Friday, May 17, 2013

A Sunshiny Necklace for Judy

The spring beading season has begun. Here is the first of my friend Judy's commissions:


Judy chose the sunny Orange Botswana Agate and the Swarovski crystals. (I added the smaller carnelian and silver beads.) Together they make a warming, cheerful necklace.

The pendant is strung in one with the necklace, with a center dangle added for extra beauty:


This is the first time I've worked with Orange Botswana Agate. It's gorgeously varied, with wonderful banding that gives each bead the look of a tiny, Creamsicle-tinted planet.


The earrings are simple to keep the focus on the lovely stones.


I hope Judy likes it. (If not I'll happily take it off her hands.) :)

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