIGHT ME UP EARRINGS - Delicate, glass Christmas lights! Scripted for Gold/Silver texture change and 4 different glass colors.

FLY, ANGEL, FLY & SPRIG OF JOY NECKLACES - Both necklaces in the set. One, a cute little angel, another a sprig of holly. Both necklaces have 10 scripted color change glitter balls (to match the Glitter Ball earrings above!) with four different ball color options. Each necklace is scripted for Gold/Silver texture change.

THE MINIME XMAS SNOW GLOBE - A cute, tiny christmas tree on a beautiful wooden pedestal inside a glass ball. With or without falling particle snow. This item is on a temp rezzer and uses only 1 prim! A larger, full size Christmas Tree version of the tree (without the particles and globe) is also available in the store!

Happy holidays, all! Take the taxi to Genesis! :)

Many of you probably remember the shopping guide I published last year for Christmas. Well, this year - 95 items spread across 20 pages in the December issue of Vain Inc magazine… written by yours truly!

The shopping guide covers categories from clothing to shoes, and people to shop for from Him/Her to Alternative Lifestylers. With 95 items to choose from, you’re sure to find something to grab! Click here to check out the shopping guide!

Happy Holidays!

I’ve been toiling away for the last week or so making lovely little Halloween themed pieces, and even made a cute little Halloween ring for both men and women. Not to mention T-SHIRTS… omg. Did I mention the t-shirts? See them for yourself (SLURL)!

Three different shirts, two colors each with captions such as ‘Your Worst Nightmare’, ‘Bad Girls Like Candy Too’, and ‘Death Becomes Her.’ I think the Bad Girls one is my favorite… but that’s just me. :P My male friends say the black shirts are totally wearable, but considering there’s still boobie shading on there any way you slice it… meh! You metrosexual guys could rock them, eh? ;) Each shirt set is set at $75L a piece.

Now, on to the jewelry! (SLURL)

We have the Trick-or-Treat Set, listed at $100L, that includes a choker and two color variations of bangles for both the right and left wrists. And to match the Trick-or-Treat set, we have five (count ‘em!), FIVE pairs of earrings to match (lovingly titled the “Haunted Charms” earrings), each sold individually for $50L a piece (click for larger image):

And last but certainly not least, we have my first sculpted ring EVAR… the Spooktacular Ring, fitted for both men and women, and scripted for gold AND silver texture change by touch menu, listed at $50L. And of course… the freebie dish o’ Halloween sweet corn. :)

Enjoy! And don’t forget to take the taxi! :)

My freebie for the Hairspray 2 sim opening! You can grab it at the new Hairspray 2 sim along with several other freebies! Take the taxi.

Several of my old pieces and my jewelry expo freebie are now available in my (finally) main store, which I set up just today… All 7 items on this wall are available for $1L each. :)

Grab them here: slurl.com/secondlife/Southern%20Paradise/136/15/23

PS: My items (and the cocktail ring, but not the other dollarbies… I’m lazy >.<) are now available on OnRez and SL Exchange too! :)

SL Exchange: www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&Mercha…
OnRez: shop.onrez.com/Ryker_Beck

Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve blogged, eh? I suck, I know! >.< I promise I’ll spend today catching up on blogging. *cringes at all the writing she’ll be doing today*…

First, I want this post to be about the incredibly awesome Jewelry Exposition 2008 (SLURL) that the lovely and talented Miriel Enfield has organized for all us jewelers in Second Life (TM). A treasure hunt, charity auction, 75 different jewelers… you name it. There’s more bling here than a Puff Daddy concert. Fo’ sho’.

For the better part of the last week and a half, I have been (as my friend Kimberly would say), “burning the midnight oil,” making tons of new things for the exposition. Here are a few things you will find (click the photos for larger pictures):

The Kimberly Mother’s Ring is dedicated to my good friend, Kimberly Mirabeau. It is fully menu driven, with gold and silver texture options obviously, but that’s not all! The ring features five potential birthstones, each of which can be changed to the appropriate birthstone (by choosing the birth month in the menu) individually. You will also have the options of deciding how many stones to show on the ring… between one and five.

The Davarriale Necklace is a fully sculpted, winged dagger dedicated to a very special friend of mine, Damon Varriale. Originally, it was only meant to be a male piece… but it was such a hit on Flickr, that I decided to fit it for a female neck as well. Both versions are available in the same box at the Jewelry Expo.

The Red Queen is a set dedicated to my beloved Codebastard Redgrave, one of my best friends and queen of the legendary bootay. While the set boasts the typical necklace, earrings and ring… it also includes a very special homage to my good friend and her most beautiful ASSet… a “rear tiara” (come on,… I can’t very well say “ass crown” can I?). :P

In all my attempts at creating jewelry (along with the Davarriale necklace mentioned above), I’ve been trying to branch out further into the “male jewelry” aspect of things. Guys are hard to design for! But the Poseidon Nautical set, dedicated to my good friend Stephen Venkman, was my attempt at a slight Victorian-esque piece of jewelry for the boys.

And now for the fun stuff…

This Princesse de la Mer set is a one-of-a-kind work of art, made exclusively for the 2008 Second Life(TM) Jewelry Exposition auction. It boasts a lovely combination of delicate platinum, decorative diamonds, and soft Tahitian pearls. Check out a picture of the crown being worn (by yours truly) here.

