Etsy Shop for BeadKatDesigns

Jade and Green Tourmaline Pendant

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:12:46 -0500

$28.00
Jade and green tourmaline are mixed with sterling and wire work to form a pendant that is about 40mm in diameter....a generous inch and a half. Tie it on with the suede neck cord to the length you desire. Cord is 24 inches.

Contemporary Tube Beads in Fuchsia Grey and Gold

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:01:19 -0500

$7.00
These are contemporary tubes with great detail. The tubes curve to a smaller end and are about an inch long and about 6mm in diameter at the thickest point. The price is for 5 beads.

Shell Earrings

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:01:18 -0500

$10.00
Fun and simple, these striking slices of shell are hung on sterling earwires. They are about 50mm long.

Cinnabar and Bamboo Coral Earrings

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:51:53 -0500

$16.00
This earring combines carved cinnabar with bamboo coral and vintage glass spacers. All accents and earwires are sterling.

10mm Black Onyx Knotted Necklace

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:51:53 -0500

$30.00
This is a 28 inch knotted strand of black onyx that closes with a sterling lobster claw.

Enamel Beads

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:55:53 -0500

$5.00
These are fun enamel discs with great detail. I cannot remember if they are from my vintage collection, so I will say they are contemporary. The price is for 5 beads.

Thai Fish Wire Cuff

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:46:15 -0500

$45.00
This is a cool wire cuff featuring semiprecious beads, sterling beads and a Thai silver fish bead. Lovingly wire wrapped, it fits a 6 to 7 inch wrist and is about 1 1/2 inches wide.

Vintage Dark Opaque Lavendar Shaped Dagger Beads

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:46:14 -0500

$4.00
These are a really neat dark lavendar color vintage dagger that is about 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch. I used these in a necklace to make a collar effect, but these have great weight for fringe and dangles. The hole goes crosswise through the top. The price is for 20 beads.

Vintage Purple Tiger Striped Earrings

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:28:57 -0500

$15.00
Sterling handmade earwires and jump rings join these vintage purple and tiger striped beads in a squared drop and shaped disk. The earrings hand down about 1 1/2 inches below the earwire.

Vintage Plastic Graduated Choker in Pale Pearlescent Blue

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:02:23 -0500

$25.00
This is a 16 inch choker of graduated vintage plastic beads (10mm to 18mm) in a pearlescent pale blue. It closes with the original bead clasp. It is not re-knotted and is in great condition as is.

Long Tiger Eye Beads

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:02:23 -0500

$6.00
These cool tiger eye beads are about 30mm by 10mm and have a squared oval shape. Price is for 10 beads.

Carved Bone Buddha Bead

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:04:39 -0500

$5.00
This is a carved bone bead with the hole going vertically and measuring about 1 inch by 1 1/2 inches. He is carved on the front side only.

Vintage Starlight AB Crystal Necklace with Sterling Jumprings

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:14:55 -0500

$45.00
This necklace is fabricated out of handmade sterling jumprings with vintage starlight ab crystals. The 10 mm discs have a peyote bezel and bail and the necklace features 6mm and 8mm round crystals along the neckchain. It closes at 16 inches with a sterling toggle.

Long Serpentine and Labaradorite Earrings

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:27:07 -0500

$18.00
Serpentine and labaradorite combine to dangle off a hand made link and sterling earwire. The dangle hangs about two inches from the top of the earwire and has sterling accents.

Purple CZ and Sterling Swirls Earrings

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:43:36 -0500

$18.00
These earrings are made of sterling wire, purple cz beads, and purple Swarovski pearls. All shapes are handformed and the earrings hang down about 1 1/2 inches from the bottom of the sterling earwire.

Vintage Japanese Glass Tubes in Rose and White

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:56:25 -0500

$6.00
This is a vintage Japanese glass bead in white and rose with millefiori detailing. The tubes are curved and the holes are large enough to accomodate small cording. The price is for three beads that are about 1 1/2 inches long.

Vintage Japanese Glass Curved Tube Bead in Cobalt

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:56:25 -0500

$9.00
This is a vintage Japanese glass bead in cobalt with millefiori detailing. The tubes are curved and the holes are large enough to accomodate small cording. The price is for three beads that are about 1 1/2 inches long.

