Lapis Lazuli beads Necklace

Lapis Lazuli beads Necklace

The even, deep blue color of this lapis lazuli cabochon is rare and highly prized by connoisseurs. Lapis lazuli is treasured the world over for its beautiful deep blue color. Color Variously described as indigo, royal, midnight, or marine blue, lapis lazuli’s signature hue is slightly greenish blue to violetish blue, medium to dark in tone, and highly saturated. In its most-prized form, lapis lazuli has no visible calcite, although it might contain [...]

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Latest beads Necklace

Latest beads Necklace

Statement bead necklaces are a must-have bridal fashion accessory of every Nigerian bride (and groom) who is preparing for her traditional marriage/ engagement ceremonies. Wedding guests wear beaded neck chains to complete their aso-ebi look. In this post, you’ll find pictures of over 60 Nigerian handmade bead necklace ideas – from Nigerian and African coral beads, edo princess-style wedding coral beads, bead necklaces men and more. So, play the video [...]

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Polymer clay beads Necklace

Polymer clay beads Necklace

Polymer clay necklaces are bang on trend and you can easily make your own to match your outfit or mood. They also make really brilliant gifts. In this tutorial you ll learn how to make an ombre disc necklace and a colourful bead necklace. Read on for the how-to. Step 1 Lay a piece of baking paper on your work surface. You ll need green (or any colour of your choice) and white polymer clay. Cut a few pieces measuring roughly 12mm (half inch) square [...]

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Ladies Bead Necklaces

Ladies Bead Necklaces

Recycled Magazine & Calendar Hand Rolled Bead Necklaces Novel, beautiful, and recycled, it just can t get any better than that. We offer these necklaces from three women s groups: one in Kenya and two in Uganda, Africa. You can accessorize, look fabulous, save the planet and give women in Kenya and Uganda a better life with our unique and eye-popping necklaces made out of recycled magazines! Give a splash of color to your look - and a tidal wave [...]

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Garnet beads Necklace

Garnet beads Necklace

Item : almj104x_red-garnet-necklace This genuine red garnet necklace is 18 long (45cm), available in 3 diameter sizes: 4mm, 6mm, and 7.5mm This beautiful almandine garnet round bead necklace was made from natural color purplish-red garnet pieces with superior gem-grade transparency that were mined in Africa. The lightly included beautiful garnet beads were hand-ground and then polished, drilled, strung and fit in this natural red garnet necklace [...]

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Trade beads Necklace

Trade beads Necklace

More interest about one of my favorite subjects, Trade Beads, is always a treat for me. I’ve received quite a few questions about Trade Beads in the last few months and have determined that we really need a blog post about them on Walker Goldsmiths not just on Active Artists . So my New Years resolution is to blog about trade beads weekly! Blue Russians are the beads that have raised the most questions lately. That is the name given to the beautiful [...]

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Mardi Gras Bead Necklaces

Mardi Gras Bead Necklaces

Mardi Gras beads have been popularized for their widespread use on Fat Tuesday in New Orleans. Each year, crowds of people line up to snag as many beaded necklaces as their necks can hold. But where did all of this excitement start? Why are Mardi Gras beads such an essential part of the Bourbon Street celebration? It is believed that Mardi Gras parades began in New Orleans sometime around the 1830’s. These parades typically run throughout the Carnival [...]

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Spirit beads Necklaces

Spirit beads Necklaces

Our Cedar bead necklaces are unique because they include over 150 cedar beads and are exceptionally long, at least 60 (5 feet)! The beads can be worn as a short or long necklace, or as a bracelet wrap. To allow them to be worn as a four strand choker, a silver plated Necklace Shortener clasp (see photo) is included with each necklace. Cedar beads are often placed on a baby’s wrist or draped over their sleeping place for protection, happiness and [...]

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Choker beads Necklace

Choker beads Necklace

The history of the choker necklace goes back hundreds of years. There have been many types of chokers worn during this time and for different reasons. But the style in which it has been worn – close fitting against the neck - has remained the same since it first came into existence. This post investigates how the choker necklace came about and how it has developed into a fashion icon over the years. Many sources claim that chokers were first seen [...]

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