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Diamonds&BLACK ONYX SET
THE NIGHT SKY IS DARKER.
THE STARS ARE SHINER
THE STARS ARE SHINER
Components: BLACK ONYX 10MM FACETED, BICONES OF DIAMOND SWAROVSKI. 20 INCHES WITH BARREL CLASP
MATTCHING EARRINGS
PETERSITE SET
THE STONE IS A PROTECTION STONE
Components: PETERSITE. ROUNDS SWAROVSKI BCONES
ROSEGOLD RHINSTONE CLASP
SPARKILING STARS
THE SPARKLING STARS AT NIGHT
Components: SWAROVSKI, CRYSTALS PEARLS, BICONES MAGNETIC CLASP
WITH MATCHING EARRINGS
Château du Bois Necklace Set
The Amethyst & Gold in this necklace really make the Terra Agate stand out, and the tassels are great for adding a simple focal element.
Diamond Shaped Turquoise
THE BLUE OCEAN!
Components: TURQUOISE SQUARES TURQUOISE ROUND BEADS
MAGNETIC BARREL CLASP
WITH MATCHING EARRINGS
EMERALS AND MOONSTONES
EMERALDS, MOONSTONES
Components: EMERA SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL, MOONSTONES, MAGNETIC CLASP
Sun and Surf
Inspired by the last of some fun colorful dyed agate beads from my stash (see “Purple loves Blue” design!) this combination of colors is new to me...
Components: Saffron fire agate, jasper, large dyed agates, sterling silver beads
Autumn Harvest
Fall is one of my favorite times of year. I had these wonderful agate tube beads in my stash and had been mulling what to do with them. Then I...
Components: Crazy Lace Agate, sterling silver beads and findings
Makeover Set
Wire wrapped earrings and pendant. This is the rest of the set I made for Tracy, along with the Messy Makeover Bracelet I posted the other day....
Components: Pendant - Square glass bead, 1 oblong bead and one small round. One dangle. 1 crystal rondell. Craft Wire. Earrings - large round and small round beads, dangles, craft Wire, ear hooks.
multi moonstones
new moon full moons
Components: multi moonstone crystals, magnetic clasp
matching earrings
FRESH WATER PEARLS SO ELEGANT
black onyx looks like the hurricane clouds
the sea pearls are puffs of white clouds
you see in fla.
the sea pearls are puffs of white clouds
you see in fla.
Components: faceted small black onyx
sea pearls magnetic clasp matching earrings
POTATO PEARLS
INSPIRED ME ABOUT ALL THOSE POTATO FARMS OUT O LONG ISLAND, NY WOW NOW THEY ARE VINEYARDS!
Components: POTATOE PEARLS, FACETED LAPIS LAZILI MATCHING EARRINGS
soft pink
26 inches of rose quart for love
fresh water pearls and crystals
with matching earrings
fresh water pearls and crystals
with matching earrings
Components: 26 inches of rose quartz, fresh water pearls crystals, magnnetic clasp
LOVE THAT TURQUOISE
SOUTHWEST!
Components: TURQUOISE SQUARES, SWAROVSKI CORAL PEARLS
WITH MATCHING EARRINGS
Flower Fun
It seems that I can't stop making these flower focals. I keep thinking about all these "what ifs?" What would it look like to combine three...
Components: Weave Got Maille jump rings for the 2 in 2 chain, 18 & 20 guage Artistic Wire, Czech Glass 8mm Aquamarine Chandeliers (LB), Czech Glass Beachside Mix 6x9mm Rondelles (LB), Czech Glass 6mm cubes, 4mm Czech Glass coins, Super Duos, Rullas, 11/0 seed beads and my handmade clasp for the necklace.
Little Green Apples
Little Green Apples is an asymmetrical design made of small bright green beads accented with African Batik Bone spheres connected to green metal...
Cowrie Cluster
The Cowrie Cluster is a unique design of Cowrie Shells, Botswana Agate beads, Topaz and cream crystals individually wire wrapped and connected to a...
The Leaves
The Leaves is a cluster design made Greek Copper leaves with Ethiopian Brass beads, aqua beads and crystals individually wire wrapped and clustered...
Leftovers
I’m on a continuous roll to use parts of my stash and leftovers. I’ve made several pieces with the green garnet wheels and I thought the carnelian...
Components: I used green garnet wheels and chips. Carnelian wheels and rounds. Copper findings.
