New Camera Lens!

Last week I bought a new macro lens for my Cannon XT Rebel Camera.  I had been using an old wide angle, but feel that my jewelry needs a better presentation.  I am finding that just having the lens does not garuntee a great picture.  I am slowly but surely learning how to use the lens.  Here are a couple of examples:

 This is the old picture of this bracelet:

This is with the new lens:

Here are some more of the new pictures:

Keep tuned in for my progress in this continuing saga!  Anyone who has suggestions for improvement, I am open to them--just leave a comment!