Very Cherie Xpressions : swarovski crystals

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!

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Friday, January 3, 2014

Sold! Black and silver crystal pave earrings

These earrings are just gorgeous; perfect for an evening out or with that little black dress. Crystal pave beads, Swarovski crystals and Preciosa rondelles and sterling silver ear wires. They are sold!

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Swarovski Crystal earrings

Sold! Beautiful, decorative silver earrings with Swarovski crystals.

Dazzling Crystals

Sold! Beautiful sparkly bracelet in gold and silver tone chain and dusky gold and silver beads with sparkly Swarovski crystal dangles.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Fleeting - Sold!

I love butterflies and I wanted to create the effect of flying butterflies so I hung them on a chain for movement with silver-plated earwires. I added a sky blue Swarovski crystal; the pretty blue skies in spring or summer. My daughter saw this and suggested I call it 'fleeting' because here in Canada, the spring and summer, the sun and the blue skies, seems to go by so quickly.

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.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Down to Earth

This gorgeous cuff is crocheted with fine gold non- tarnish wire. I've incorporated glass pearls and swarovski crystals in the earth colors. The blend of colors is warm and rich; it would be perfect for fall too.