Off The Beaded Track: November 2005

Monday, November 28, 2005

Tiffany (Bridal Choker) $ 52















A very elegant choker with freshwater pearls of various sizes teamed with big Swarovski crystals. I think it's really difficult to look for good bridal jewellery among those with too many artificial crystals and fake pearls. Normally they cost quite a lot too.

With the mission of helping brides-to-be find the right choker, I decided to price Tiffany at an affordable price. The pearls are real! :) And you can pass this choker on to your daughters next time when they get married, because pearls don't get outdated.

Have a good holiday everyone!

Yeah! I will be leaving for NZ in a few more hours!!!! Yeah! I have been slogging so hard for the past one year that I really need a break. My job is so stressful that sometimes I wonder how I managed to survive. Looking back, it's indeed God's abundant grace that has led me through.

I will be back by 13th Dec. Should you have any orders for Christmas, I will try my best to finish your orders asap. I am now going to post my last creation - Tiffany. Do help me spread the word to your friends about it, because some ladies out there mentioned that they have friends who are getting married and are looking for Bridal jewellery.

Everyone, I take my leave now. Take care and enjoy the festive spirit of Christmas.

Aventurine Beauty $ 45




For ladies who like something more 'visible', you definitely should consider this. The colour is close to emerald-green and has a good luster. Looks better than jade.

The chain connecting the stones is 925 silver and has a nice pattern.

Well I will be back to my dainty, sweet designs soon after I come back :) This might be the only piece I can make. Bracelet available.

Gloria Ring (customised for Lydia)

Lydia is probably waiting to see how her ring is like! Here it is :) I have decided to replace the big off-white pearls in the original version with pink ones, as the former do not quite go with the more-pinkish Botzwana Agate. Hope you like it! I also made you another one of smaller size in case you feel more comfy with a smaller size.

If you have little idea what Gloria is, do search for it on my blog :)

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

-ceased- Ladies' Night Out (Necklace) $ 42



I have decided to create something different - something bolder and more happening :) This is a peach-brown-goldish necklace created using pearls joined up together to form two necklaces. Outer layer has many types of pearls - the round pearls, pink potato pearls and Japanese Keishi pearls. Looks classy and modern with worn.

One-piece only as too many pearls are involved :)

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

-ceased- Calmness (Necklace) $ 25




Can't quite remember the name of this white translucent stone but it has traces of green in it, and I suspect if these green parts have life! I have teamed these white stones with green adventurine beads. The result of the combination is a soothing touch.

Sunday, November 20, 2005

Heliconia $ 30

I designed this pair of mismatched earrings with the plant in mind. Heliconia is the scientific name for 'Birds of Paradise' - ring a bell? :)

Heliconia earrings have very distinctive outlines due to the longish shape of the coral, as well as contrasting colours. The pink stones are rose quartz, and the white ones are something similar to mother-of-pearl.

Limited pairs. Each pair will be unique as every piece of rose quartz is of a different shape and size.

Charlotte $ 32

Another pair of mismatched earrings, in the same spirit but of a different design. Also, Gloria is more of champagne-pink (or light purple?), but Charlotte is more pinkish - a mixture of translucent rose-quartz beads, white pearls, pink pearls and peach-coloured pearls. Another sweet and elegant design.

Every girl must definitely own a pair of mismatched earrings! :)

Saturday, November 19, 2005

Vacation time!

Hi everyone!

I am going away for my holidays from 28th Nov to mid Dec. Rushing my last batch of jewelry for a sweet girl Jean :) You might want to make your Christmas orders by 23rd Nov so I can meet you up before then!

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Autumn $ 89

Can't wait to show you this! Like I said, I am saving my favourites for the last! Choker with all the colours of Autumn - the last green leaves from summer among orangy-red or yellow or brown leaves, with a tint of gold.

One piece only. Made only with semiprecious stones and pearls and it looks like it is worth $289 :)

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Pearlyn (Bracelet) $ 32


Pearls of different pastel colours set onto a 925 silver chain with peridot. This bracelet redefines wearing pearls :) The design is chic, elegant and classic. Pearls will never be out of fashion. I had once set the same pearls in 18K gold-filled chain (into a necklace) and before I could take a picture of it, it was sold out to my dad as a gift to his secretary!

I have been saving my favourite designs to the last and this is one of them. :)

Monday, November 14, 2005

Forget-Me-Nots Necklace $ 45


Amethyst goes very well with peridot which is green in colour. I have teamed both round and irregular-shaped freshwater pearls (white and grey) with aquamarine and peridot (both are semiprecious stones). As you can see, the peridot can dangle! :) Again this design is something outstanding but non-threatening - try going with a long beige skirt and white top.

