Off The Beaded Track: April 2008

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Clover $ 52 (limited edition)




This is simply ELEGANT.

The Chrysophase here is close to flawless - hardly any dark specks. If there is any dark specks, I try to hide them behind the pendant.

Chain and wires are goldfilled. Length is approx. 16.5 inches, typical length for feminine collar-bone necklaces.

Hmm just a thought, I own a couple of TIffany necklaces and for once I think this is better than Tiffany :)))

Princess Marie $ 69 for a week, $ 75 then after or while stocks last





This picture below is a bad picture. The Prehnite is tons greener.



A perfect excuse to get it for mom(s) and in the end share it with her!

I have been keeping this strand of large, faceted Prehnite briolettes because they are so precious to me. Their colour is so green that it makes up for the flaws that Prehnite has (as usual). This little strand is over $200 and I have finally cut it! They make perfect centrepieces for this necklace.

Loads of very-blue Aquamarine adorn the middle Prehnite brio. And these clear, step-faceted medium-purple Amethyst are my prized collection too. They have been sitting in my chest for 2 years.

All these sit on a strand of white freshwater pearls and make up this oh-so-sweet necklace. Fits perfectly in a white collar working shirt.

Chie $ 68 (Exclusively 2 pieces only)







I named this beautiful necklace after my Japanese hairstylist from Shunji Matsuo (haha but if you see me in person you won't tell I have any hairstyle at all). She is a very good-looking lady typically in a flowing green silk blouse and hair causally tied up, nothing freakish with her hair but just looking so stylish.

I imagine that this Emerald-chip necklace will look so gorgeous on her. If not for my baby who's pulling out anything she sees, it would be in my personal collection. This is the thing for you if you like Bohemian.

Emerald chips, Chrysophase drops, Amethyst, Green-moss agate, a round rock crystal and caramel Mother of Pearl make up Chie. Chain is goldfilled.

Solace Bracelet $ 39 (Exclusively One Piece) SOLD




I am letting go of these little chunks of Green Amethyst which I couldn't put in pairs, as well as these little shiny Citrine flowers that are slightly less-than-perfect. So, with my magic wand, I transformed them into a beautiful bracelet and hopefully someone will give them solace :))

Freshwater pearls and moonstones are part of this bracelet. Clasp is goldfilled. One little flower is chipped at one side but seriously it doesn't matter because it has wonder clarity to make up for it.

Daily Wear - Peridot and Amethyst in Series $ 38





These delicate Peridot onions are just so cute! Amethyst is rectangular and has a checker cut. Love the lop-sided effect that makes it different from other necklaces.

Chain is Tiffany-chain like and is goldfilled. Wires are goldfilled too. Length is approx. 16.5 inches, typical length for feminine collar-bone necklaces.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Frosted Apples III - Complimentary with purchase >= $100





Same Frosted Quartz but with a tiny green Peridot :)

Frosted Apples II $13 (5 pairs only)




Cute little Frosted Quartz with a little golden leaf and a silverish freshwater pearl. The earlier version was with a red coral. Hang on a 925 silver ear wire.

Monday, April 21, 2008

Notice

Hi I will be out of town from this Friday for a week.

I have managed to complete all paid orders and sent them out on Sat. If you wish to receive your orders before I leave, please confirm and pay by Wednesday.

I will still check my mails when I am away!

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Tranquil $ 75 Price Revised (Exclusively ONE piece only) SOLD





I don't know who this necklace will end up with, but it better be someone special who can carry it off :))

I dug out this strand of precious Green Apatite from my chest and was shocked to find that it cost $68. So the price listed here would be just enough to cover my costs.

These Apatite nuggets are very well polished and they have a very intense green and yet with a slight tinge of blue (another variation of its colour). They are prettier than jade!

I have also lined a white carved jade flower in series but in an off-centred manner. All other parts are in 925 silver.

Laura $ 48 (Exclusively ONE piece!!)




These carved Olive Jade are one of my favourites because their colour is so versatile - goes well with spring, summer or autumn colours. And the carving on them is really delicate and defined.

And I noticed that light mustard colour seems to be part of the trend this Spring.

This pair reminds me of something I bought from Laura Ashley (Spring/Summer Collection) last year. Would be LOVELY if worn with a light floral summer dress.

Other stones are Amazonite and the irregularly-cut Green Amethyst chunks. Sterling silver leverback ear wires.

Friday, April 18, 2008

Fritillaria $ 32 (Exclusively ONE RARE piece!!) SOLD





Everyone's asking me for Elliottina...thanks! I will try to hunt for those flowers again. I bought them 2 years ago alongside with these pretty Fritillaria flowers.

Carved Olive Jade and Agate (probably too pretty to be Agate but that;s my best guess). These are really cute, dangling by the ears. So I added some small pink freshwater pearls that can dance along :)

They hang on the same elegant long ear wires as Elliottiana. Wonder who's the lucky gal.

Evening Plumrose $ 39 for a week, $43 then after





I really love the colour of these carved peach Aventurine!!!!! So sweet and subtle.

Teaming with it are a peach Moonstone onion, Peridot, Swarovski crystal and a freshwater pearl. Very dainty and girlish. Everything is in 925 silver.

Check out those unique, oxidised 925 silver ear wires with a flower! Hehe they are indeed a rare find and I am very pleased with them :)

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Elliottiana $ 32 (Exclusively ONE RARE pair only!) SOLD





Full name of this flower is Zantedeschia Elliottiana. I held yellow ones when I marched down the aisle 5 years back.

These carved Amethyst are just so hard to come by! And let me tell you how special these are - the colour each of these flowers fades into transparent colourless towards the edge of the flowers!

Makes me wonder if these are Ametrine instead of Amethyst, I am not sure.

I decided not to pair anything else with these stones so as to preserve the rugged beauty of these flowers. Ask my good friend C - she was amazed by these beauties when she saw them.
Everything in 925 silver. Check out those elegant longish hooks.

Look out for the carved flower series coming tomorrow!!!

Still trying to clear off the recent lot of orders.

I have stuff that I am sure you will love looking at. Will take pictures and post up tomorrow.

Look how she has grown!


The LOVE of my life.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Pastels $ 45 for a week, $ 52 then after

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This gorgeous pair of earrings are going at a price close to its material cost!!!

I tried taking pictures at all angles possible to show off the various pastel colours - light green from Rutilated Quartz (with green needles in them), yellow from Lemon Topaz, pink from Tourmaline, violet from Iolite, cream from a freshwater pearl, and clear transparency from natural Crystal rock.

All these precious things are hanging on a cute, 925 silver French ear wire.
Note: The rock crystals in my strand are of different sizes, i will try my best to pair them up.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Sugary Plum $ 32 for a week, $37 then after




The same dark orange Moonstones with faceted Garnet, Rose Quartz and freshwater pearls clustered above.

Chains, round bead and ear wires are all goldfilled.