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Island Oasis Necklace
Create a layered statement necklace using gemstones, Czech glass, and crystals.
Round and around and around she goes
This was my first try at a Cellini stitch. It was easy enough to do but took a ton of time (and beading thread!) The nice thing about this stitch...
Components: Brick Colored Toho beads 11/0, transparent turquoise 11/0 seed beads. 8/0 pink seed beads, and translucent amber beads 11/0, 2 6 mm pink glass rondelles, toggle clasp
Nesting bluebird
We have bluebirds nesting in the backyard ( second hatching). I found this pendant in my bead soup bowl(that's stash put in a bowl that’s leftover...
Components: The pendant came from LB ( years ago). Beige agate and Czech beads. Copper findings. I didn’t have 4 matching Czech maple leaves, so I painted them with ink! Yes- I’m still lovin’ the ink:). I have copper chain in the back.
Boho Beauty
I was inspired by the beauty, depth of color and variance in the designs in the Terra Agate beads. I was also inspired to create something with a...
Components: 6mm Aqua Terra Agate Beads, Copper coated hematite Buddha beads, copper Czech glass “O” beads, copper metallic hematite 3mm cubes, Czech Glass Green Turquoise Picasso Fire Polished Rondelles, Antique Copper Rollo Satellite Chain, Antique copper head pins, bead tips 3mm, and 4mm jump rings. C-lon .5mm turquoise cord, antique copper toggle clasps, and large antique copper etched tribal print crescent pendant. All items from Lima beads except for the pendant, copper plated hematite spacer beads, and antique copper toggle clasps.
Anniversary Necklace
Well, here’s my go at pink! Seemed like an appropriate color for an anniversary necklace. I just love these natural cut nuggets from Lima--they...
Components: Pewter Horses Pendant by Renee Martig, Strawberry Quartz natural cut nuggets & faceted rounds (LB), Pacific Blue Apatite (LB), Czech flowers & rondelles (LB), crystal rondelles, Rose Quartz bead, seeds
Day at the Beach Necklace
Layers of bead chain, porcelain, & shells are used to create this beach-inspired layered necklace.
Twilight Rose Garden Necklace
A simple, sparkling layered necklace using bead chain, crystal, and a rose quartz pendant.
Washed Ashore Necklace
Blue slate, rainbow black diamond, rosaline, rainbow smoky topaz and silver lined crystal - These might not be colors you would immediately say yes...
AGATE GEODE
A REAL GEODE IS CUT WITH A SLICER NOT TO HIT IT ON THE GROUND.
TIPS FROM THW TUSCON GEM SHOW AZ!
WOW! I MADE A NECKLACE OUT OF ONE!
TIPS FROM THW TUSCON GEM SHOW AZ!
WOW! I MADE A NECKLACE OUT OF ONE!
Components: A GEODE AND 24INCH GOLD PLATED CHAIN !'
SIMPLE. GEODE'S COMES IN DIFFEREBT GEMSTONE I LIKE AGATE BUT THE BIG HUGH ENORNMOUS AMETHYST ONE AT OUT OF THIS WORLD! WOW WEE!
Blue and Green
St. Petersburg stitch. I love the look of this stitch and wanted to try it again. Found some beads that looked nice together and made this dangly...
Components: LB seed beads Toho 15/0 Opaque-Lustered Turquoise, seed beads 10/0 in dark blue, 10/0 Toho in green, 8/0 beads gold, and 4 mm bicones dark blue
Another Aqua Mala
This is another Mala that I have created using the beryl beads.
Components: Aquamarine, Beryl Morganite, Rock Crystal
THE FANCY PEACOCK
THE FANCY [PEACKCOK IS A MALE!
THE SHOW OFF! TO THE FEMALES
HES HOT!
THE SHOW OFF! TO THE FEMALES
HES HOT!
Components: SWAROVSKI BLUE AB 6MM JADE 10MM REAL JADE NEPHRITE AND AFRICAN JADE.
TOGGLE GOLD TIERRICAST, ACCUFLEX 12.....
WEAR JADE BRINGS YOU GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!.
DESIGNER HOT HILDA!!
PURPLE IS ROYALTY
FOR HER MAJESTY!!!!!!
THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND UK
ROYALTY!
THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND UK
ROYALTY!
Components: ALL SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS REAL AMETHYST STONES
TIERRICAST GOLD TOGGLE, MAGNETIC CLASP.ACCUFLEX BEADWIRE.....................
DESIGNED BY HOT HILDA
Sahara Sunrise Necklace
The AB finish on the peach moonstone gives this simple statement necklace a lovely subtle glow.
PRETTY IN PEARLS & TURQUOISE
TURQOUISE AND SWAROVSKI PEARLS MAGNETIC ROUND RHINESTONE CLASP...
EASY TO PUT ON!
PRETTY IN PEARLS AND TURQ.
EASY TO PUT ON!
PRETTY IN PEARLS AND TURQ.
Components: TURQ. SWAROVSKI PEARLS, 6.. MAGNETC RHINSTONE CLASP!
ACCUFLEX 12
Dutch Spiral
It's finally warming up here. The grass is green and the leaves are just starting to grow on the trees.I wanted to make a breezy necklace for...