MULTI GEMS
THE ART AT THE MET.ORG
EGYPTIAN EXHIBIT
EGYPTIAN EXHIBIT
Components: TURQ, CORAL LAPIS LAZIL MAGNETIC CLASP ROUNF RHINESTONES MAGNETIC CLASP
22 INCHES LENGTH
Traci's Pendant and earrings set
Wire wrapped pendant and earrings.
Components: Silver craft Wire, silver beads, long white matte drop beads, ear wires, bead caps, 2mm crystals, chain.
Amethyst
A friend of mine requested a jewelry set for his girlfriend with amethyst and sterling silver. This is what I came up with! I included the quarter...
Components: Amethyst, sterling silver gauges: 18, 20, 22, 24
Washed Ashore Necklace & Earring Set
Make this necklace any length you choose by simply making bead links with these new Czech glass melon beads.
I See You
The wood pieces just blew me away and I had to get a few pieces to create something. My only problem is that I wish they had two holed coins and...
Components: Wood components in Teal
Wiring
Practicing wiring. I've had this pendant and beads for many years, so I'm just practicing. Tried wiring earrings-holy moly they are so crooked....
Components: Kambaba jasper pendant and beads.
18g sq. silver coated wire
22g round silver wire
20g. navy blue wire
Bahamian sun medallion
This piece reminds me of the islands when traveling. The silver medallion reminds me of the sun, I placed coconut circles inside the medallion to...
Frosted Ice with silver dangling circles
This piece reminds me of summer.its so clean and crisp. The frosted acrylic next to silver is beautiful. I was inspired by Some of the beautiful...
Components: Acrylic links, silver circle chain
Dalmation Duo
My sister doesn't make jewelry but she likes participating in the LB egg hunt. These Dalmation Jasper beads were among the prizes in last year's...
Components: Weave Got Maille jump rings for the Mobious chainmaille weave, 18 & 20 gauge Artistic Wire, 8mm Dalmation Jasper rounds (LB), 6mm Picasso Marble rounds, 8mm Picasso Jasper rondelles (LB), 6mm African Opal rounds (LB), and a handmade clasp for the necklace.
Easter services
Easter is a special part of my faith and it reminds me of the promise of what spring will bring forth. I love purple and this set has lots shades...
Components: I used LB bead chain for the back and the 2nd layer of the front. There’s white agate, Amethyst, pearls and Czech beads. The findings are copper. My dress is a winter white and simple-(good thing because this necklace is busy). I wish I had the guts to wear a hat. I love Easter hats😁
Under the Sea
Beautiful and majestic, sea turtles are always fun to create with. I love the patina finish on the these charms and sea turtle pendant. I love...
Components: Leather cord, copper patina reversible sea turtle, copper patina beads and charms, large hole freshwater pearls
Victorian Inspired Black Pearl Choker and Earring Set
Delightful and Enchanting Victorian Inspired Choker and Earring Set! Created with purple enameled copper wire scrolled links and fabulous glowing...
Components: Purple enameled copper wire work, Black rice pearls, aurora borealis seed beads, aurora borealis rondelle purple crystals, lucite flower, gunmetal bead cap, satin ribbons, and lots of creativity.
Tear drop
The filigree tear drops I found on Etsy. If went so well with the cage I had to work it together.
Components: Czech round, Czech 6mm Rondals, filigree tear drop, cage defused, blue stone inside. I copied the earrings and got permission. Most all beads from Lima beads, even the clasp.
Simple Dainty Gold-filled
I wanted to make a simple autumn feel set and needed just the right beads for it. Lima Beads has them.
Components: Gold-filled chain and findings from my stash; Lima Beads faceted round carnelian beads- 6mm and mm.
Ring of Fire
Short and sweet reds and oranges like burning maple leaves in Autumn.
Components: Carnelian rondelles, peach aventurine triangles, copper heishi spacers, Toho frosted seed beads
Deep Woods
Intriguing Laguna jasper reminds of the colors in a deep green pine forest.
