Aqua Dragonfly Necklace

February 1, 2010 by  
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Delicate dragonfly metal beads are used with delicate aqua tones to create this necklace.

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Red Heart and Bicone Necklace

January 1, 2010 by  
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Stunning red silver foil hearts are teamed together with classic translucent bicone beads to make this statement necklace.

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Ribbon and Ceramic Bead Necklace

December 1, 2009 by  
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This elegant necklace will give a sophisticated look worn over a simple black sweater.

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Aqua Marine Twisted Wire Necklace

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This twisted wire necklace gives a vine like appearance.

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Contemporary Cage Necklace

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This is a modern style necklace which looks great worn resting at the collar bone.

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Useful conversions and terms

June 1, 2009 by  
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Item Meaning or Conversion
Hank 6-12 Strands
Pc 1 Piece
Gross 144 Pieces
Mass 1200 Pieces
1 Kilo 2.2 Pounds
Cent 100 Pieces
Mille 1000 Pieces
Millimetre 1/25 Inch
Inch 2.54 cm (25.4 millimetres)
Necklace Lengths:  
Collar This is worn close to collar bone at the base of the neck and usually made up of three or more strands sized around 12 to 13 inches.
Choker This is worn snugly around the neck and it is particularly suited to hair worn pinned up for special occasions. Usually sized around 14 to 16 inches.
Princess This length is usually around 17 to 19 inches. a great length for a pendant or a high neck line.
Matinee At 20 to 24 inches, this necklace is a good alround choice. Probably once thought of as the most appropriate length for early afternoon
Opera The opera necklace is quite versatile as it can be worn singularly or doubled up to fit close to the neck.  The length is around 28 to 34 inches.
Lariat This is a necklace that us not joined but rather tied together or wrapped around the neck.  The length is usually around 48 inches

Crystal Necklace with Lilac Silver Foil Focal Beads

May 31, 2009 by  
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Subtle colour changes in crystal hue create a stunning backdrop for focal beads

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Pink Heart Bead Feature Necklace

May 31, 2009 by  
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Use a bead random pattern to showcase a heart of glass

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Pink Cord Necklace with Silver Metal Beads

May 31, 2009 by  
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Pick a cord color of your choice and get knotting

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Rose Pendant Necklace

May 31, 2009 by  
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Spotlight your favorite focal bead by integrating into pendant necklace

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