Reader Photos : beads, handmade, swarovski crystal

night in the bush

noodlebead — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:13:31 GMT

all lampwork and focal made by myself..

bali streling silver clasp, and coin freshwater pearl.

for the sun

noodlebead — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:50:50 GMT

wire , seed beads and shell , that what i use for this neckelace

Neapolitan

Antiquity Travelers — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 14:03:52 GMT

A contemporary hoop with shades of Neapolitan icecream. These are rich, gorgeous browns that cascade beautifully on a hot summer night.

This pattern is exclusively Swarovski crystal beads, that sparkle with a technique called the "Aurora Borealis crystal effect." Swarovski was inspired by northern lights, and worked in collaboration with French designer Christian Dior (1950s) to create this type of bead. The success on the catwalk was overwhelming, and this technique is what distinguishes these beads today.

These earrings are one of my personal favorites. I simply love the way they look on!

Crystal Corsage

Dawnstar — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:11:06 GMT

This is my first attempt at a finished piece. It's done in peyote and embellished with a simple flower shape on top.