The colour of the amethyst here looks darker than it really is though it is indeed dark purple. But one thing to note is that generally, dark-purple amethyst fetches a better price than light-purple amethyst. The colour is richer and has a lasting look.

Sunday, November 13, 2005

Mother-in-Law's Birthday Present



Last Sat was my mum-in-law's birthday. We went out for dinner and our hearts were filled with gratefulness. She spent her birthday last year in hospital as she was being treated for leukemia. Thank God that she is recovering well and everything is now back to normal for her! The family has grown closer since then.

I made this necklace for her birthday. She seems to like it as she wore it to church the next day :)

Saturday, November 12, 2005

Anna Sui (Necklace) - $ 55




This is something that I might just keep for myself :) I love it because it has a vintage look and has that deep purple amethyst, birthstone for Febuary babies like me!

Yes everything looks black here but the colours are much richer in reality! It is mainly deep-purple and grass-green with antique-looking freshwater pearls. The green stones are a mixture of tourmaline and peridot. Recently tourmaline, the birthstone for October, is becoming very popular due to some strange reasons and the price is soaring.

The chain used is again 14 K gold-filled, and does not tarnish if maintained properly, unlike gold-plated materials.

Oriental Beauty - $ 15

Let me explain the actual colours which my photography skills can't show: starting from the top, it is cherry quartz and therefore it is pink. The one in the middle is garnet, and therefore maroon. The big one is a potato pearl, diameter is about 1 cm, and it has a nice shade of PINK!

Normally I don't wear my own creations but if I do, this is the style that I am very comfortable with - simple yet unique :)

Aquamarine Clover Earrings - $ 20


This is almost as shiny and transparent as diamonds, but has a tint of light blue because the stones used are aquamarine. Finished size of clover is about 1.5 cm. I will add another tiny pearl in the middle of the clover to cover up the wiring. Set in 925 silver, just like all other earrings.

I wore my pair to a company function and I was surprised that many ladies enquired about it! Had originally intended it to be only one-piece for myself :) Trust me - it is very very pretty.

Fyi: Aquamarine is a relatively expensive stone.

Sunday, November 06, 2005

FREE GIFT for grabs

The next 5 ladies who spend over $ 60 will each receive a pair of Summer Dew earrings worth $ 20, totally free!

Only 5 pairs.

Summer Dew (Earrings) $ 20


My cousin was wearing something like this on Thurs when we met at my grandma's birthday dinner. Couldn't help but to keep looking at her earrings. She had her hair down but the earrings were still very visible as they dangle in her long hair. She bought them from some Italian shop.

I 'copied' the design but my materials are definitely much better - 925 silver hooks and chain, white freshwater pearls, iolite (blue tiny stones) and pink, sparkling Swarovski rondells at the bottom.

Again this is something that will make you feel pretty. :)

Gloria Mismatched Earrings $ 32




For those of you who have seen the Gloria Choker in person, you would know that the shine from the Swarovski crystals just don't show in my photos.

Yes this pair of designer earrings are only sold at an affordable price. It may or may not be worn with Gloria Choker, because the earrings have a champagne shade which is very elegant but goes well with most colours, even black.

Just like Gloria Choker, I used big off-white pearls, small champagne-pink pearls and Swarovski crystals. One side is slightly longer than the other, and heavier in look too. The other side is also dangling but shorter and simpler. Probably my best earrings created so far :)

Gloria AGAIN - show off :) $ 45



Yes this one has more Swarovski Crystals, as requested by friend. Actually the previous one (the one in front on the photo) has more curves and shows the clusters of pearls and agate more clearly, but the second one has more shine due to the crystals.

Beautiful indeed :) I think she will be very happy about it.

Friday, November 04, 2005

Yellow Jade Gloria (Necklace) $ 45


This is a relative of the choker 'Gloria'. This time I have teamed the pearls with yellow jade, carnelian, peridot and clear citrine (instead of Botzwanna Agate). Expensive materials but selling at a cheap price because it's Christmas time again :)

Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Edelweiss (Necklace) $ 45 (Price revised 09-06-06)



Edelweiss - small and white, clean and bright...what an apt name for this necklace! 5 clusters of pearls stringed together with peridot beads - a refreshing colour combination and elegant at the same time. No wonder Cindy fell in love with it immediately.

Looks even better when worn than viewed. Matching bracelet or earrings possible.