And last, but certainly not least… a few general expo goodies. Bailey’s Pearl Earrings are a fast favorite among all of my friends so far, scripted to texture change between gold and silver. The set of earrings includes 10 pairs of earrings (5 pairs of drop earrings, 5 pairs of stud earrings), each with five pearl options: white, black, cultured, onyx and wooden. Kylei’s Stud Earrings are a classic version of the ever popular gemstone studs. These earrings are scripted for gold/silver texture change as well as six different gemstone choices, all from a single menu. The the Jewelry Expo freebie… who could forget! Is a Classic Cocktail Ring, also scripted for gold/silver texture change and six gemstone choices.

There are a few other goodies as well, but… I can’t give away the farm, now can I?! And don’t forget, you will also be able to find a set of jewelry in the Jewelry Expo treasure hunt: The Natalya Set.

That’s all from me on the Jewelry Expo front! WHEW. I’m tired. Head on over to the expo, drop by on the auction, participate in the treasure hunt, and HAVE FUN! And above all, thank Miriel Enfield for the amazing, AMAZING work she’s done. The woman is a saint, indeed. Until next time!

For everyone who has wanted to know where they can buy my jewelry at these days, the answer is you couldn’t.

Until now!

I’ve finally released the four sets that I’ve been being asked about continuously, and am proud to say that they are now located in the store that I’ve been dying to create and grow… Genesis (SLURL). With my beloved Caelen Mata, we will be embarking upon a journey together to grow this store and FINALLY bring our creations to you on a wider spectrum. However slowly we may grow at first, believe me — we have incredible aspirations and are greatly looking forward to the future.

A little about the sets as they stand…

The Antique Sterling Locket
This set is actually my first attempt at locket creation within Second Life(TM). The locket opens and closes and includes instructions on how to easily change the picture inside. Simply drop a picture inside the locket contents, type a quick chat command and voila… instapicture change. Store as many pictures as you like inside, and switch between them as you please.

The Santa Fe Set
The Santa Fe Set was actually inspired by a recent trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. I wanted to keep to sort of a Native American theme, and yet add a tiny touch of elegance. This set is really perfect for the casual jewelry wearer, and goes nicely with any sort of everyday clothing. With a sculpted, embossed wood centerpiece and tiny accentual shell beads, this set is beautiful on anyone.

The Prathivi Set
Named for one of my most dear friends, this set is fully sculpted and consists of cultured pearls and wood. In keeping with the spirit that natural elements are healers and soothers, this set goes beautifully with both casual and evening attire.

The Southsea Choker
Named for my beloved (and belated) Southsea… the Southsea Choker is a three strand Tahitian pearl choker with a delicate feather clasp positioned to the left of the neck. Perfect for the elegant cocktail party or romantic evening. (Please note… the choker as it stands is only available in white pearl with gold and silver metal options, however — I do have a black pearl set made, the ad is just not created yet — once the ad is up, I will make note of that on the blog).

I also feel compelled to mention that all of these sets (as well as the rest of my jewelry from now on) is being sold MOD/TRANS — so boys, if you need to buy a gift for that special lady… you may do so!!! :)

I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them! Again, you can find these four sets at Genesis (SLURL) on the new Juicy Bella sim. And while you’re there… be sure to check out the awesome model poses! Just a sneak peek into the head of my incredibly talented partner. :) More to come! We’re SO EXCITED!!!

The Second Mirage Grand Collection (SLURL) show took place on the evening of January 25th, and was one of the best shows I’ve seen thus far. Stunning models, beautifully fashioned pieces, and fantastic prim work are a few things that come to mind when remembering this exciting event. I had the honor of attending the press-only event (and I am such a loser for not blogging this sooner!).

I believe emcee Adrienne Arliss said it best at the beginning of the show, describing the collection as, “The Grand Collection is inspired by one of the most beautiful women of all time, Elizabeth Taylor, and the renowned jewels she loved to collect as much as hearts. Luxurious, decadent, and glamourous, the Grand Collection is a show-stopping showcase of indisputable brilliance! Precious stones set into glittering gold or platinum, the world’s most beautiful treasures are the must-have compliment for the world’s most beautiful women! The Grand Collection is quite simply the ultimate jewelry showcase for the ultimate woman.”

My favorite piece, by far, is the Luxuriant in Ruby (the last piece pictured below). A stunning piece of work by creator BritneyJ Crimson, this is an incredibly masterful necklace of delicate diamonds, gleaming silver, and sparkling rubies. Other available gemstones include diamond, emerald, and sapphire, ensuring that you will always have a choice for any outfit!

Another of my absolute favorites was a simple necklace of adorable daisies (pictured 2nd to last below) that evoked just enough spring-is-in-the-air feeling for the cold winter morning. Titled “Fresh” and perfect for any sun dress, this is a fashionably crafted piece of cheerful daisies crafted of platinum, diamonds and topaz that form a beautiful bouquet around the neck.

BritneyJ has truly outdone herself with this collection! Being one of the most beautiful and stunningly elegant collections I’ve seen in Second Life, and so intricately done, these pieces are a definite must-have for any serious jewelry connoisseur. With the sheer number of gemstones available, everyone is sure to find something to fit their tastes!

The Grand Collection pieces are priced between $75L and $800L and are available in several different gemstones: diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald being just a few! Hop on over to Second Mirage and feast your eyes on the beauty that is this exquisite collection of elegance: you most definitely will not be disappointed, and believe me when I say you will walk away with a smile on your face!

You may also visit Second Mirage’s blog for a “living showcase” of the Grand Collection!