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A quirky fun necklace to usher in the Spring. Czech twists form flower petals surrounding a crystal rivoli centre. A series of three flowers float along a Chevron chain rope of Czech fire polished beads. And of course, for that special elegance, an Elegant Elements Clasp.

Florence is known as the cradle of the Renaissance. Wonderfully preserved. A showcase of Renaissance beauty, elegance and grace.

The Florentines were the first embarked on a journey to relearn from the glorious past of two important lost ancient cultures, Greek and Roman. They strove to increase their knowledge of philoshophy, religion, politics, science, mathematics, literature and the arts. This incredible cultural movement of the Renaissance transformed not only Florence but eventually the rest of Europe, influencing all aspects of life.

La Collana Fiorentina (The Florentine Necklace) is a tribute to this beautiful and graceful city that has given the world so much. A small chaton is bezelled using Hubble stitch and embellished with crystals. A sumptuous rope with crystal quartets is used to hang the bezelled crystals. Sparkly Czech firepolished beads are strung gracefully between each bezelled crystal.

"While Viking men were explorers, warriors, merchants, and pirates who raided, traded, explored and settled in wide areas of Europe, Asia and the North Atlantic islands from the late 8th to mid-11th century, Viking women stayed at home and were responsible for everything within the home and the Queen of all she surveyed.

Viking women, you could say were the pre-cursors of the modern women. Everything she brought into the marriage remained her personal property and did not fully become part of her husband's estate. In fact, the Viking women have the ability to divorce her husband should he mistreat her or is unable to provide for her or her children. Now that is what I call a completely modern woman!

To celebrate these strong and modern Viking women, the Viking Queen Necklace is born. The spikes are a symbol of traditional Viking warrior helmets. The crystals encrusting the pendant is a tribute to the riches that remain her own even in marriage. A solitary beautiful crystal pendant completes the look of this striking sophisticated necklace.

To ensure that the pendant remains the focus, a simple herringbone rope is used and is closed with an embellished beaded toggle.
Definitely a necklace that is unapologetic in its boldness and sophistication.

Included are instructions for both the basic as well as twisted herringbone rope."

Twinni is made with embellished Czech Twin or Superduo two-hole beads. These gorgeous rice looking beads with 2 holes are ideal for embellishing with smaller round seed beads and weaving into a pliant flat bracelet. Woven with a modified netting stitch, Twinni is suited to new or experienced beaders. Make a one-row bracelet for a quick and easy project. Make 2, 3, 4 or more rows for a dramatic bold look. Combine colors and different textures for an interesting look.

Twinni – a fun and quick project that is guaranteed to get you loads of compliments.

A handmade ornament is one of the most precious heirloom you can hand down to your children. It also makes an extremely meaningful and personal Christmas gift for a loved one or a dear friend. Your gift of love will certainly be cherished for many Christmases to come.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is made in 2 parts. First the peyote star is made. When the star is completed, we will bezel a chaton for the centre and embellish the arms of the star. We will also build a loop at the tip of one of the arms so that you can hang the star on your tree. Before you start, it would be a good idea for you to read all the instructions once through so that you will understand the sequence of what you will need to do.

In trigonometry and geometry, triangulation is the process of determining the location of a point by measuring angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed baseline. The point can then be fixed as the third point of a triangle with one known side and two known angles. The use of triangles to estimate distances goes back to antiquity. In the 6th century BC the Greek philosopher Thales is recorded as using similar triangles to estimate the height of the pyramids by measuring the length of their shadows and that of his own at the same moment, and comparing the ratios to his height. He has also estimated the distances to ships at sea as seen from the top of a cliff, by measuring the horizontal distance traversed by the line-of-sight for a known fall, and scaling up to the height of the whole cliff.

Triangulations is a series of peyote woven 3-D triangles. They are linked with matching rings or disc beads. The simplicity and clean lines of the various geometric shapes gives this necklace an extremely elegant and sophisticated feel.

The necklace is simple enough for those who have just started beading and yet interesting enough for the experienced beaders to enjoy.

Little cluster flowers of Tri-Beads and Swarovski coin pearls gives this sweet little bracelet its name.

