A bit of Sparkle

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I am in a jewellery making mood.  This set I made following Jane's Ring of Roses bracelet pattern, using some vintage glass beads for the centres. They really sparkle, but it is difficult to capture on a photograph.














Over the last few years I have found charity shops selling broken necklaces quite cheaply considering that the beads are made of glass 










Some beads are too large and heavy to use for tatting, so one day I may string them up and make a necklace for myself. 


Comments

  1. MichelleNovember 5, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Now that's my kind of sparkle!!!! Gorgeous!!!

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  2. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeNovember 5, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    I love sparkly jewelry! I think I might have to go shopping for old beaded necklaces, mainly for inspiration.

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  3. MaureenNovember 5, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    I had a crystal necklace just like the one in the bottom picture! - I think I still know where it is. I love your black set, it's wonderful.

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  4. AnneNovember 6, 2015 at 1:25 AM

    Love your set, I bet worn on a background of a red jumper or dress would really set it sparkling. Some pretty colours showing on the crystal necklace.

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  5. God's KidNovember 6, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    Very classy looking jewelry set!!! :)

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  6. FoxNovember 6, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    This is a very pretty set well done!

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  7. Kathy NiklewiczNovember 6, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    These are fabulous, and I can 'see' the sparkle! A fabulous set for the holiday season - very elegant! You've certainly been busy!

    The charity shops are fun to shop in. It's good to rescue things and so nice they can find new homes.

    You have quite a bead stash, and the beads from Singapore look great on your Fall necklace.

    Can't forget to mention the rope-making machine. Such excellent craftsmanship by In the Garage!

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  8. Sally KersonNovember 7, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    Thank you for your encouraging comments, although I like a bit of sparkle, at the moment still quite keen on using pearl beads, but saying that there is a place for both!

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