At first I was overwhelmed with choices. I don't normally work with gemstones but I loved all the different colors and shapes. So first I worked with the Chrysophase chips and some small agates. The first photo is the entire set. I made the bracelet with memory wire and the earrings I wire wrapped some gold filled wire around the stones. Just a beautiful stone focal and some oblong chips.
I then started on my favorite set. I just loved these beads made out of cord wrap. These beads are soft and light, and added with these wonderful ceramic square beads just give a very romantic/boho vibe. I wire wrapped units of different beads.
This focal I had in my stash and it was really going to be used for bracelet bars but I decided the coloring worked well with the other parts. I didn't really need to add the clasp as this necklace is quite long but I thought it adds to the design.
The final set was made up of these beautiful turquoise beads and this fabulous copper focal. Very unusual with all the twisting of the copper. I made just simple earrings because this necklace is only 17 inches long so it sits closer to the neckline and I didn't want to overwhelm the look.
Turns out these are still all the pieces I have left. I am already working on a pearl bracelet with the lovely glass sparkly beads and something to add the black key to as well as I realized I did not use the clasp Elsie gave me so I will probably make another necklace. Let me know what you think in the comments below.Thanks,
Marianne
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Oh my you really made some beautiful jewelry .Everything beautiful .
ReplyDeleteI just love all the designs especially the necklace in the second set. I tend to be partial to longer, simple necklaces.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous stash. I love each item you made.The turquoise bead and copper focal necklace is beautiful and works really well. the wire wrapped gemstone earrings are fab an i can't believe thats the first time you have done that :D
ReplyDeleteYou did a gorgeous job! Wonderful way to tackle the challenge!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. I thought the first set was going to be my favorite, but then I scrolled down and thought the second set was it, until I saw the third set. Everything is amazing.
ReplyDeleteWow, what gorgeous pieces. Love the bead wrapped earrings. Beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces - loved your use of the wrapped cord beads!
ReplyDeleteWow.Beautiful pieces.I adore your second set. Gorgeous beads you were sent.
ReplyDeleteAll the pieces are so pretty. I'm partial to the turquoise and copper. It's one of my favorite combos. You did a beautiful job with it.
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes! Look at all the pieces you made! Well done!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a fabulous job with those very cool cord wrap beads and your sense of colour is great . I love both sets!
ReplyDeleteAmazing designs! The second set is my favorite but only by a little bit...all so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful assortment of goodies & I love what you've done with them. Awesome colour palettes!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful assortment of goodies & I love what you've done with them! Awesome colour palettes!
ReplyDeleteYou did an Amazing job with wonderful beads!!! I love the designs and the colors especially the agates that have both the reddish rust and the turquoisey blue in them!!! Be Blessed!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with all your pieces. They have my favorite colors in them :-) I love how you managed to make matching sets with the beads you received.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
I'm in love with all your pieces. Hard to pick a favorite. I love how you managed to make matching sets with the beads you received.
ReplyDeleteBravo!
What pretties you made.. I love the earrings... My fav colour is turquoise. Well done
ReplyDeleteI like everything about your pieces - the long focals, the colors, the hoop earrings with the wire wrapped beads, the beaded links in the second necklace and also that your designs are all different!
ReplyDeleteWow, you did a great job on all the pieces you've made. I love all the earrings, great job on all of it and so much left over!
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