I love butterflies. So I bought this lovely Hill Tribe Silver Butterfly from Adriana’s Beads. Then I use Italian Wire Mesh from Jeweled Treasures. I had the three colors - silver, mint green and purple and decided to braid them. I finished it off with Sterling Silver findings.
(Be sure to click on the image to see a larger version.)
And The Bead Goes On, a local bead shop, is promoting custom jewelry for brides and bridal parties. They will be taking orders based on the designs of local jewelry artists. I’ve submitted a couple of items.
First is a necklace made with Swarovski Crystal Pearls and Swarovski Crystals. Below are two views - front and back. Click on either one for a larger version:
I loved the drape of the chain with pearls on the end so much that I included it on the back as well.
Next are slightly long, drapy earrings to match:
I also made a shorter earring:
The Swarovski Crystal Pearls and Swarovski Crystals both come in a variety of colors to match bridal party dresses.