Pearl Swirl

I had seen a photograph of my cousin wearing a beautiful garland like necklace. I decided to try and make something similar. After hunting for several days I found the perfect pearls for my project. Purple, green and white potato pearls. So, I finally sat down to make my project. At that point in time, I just couldn't recall the design so I decided to arrange the beads and see what patterns would emerge. The final result was a double stranded necklace which looks absolutely gorgeous.

 The earrings are in progress.

Black Beauty

This piece was completely inspired by a necklace my mom has had for over 30 years now. It was given to her by my grand father and one that I admired tremendously. It probably has the prettiest clasp I have seen. I recently restrung it for my mom and decided to try and make one for myself.

I searched for a pretty clasp and then bought faceted Onyx beads gradually decreasing in size. Next step was to string the beads together. What I like about this particular piece is that it can be worn as a regular necklace or as an asymmetric necklace with the clasp showing, or with the clasp as the pendant.

           

The earrings are dangling and simple.