Off The Beaded Track: March 2006

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Green Turqoise Edelweiss $ 42



This necklace is similar to 'Edelweiss' which was posted sometime in Oct/Nov last year (search under Archives). It is a bolder design as the colour of the turqoise is Pistachio-green, which I have difficulty capturing on the photo, from the angle. Definitely is noticeable. The white 'balls' consist of white freshwater pearls of different sizes. Inspired by Ellena :)

Each pearl ball is about 1.3cm in diameter, and the bigger one about 2cm in diameter. Length can be adjusted from choker-length to collar-length.

Monday, March 27, 2006

Elaine's Beautiful Wedding Pic


This is another beautiful picture of a bride wearing Gloria - Elaine. What an elegant picture! I really want to thank Elaine for it. May her marriage be a blissful one and hope all goes well for her wedding :)

To see more clearly her Gloria Choker and earrings, please click on the picture.

Saturday, March 25, 2006

Orange Yoghurt $ 36 (one-piece only)


This is a cousin of 'Naomi' for which I received many enquries. It has the same colour and setting as Naomi, but the jade is quite interesting as it has swirls of white among its orange, and thus the name! :)

As before, orange Korean Jade, coin-shaped, teamed together with white faceted mother-of-pearl, cream-coloured pearls and Swarovski crystals.

I have used 925 silver close-loop hooks so that you can lock these earrings when you are wearing. The reason is simple - there is no replacement for any missing earring, as I only have these 2 pieces of jade!

Princess Clary (Bracelet) $ 30 (Price revised of 22-8-06)




This semi-bangle-bracelet was specially designed for Ellena, who bought Princess Clary necklace too :) She sang in the same concert as I did just now!

Amethyst, aquamarine, blue quartz and pearls.

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Expressions (Necklace) $ 40




Dedicated to the upcoming concert which I think I will never forget in my whole life. The power of a piece of well-written music can be that great. Not just the lyrics, but from the music analysis point of view, that fellow's music is simply so rich and overwhelming.

This necklace is bold in expressing itself too. The colours are daring and eye-catching. Pendant consists of a team of contrasting materials - bamboo coral (red), a big pearl nugget, turqoise-colored ceramic flower, a small golden leave and an aquamarine stone dangling below. Very unique and it's one of my favourite.

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Busy busy busy...

Sorry people! Been so busy this week that I couldn't find time to make anything. Please keep coming back again. Gloria asked me to scratch my hands when I told her that my hands are itchy cos I couldn't touch those beloved cutters, plyers, wires, stones....

If you are wondering what I am busy with, please come down to Victoria Concert Hall this Sat 7.30pm to watch our choral concert. Beautiful, poetic songs that have plenty of depth and expressing the best of human emotions. Easy to listen to. Make you re-think life actually. Nowadays there are just too few things that can make anyone reflect on our lives and their meaning. 向你表达 is the theme of the concert.

Songs are composed and conducted by the famous composer Zhan Hung Da from Taiwan. Our choir is about ~130 people strong with professional orchestration.

Interested parties please email me and will get tics for you. Pay only $15 for tickets worth $35! :)

Thursday, March 16, 2006

Yvonne's Earrings $ 28


This pair of pretty earrings was requested by Yvonne - white and pink pearls with faceted amethyst. Added a faceted purple fluorite at the bottom. Was initially quite worried about the suggestion and turned out to be a very feminine colour combination!

Decided to use smaller pink pearls instead of green-bean size ones to match her necklace, so that it looks more dainty and can be worn easily, casual or formal.

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Water Droplets (Pink and Blue) $ 39


These small briolettes of Rose Quartz and Aquamarine are so pretty and good in quality that it is best to leave them 'alone' in this design! Overall effect: elegant.

Hooks and fine chain in the middle is 925 silver. Dangles at about 4cm below ear lobe.

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Peridot Clover $ 22

I finally got my hands on these cute Peridot stones!
Peridot is one of my favourite semiprecious stones.
The clover looks like some little green plants found in a pond.

Added a tiny white pearl in the middle :)


I have previously posted Aquamarine Clover:



Saturday, March 11, 2006

FOC earrings with min. $100 purchase!

Get a pair of either Cherries or Chardonay with a nett purchase of min. $100, FOC :)

While stocks last (only a few pairs each).

Cherries $ 18


My Vineyard earrings has always been very popular because they are very wearable. I have decided to make similar earrings with a different colour. Aren't these little bright-red coral beads lovely?! Together with Emerald chips, they look like little cherries :)

Chardonay $ 22


A simple and yet pretty combination of natural minerals and art of Man - Aquamarine (apple-green) and pearl together with glass beads and Swarovski crystals.

Chain is 925 silver.

Naomi $ 36 (One-piece only)


Previously in Dec I posted a good pair of earrings - Shui. Naomi is another pair of very elegant and precious-looking pair of earrings, with the same stone as Shui - dyed Korean Jade. Just like in Shui, the shape of the jade is beautiful!

I spent hours trying to decide what to go with these pieces of jade, and finally found the right combination - faceted Mother-of-Pearl (off-white), cream-coloured freshwater pearls and clear Swarovski crystals. The ball-pins used are all of 925 silver. Truly precious!

One piece only. This is the last of my 2 pairs of Korean Jade in this shape which I brought back from Taiwan.

Ice-jelly Cocktail (Necklace) $ 41



The actual colour of this pendant is much nicer than what you see here - something like the glittering 'ice-jelly cocktail' from the dessert stall. The camera just doesn't quite capture the shine! :(

What is relatively more precious among these semiprecious Citrine drops is the big one dangling below. The piece of citrine is big, relatively clear and faceted (cut to produce shine).

Other than the citrine pieces, I have added a few Swarovski crystals and beads for more shine. 14K gold-filled chain included. A good necklace (given the value of citrine) at a low price.

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

SunKiss (Mismatched Earrings) $26



When I was showing Annie SunKiss, I mentioned that I have yet to post it up on the blog, and she said almost immediately: "It wouldn't have a chance to be posted!" Haha, it was probably love at first sight for Annie.

Cheerful colours: Yellow Jade, Peridot, Swarovski crystals and white pearls.

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Ebony Petals (Turqoise) $ 33


This is another version of the earlier pink one. Onyx with Japan imported ceramic flowers. Goes well with jeans!

Rose Bud Pendant-Necklace $ 36



This is something similar to the Rose Bud earrings sometime in Dec, but instead of coloured pearls, I used semiprecious stones such as amethyst and garnet alongside with white pearls and Swrovski crystals. The big pink stone is rose quartz.

If you shop long enough, you probably know that this is a good necklace sold at a good price. Chain included, and the chain is 14K gold-filled, better than gold-plated! :)

Saturday, March 04, 2006

Heather's Aventurine Beauty

Meet Heather, the 'stalker' of the month :) Oh you might not be able to tell from this picture but she has a really nice fair, long neck! Everything I have looks beautiful on her, as if I have customised it for her neck. From the tags she leaves here regularly, you probably can guess that she loves buying jewelry. She owns many of the best necklaces I have such as Gloria, Lady-in-Black, Aventurine Beauty and Christine, and also countless pairs of earrings.

Thanks to Heather for the picture with Aventurine Beauty!

Do let me have pictures of yourself wearing my jewelry :)