peridot, green pearls, vintage chartreuse Czech glass, pale green button pearl and matte gold 16" neckpiece by jewelry artist, Susan Green

Accent your wardrobe with the sparkling citrus shade of a peridot art jewelry.  The vivid green of peridot, with just a slight hint of gold, is the ideal gemstone color to go with that light summer wardrobe. No wonder since peridot is the gemstone of the summer month of August.

Interesting Facts about Peridot

Peridot jewelry can be traced right back to the Bible where it’s mentioned by its original name – Chrysolite – and was one of the stones worn by Aaron in his breastplate. Some Biblical references also mention it as Pitdah. Referred to as the Gem of the Sun by Egyptians who mined it by moonlight, Peridot jewelry enjoyed great popularity with King Solomon and Cleopatra (who named it “evening emerald”), as well as the ancient Incas and Aztecs adorned themselves with Peridot rings, Peridot men’s rings, Peridot earrings and Peridot pendants to reap the many physical, mystical and psychological benefits of this gemstone.

• “Healer’s Stone”
• Brings understanding of destiny and purpose
• Associated with the Heart Chakra
• Clears the path to the heart and heals damaged egos
• Fosters emotional balance and helps us heal from past emotional wounds
• Releases negative vibrations and promotes clarity and well being
• Adds intelligence to your romantic situations

Visit art jewelry at Gallery Five.

Deck yourself out with a Carmen Miranda

crochet beaded necklace with colorful beads and vermeil clasp by Rickie Leiter

Artist Statement: Childhood experiences started me on a path of looking at nature with appreciation and awe. Collecting stones and shells from trips around the world always kept those pleasant memories alive in a special way. As each token became a necklace, I learned new ways to create art jewelry and thus a new path in my life’s journey began… and I am still “stepping out of the box.”

Each piece of jewelry I create is unique and distinctive — the design begins to reveal itself as I start to work with its elements. Beads of all kinds plus other materials one might not consider using for jewelry are part of my artist’s palette.

Contemporary handcrafted jewelry incorporating new vintage and reclaimed components by Teresa Goodall. Great prices at Gallery Five.

Enjoy timeless jewelry for years to come. Using color combinations found in nature, Teresa creates accessories that work with the casual soft dressing of today.

Twigs Collection by Teresa Goodall

Enjoy timeless art jewelry for years to come. Using color combinations found in nature, Teresa creates accessories that work with the casual soft dressing of today. A floral garden, to an ocean paradise … a calming sunset to the enchanted north woods: colors are layered and blended to make jewelry to complement not one piece of the wardrobe, but many.

Teresa’s stoneware beads in organic shapes and colors are individually hand sculptured from clay. The raw clay beads are dipped or painted with glaze and then fired in high temperature kiln. Her stoneware beads are known for the soft hues that are the fruition of this process.

Other beads are gathered from around the world. Czech, African, Indian, Indonesian and Chinese glass and stones are imported for use in her jewelry. Carved bone beads come from India. The dusty hues of the bone beads are achieved by Teresa mixing colors and dying them in her studio. Designs are knotted, wrapped, and made to order by a small talented crew of artisans in Minneapolis.

Redwig Collection by Teresa Goodall

Teresa is a self-taught jewelry designer. Formal training at the University of Minnesota’s design department was cut short by her desire to go into business for herself. The first wholesale line was offered to retailers in the spring of 1983.

NY Variety Bracelet

Art jewelry by Wendy Waldren and Betsy Gribble, Investment Design, is created from alternative materials which after being given a second chance sparks imaginations and starts conversations.

Investment Designers are Wendy Walden and Betsy Gribble. Their work currently focuses on collage pieces to be worn. Bracelets, earrings, necklaces, cuff links, and pins are fashioned from vintage and antique pieces. They have created a line of contemporary jewelry, composed of nostalgic found objects of all kind, from antique buttons and subway tokens to Scrabble game tiles.

The designers compose shape and color, selecting from a palette of the most mundane objects. There is a wonderful irony as these bits of the past, each in their own way representing technology and mass production, are now handcrafted into jewelry.

