Reader Photos : wire, Swarovski Crystals

Wire-wrapped Cab

HannahK@5 — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:14:47 GMT

This one I wrapped a little more than I usually do. I also added Swarovski crystals because I love a little glitz in everything I make. The wire is copper.

for the sun

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

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

Pinkalicious

Antiquity Travelers — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 14:10:59 GMT

This pair is perfect for any girl who just can't get enough pink! The chandelier hoops are adorned with 60+ pink Swarovski Crystals! The center piece is a large Swarovski flower pendent. Each dangle has cascade in 3 shades of pink finished with whimsical gold wire twists. They are finished with 18k gold posts.

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!

India Blue

Antiquity Travelers — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 13:45:54 GMT

This deep blue bracelet is mixed with lapis, bali beads, silver and blue indian plate beads and over 130 tiny Swarovski beads. The clasp is a beautiful sterling silver that you might just want to wear as the center piece!

Something new and something Blue for Juliette

megm3271 — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:54:21 GMT

This is a collection I made for a very dear friend to wear on her wedding day. I imported the Blue Mystic Quartz gemstones from Thailand - they are each approximately 19mm X 26mm x 9mm. I used Sterling Silver and 14K gold filled wire in gauges ranging from 16-22 including round, half-round and square wire for this project. I also incorporated fresh water pearls and Swarovski 4mm crystalsinto the necklace and cocktail ring.