Etsy Shop for tqbdesigns

Double Luck Earring - chartreuse

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:29:54 -0400

$54.00
Hand-crafted with strong color, a fantastic beaded round, in a color-saturated chartreuse green, floats within. This striking, organic shade is housed above two hammered horseshoes of oxidized, and brushed sterling silver. Double horseshoes create a substantial and contemporary look.

Earrings measure 1.75” in length, and just over .75” wide, with beaded round of 8mm (.25"), these hang from my handmade oxidized ear wires.

Ringlet Earring - mint

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:38:12 -0400

$38.00
Three delicate rings of blackened sterling silver hover over one of my tiny beaded rounds in a soft and feminine shade of green - perfect for the summer season and well into fall. These earrings can take you from work to party!

Earrings hang from my handmade ear wires, tumble-polished to a shine. Measuring just shy of 1.5" in length with a bead size 8mm (.25" in width). All sterling silver parts.

Seven-Dot Hoops - Oaxaca

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:34:45 -0400

$105.00
These dramatic colors create a stunning array of shades that will take you straight through to the festive sounds and vibrant colors of Mexico... These substantial sterling hoops are ones you'll wear to all those fabulous parties - they are a show stopper!

Earrings measure 2” in length and 2" across. Finished with my handmade, blackened oxidized sterling silver ear wires, each of the seven beads measures 9mm (3/8") in size. Colors include: charcoal, tide pool, tahiti, mint, chartreuse, bronze age, dijon.

Que Bonita!

Giant Beaded Round - maraschino

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:56:00 -0400

$38.00
Don't you just want to sink your teeth into this? Reminiscent of a beautiful ripe berry, this stunning red colored beaded round floats on a brushed & oxidized sterling bead chain.

It measures 25mm or 1" wide and floats on a 16" sterling silver oxidized bead chain. This necklace is an eye catcher! Great color and texture - you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.

Can swap chain out for 18", at no extra charge, if you need one a little longer.

*All of my beaded rounds are woven by me. They are made durably so that they can be worn everyday. I use the gourd stitch because the beads will not catch on anything or break due to snagging, as the beads are woven tightly together.

Ringlet Earring - sandstone

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:55:31 -0400

$38.00
Three delicate rings of bright sterling silver hover over one of my tiny beaded rounds in a soft and feminine shade of pink-brown. These earrings can take you from work to party!

Earrings hang from my handmade ear wires, tumble-polished to a shine. Measuring just shy of 1.5" in length with a bead size 8mm (.25" in width). All sterling silver parts.

Bead Dot Coil Earring - flame

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:46:56 -0400

$42.00
Contemporary in designs, these earrings are perfectly casual for those warm summer nights...

An 11mm beaded round (almost .50") in a hot and spicy red, suspends from an oxidized coil topped stem. These beads hang 2.5" in length from the top of my handmade ear wires, accented with a tiny silver bead stopper at the bottom.

All parts are sterling silver.

Gorgeous!

Cage Necklace - Four Corners

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:45:53 -0400

$148.00
A captivating sparkle with warm hues, reminiscent of the beautiful desert of the Southwest - and inspired by Georgia O'Keefe, create a strong, dramatic statement in this vertical arrangement of texture. The five beaded rounds inside their wired home, in colors of: tourmaline, turquoise, tangerine, cinnamon, and flame, come together in this pendant of oxidized sterling silver.

Suspended from a strand of chunky sterling oxidized links, it is finished with a large figure-eight clasp at a length of 17.5”, and pendant length of 2.75”

Truly mesmerizing!

Orbital Earrings - tangerine

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:18:03 -0400

$40.00
With enough movement to catch your eye, these lovely oval orbits encompass a fantastic beaded round in fiery, bright orange color. A half-hammered brushed sterling silver oval link encircles a 9mm (3/8") beaded round, swinging freely within.

Earring measures 1.25” in length and .50” in width. Suspended from my handmade sterling ear wire, that have been tumble finished to a high-polish.

Summertime!

Tendrils Earring - sprout

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:09:35 -0400

$44.00
NEW COLOR! This fresh, new green color is woven into a small beaded round, topped with a my handmade oxidized copper bead caps with a grassy tendril pattern. I textured the surface to create a very organic look. This is a beautiful couple: cool green and warm copper, each one topped with rich golden freshwater pearl.

