I designed these earrings for my daughter-in-law, Susanna, for Mother’s Day.  I love the color combination of aqua and copper–I hope she does too.  Although these have lots of sparkle, they can be worn with anything and not be overdone.

This stripe rhondelle bead was from the African ceramic bead mix I used to create the last two pieces.   Swarovski crystals add some sparkle since the rhondelle has a matte finish.  The components are wrapped onto the leather cord with silver plated copper wire.  The necklace is 18 inches long and is attached with a small lobster clasp.  The pendant wire wrap  spiral attaching the pendant to the cord can be removed from the leather cord in order to use the cord to wear a different pendant.

I purchased a mixed bag of ceramic beads quite some time ago that have been calling me to design–it’s challenged me every time I start to work with my jewelry.  It’s crazy how many ways these beads can be used and how the different colors and shapes inspire different pieces.  The ceramic beads are with silver plated beads and wire.  The leather cord was hand wrapped with the wire and secured to the leather cord with adhesive.  The closure is handcrafted along with the swirl dangle.  The beads are strung onto wire and slightly bent to adhere closer to the wrist.  The bend in the wire also serves to hold the beads on the top of the wrist.  The bracelet is approximately 7 1/2 inches in length.

The ceramic beads in this bracelet were in a mixed bag I purchased some time ago.  I added faceted Czech  rhondelles and wired them together using 20 guage brass.  the handcrafted a hook  can be secured between whatever bead fits on the wrist.  I’m concerned that the black design on the focal bead looks somewhat like a swastika.