Sunday, December 18, 2011

Citrineand Chrysolite Satin Magnetic Hematite Necklace

Swarovski crystal in citrine yellow and pale green chrysolite satin with ivory glass pearls $35



Magnetic hematite necklaces were our first product and have been consistently very popular ever since. The tube shaped larger beads (black or silver coated) are actually hematite stone that has been magnetized. They are faceted so they reflect the light beautifully. The beads attract and stick to one another, no clasp needed!

The necklaces are three feet long and can be wound to different lengths, many different choker designs as well as lariat styles, bracelets, and even anklets! The versatility, quality and beauty of these necklaces make them a great mainstay item in a jewelry wardrobe. You can adapt them to any neckline.

They are strung on 24 pound strength nylon coated beading wire, so they are very strong and sturdy. They end up making great baby toys and are fun to fiddle with in long meetings or whenever you need something to do with your hands. The magnets clicking together has a soothing, stress relieving quality you have to experience to appreciate. (We don't make any claims for the healing effects of the magnets however)

Prices vary according to the elements used in the beaded designs-stones, freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals all contribute to price variations. Other elements like fire-polished Czech,  glass beads and  glass pearls are less expensive but still high quality materials.

Prices range from $30-$45

Violet and Pink Magnetic Hematite Necklaces


Violet Matte rainbow coated Czech beads with pink glass pearls and silver accents $30



Swarovski and Czech with peach freshwater pearls and sterling silver  $30



Violet Swarovski crystals with Fire polished Czech and purple freshwater pearls $35 





Pink glass pearls with matte fire polish Czech, silver coated hematite $30


Swarovski Crystal, Peach freshwater pearls, Picasso Purple fire polished Czech  $30


 Blue Iolite stone, dark purple freshwater pearls and pink Swarovski crystal  $45

Dark and Light Rose fire polished Czech with silver coated hematite   $30


Magnetic hematite necklaces were our first product and have been consistently very popular ever since. The tube shaped larger beads (black or silver coated) are actually hematite stone that has been magnetized. They are faceted so they reflect the light beautifully. The beads attract and stick to one another, no clasp needed!

The necklaces are three feet long and can be wound to different lengths, many different choker designs as well as lariat styles, bracelets, and even anklets! The versatility, quality and beauty of these necklaces make them a great mainstay item in a jewelry wardrobe. You can adapt them to any neckline.

They are strung on 24 pound strength nylon coated beading wire, so they are very strong and sturdy. They end up making great baby toys and are fun to fiddle with in long meetings or whenever you need something to do with your hands. The magnets clicking together has a soothing, stress relieving quality you have to experience to appreciate. (We don't make any claims for the healing effects of the magnets however)

Prices vary according to the elements used in the beaded designs-stones, freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals all contribute to price variations. Other elements like fire-polished Czech,  glass beads and  glass pearls are less expensive but still high quality materials.

Prices range from $30-$45

Blue Magnetic Hematite Necklaces

 Emerald fire polished Czech glass with freshwater pearls and sterling silver $35
 Teal Fire-polished Czech with glass pearls and silver accents $30
 Capri Blue Satin and Aqua Swarovski crystal with glass pearls and sterling silver $40


Teal Fire-Polished Czech beads with matte finish and rainbow coating, glass pearls $30

Magnetic hematite necklaces were our first product and have been consistently very popular ever since. The tube shaped larger beads (black or silver coated) are actually hematite stone that has been magnetized. They are faceted so they reflect the light beautifully. The beads attract and stick to one another, no clasp needed!

The necklaces are three feet long and can be wound to different lengths, many different choker designs as well as lariat styles, bracelets, and even anklets! The versatility, quality and beauty of these necklaces make them a great mainstay item in a jewelry wardrobe. You can adapt them to any neckline.

They are strung on 24 pound strength nylon coated beading wire, so they are very strong and sturdy. They end up making great baby toys and are fun to fiddle with in long meetings or whenever you need something to do with your hands. The magnets clicking together has a soothing, stress relieving quality you have to experience to appreciate. (We don't make any claims for the healing effects of the magnets however)

Prices vary according to the elements used in the beaded designs-stones, freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals all contribute to price variations. Other elements like fire-polished Czech,  glass beads and  glass pearls are less expensive but still high quality materials.

Prices range from $30-$45

Memory Wire Bracelets


 Opulent Amythyst bracelet-fiber optics, fire polished Czech, German silver-$30

Luscious Aqua bracelet-Quality glass beads and German silver-$30

Memory wire is a newer medium for me, and I'm loving the look I can get with these spirals of elegant beads finished with little dangling charms at the ends.

Christmas Necklaces


I just wanted to share a couple of things I made this season. The top one I made for a co-worker who wanted a necklace like one she'd seen. It didn't actually turn out anything like the one she showed me, but she liked it anyway. The second one is my own that I made with a set of beads sold as a designer set for a bracelet at our local bead store. I tossed the plastic pearls and plastic silver spacer beads that came with it and put in my own quality pearls and silver.
Both these are made on memory wire, which I've used to make bracelets but not necklaces before. The top one I can custom make, but the bottom one is one of a kind and just to share.
Top Necklace-$20.00

Wire and Bead Christmas Ornaments

After seeing some plant charms a co-worker made, I've been playing with wire and beads to make ornaments. At a recent jewelry show I got a lot of 'What is this?" from the people who looked at them, so I'd love some feedback...I'm keeping the prices low while I develop this new product.











