Very Cherie-Beaded Jewels

'I've got the world on a string...'



Beads, beads and more beads... brilliant, bold, bright, beautiful beads! They glisten, they sparkle, they shimmer and shine. they come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and textures; round, square, hexagon, bicone, oval, paddle and dagger shaped. They also come in flower and leaf shapes and so many others. The patterns on them are bold, flowery and pretty, geometric, abstract or psychedelic or exotic and in all the colors of the rainbow. They are translucent, opaque, matte, textured, shimmery, irridiscent, bumpy. Beads can be made of clay, metal, blown glass, lampworked; handmade or machine made locally or in far away places like Europe, Asia and Africa. They can be strung on wire, silk, cord, leather, ribbon or embroidery floss or woven into beautiful, stunning jewelry. Beaded jewelry can be worn everyday to work or a fun day at the beach; an evening out or a gala event.



I am fascinated with beading. I find it so relaxing. Just stringing them or weaving, picking up a bead, another and then another - the action is so repetitive... it's almost meditative. As you add the beads and watch your design grow, the joy and satisfaction of seeing the end result - a beautiful piece of jewelry; that is so fulfilling!



Monday, February 28, 2011

Gold crocheted necklace and bangle - Sold!

This is another wire crocheted necklace.  It's the first crocheted necklace I made.  I used gold colored wire, glass pearls in these gorgeous muted earth tones and a brass clasp.  You can't see the clasp here, it was also one of the first few photos I took so I wasn't very good with the arrangement. The bangle is made with memory wire and glass pearls. I grew up in India (Mumbai) and the colors and designs also have an influence on my designs.I sold this set at my first house party.

Friday, February 4, 2011

So Romantic! - Sold!

Found this beautiful heart shaped lampworked pendant with the gorgeous flower within.  I used this black cord and organza ribbon to string it on.  It looked so beautiful, so romantic, I was in love with it myself but someone snapped it up.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Beaded Ring - Sold

Beaded Ring - Sold! I love beading;  it's just so relaxing!  I made this beaded ring with swarovski crystals and tiny silver and dark blue seed beads.