Vintage Dark Lavendar Shaped Daggers and Barrels Necklace

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:11:50 -0500

$35.00
These are vintage dark lavendar shaped daggers combined with 16g jumprings and vintage dark lavendar shaped barrel beads. The daggers are about 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch and drape along the neckline. The necklace closes at 16 to 18 inches with a sterling s-hook.

Serpentine and Labaradorite Earrings

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:13:51 -0500

$15.00
Serpentine and labaradorite combine to dangle off a hand made link and sterling earwire. The dangle hangs about an inch and a half from the top of the earwire and has sterling accents.

Vintage Starlight AB Crystals in a Peyote Bezel Earrings

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:19:47 -0500

$18.00
These 5100 10mm vintage starlight ab crystal discs are captured in a peyote bezel with platinum seed beads and silver charlottes. The bails loop around strling handformed and soldered jumprings. The earrings hang about an inch past the bottom of the sterling earwires.

Vintage Sqared Drop Beads

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:34:36 -0500

$6.00
These black vintage glass drops are 25mm long and 6mm square at the biggest part of the drop. A really interesting shape. The price is for 12 drop beads.

Vintage Plastic Seahorse Bead

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:28:06 -0500

$6.00
Vintage plastic seahorses in a frosted transluscent white. Super fun! Price is for three beads.

Serpentine Faceted Discs

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:26:42 -0500

$6.00
The price is for two faceted serpentine discs that measure 20mm.....cool beads.

Opaque Green Vintage Clenched Fist Bead

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:49:10 -0500

$6.00
Power to the People at 1/2 inch by 1 1/2 inches in opaque vintage lime green. The clenched fist has a hole going through the top of the wrist, and the price os for 4 beads.

Opaque Black Vintage Clenched Fist Bead

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:08:29 -0500

$5.00
Power to the People at 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch. Opaque vintage black glass clenched fist bead with the hole going across the top through the wrist. Price is for 9 beads.

Garnet and Tourmaline Earrings

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:03:08 -0500

$18.00
These earring feature handmade chain links, finely faceted garnet and smooth tourmaline in a fun opaque color. The dangles are accented with sterling beads and are hung on sterling earwires.

Medium Chocolate Vintage Crystal Bracelet in Gold Tones

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:05:01 -0500

$30.00
This 7 1/2 inch bracelet is made of gold toned spacers and clasp. It is a medium chocolate and pale tan combination of primarily vintage crystals. An earthtone sparkler!

Wire Cuff with Quartz Crystal

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:41:04 -0500

$40.00
This is a freeform wire cuff decorated with a mix of pearls, amethyst, quartz crystal and sterling accents. The centerpiece is a piece of carved quartz crystal about 15mm by 10mm. It's a delicate look.

Carved Bone Fish Bead

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:25:37 -0500

$7.50
This cool carved fish in bone measures 2 inches by 1 1/2 inches with the hole going nose to the base of the tail. The carving is beautifully detailed.

Pumpkin Earrings

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:02:15 -0500

$6.00
Fall-themed earrings mix antique pumpkin beads in bright orange and a contemporary green glass leaf. Sterling accents and earwires finish it off. A great teacher gift!

Vintage Purple Tiger Striped Beads with Vintage Squared Drops and Sterling

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:06:16 -0500

$35.00
These are purple and tiger striped vintage disks and squared drops. Very cool color combination finished with handmade sterling links. It closes with a toggle at 16 inches. The chain and jumprings are handmade.

18mm Hexagonal Carved Cinnabar Beads

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:23:11 -0500

$5.00
These are really nice cinnabar, elaborately carved. The price is for 4 six-sided beads.

Vintage Green and Gold Beads

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:49:04 -0500

$10.00
These are shaped vintage beads in lime green with gold accents. They measure 22mm by 10mm. The price is for 7 beads.

Labradorite Wire Pendant Necklace

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:54:52 -0500

$40.00
This is a nice chunk of labradorite framed by sterling wire. The accents are sterling, labradorite, and rainbow moonstone. All the links, chain, and clasp are hand-formed piece by piece. Before the fringe, the body of the pendant is about 45mm long.

Vintage Purple and Emerald Crystal Bracelet with Golden Accents

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:48:41 -0500

$30.00
Vintage purple, green, and medium chocolate crystals are interspersed with gold finished spacers and findings to make a lovely 6 3/4 inch bracelet.