Components: Laguna jasper, TierraCast brass spacers, Zola brass with patina rice beads, Miyuki Delicas, Miyuki Duos, Swarovski 4mm crystal core pearls
Chatter
on “Pinterest Study”:“Thank you! I always worry a little that our means I'm not an actual "artist" when…” read »
on “Blossoming Branch Necklace”:“Clever.…” read »
on “"Why is a raven like a writing desk?"”:“Love the teacups. Your posts are so much fun. Yes it's amazing what we learn here!…” read »
on “The Reaper's Jewels”:“What an awesome necklace for Halloween.…” read »
- on “Fright Night Charm Bracelet”:
“Love the use of the seed beads and colors used. Personally I would use small Lobster…” read »
on “A whale of a necklace!”:“Wow—thanks for all the love—wasn’t sure about the brass but did enjoy seeing it all come…” read »
on “Blossoming Branch Necklace”:“So pretty Elaina - Thanks for the tutorial.…” read »
- on “Cherry Quartz Delight”:
“So pretty - love the charms also.…” read »
- on “Skeleton Queen Earrings”:
“Skeleton Queen - how creative. I agree wioth LRC - so much fun.…” read »
- on “Day of the Dead Necklace”:
“Great way to celebrate the Day of the dead. Love it.…” read »
- on “Redrum Necklace”:
“Spooky.…” read »
on “Day of the Dead Necklace”:“Lets hear it for the sugar skulls! They are popular in southern California, too. …” read »
- on “Black Cat Earrings”:
“Love black kitties. I've had several. They are great Halloween accessories...the ear rings not the…” read »
- on “Redrum Necklace”:
“Pam is right. It is clever and it looks like blood dripping. Should we be concerned???…” read »
- on “Spirit of the Plains Necklace”:
“At first glance this reminded me of a piano keyboard with weird colored keys. (Pause, take…” read »
- on “Blossoming Branch Necklace”:
“I love this! It would be so great for spring!…” read »
on “Santorini Braided Bracelet”:“I ordered all of the components to make this sweet bracelet…” read »
- on “Dancing Skulls Necklace”:
“Not too obvious that they are skulls. They look shiny and rather delicate until…” read »
- on “Fright Night Charm Bracelet”:
“Love the colorful design.…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Beauty Bracelet”:
“Tourmaline has such a great range of colors to work with. Love the design, love the…” read »
- on “Cherry Quartz Delight”:
“Wow! That cherry quartz is a lively color! Definitely another terrific bracelet.…” read »
- on “Silver Leaf into Fall Bracelet”:
“Simple and elegant. Black is the perfect color choice to really shows the beads.…” read »
- on “Skeleton Queen Earrings”:
“Skeletons in red skirts...what a novel twist. Cute and fun. Love 'em.…” read »
- on “Pinterest Study”:
“Absolutely gorgeous, Khristin. The wire work and design are terrific. Love that moon stone…” read »
- on “Redrum Necklace”:
“Clever! I wonder how many people would be concerned about your welfare when seeing this.…” read »
- on “Black Cat Earrings”:
“Cute idea for earrings! I could also see making a necklace with the lava rock…” read »
- on “Spirit of the Plains Necklace”:
“Great necklace to wear anytime of the year!…” read »
- on “Dancing Skulls Necklace”:
“What a clever necklace for Halloween! From a distance you wouldn't know what charms were…” read »
- on “Day of the Dead Necklace”:
“I love the flower beads on top of the skull and the colorful bead chain to…” read »
on “Silver Leaf into Fall Bracelet”:“you have certainly brightened my day!
I love to show the bead and I'm…” read »- on “"Why is a raven like a writing desk?"”:
“Isn't it amazing the things one can learn in the gallery. Not only beading and…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Beauty Bracelet”:
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thank you! I loved the beads so much too!…” read » - on “Cherry Quartz Delight”:
“Thank you dolllady
you are so very sweet!…” read » - on “Tree Frog With Speckles”:
“kye - Thank you so much. The tree frog beads and the hyacinth speckled beads have…” read »
- on “Silver Leaf into Fall Bracelet”:
“Thank you for reminding us that sometimes simple designs are better because they make the gorgeous…” read »
- on “Cherry Quartz Delight”:
“Another gorgeous bracelet. The cherry quartz is so bright and vibrant and really stands out…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Beauty Bracelet”:
“What a gorgeous bracelet! The tourmaline beads are beautiful.…” read »
- on “Pinterest Study”:
“Gorgeous! If you get out of inspiration again, check on jewelry making with Beadalon on…” read »
- on “Shades of green earrings”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “A whale of a necklace!”:
“This is such a special necklace. All the components work so well together. A vintage whale…” read »
