Pink Grapes

This pair of earrings was a pressie for my fellow Arian girlfriend who celebrated her birthday over the weekend. It was a double celebration for both of us, and we had a lovely time over high tea at Equinox.

She had wanted a pink pair of earrings, leaving me to come up with the design. But the name is courtesy of the birthday girl, after she saw her pressie. Guessed she really like it cos she put it on immediately. :)

Ingredients: Czech glass beads and Swarovski crystals

Enchantment Necklace - part 2

This is the second version of Enchantment, after I had to redo ms D's necklace when she decided she wanted a crimson themed one instead. Basically where the Japanese Tensha bead was previously, I replaced it with two gold speckled topaz coloured beads which seem to complement the Red Agate beads and the large piece of Quartz fairly well.

The cuz-in-law fell in love with it and so now the Enchantment Necklace has a new home! Enjoy it my dear!

Girlie Fun Charm Bracelet Version 2

ms D saw the Girlie Fun Charm Bracelet which I had custom made for another gf and liked it. So, I did another version for her, using similar charms but incorporating glass pearls in cream and bronze colour. The overall colour them would be gold/cream/bronze.

The Red Orient Necklace

This is the re-worked necklace for ms D (whom I had originally made the Enchantment Necklace for), who had wanted a red one after she spied Crimson Princess. So I re-did the necklace for her.

Using the Japanese Tensha bead originally incorporated in the first version of Enchantment Necklace, I paired these with striking red Chinese Cloisonne beads and varioius red glass and plastic beads to get the striking look that ms D was after.

I was told that she likes the end result. :)

Rose Buds Earrings

These lovely Rose Quartz (a very pale pink colour) drops give such an elegant feel to these chandelier earrings. You can see that the Rose Quartz drops aren't crystal clear, but the its precisely this "cloudyness" that makes them really interesting. You can almost "feel" the texture of the stone.

This versatile pair of earrings can be used to jazz up an ordinary jeans and top combination for those lazy Sundays, but still look right at home at a formal dinner function!

Ingredients: 14k plated gold lever back earrings, 14k plated gold filigree, Rose Quartz drops

Cherry Blossom

I fell in love with these lovely Japanese Tensha beads and Cherry Quartz stones. They have such a lovely mesmerising colour. I find myself staring at them often! Haha.

I've begun to incorporate semi precious stones in my pieces. I find them incredibly lovely and as no two stones are identical (cos Mother Nature isn't a factory), it gives the stones such a nice depth and texture and make them really interesting material to work with.

And the clear Czech glass beads make a really nice contrast with the Cherry Quartz! Looks great against light or dark outfits. I like!! :)

Triple Delight .... and some re-work

One of the girlies at work, ms V, spied my Pearly Drops when I wore it the other day. She wanted something pearly too, but she was after 3 pearls dangling in a row, in increasing size, with the biggest in the dark bronze/coffee colour.

"Piece of cake!" I told her. Easily done, with a mix of cream, champagned and coffee glass pearls. I think you will carry these off just fine dear!

On a side note, this week has been "re-work" week. First up, the Enchantment Necklace ordered by ms D also had to be changed. She had spotted Crimson Princess and decided that she would like red too, as it was very striking. So I did up another necklace with other beads to incorporate the red colours as well as the Japanese tensha bead she had requested. In doing so, I also had to re-do the Enchantment Necklace, to fill the void left by the Japanese tensha bead.

Next, the girlie fren had a request to "layer" The Luxe Necklace Version 2 as she found the initial design too simple. I revisited the necklace, removed and rearranged some beads and added layers.

Posts of the end results of the re-work to follow in the next couple of days. Stay tuned....

Pearly Drops

A simple pair of dangling pearl earrings for one of those "I don't know what to wear" days.

Ingredients: Glass pearls on 14k plated gold chain

The Luxe Necklace Version 2

A girlfriend had admired The Luxe Necklace I had made and was after something similar. I had managed to get my hands on more of the bronze beads in various sizes. I had also chanced upon this interesting 14k plated gold chain comprising of gold hoops which I thought would make a striking combination with the beads (similar to the gold hoops used in The Luxe Necklace).

So here it is, a variation of The Luxe Necklace previously made. A long necklace with mesmirising gold hoop chain, done single stranded so as not to distract from the hoop patterns. Babe, I hope its to your liking!

Ingredients: 14k plated gold chains, bronze and steel beads, transparent gold speckled plastic beads in various colours

Enchantment Necklace

This was my very first customised order where I was going to incorporate the use of semi-precious stones. I had purchased a small stash of various semi-precious stones/beads but had not had a chance to utilise them as yet.

The cuz-in-law's "modelling" at work of the necklaces I made for her seems to have paid off. Hehe. I received an order from ms D, for a two tiered gold necklace which was to incorporate a Japanese tensha bead as she had seen the one in Oriental Dreaming and liked it. She wanted something she could wear with her mostly black or white outfits.

