Monday, March 8, 2010

Shades of a Spring

A solid start to a gorgeous color palette. Perfect for your new spring wardrobe, a delicate mixture of greens and purples that work well together accented with silver bead wire.

Florite Chip beaded bracelet 7 1/2" in length

Black Tie & Pearls

Classic, elegant necklace. Absolutely stunning. People may just remember your necklace more than your dress! 

Swarovski white pearls, Swarovski mystic black pearls, swarovski silver crystal roundelle, Swarovski roundelles Sterling hammered/stamped 3d heart hook & eye clasp. 18" in length.

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Chinese Heishi

Versatility PLUS ~ Use as a bracelet or a necklace.

Created as a bracelet however you most certainly could wear it as a necklace as well.  21 1/2" long in length you can wrap this fabulous little piece around your wrist up to 4 times. 

These irregular, stabilized Chinese turquoise heishi strands are fabulous! Keeping up with the trends is so hard these days, but it's easy with turquoise because it's always hot.  Mixed with  a unique shape of the faceted roundelle, jet black round beads from CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements and sterling silver.  Swarovski Elements beads are unmatched in terms of quality and elegance. If you want to look your best, this piece is a must have.   Look for it on my  Etsy page.

Refreshing Turquoise

Treat yourself to a bit of casual fun  with these jasper gemstones mixed with beautiful limited edition opalite diamond-shaped beads and silver bali spacers.

A mix of blue and green, turquoise has a sweet feminine feel while the darker teal shades add lively sophistication.  These stunning  dark turquoise bead bracelet mixed with the milky-white  bead creates a soft glow as the light hits them.   A perfect piece for any outfit.  

8" in length with a silver plated toggle bracelet.   Look for this on my Etsy page.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Roaring Red Leopard

Feel a little daring? Feeling a little bold?

I have used Venetian glass cube beads full of dark dramatic color. On the surface is dark ruby glass, with gold foil shining through along with subtle black dots. This metallic touch adds an elegant dimension to these vibrant beads. Coupled with Swarovski Roundelle Crystal, sterling silver beads, balis and of course my favorite sterling silver shoe charm. This piece is fun. Great accessory when you want to pump up a understated suit or outfit and give your outfit  a Wow.

7 3/4" in length. I have only used Nylon coated Stainless Steel beading wire that will hold up to 24.9 lbs. So you are assured your bracelet is durable.
 
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Bold Black Lava

Can you handle the heat? 

I have used large lava stones to give a dramatic effect. These matte black beads are textured with small holes from bubbles that escaped as the lava hardened. Coupled with Swavorski crystals,Swavorski spacers, sterling silver balls. Featured is an accent Sterling silver flowery heart charm.
This bold bracelet is 8" in length. finished with silver bead wire.
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Monday, March 1, 2010

Turquoise Fun

Turquoise Jasper, Swarovski Crystals and Black Onyx, coupled with silver plated oval chain and silver bead wire today. I absolutely love the color combination. The turquoise is a great color for both summer and winter collections. Of course silver can be used anytime of year. The crystal little beads just add the sparkle I want without taking away from the turquoise jasper. The black onyx adds the drama I was looking for so I can go from day to night depending on what I want to wear.

Currently the chain is 23" long however  I am debating making it a bit shorter as that is what I prefer.  Either way is good, it just depends on your own personal preference.  I tend to go shorter as I have a larger chest and I don't like to make that my focus or anybody else's for that matter.  LOL.

I have used a toggle clasp.  I personally prefer using these instead of a lobster claw or any other clasp.  Why?  Because I find they are easier with my arthritus.  I find they provide the security of not coming undone yet easier to manage when you hands and fingers are stiff.    In saying that, I do have bracelets that I sell where I have used the lobster clasp.

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