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.

This  two lamp work beads  are wired onto the 18 ” black leather cord using 20 guage copper craft wire.  The Swarovski AB Colorado topaz bicone crystal connected to the lamp work using a brass headpin.

Mentioned only in Rev. 21:19, as one of the precious stones in the foundation of the New Jerusalem.  The name of this stone is derived from Chalcedon, where it is said to have been first discovered.

In modern mineralogy this is the name of an agate-like quartz of a bluish color.

This bracelet seems to say “Let’s have a party”.

This petite pair of accessories is lightweight and easy to wear–you’ll  hardly know that you have them on until light hits the crystals.

The shade will compliment many other colors.  The copper wire is 22 guage.

These briolettes had uneven holes drilled making it difficult to wrap with wire, for that reason, I used brass headpins.

That method also made it possible to evenly suspend the beads.  I frequently use headpins to make wire wraps and wire loops to connect beads.

Jasper, like agate, is a powerful healing stone. It helps us move beyond just surviving to making us glad to be alive.