A couple of weeks ago, I was at a gem show. Summer is here and my plan is to create as much inventory as I possibly can. When Fall gets here, I can just sit back and sell, sell, sell. Right! We know how well these plans go, don't we? The gem show was a rather small one, but I was able to pick up some really cool beads and pendants.
A favorite, these gem stone pendants with words inscribed on them. Since they did not have holes drilled, the challenge was to either drill holes for the bail or be creative in how to hang them. My first attempt is this Howlite pendant with "Laugh" written on it. I created a cage with seed beads and hung the pendant off a seed bead woven bail. I am thrilled with the outcome and the earthy colors. There is something to be said about wearing a special word close to your heart. What do you think?
I could not resist, so I bought several of the pendants. Now to get really creative with them. Any ideas?
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I really love what you've done!! They are lovely pendants, I'm sure your very creative mind will come up with lots of good ideas for them! :0)
Oh wow, they're beautiful. I'd be selfish and keep them! Not very good for business, is it?
I love the gemstones...so natural.
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Brilliant - I love them! Cannot wait to see what else you come up with. Will these be in your etsy store, too?
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I think it's beautiful and unique.
It does look earthy and natural!
Love those pendants! I think you did a excellent job of fitting the gem in a cage made from seed beads :) Beautiful!
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The gem stone pendents with the inspirational words are just great. Will be watching to see you create a beautiful piece of jewlery around them!
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Beautiful! I really like the seed bead cage. I can't want to see what you do with the rest!
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