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Opera Elegance

Dec 22, 2008 posted by Michelle Mach
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Designer: Mary Jane Musser
Published: December 22, 2008
Technique: Stringing

This elegant multistrand necklace from Stringing magazine features three shapes of silver pearls.

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migdalia4 wrote
on Dec 22, 2008 7:56 AM
PODRIA SER EN ESPANOL POR FAVOR
betennat wrote
on Dec 22, 2008 4:50 PM
I love this necklace but it's impossible to find the pearl focal connector anywhere. the link in the directions goes to a wholesale only site. :-(
Dragonstar wrote
on Dec 23, 2008 7:04 AM
I think fire mountian gems has a connector like it. Not the exact one though. Also do a search for mother of pearl or abalone shell and see if you can find one like it. Good luck
betennat wrote
on Dec 23, 2008 2:09 PM
Thanks. I've done an extensive search under every keyword imaginable and there is no link like that in the picture. Fire Mountain's pearl inks are the usual stuff, nothing spectacular.
marilyn Perry2 wrote
on Dec 26, 2008 6:54 PM
re: Opera Elegance, This is gorgeous! I have spent hours looking for the pieces in this design( focal connector and the silver flat bicones. If anybody finds them please share.
Suletoslo wrote
on Dec 27, 2008 1:46 PM
Try ebay, you have a good chance of finding it there.
Mary JaneM@4 wrote
on Dec 29, 2008 3:16 PM
The focal bead in this piece is not a connector. It is a bead. It is made up of shell pieces that are glued to the base piece like a mosaic. Try your local bead stores for this shell focal bead. The connector is a silver S connector. I am going to try and come up with another source for this focal bead. I hope this helps.
Mary JaneM@4 wrote
on Dec 29, 2008 6:59 PM
Okay, I did a search and found a very similar focal bead at ritualadornments.com. There were some others that were similar in other stores. If you can only find a rectangular bead, this could be used instead of the oval. Or, if you found one in another color, such as the one at auntiesbeads.com, you could use a different color for the pearls that would be equally beautiful.
Zaz wrote
on Jan 5, 2009 9:25 AM
it would be a good idea if the supply list included the source where the material were bought. it seems everyone is having problems. should anyone find that mother-of-pearl 31×37mm oval please do post again :-)
MyrnaW@2 wrote
on Jan 7, 2009 2:00 PM
Like all the others, I cannot find the FOCAL BEAD anywhere,DAVA does NOT SELL TO THE PUBLIC !!!! REALLY frustrated cause I love the design but cannot do it. No result on EBAY either !!!!
stylish1 wrote
on Jan 8, 2009 7:07 AM
I found this bead and there are others at shipwreck beads.com. Looked similar to the one on the necklace. Cream Shell Mosaic Oval 12x16mm
pmorgan3415 wrote
on Jan 9, 2009 9:57 PM
I purchased a button at Joanne's that looks very much like this focal bead.
MaryannF@3 wrote
on Jan 19, 2009 2:11 PM
I tried to check out ritualadornments.com and only found a page with their class list and no place to search their inventory. Any ideas? Thanks.
arpdesign wrote
on Jan 26, 2009 9:49 AM
I found a mosaic shell bead on shipwreck beads but it looks like it might be rounder than what is used in this necklace http://www.shipwreckbeads.com/catalog/Beads/Shell//orderBy/sku/itemsPerPage/20/page/1/item/38AB558-M/item/38SH625-M
DonnaH@60 wrote
on Feb 1, 2009 11:32 AM
Hi, try BlueMud.com for larger focal beads.
BejeweledKat wrote
on Feb 16, 2009 1:03 PM
If you want to be original, try making your own focal bead. Fire Mountain has a new product, Ferido, that is a cross between poly clay and epoxy. Design your piece in the color you want, then add crystals, MoP, or whatever you wish. http://www.firemountaingems.com/ferido/default.asp?WT.ac=Ferido+Formula+x1&s.adt=ms
DebraS@38 wrote
on Feb 18, 2009 4:13 PM
i found the pearl focal connector. It is from Tiverton RI. The name of the store is Wild About beads. You can go on their web site and get their phone number. www.wildaboutbeads.com you can call and explain exactly what color and size that you want. I shop there all the time and bought several different colors. They are super friendly. Have fun. Opps I think they might be on vacation until the 28th of February. But leave a message and they should call you back. Lots of luck.
Gypzee wrote
on Mar 2, 2009 4:38 PM
I was just reading all the comments on this necklace and the issues with the supplies. I just have to say that you ladies are the most wonderful people I have ever encountered! Everyone is so willing to help! God bless you all and happy creating!
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