Two more shots of necklaces my sister made. I just think they're stunning, and they make terrific photos. Lighting for taking pictures of reflective objects can be hard to manage. These were taken without flash by setting the camera on the table to reduce shake.

If anyone can recommend a very small, very portable, but good tripod, please let me know. Do "monopods" work well, or do they still allow too much camera shake for low-light and time-lapse shots?