Saturday, December 17, 2011

Pendants-Just for fun!


Jade colored stone pendant with silver wire and embellishments of freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystal


Polished beach quartz embellished with copper wire, jasper, Swarovski crystal, and freshwater pearls.

 This amazing bead was hand-made by glass bead artist Kari Carrigan. I used copper wire to create a bail and some decoration to set it off.
Not sure what this base bead is, but it shines like dark abalone. I wrapped it with silver plated wire embellished with Swarovski crystal and decorative sterling beads.

These aren't for sale at this point, I just wanted to share some of the things I'm playing with in wire wrapping and embellishment. I'd love to get some feedback on these...I have lots more stones I want to embellish as I get time.

Pearl and Swarovski Necklace on Silk with Earrings


Pearl necklace knotted on silk and pearl earrings, both with Swarovski crystal accent


Knotting the high quality glass pearls on silk creates a beautiful drape when you wear it. The Swaroviski rondells are silver with pale rainbow crystals. The clasp is a silver plated lobster claw clasp. The graduated pearl pattern adds eye-catching interest to the design.


Detail view-Those crystals really sparkle!

Close up of the earrings. Ear wires are sterling silver.

You can custom order variations on design and length...leave out the crystal, put in another color of crystal, less graduations, or more..knotted on colored silk....Contact me with your ideas and we can make it happen!

Necklace $40.00
Earrings-$15.00

Custom order prices vary.

Spring Delight Necklace and Bracelet



A delicate princess length (17.5 inches) necklace with matching 7.5 inch bracelet with sterling spacers and clasp made with beautiful beads in yellow, pink and sage green. The delicate sterling clasp is especially delightful with beautiful detailing.
Necklace-$30.00
Bracelet-$18.00

Snowflake Obsidian Pendant Necklace

The snowflake obsidian do-nut stone is embellished with matching beads and silver plated wire. Strung on a circular black wire with screw together clasp and decorative beads.  17 inch choker length.
$30.00

Stone and Sterling Necklace in Teal and Jade with Jasper


Beautiful earth toned jasper stone is paired with jade colored stone and accented with sterling accent beads and teal Japanese delica seed beads. Strung on strong nylon coated beading wire with a sterling silver clasp. 20 inches long.
$30.00

Blue Woven Necklace with Swarovski



The delicate butterfly pendant on this exquisite woven necklace is made with Swarovski crystal.  The necklace is a woven confection made with aqua fire polished Czech beads, dark sapphire Swarovski crystal and sterling accents with a sterling silver clasp. 20 inches long
$40.00

Great Value-Hematite Chokers


#1    $25.00   19 inches



#2  $20.00  16.5 inches

#3  $25.00  17 inches

Three elegant choker length necklaces feature polished hematite stone. Clasps and silver accent beads are German silver.  The elegance of these necklaces is not reflected in their price...Great value! Strung on 24 pound test nylon coated beading wire.


Charm and Chain Aqua Themed Necklace

Hand made cane (furnace) beads combined with glowing  fiber optic beads and accenting glass beads. Individually created  bead charms are linked with chain to create 38 inches of fun. Aqua, tangerine orange and lemon yellow
$40

Aqua and Sage Art bead Neclace



The beautiful porcelain bead inspired this necklace, knotted on sage green silk with a sterling clasp and spacers and complimented with Swarovski crystal and fire polished Czech beads. 32 inches.
$40

Celtic Knot, Stone and Sterling on Silk

This one is my favorite. Women who see it and handle it agree. I knot red jasper and light jade green stone with sterling silver accents on deep emerald silk and feature a lustrous sterling silver Celtic knot pendant. The delicate sterling toggle clasp completes it. The feel and drape of this necklace make it a delight to wear. I consider this an heirloom piece.  20.5 inches long
$80

Hematite and Silver Necklace

Polished hematite stones are the definition of elegance. Add sterling silver spacers and a sterling S clasp, and the look is complete. This necklace goes with almost everything you wear, but is especially nice when you dress up. The cost of Sterling silver keeps going up, but the look of sterling and hematite stone is priceless.  This is one of my nicest pieces. Princess length-19 inches, perfectly framed by many necklines.
$50.00

Friday, December 16, 2011

Christmas Snowman beads with Fiber Optic Beads


Fiber Optic beads make these snowman earrings glow with highlights that move and shift as they swing. These are a real favorite and sell out quickly. They are made with Austrian Preciosa crystal elements. Scarf colors available are: red, Gold with jewel tone crystals (Pictured) , and silver with rainbow crystals. Hat brims are black or deep ruby.
$11.00

Large Pearl Snowman Earrings


These earrings are made with pearls just one size up from my regular snowman earrings but are still very light and comfortable to wear. I use quality glass pearls for perfect roundness, and Austrian Preciosa Crystal for the scarf and hat. Scarf colors available are: red, gold with jewel tone crystals, and silver with rainbow crystals. Hat brims are black and deep ruby.
$13.00

Large Crystal Snowman Earrings


These earrings are made just like my smaller version, just with beads that are one step larger. They are still light and comfortable to wear. Made with fire-polished Czech glass beads and Austrian Preciosa Crystal elements. Scarf colors include red, gold and jewels, and silver with rainbow (not pictured) Hat brims are black or deep ruby.
$13.00