Serpentine and Green Labaradorite Dangle Bracelet

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:53:53 -0500

$35.00
These sterling links are hand made and tumble polished. The chain is embellished with triangular seprentine beads, faceted labaradorite and sterling beads. The hand made clasp closes to three lengths from 7 inches to 8 inches. Carved rock crystal adds a little sparkle.

Vintage Lime Green with Gold Swirls Tube Beads

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:07:05 -0500

$6.75
These are vintage glass tube beads with a smaller hole that measure 22mm by 8mm. They are pressed glass that I think are Czech in origin. The price is for 10 beads.

Vintage Purple and Emerald Crystals with Silver Tones Bracelet

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:19:25 -0500

$30.00
Vintage purple and emerald crystals are accented with silver finished findings and spacers. The bracelet closes at a tad over 6 1/2 inches.

Contemporary Polka Dots with Vintage Discs Bracelet

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:02:57 -0500

$25.00
Contemporary polka dots are contrasted by the vintage dark opaque lavendar discs to make a fun 6 1/2 or 7 1/2 inch bracelet that closes with a sterling s-hook.

Bubbles Bracelet

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:56:57 -0500

$18.00
This bubbly bracelet is made of turqoise colored glass donuts from Ghana. The donuts are about a half inch in diameter. The beads are rough and organic and are woven together with a variation on peyote stitch. Two end loops allow the hand beaded toggle to close at 7&3/4" and 8".

Apple Earrings

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:46:39 -0500

$6.00
These fun theme earrings are fashioned from red antique glass with a contemporary bead for the top. These are sterling and are perfect for teacher's first day at school! Sterling wire and earrwires finish these off.

Vintage Glass Buttons in Lavendar

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:30:48 -0500

$6.00
These are lovely swirly opaque lavendar buttons from my vintage and antique collection. They are a nice weight with a glass shank and are 13mm in diameter. The price is for ten buttons.

Paua Shell and Kynite Bracelet

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:47:56 -0500

$25.00
The bracelet is 6 1/2, 7, and 7 1/2 inches in length. It's really nice paua shell ovals with rich dark blue-green tones and the bright capri color of the kynite in more organic shaping. It's all sterling wire and hand formed.

Rivoli Band Bracelet

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:51:04 -0500

$70.00
Tabac rivolis are encased in peyote stitch and banded together to form a 6 3/4 inch bracelet. Choose it to fit fairly snugly for an elegant cuff look and closes with a snap.

Pearls and Charlottes

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:27:17 -0500

$50.00
These are really nice taupe-y pearls entrapped in charlottes in a really dark anthracite color. I wove them together with tubular RAW and made a pearl embellished toggle so that it adjusts from 16 to 17 to 18 inches. A very pretty look that goes from jeans to dressy.

Antique/Vintage Glass Buttons

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:27:17 -0500

$5.00
These are black faceted glass buttons that I remember as being part of my antique collection. They are set in a brass shank. The price includes 5 buttons.

Vintage Square Rivolis in Dark Sapphire Peyote Stitched Bracelet

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:52:30 -0500

$40.00
This is a 7 1/4 inch peyote band braclet set with 8mm square vintage rivolis in a dark sapphire color. The seedbeads are alabaster colored size 15 delicas and platinum sized 15 rounded seedbeads. It closes with a sterling toggle.

Small Rivoli Pendant

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:52:30 -0500

$15.00
This rivoli is caught up in a seed bead web of peyote stitch. I used sunny colors that were contained in the multi-hued glitter of this vintage crystal for a fun pendant to hang on a cord or ribbon. The back is covered as well, protecting the foiling on the back of the crystal.

Hammered Sterling Rings and Turquoise Collar

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:14:58 -0500

$30.00
Fun turqoise is paired with hammered rings to make a collar you tie on with silk cord. Circles and ovals is the theme, sterling is the metal.

Oval Serpentine Pendant

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:32:54 -0500

$25.00
A serpentine oval frames a serpentine disc with sterling accents. This is hung on sterling chain and hangs about 18 inches.

30mm by 22mm Peace Stone Beads

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:27:43 -0500

$10.00
Price is for 7 chunks of peace stone with marbling in a minty green and s touch of pink. Striking beads that feel great worn.