Gallery Five has a collection of contemporary jewelry from vintage pieces by Wendy Waldren and Betsy Gribble.

Artist Statement

Enjoy timeless jewelry for years to come. Using color combinations found in nature, Teresa Goodall creates accessories that work with the casual soft dressing of today. A floral garden, to an ocean paradise … a calming sunset to the enchanted north woods: colors are layered and blended to make beaded jewelry to complement not one piece of the wardrobe, but many.

Teresa’s stoneware beads in organic shapes and colors are individually hand sculptured from clay. The raw clay beads are dipped or painted with glaze and then fired in high temperature kiln. Her stoneware beads are known for the soft hues that are the fruition of this process.

Other beads are gathered from around the world. Czech, African, Indian, Indonesian and Chinese glass and stones are imported for use in her jewelry. Carved bone beads come from India. The dusty hues of the bone beads are achieved by Teresa mixing colors and dying them in her studio. Designs are knotted, wrapped, and made to order by a small talented crew of artisans in Minneapolis.

Teresa is a self-taught jewelry designer. Formal training at the University of Minnesota’s design department was cut short by her desire to go into business for herself. The first wholesale line was offered to retailers in the spring of 1983.

If you like Teresa’s jewelry, browse GalleryFive.com today and check back soon for new items.

“If you’re not a work of art, then wear one.”  

-Oscar Wilde

Wearable art combines function, design, and a message or theme. Like a painting, drawing, or sculpture, wearable art is almost always “one of a kind.”

Each Susan Green necklace features her signature fiber-wrapping technique, which combines hand-dyed silk and rayon cords with antique and metallic threads and ribbons to create a smooth and subtly colored surface, which feels wonderful against the skin. Many of her necklaces use her unique, handcrafted silver and bronze closures, which harmonize with the colors of the piece through original surface treatments. The necklaces are beaded with the highest attention to detail.

by Susan Green "Gypsy Jaila" adjustable 16"-31"

Statement necklaces can take a basic outfit from good to great and take a favorite dress from old to new. Wear them with confidence and wear them with attitude.

Here is a perfect example:  Susan Green’s one-of-a-kind and limited edition jewelry is distinctive and recognizable for its high level of artisanship, beautiful colorations and unusual materials.  On the right is a  faceted turquoise with ornate antique bronze caps and paisley dangles.

These days most of us know what time it is by looking at our cell phones so we no longer have to wear watches for practical reasons.  Watches have become pure fashion items and should serve as a statement rather than timepieces. There are several styles of handcrafted watches from a collection of jewelry artists at Gallery Five. Visit, browse, shop online.

Linda Shull incorporates her own handmade fused dichroic art glass with sterling silver. Magnetic closures make it easy to put on and remove.. The dials on a Eduardo Milieris watch is individually hand painted by the artist. He works on silver, copper and brass in the same ways they were used hundreds of years ago.

Pierrette Ashcroft, polymer clay artist, designed this playful, whimsical watch. Simon New's handcrafted wooden watch is lightweight and hypoallergenic.

Childhood experiences started me on a path of looking at nature with appreciation and awe. Strolls along the beach in Jupiter, Florida as well as other parts of the world led me to find natural treasures and create with them. I learned how to make jewelry, and I continue to “step out of the box”, exploring new mediums and techniques, and growing as an artist. Each piece of jewelry I create is unique and distinctive. Beads of all kinds, from glass beads to semi-precious stones, plus other materials one might not consider using are part of my artist’s palette. I sell my jewelry in boutiques, museums and galleries in New England and Florida.

I really enjoy teaching—helping students get to that “AHA!” moment when they realize what they can make!

As president and co-founder of the Western New England Bead League, I truly enjoy our meetings and the speakers and artists that we meet through this terrific organization.  

I enjoy the camaraderie of other people who share the same values—like giving back to the community, exploring the jewelry arts, and sharing one’s creativity with others.  I am honored to be joining Peg Gerard in the new formed Pioneer Valley Polymer Clay Guild.