Just because a piece of jewelry isn’t make of precious metals and gems doesn’t mean it’s not worth wearing. As far as I’m concerned, if it’s pretty or interesting to look at, I’ll wear it! That being said, there are times when…
Every time I see bead caps in this blooming tulip design I want to Buy. Them. All. Something about that graceful organic shape just gets me. Dangling Swarovski crystals on short lengths of chain from the center of the flower continues that elegant…
The muted earth tones in this necklace make me think of the soft light at dawn or dusk in the desert. I love the contrast between the earthy jasper beads and the sparkly Swarovski bicone crystals. Even though they contrast, it’s the colors that…
This necklace uses crystal bicone beads in a different sort of way, making strung wire shapes as accents. You could easily get creative with this, making bows or butterflies or other such things. I stuck with a simple loopy flower. The copper findings work perfectly…
I just love any project with the “how did they do that” factor. This necklace fits that bill perfectly, with the illusion that the crystal beads are suspended on the wire. The secret is in the use of crimp covers, little doo-dads…
Sometimes all it takes for inspiration is a lovely grouping of colors. As soon as I saw Swarovski’s “Sea Breeze” assortment of 6mm bicone crystals, I knew what I wanted to do. (Click on either photo for a closer look.) I have…