15mm Carved Cinnabar Beads

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:58:46 -0500

$10.00
These are older, probably vintage, carved 15mm cinnabar beads. They are very lovely. The price is for 11 beads.

Paua Shell Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:27:41 -0500

$12.00
This is really pretty Paua shell with deep blue green and pearly swirls. Simple earrings with a natural flair.

Hammered Sterling Ovals Earrings

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:41:34 -0500

$8.00
A very simple design that uses hand formed and soldered jumprings which are then hammered for texture. These are all sterling.

Hammered Sterling Ovals Bracelet

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:41:34 -0500

$25.00
Handworked sterling is shaped into rings, soldered and then hammered to form a 6 3/4 inch bracelet that closes with a toggle.

Strand of Raku Ginko Leaves

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:58:40 -0500

$25.00
These are beautiful raku ginko leaves. I forget the name of the artist. The largest leaf is about and inch and a quarter wide and over an inch from stem to tip. Price is for the full strand of handmade beads.

Beadwoven Crystal Pendant

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:57:39 -0500

$30.00
Based on an element from Cynthia Rutledge's "Elizabethan Necklace" design, because I am really lucky and have gotten to take some of her classes and got inspired. This vintage crystal is encased in a seed bead-woven bezel and is a simple, yet elegant piece. This a vintage purple crystal with matte olivine seedbeads and it hangs on a silk cord that you can tie on.

Earrings in Antique Rose Colored Glass

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:21:41 -0500

$18.00
Antique rose colored vintage glass is combined with contemporary swirls of metalllics and rose. The earwires are sterling and the beads hang about 1 3/4 inches from the bottom of the earwire.

Netted Bracelet with Olivine Crystals

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:02:20 -0500

$60.00
This is a netted bracelet in size 15 seed beads embellished with crystals set in peyote bezels. It closes to nearly 7 1/2 inches with a standard snap. The delicate net serves as a soft background to the vintage crystals.

Oval Serpentine with CZ Accents

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:29:20 -0500

$35.00
An "eye of the needle" hole in an oval seprentine bead combined with CZ beads in deep purple/amethyst color and brilliant hyacinth colored squares contrast with the circular elements of the piece. Sterling wire and chain wrap it all up! It's about 17 inches with another half inch of adjustment for sweater season. The hyacinth color is very strong and comes up much more vividly in the pictures than in real life. This is a really fun color combination for the bright and sunny personality.

Jet Black Crystal Dangle Necklace

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:58:46 -0500

$35.00
These are contemporary bicone crystals with an offset hole that allows them to dangle from handformed jumprings and commercial sterling chain. This one close from 16 to 17 inches with a sterling lobster.

Vintage Resin and Turquoise Dangle Earrings

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:54:43 -0500

$18.00
These are dangly earrings are decorated with turquoise and vintage resin beads. They are sterling with Thai silver accent beads.

Vintage Foiled Glass Beads

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:54:43 -0500

$11.00
These are 9X13mm oval shaped beads in a really nice black diamond color with really nice foil work. The price is for a set of 6 beads.

Vintage Emerald Swarovski Crystal Rings Pendant Necklace

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:38:09 -0500

$35.00
This is made of a handformed sterling jumprings and a handformed sterling pendant frame with vintage emerald Swarovski crystal rings. The necklace is 16 inches and closes with a toggle clasp.

Swarovski Vintage Emerald Crystal Rings Earrings

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:38:09 -0500

$12.00
These are vintage Swarovski crystal rings in emerald with a light marbling effect. They hang from handformed jump rings and sterling earwires. They are simple yet elegant.

Oval Serpentine Necklace

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:06:48 -0500

$35.00
An oval serpentine bead with an offset hole is accented with serpentine discs and olive opals. It is all wire wrapped with sterling chain and wire and adjusts from about 16-1/2 inches to about 17-1/2 inches.

Sterling Link Bracelet

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:40:24 -0500

$20.00
These are hand formed sterling links. It's an attractive 7 1/2 inch bracelet with a toggle clasp. You can wear it plain or use it as a charm bracelet blank. Wire wrap your favorite beads on it and it's personalized!

