The Design Gallery
Follow along with step-by-step beading projects and share your designs with beaders around the world—it’s quick & easy!
Chatter
on “All Wired Up”:“Sorry, Becky...I meant to respond to your question about the waxed linen, too. The coating does wear…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Very cool! I especially love the sun and the silk!…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Lynda, thank you, it makes sense to me
…” read »- on “Close to my Heart”:
“I see a family heirloom. What a personal, beautiful expression of motherhood.…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Mistakes often lead to new and fantastic discoveries. Just look at how goldstone was invented. Hope…” read »
on “My seashore stack bracelets”:“Awesome!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“What a great outcome! Love the effect it had on the ammonite, and those rondelles are…” read »
on “The Uh Ohs!”:“So cute!…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Love this!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Very, very nice!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Me TOOOO!!!! What a cool outcome for a potential disaster!! You need to tell…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Hi Becky-Yep, those are blue dyed zebra jasper beads.…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Very pretty
…” read » - on “Fortunate mistake”:
“I really like the effect
…” read » - on “Close to my Heart”:
“Not only did you save money, but you made something that is so close too your…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Love the idea, gorgeous work, Jess
…” read » - on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Great piece, Coral, loving the asymmetry
…” read » - on “The Uh Ohs!”:
“Fun earrings
…” read » 
on “Nesting Instinct”:“Beautiful!!!…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Beautiful necklace and sentiment, Jess! I love your style!!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely design, Coral!! Are those blue dyed zebras?…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“FAB-YOO-LOUS!!!!! WOW! Fantastic nestwork and SUCH a cute idea!!!! How are the kids?? Baby…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Fabulous design for your mother necklace!…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Beautiful wire work in this, and that nest is so cute. I'm sure she will love…” read »
on “Peridot Pleasure”:“This beautiful Julia as always!…” read »
- on “Lavender and Tarragon in Blooms”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “More the Merrier Re-design”:
“WOW!…” read »
- on “Turquoise Feather”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “All Wired Up”:
“Fabulous!…” read »
- on “Ebony & Ivory”:
“Great piece!…” read »
- on “Flowers and Butterflies”:
“Lovely!b…” read »
- on “The Uh Ohs!”:
“These are pretty!…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Gorgeous!==i…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Sparkle Shine”:
“Beautiful necklace Coral!…” read »
- on “Maroon Sun”:
“Thank you Old Beaded Lady!!…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Very pretty...perfect pairing of colors and materials!…” read »
"Bicchiere di vino"...Glass of Wine
About this design:
The inspiration was Rome in its glory. 500 beads total (Agate, amethyst chips and AB crystals) all crocheted on cotton thread. I closed it off with a rope links that I made into the chainmaille style and the clasp.
Components:
LB clasp, agate beads, amethyst chips and AB rondelle crystal beads.Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Oct 23, 2011 at 2:10 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Stunning necklace!
On Oct 23, 2011 at 2:49 pm #
NY Bella says:Bellissimo!
On Oct 23, 2011 at 2:57 pm #
LArc Enciel says:Happy Sunday Ladies. Thank you for your support. NY Bella, you made me laugh!!!
Hope that you are all having a Blessed day.
On Oct 23, 2011 at 5:41 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Holy Cow! That’s a lot of work but the out come is amazing! Love it!
On Oct 24, 2011 at 6:32 am #
Anna706 says:Wow! That is a doozy. Beautiful.
On Oct 24, 2011 at 11:24 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Beautiful necklace! A labor of love
On Oct 24, 2011 at 12:13 pm #
love to bead aka Donna says:Love it very pretty
On Oct 24, 2011 at 4:24 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:I LOVE this necklace (and I love Italy)!! Gorgeous colors and design!
On Oct 24, 2011 at 5:00 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Such a stunning necklace! I love the colors and the design is fantastic!
On Oct 24, 2011 at 5:07 pm #
LArc Enciel says:Thank you ladies. My fingers survived.
On Oct 25, 2011 at 1:04 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:What a lot of work – and an incredible piece to show for it! Love, love, love it!
On Oct 25, 2011 at 8:52 pm #
DMYJewelryDesign on etsy says:Wow this is lovely
On Oct 26, 2011 at 12:39 pm #
LArc Enciel says:Beading Community, I thank you very much for all the wonderful comments! Hope you are all having a Fab and Blessed Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Oct 26, 2011 at 2:07 pm #
sunny chick says:So beautiful!
On Oct 29, 2011 at 2:14 pm #
Lyric Chick aka Bev says:Luve, luve, luve it!
On Nov 09, 2011 at 1:40 pm #
LArc Enciel says:Thank you ladies. Happy Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!