Suspended from my handmade sterling silver, oxidized ear wires, that have been brushed for a softer look. Earring length is 1.25" from top. Beads measure 9mm (3/8") .

Stunning!

Beaded Round on Chain - chartreuse

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:34:27 -0400

$38.00
This textural bead, in a color-saturated shade of fresh green, floats on a sterling bead chain, in an oxidized finish.

The bead measures 16mm (almost 3/4” in diameter) with chain length of 16”. Can be lengthened up to 18” at no extra charge and bright chain is also available.

*All of my beaded rounds are woven by me. They are made durably so that they can be worn everyday. I use the gourd stitch because the beads will not catch on anything or break due to snagging, as the beads are woven tightly together.

Lucky Shoes Earring - gardenia

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:59:52 -0400

$42.00
Made with my smallest handmade horseshoe, a soft, warm white with an ever so slight hint of pink, like a fragrant gardenia blossom, is centered within this shiny frame - a perfectly feminine earring. Subtle, sophisticated and totally casual, these earrings make a lovely statement.

Earrings are made with all sterling silver hardware, that has been tumble finished to a high polish, and hangs from my handmade ear wires, measuring 1.5" in length. Bead size measuring 8mm (.25").

Knotted Dots Bracelet - Oaxaca

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:48:05 -0400

$148.00
This striking string of beaded rounds, a textural treat for your wrist, with mountains, colors and festive songs...can't you just see Freida Kahlo? - this was one of her favorite cities. With modern shades of: tide pool, tahiti, mint, chartreuse, bronze age, and dijon, this design will translate no matter where you are!

Bracelet measure 7.5" in length. Knotted on genuine leather, it is meant to wear snug. Will fit a 6.25" or smaller wrist size. Each of the 12 beaded rounds measure 13mm in size. This is a very comfortable bracelet - one you won't want to take off!

*Please contact me for a quote if you need a larger size - this bracelet can be made to fit your wrist size*

Barrel Dot Hoops - tide pool

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:34:03 -0400

$48.00
These angular hoops of brushed sterling silver have been ever-so-slightly hammered for a contemporary feel. Clean simple design with a textural beaded barrel in a sumptuous blue with matte finish and tiny specks of sparkle. These are ones you'll reach for everyday!

These earrings measure 1.5" in length with bead size of 12mm.

So Chic!

Giant Beaded Round - granny smith

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:20:06 -0400

$38.00
This is my largest beaded bead measuring 25mm or 1" wide. This necklace is sure to be an eye catcher! Great color and texture - you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly. You'll want to take a bite out of this juicy color...

I can swap the chain out for 18" if you need one a little longer, at no extra charge. Just let me know when ordering.

*All of my beaded rounds are woven by me. They are made durably so that they can be worn everyday. I use the gourd stitch because the beads will not catch on anything or break due to snagging, as the beads are woven tightly together.

Slide Bracelet - Silver Lining

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:31:34 -0400

$64.00
Created with a substantial chunky chain, this very contemporary bracelet has definite subtle elements...

At the end of oxidized sterling silver links, woven beads in lovely soft shades, are coupled and accented with a heavy gauge sterling bar with mercury glass blue slide bead. Highlighted at the clasp dangle is a dramatic espresso brown bead.

This bracelet has an adjustable length from 7" - 8.25", depending on how long you want the chain length to hang. Finished with a large figure-eight clasp, each bead measures, from largest to smallest: 11mm, 9mm, 8mm.

Wishes Necklace -Silver Lining

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:54:06 -0400

$78.00
Hanging together these small, textural, beaded rounds create the perfect accessory with these subtle, airy shades. This color story hangs within this beautifully arranged pendant with oxidized wishbone.

Heavy gauge sterling wire makes up my hand-formed and hammered sterling silver wishbone. It has been brushed for a softer effect - a very finished look. Finally it is accented with three beaded charms in espresso, khaki, and mercury glass.

The pendant measures 2” in length and hangs from an oxidized sterling bead chain at 24”. Beaded rounds are 8mm (top two) and bottom bead at 9mm in size.