Y-Necklace with Black Diamond Disk

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:53:40 -0500

$20.00
Another combination of vintage and contemporary glass, I used a sterling connector as a focal point for a simple Y-necklace look. The sterling necklace is almost 17 inches long for a casual and delicate look.

Black Earrings with Antique Nailheads

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:13:32 -0500

$12.00
These earrings feature antique glass bead with a cut accented by an antique, teardrop shaped nailhead and a contemporary crystal. Sterling earwires and wire were used. Many of my older beads are at least vintage, but my nailhead collection is all antique!

Rivolis and Netted Charlottes Bracelet

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:13:32 -0500

$50.00
This is a netted bracelet in 13 charlottes embellished with vintage rivolis. It closes with beaded toggles and buttonholes worked into the pattern. The bracelet is 7 inches and the band is about an inch wide.

24 mm Vintage Plastic Purple Beads

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:15:34 -0500

$7.00
These are really cool BIG purple beads. Older plastic has worn well and retains its polished, faceted shape. Price is for 4 beads.

Vintage Daggers and Sterling Loops Necklace

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:05:14 -0500

$35.00
These are curved vintage daggers in white lined clear. It's a subtle addition of sparkle alternating with handformed jumprings and chain links in sterling. It closes with a toggle at about 16 inches.

Vintage Emerald Swarovski Rings and Sterling Loops Choker

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:05:14 -0500

$40.00
These are vintage Swarovski crystal rings in emerald combined with handformed sterling jumprings and links. It closes with a toggle at 16 inches.

Ocean Jasper and Hammered Ovals Necklace

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:14:28 -0500

$40.00
These are fun chunks of ocean jasper linked with hand formed sterling jumprings in 14g wire that are hammered for texture. The necklace closes with a sterling toggle at 17 inches.

Earthtone Knotted Vintage Choker

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:36:57 -0500

$20.00
These vintage triangles are combined with vintage and contemporary glass and knotted on silk cord. The necklace is 15-1/2 inches for a petite neck. I am fairly certain the clasp is gold-filled. A great look for summer. The color is that groovy rusty orange and it is combined with a darker rust and dark brown to frame this really neat bead.

Vintage Lavendar Knotted Set

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:10:16 -0500

$25.00
This is a 16 inch necklace with earrings. The lever backs are sterling, and the clasp is a finely finished non-sterling piece. I combined contemporary glass with the lavendar and transparent antique beads. Size 15 seed beads are used as accents.

Sterling Necklace with Vintage Oval Bead

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:57:12 -0500

$20.00
This is a 16 inch sterling necklace featuring vintage glass and crystals. This simple design complements jeans and a t-shirt or sun dress. It is a very wearable sterling piece with a sterling clasp.

Vintage Crystal Silver Grey Drop Earrings

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:19:55 -0500

$18.00
These are a shimmery light grey vintage Swarovski drop with a vintage crystal disc that hang about an inch and a half from the bottom of the earwire. I wish I could remember the name of the color. It is lighter than black diamond with a light finish on it that gives it extra shimmer. The earwires are sterling as are the accents and headpins.

Fringe Link Necklace

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:06:39 -0500

$35.00
Handmade sterling links are fringed with wire-wrapped vintage and contemporary glass. The lime tri-beads, purple discs, and lavendar rondelles create a vintage collage of color.......one of my favorite combinations, of course! The hand-made clasp is designed to blend with the chain.

Lime Squares and Lemon Circles Bracelet

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:29:34 -0500

$15.00
Green quartz squares are framed by vintage glass olivine pony beads, mottled glass cubes, and ceramic ovals. The bracelet has a gunmetal finish clasp and adjusts to 6-1/4, 6-3/4, and 7-1/4 inches.

Lapis Bits Bracelet

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:04:45 -0500

$15.00
Lapis components are linked together with handmade jump rings in sterling. The bracelet closes from 7 1/4 inches to 8 1/2 inches with and s-hook.

8mm Square Vintage Sew-on Crystal Sequins

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:40:28 -0500

$12.00
These are really nice vintage sew-on crystals 8mm square in a silvery grey color. The price is for 15 pieces.

Sterling Dangle Earrings with Vintage Light Sapphire AB Crystals

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:02:30 -0500

$18.00
These are vintage 8mm light sapphire ab crystals hanging from sterling earwires. Icy and sparkly, they will complement a holiday outfit.

