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Showing posts with label Beads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beads. Show all posts

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Beadwoven Retro Color Earrings

Intricately beaded with tiny vintage glass beads and green Swarovski crystal pearls, These earrings offer a bit of boho heaven on earth.I like the combination of copper hooks with these beads,You can have silver or gold plated hoods ,if you like.
Mossy green,Red Coral, Eggplant 1.5''L 1'' W

Friday, February 22, 2013

New,Blue Sea Mist Lampwork Beaded Bracelet

Showcasing some really beautiful blue lampwork beads. These are stunning beads ! 925 Silver beads accent each of the lampwork beads. Swarovski Crystals and Pearl Charm , Silver 925 clasp 6.5 '' to 7.5'' L

     What is Lampworking ?
Lampworking is a type of glasswork that uses a gas fueled torch to melt rods and tubes of clear and colored glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing and shaping with tools and hand movements. It is also known as flameworking or torchworking, as the modern practice no longer uses oil-fueled lamps. Although the art form has been practiced since ancient Syrian (1 Century B.C., B. Dunham) times, it became widely practiced in Murano, Italy in the 14th century. In the mid 19th century lampwork technique was extended to the production of paperweights, primarily in France, where it became a popular art form, still collected today.

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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Lacy Pearl Woven Wedding Flower Drop Earrings

These elaborate yet very lightweight danglers meld Swarovski crystal pearls with 14kt gold-filled wire and 18kt vermeil beads, Japanese miyuki beads. Long purple crystal drops.

Handmade in USA by Dina Michelle 2 1/2'' L 1/2 ''W

These are light on the ear so they are very comfortable to wear.

Earrings come in a small gift bag and box, so it is ready for gift giving.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Four Leaf Beaded Blue Clover Earrings

Four-leaf beauties with faceted Swarovski and Vintage Miyuki beads.
Handmade in the USA by Dina Michelle.These are high quality handcrafted woven glass vintage bead earrings .

These are light on the ear so they are very comfortable to wear.

Copper french wires. Earrings are 1"L and 1/2'' Wide
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Tied Up In Knots Beaded Bracelet


Showcasing some really beautiful Czech Antique Red Crystal Beads, Vintage Brass Open Heart Filigree Bead accent. Old Stock Red Dotted Crystal Beads are Hand Knotted in very soft Moss Green Leather 7,5'' .......Just gorgeous ! *Deep Red and Bronze Czech Antique Crystal Beads (Large Beads) Great Valentine's Day Gift !

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Small Gypsy Hoop Beaded Earrings

Notched cast hoops in brass ,18kt vermeil and Czech Cut Glass swing and sway on gold plated French wires.1''L Very pretty!

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Czech glass beads are made in the Czech Republic, centralized around an area called Jablonec nad Nisou. Production of glass beads in the area dates back to the 14th century, though production was depressed under communist rule. Because of this long tradition, their workmanship and quality has an excellent reputation.

Friday, November 30, 2012

Vintage Amber Crystal Earrings

Vintage Old Stock Crystals matched with 18k Gold plated hooks
These make an awesome gift....Comes with gift box. 1'' L

So many facets ...
Shimmering iridescence!

*Old Stock*
(The term refers to merchandise being offered for sale which was manufactured long ago but that has never been used. Such merchandise may not be produced anymore, and the new old stock may represent the only current market source of a particular item)
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Long Earrings Are In Vogue Again !

Long earring fashion trends are in vogue again Sterling Silver Long Link Strand Beaded Dangle Earrings On French Wires. Sterling Silver Earrings . Dangling..Blue Sapphire Swarovski Crystal and Czech Cut Glass Earrings....Very pretty!
By Dina Michelle Designs
  I used Czech Cut Crystal Beads for the design.Czech glass beads are made in the Czech Republic, centralized around an area called Jablonec nad Nisou. Production of glass beads in the area dates back to the 14th century, though production was depressed under communist rule. Because of this long tradition, their workmanship and quality has an excellent reputation.

Friday, August 24, 2012

My Love Of Beads

I have always loved working with beads.Beads have been a part of just about every culture.Old and rare beads are of great interest to me ,because they have a history of their very own ,a story to tell.When I find myself snooping about a bead show,fine bead shop or trade bead tent,I'm totally immersed...touching,feeling their weight in my hands,holding them up to the light,feeling how cold or warm they are on the skin. For me,the hours are well spent.I come away with beads that I love,often mixing them with other mediums to give them a new wearable life. Did you know? Glass became an important material in beadmaking with its discovery, around 3400 years ago. The word bead comes from the Anglo Saxon words bidden (to pray) and bede (prayer.) Lampwork beads are made using a “lamp” (flame) as a heat source for melting the glass. Now lampworkers use torches to heat the glass to a molten state and gather it on a steel rod. If you would like to know more about beads check out these books. Beads; an Exploration of Bead Traditions Around the World. Janet Coles. Simon & Schuster. ISBN:068483462 The Universal Bead. Joan Erikson. Norton. ISBN:0393310051 Dictionary of Symbols. Jack Tresidder. Chronicle. ISBN:081181470X The Complete Book of Amulets & Talismans. Megene Gonzalez-Wippler. Llewellyn Publications. ISBN:087542287X