Petite petals formed with Tri-beads surround a bezelled pearl centre.
Luxurious colour combinations make this quick to make bracelet extremely attractive and will make not only a lovely bracelet for yourself but as beautiful presents for friends and family.

Embellished wheels of different sizes linked together to form a contemporary necklace. Tila Wheels are extremely versatile. Use one on its own as a focal element. Wear it on one side to create an interesting asymetrical decorative element. Link several to form a central pendant as in this case. Weave a bar and it becomes a toggle clasp for a bracelet or a necklace. Functional and decorative.

Tila beads are used in a modified right angle weave stitch to form a self-supporting and extremely sturdy ring that is strong yet at the same time looks delicate. Embellished with pretty magatamas, the assembled focal element is suspended from a St Petersburg weave chain which continues the embellished look of the front.

A necklace that is both casual for a weekend in jeans and at the same time elegant enough to take you to any 3-star Michelin restaurant.

Once you get the hang of these rings, you will find them extremely useful as decorative components for your beadwork.

For those who love a sense of symmetry and order, the Tila Mosaïque Cuff is just the thing for you. Each bead precisely placed in a grid framed by tiny round seed beads accentuating both the beauty and symmetry of the square Tila beads and the grid of the cuff.

Peeking from between each grid is a glittering crystal bicone. This further accentuates the grid theme while at the same time, it softens the entire look of the cuff and gives it a richness and luxurious feel. For that touch of femininity, the Tila Mosaïque Cuff is secured with three tiny flower like margarita crystals that complements the crystal bicones encrusting the cuff.

The finished cuff is extremely fluid and comfortable on the wrist and will definitely jazz up any outfit and gain you loads of compliments.

Elegant and sophisticated. Long and dangling earrings that gently brush the shoulders. Crystals sparking in the light. These shoulder dusters will grace the ears of the lady who is not afraid to be noticed.

A beautiful Swarovski crystal chaton is bezelled and form the centrepiece of the earrings. Sounding it are more gleaming crystals set in a prismatic right angle weave border around. Hanging from the lower end of the earring, feminine and elegant floral findings that sweep gently to and fro.

The Shoulder Dusters – fun, glamorous, elegant and sophisticated.

Alexandrina Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India, the second longest serving British monarch, is a woman so well-loved and regarded that she created a whole fashion movement all on her own. Many attribute the tradition of brides wearing white on their wedding day to this fashionable sovereign.

During her rule, a middle class began to emerge, sparking a demand for jewellery for the mass market. Jewels that paid homage to the ornate, decorated and rich style that the Queen herself worn, first in rich luxurious colourful jewels and later in life, after the death of her beloved Albert, in all black.

What however is little known is that the Queen was not called Victoria at all but the affectionate Drina. It was only upon her coronation that she became known as Victoria.

The Queen’s Cuff is a tribute to this well-loved monarch. A central embellished crystal component has pride of place in the middle of the cuff - sparkling and gleaming in the light. Embellished little cabochons and embellished are woven into the strap to edge the central component. The strap features two rows of sparkling precious metal plated fire polished beads

For centuries, the North Star, also known as Polaris, has pointed the way for many travellers. Across trackless dry deserts to vast inclement and clement seas, the North Star has always helped many a traveller find their way home.

Known to stay nearly still in our skies while the stars of the entire Big Dipper constellation in the northern sky moves around it. This makes Polaris the most dependable star in the constellation to use as a compass to find the way. Although not the brightest star, estimated to be the 50th brightest, Polaris is bright enough to spot even from suburban skies where stars are often obliterated by our polluted skies.

When you find Polaris in the sky, you know the way north and you can then find your way home.

This year’s Christmas ornament is inspired by the beauty and romance of the North Star. Six sparkling Swarovski chatons on each side form the centre of the star. The “arms” or spokes of the star is made from cubic right angle weave. It is completely self-supporting and is double-sided making it ideal to hang from a Christmas tree.

Give yourself or your family or loved one, the gift of the North Star this Christmas.
Let the North Star be the beacon for them to find their way home to their family and friends this blessed Yuletide