So with the cuz-in-law's help, I managed to do a bit of "homework" on my customer and decided that a combination of these unusual shaped Red Agate beads mixed with pale Czech glass beads and a large twisted piece of Quartz (which has hints of topaz and pink colours) would go nicely together. And not forgetting the Japanese tensha bead of course.

I'll be honest - I think this combination of beads/stones may not have mass appeal, but as I understand it, ms D is not your usual "I like pink" type of girlie. She's more funky and electic in her sense of style, as I was told. Hence, I hope my choice of the Red Agate beads and Quartz will not disappoint. But I must admit, the more I look at this necklace, the more it grows on me! And check out that unusual apple toggle clasp... its pretty interesting!

I hope she likes it!

Ingredients: 14k plate gold chain, Red Agate beads, Quartz stone, Czech glass beads, Japanese tensha bead, apple toggle clasp

Moonlight Shine

This necklace was inspired by something similar which one of my girlfriends has, although hers are of different shaped beads.

I chanced upon these unusual, somewhat hexagonal-shaped pearlised beads in a shimmery creamy white which give such a dreamy feel to the necklace. Matched with round gold metal beads for a timeless look. Perfect worn with black, or even white outfits!

Ingredients: 14k plated gold chain, large pearlised white beads, metal gold beads and gold floral clasp

Pearl Lariat

Inspired by my first lariat necklace which garnered quite a lot of compliments, I wanted to try out something similar (still a lariat) but different (not using Swarovski crystals this time). These light creamrose pearls give just the right elegant touch to the "different" look I was after. And the small gold hoop brings another variation to this lariat. Simple and elegant, great paired with a smart shirt or sleek dress!

Ingredients: 14k plated gold chain with light creamrose Swarovski pearls and a small gold hoop

Crimson Princess

So the Princess wanted a red necklace, using the red version of the Japanese Tensha bead in Oriental Dreaming. "Red and Pearls!" she exclaimed. So here it is, a dashing red two tiered necklace fit for a Princess! I hope you like it dearie!

Ingredients: 14k plated gold chains, various red beads, Swarovski crystal, Japanese Tensha bead and cream glass pearls, held with a gold floral clasp

Girlie Fun Charm Bracelet

These is the charm bracelet to be given with the Luxe bag charm. A mixture of cheeky, fun girlie charms adorned with cream glass pearls and Swarovski crystals.

The Luxe Bag Charm

Another girl friend in need of a pressie came to me about a week ago requesting for a Swarovski crystal bag charm as well as a charm bracelet.

For the bag charm, she wanted something classy and timeless which can easily be adorned on the various multi-hued branded bags the recipient has. So I decided on this classic, evergreen colour combination which while being "neutral" enough to swap from bag to bag of different colours but yet also striking enough. Finished with a cute Eiffle Tower charm for that bag fashionista!

Dearie, I hope this is what you had in mind! Still working on the charm bracelet....

Ingredients: 14K plated gold chain, gold hook, Eiffle Tower charm and various Swarovski crystals in a mixture of colours and sizes in round and bicone shapes

The Luxe Earrings

I got a request from the girlie friend to make a matching pair of earrings to the Luxe Necklace. Well, since the Luxe Necklace already is already fairly chunky and well decorated, it was agreed that the earrings would need to be a wee bit toned down, so as not to push the ensemble over the top.

So here's something that can match the Luxe Necklace in style, but will also look equally good worn on its own.

I hope she likes it!

Ingredients: Glass pearls in cream and bronze colour and gold rings

Parting Can Be Such Sweet Sorrow

Hmm, seems like the Luxe necklace I made is getting a pretty good response. The gf who commissioned it as a bday gift has taken quite a fancy to it herself (are you contemplating keeping it for yourself dear? ;p) and so has another gf who saw the necklace when she popped over to my place just then tonight. To be honest, I quite like it myself too!

That's what I've realised since I took up beading - it can be quite difficult to part with your creations. Each and every single piece that I've made feels like a little part of me. Its a reflection of my mood, my feelings, my thoughts and my style. So even though it makes me very happy and feeling accomplished when others admire and appreciate the pieces that I've created, its also bittersweet when I send them off to their new owners. But nevertheless, I take great pride in knowing that someone out there is wearing a piece of jewellery I created and made, and perhaps liking it as much as, or even more than I do! That's one of the best reasons I enjoy about beading - the pride and satisfaction derived! :)

The Luxe Necklace

So the princess liked her Charm-y necklace a lot and decided to "commission" me to make a bday pressie necklace for one of her girlie friend's upcoming bday.

Based on her request for something gold-y / bronze-y in colour, I decided to pair these slightly shimmery beads in bronze/grey steel with smaller marble-sized transparent ones. These marble-sized beads are quite interesting, they are speckled with gold dust glitter, giving them a bit of that luxe feel. I like! :) Threw in a few gold rings and making it a 3 tier necklace for that extra luxe oopmh!

Well dear, I hope the bday girl likes it! Thanks for your support babe! :)

Ingredients: 14k plated gold chains, gold coloured rings, shimmery beads and translucent gold dust speckled beads finished with a pretty floral clasp