"Loving Eye" Brooch by Cynthia de Bellechasse

Cynthia de Bellechasse is an extraordinary artist working out of Wheeling, West Virginia. Her magical hand-crafted designs are so original -- and so utterly charming -- they almost defy description. A lovely way to say "I see you," her intricate hand-embroidered eye badges can be used as protective amulets, lucky charms, talismans, lover's eyes, magic eyes. In Cynthia's words, they are about "seeking Truth and being a witness to life's wonders...especially those found in nature, raw or cultivated...and pure, untainted human nature." "Loving Eye" hand-embroidered and beaded eye badge comes on a little velvet pillow to be placed bedside for good dreams. Pillow measures 4" across; Brooch measure 2 1/2" across. Made of silk, velvet or vintage fabric with silk and cotton embroidery thread, Swarovski crystals, Japanese Miyuki beads, Bohemian crystal, glass beads, semi-precious stone beads, freshwater pearls, rose quartz chips or freshwater pearls for the "tear duct." Lashes are silk embroidery thread, metallic thread in varied thicknesses or frayed silk fabric.