Components: LB Pearl Crystal Faceted Rondelle 4 mm, and 11/0 seed beads in light green, dark green and rainbow cream.
stormy seas
Real Shells, Hand Painted.. Swarovski Pearls White 6mm and grey ab round 6mm swarovski crystal's Magnetic Silver Rhinestone clasp
a stormy day at...
a stormy day at...
Components: Real Shells Hand Painted....Swarovski white pearls, grey swarovski round ab's 6mm Maganetc Silver clasp
Moonstone Crescent Necklace
This delicate necklace features moonstone bead links throughout and a sparkling crescent focal.
Aqua Crystal Quartz Necklace
This necklace features aqua crystal bead links & a quartz focal pendant.
THE BEAUTY OF TURQUOISE
TUCSON GEM SHOW!
Components: TURQUOISE, SWAROVSKI PEARL CORAL 6MM
ROSE GOLD MAGNETIC CLASP. NO FUSS LADIES
JUST CLICK IT ON! DOUBLE STRANF WITH MATCHING MOTHER OF PEARL ROUND PEARL SHELL
Aqua Mala
I recently started making Malas and have found them to be very soothing to make. I have an art studio so I am always looking for new ideas. I...
Components: Beryl Morganite, Rock Crystal, C-Lon Sea Shell
For mom
Mothers day gift ...a couple years ago I had made my mom a bracelet that matches the middle fringe ....I had never attempted a necklace done like...
Components: Fire line, czech glass bell flowers, toho seed beads, czech fire polish rondells, czech glass flower button
playful bunnies
I love rabbits,i have 4 English angoras,so when I came across this pendant I had to get it.
Components: succor creek japser pendant, crazy lace agate rondelles, round and oval jump rings, clasp was made to blend in with the necklace, and 18 ga wire for the spirals.
IS A NICE DAY FOR A WHITE WEDDING
SWAROVSKI PEARLS& ROUND SWAROVSKI 6MM CLEAR AB 6MM & GOLDEN SPACERS
ALOT OF MAY.JUNE BRIDES 2019!
ALOT OF MAY.JUNE BRIDES 2019!
Components: WHITE ROUND SWAROVSKI PEARLSAND ROUND CLEAR AB'S WITH GOLD HESHI WITH MATHCING MOTHER OF PEARL SHELL EARRINGS WITH SWAROVSKI CUBE
ON EARRINGS. BY HOT HILDA
Unicorn Tears Necklace
This design uses Czech glass teardrops & tiny crystals to create a sparkling, unique focal.
LUXUXY OF LAPIS LUZLI
LAPIS LAZULI 10MM 20 INCHES WITH GOLD , WITH MAGNETIC CLASP
INSIRED BY/;
THE ART OF ANCIENT EGYPT, METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NYC EXHIBIT
INSIRED BY/;
THE ART OF ANCIENT EGYPT, METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NYC EXHIBIT
Components: LAPIS LAZULI 10MM BEADONLON 12, 22 INCHES, WITH GOLD RHINESTONE MAGNETIC CLASP.
Elephant Love Necklace
The hand cut stoneware heart pendant was made by Emily Cohen of Catfish Studio. She cut it from a pottery shard I shared with her, tumbled it...
Components: elephant bead, hand cut stoneware heart pendant, copper ball chain
wild and free
I LOVE this pendant and its been sitting around a while until I could find the perfect beads to compliment it.
Components: Horse shell pendant, various Czech beads, bronze filigree wrap for the bail, bronze head pin to attach the filigree wrap. Bronze wavy links, brass faceted beads and clasp.
Glistening Rose Necklace
Sparkling Czech Glass bead links accentuate the Rose Quartz pendant on this necklace.
Custom order
A friend of mine requested that I make her a pendant reminiscent of outer space on a chain to match. So I made her this pendant from PMC3 fine...
Components: Iolite, sterling silver wire, PMC3 fine silver clay, 24k gold accent for silver
Colorful Dragonfly Choker
YAY! I found some time to bead!
I’ve sure missed being active in the gallery—so much has been going on. It’s been crazy busy for us including...
I’ve sure missed being active in the gallery—so much has been going on. It’s been crazy busy for us including...
Components: Green Girl Dragonfly, Citrine wheels, China Chrysoprase faceted wheels, Phosphosiderite, Zola filigree rounds, Quartz dyed, Czech flowers & leaves, Crystal square rondelles, TierraCast bail & hook.
PMC Playtime
I've been taking a class in PMC and although I gulped at the price of a package of the material, I'm so pleased with the results. And easy to work...
Components: PMC+, necklaces finished with sterling silver chain and findings. Pearl, mystic blue quartz, turquoise, Garnet, and 14k gold filled seashell charms.
Malachite and Pyrite Heart Necklace
Malachite and pyrite heart pendant with hand crafted wire bail and glass accent bead. Too bad they no longer carry this pendant.
Components: Malachite and pyrite heart pendant, 22 gauge brass wire, green glass bead, 18 inch gold plated snake chain.
meow
I have many of these pendants,different animals and I have finally used one. I think the limited addition of the Czech beads and African glass...
Components: printed shell pendant, czech glass flowers and African glass spacer beads, silver spiral beads.
Daisy Chain Choker
This daisy chain is made with seed beads and a beading needle, and can be worn as a necklace, bracelet, or an anklet.
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