Rivoli Earrings

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:12:10 -0500

$15.00
These are really cool vintage rivolis encased in charlottes and size 15 seed beads. They hang from brass finished earwires that complement the golden and olivine tones in the crystal.

Peridot Fringe Sterling Earrings

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:40:14 -0500

$18.00
Faceted and non-faceted peridot hang from sterling decorative frames and sterling handformed earwires in 20g wire.

Vintage Crystal AB Dangle Earrings

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:50:00 -0500

$15.00
These are vintage crystals with a cool cut in crystal ab. The larger beads are 15mm, and the smaller beads are 10mm. They are hung on sterling earwires. These earrings hang about an inch and a half from the bottom of the earwire.

Petite Pendant 5

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:25:39 -0500

$30.00
This is another delicate petite pendant made of a vintage 10mm starlight ab crystal with an alabaster bezel and bail embellished with seedbeads. It closes at 17 inches with a sterling lobster.

Shaped Cinnabar Bead

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:28:42 -0500

$5.00
The hole runs the long way through this nicely carved piece of cinnabar that measures 38mm by20mm.

Red Agate Ovals and Sterling Rings

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:08:53 -0500

$35.00
These are all hand made jump rings in defferent sizes adorned with some fun agate. The stones are about 25 mm long and 15 mm wide. The necklace closes with a lobster claw at a bit over 17 inches wearing length.

5-Dangle Necklace with Vintage Green Lentil Beads

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:12:40 -0500

$35.00
This is a casual interpretation of a 17 inch cocktail necklace coordinating vintage side-drilled lentils and contemporary glass. The chain and clasp are sterling, and there are two plated spacers for those with metal sensitivities. The center dangle drops about 1.5 inches from the chain. The green, side-drilled lentils I listed as vintage, but I believe they are more on the antique end of things. These are from the early bead collecting years and I was fascinated by all things antique.

35mm Cinnabar Disc Bead

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:00:36 -0500

$7.00
This is really nicely carved cinnabar in a dramatic disc shape. 35mm in diameter, it really makes a statement.

Lapis Pendant

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:10:01 -0500

$15.00
This is a component from a larger piece strung onto a suede cord you can tie on. The lapis piece is about 22 mm.....just under an inch in diameter.

Lapis Earrings

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:28:20 -0500

$15.00
These are lapis componenets from a larger broken piece I found. Two of the dangles make perfect earrings that hang about 1 3/4 inch from the bottom of the earwire. Sterling leverbacks.

Vintage Starlight AB Sparkle Pendant Necklace

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:24:32 -0500

$25.00
This subtle vintage starlight ab sparkler measures about 3/4 inch from corner to corner and closes from 16 to 17-1/2 inches. Matte grey seed beads, crystals and sterling accents make up the neckchain. The pendant is finished on the back to protect the ab finish on the crystal.

Red Agate and Carnelian Necklace

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:43:22 -0500

$40.00
This is a piece of red agate hung from hand formed sterling links and components. Carnelian wire wrapped segments connect the links along the 18 inch neckline. The pendant section hangs down from the chain nearly 2 inches.

Vintage Starlight AB 8mm Crystals

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:55:26 -0500

$12.00
Very nice vintage 8mm starlight ab Swarovski crystals. Price is for 20 pieces.

Serpentine and Sterling Loops Earrings

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:12:02 -0500

$15.00
Serpentine and quartz crystal hang from handmade sterling jumprings. The serpentine is about 12 by 18 mm.

Vintage 8mm Square Jet Crystal Sew On Sequins

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:09:44 -0500

$12.00
These are really nice vintage sew on type square crystals in jet. *mm square, the price is for 15 pieces.

Rainbow Obsidian and Sterling Loops Necklace

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:42:21 -0500

$35.00
Rainbow obsidian and sterling beadcaps are wrapped between handmade sterling loops. A very simple 18 inch necklace with a toggle clasp.

Serpentine and Sterling Loops Necklace

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:16:21 -0500

$35.00
Individually crafted soldered sterling jumprings are linked by serpentine and quartz crystal. The necklace is 18 inches wearing length, and the toggle stick can be used on any of the jump rings in the piece. It can be worn as a necklace or chunky, double strand bracelet. The serpentine is about 12 by 18 mm and the loops are about 16 mm.