Chatter

Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:
“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:
“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:
“Beautiful work ))…” read »
Laud on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great job!…” read »
Laud on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
Randa D on “Connected to the Trees”:
“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
monicaocoatl on “Prince Moai”:
“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
Laud on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
Deb Harding on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
Deb Harding on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
N Taylor on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
N Taylor on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
N Taylor on “Bluebells”:
“Oh my...I want them.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Totally Teal”:
“Thank you!.. Yes Ann the ring is worked in a spiral.…” read »
J Putnam on “Rock and Roll Earrings”:
“Are there instructions I am missing?…” read »
Lois D on “Bluebells”:
“Gorgeous earrings; gorgeous flowers! Thanks for sharing both.…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Bluebells”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
Ann-a706 on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“This is a piece one can wear from day to night, very beautiful!…” read »
Ann-a706 on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda the ring is cute, did you a spiral worked in to your ring?…” read »
jdbeast1 on “Garden Droplets”:
“Love it....You always inspire me, Ali !…” read »
N Taylor on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »

Burst of Colors

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About this design:

Holidays. Colors.Necklace is 18" long.it is quite thick and heavy :)
Thinking of making matching earrings or bracelet...

Components:

Bohemian Silver lined Glass seed beads 2/10. Cotton strings, Silver plated findings.

Read the comments (or add your own)

On Nov 30, 2012 at 9:00 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Think this design is very fun Julia!
On Nov 30, 2012 at 11:17 am #
Nancy Mc says:

Such beautiful work. I love the bright colors!
On Nov 30, 2012 at 11:49 am #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:

Thank You, Frida and Nancy

I was redoing it 3 times … First and second time did with 34 gm of the beads 2/10 but with the different cords and did not like it… Then added another 34 gm of seed beads 2/10 and it worked! So… there are 68 gm of beads. Now… I am thinking if to go and buy another 34 gm tube and make a bracelet for it or… just … earrings…

We have a Christmas sale this coming Sunday so I am short on time really…
On Nov 30, 2012 at 4:40 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:

That’s amazing.
On Nov 30, 2012 at 6:17 pm #
Claire C says:

Festive and gorgeous! Would be fabulous on any woman, but especially one with auburn hair…….YOU! All you need to do to sell it is to wear it.
On Dec 01, 2012 at 1:20 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:

Thank You, Cindy and Claire.

I did sell a few sets by wearing them, he-he…
On Dec 01, 2012 at 10:15 pm #
franny says:

Julia, these necklaces are gorgeous! my first foray into beading was to master bead tubing – its continuous & very meditative, plus i could wander around with a fat caterpillar of beads trailing behind me!.. i think maybe yours are crocheted but i only manage peyote stitch tubes, & i’m still trying to source 14mm bead/end caps to complete them as beautifully as you have.
On Dec 02, 2012 at 8:02 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:

Thank You, Franny.:) Actually I use Kumihimo wheel. No crocheting for me.Crocheting is … scary!!!!!!!!! way too much work…LOL. I do beading for quite a while but kumihimo since Spring.
When I start the piece with beads I first weave an inch without beads them beads and then in the end another inch without. I tied the ends of the braids next to the beads with the strong thread very tied, then cut the braid 4 mm up from the tied place put a head pin through the braid near beads bending the headed end into the braid, drop a couple of drops of super glue on the threads and put it into the cap so the pin come through it. I then make an eye in the head pin and.. alla!

Ta-ta,

Julia
On Dec 04, 2012 at 11:49 pm #
franny says:

certainly Da-da!..wow, thank you so much Julia, for taking the time in explaining; had no idea what was hidden under those caps!…now i know why they look so beautifully & professionally finished…may have to engineer my own technique to tame my peyote caterpillars!LOL
On Mar 21, 2013 at 8:31 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:

Gave it to my daughter in law while in Russia in February She loves it …