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Maria Theresa was an Austrian archduchess, the only female ruler of the Hapsburg dominions and also the last of the House of Hapsburg. Sovereign of Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Transylvania, Mantua, Milan, Lodomeria and Galicia, the Austrian Netherlands and Parma. By marriage, she was Duchess of Lorraine, Grand Duchess of Tuscany and Holy Roman Empress. She was also the mother of the infamous Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI of France.

Maria Theresa promulgated financial and educational reforms, promoted commerce and the development of agriculture, and reorganised Austria's ramshackle military, all of which strengthened Austria's international standing. A ruler very much ahead of her time.

The Maria Theresa Collar is in honour of this modern woman who shattered glass ceilings way before the notion of glass ceilings. Shaped prismatic right angle weave embrace a glowing Swarovski crystal pearl to form sweet components. They are placed on a fun necklace of embellished swirling balls made from Czech crescent beads. Learn to make swirling balls that swirl in opposition directions for perfect symmetry. An elegant collar fit for a Holy Roman Empress.

A lanyard is a cord or strap worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist to carry such items as keys or identification cards.

The Lanyard is a flat spiral strap that is supple and lush flat. Hundreds of glittering firepolished beads form the spine of the strap. A huge sparkly lobster claw at the end of the Lanyard is used to hang a twinkling jewel encrusted Swarovski crystal pendant. The pendant is removable and the Lanyard may be used to hang various items from keys to name tags and mobile phones.

A hand-held fan is an implement used to induce an airflow for the purpose of cooling or refreshing oneself. Any broad, flat surface waved back-and-forth will create a small airflow and is considered a rudimentary fan. Generally, purpose-made hand-held fans are shaped like a sector of a circle and made of a thin material such as silk, paper or feathers mounted on slats which revolve around a pivot so that it can be closed when not in use.

The Fan Collar is made from five fan shaped components. Made using little petal like Pip™ beads, they fan out below a gleaming gentle dome. These beautiful fan-like components are strung on a fluid, textured rope to rest gently on the collar bone framing the beauty of its’ wearer. 

This collection of bead jewelry draws on the beauty of Chinese knots for its inspiration. Knotting is an ancient art form in China and is often formed with silk cords both for practical and decorative purposes. The intricate designs of these knots are often used to add interest and elegance in the decoration of functional objects.

The double coin knot which the main focus of this collection of jewelry is so named as it looks like two overlapping traditional Chinese coins. These coins are round but have a square hole in the middle. As the knot is perfectly symmetrical, it also connotes double perfection. Coins of course, denote money and in this aspect, Chinese merchants often carry these knots about their person in the belief that it will bring prosperity.

The Princess Solitaire Ring takes as its inspiration the same octagonal crystal element. The beauty of the crystal takes pride of place as the only stone for the ring. Bezelled in right angle weave, the ring is the perfect accompaniment to your Double Coin Knotlection jewelry. Wear it with the collection; wear it on its own. Day or night, the Princess Solitaire is guaranteed to draw you compliments.

This collection of bead jewelry draws on the beauty of Chinese knots for its inspiration. Knotting is an ancient art form in China and is often formed with silk cords both for practical and decorative purposes. The intricate designs of these knots are often used to add interest and elegance in the decoration of functional objects.

The double coin knot which the main focus of this collection of jewelry is so named as it looks like two overlapping traditional Chinese coins. These coins are round but have a square hole in the middle. As the knot is perfectly symmetrical, it also connotes double perfection. Coins of course, denote money and in this aspect, Chinese merchants often carry these knots about their person in the belief that it will bring prosperity.

Beauty in simplicity - The Little Princess Necklace. A simpler but no less elegant necklace featuring a single double coin knot. A beautiful octagonal Swarovski crystal is suspended from the knot to give a very sophisticated look.

The neck strap features a flat spiral weave. Through the use of magatamas instead of just round seed beads, the neck strap is extremely supple and textured. And to finish, a small and exquisite lotus bud like toggle ball secures the necklace.

This collection of bead jewelry draws on the beauty of Chinese knots for its inspiration. Knotting is an ancient art form in China and is often formed with silk cords both for practical and decorative purposes. The intricate designs of these knots are often used to add interest and elegance in the decoration of functional objects.

The double coin knot which the main focus of this collection of jewelry is so named as it looks like two overlapping traditional Chinese coins. These coins are round but have a square hole in the middle. As the knot is perfectly symmetrical, it also connotes double perfection. Coins of course, denote money and in this aspect, Chinese merchants often carry these knots about their person in the belief that it will bring prosperity.

The Imperial  necklace is the more elaborate of the necklaces in this collection. There are 5 double coin knots that form the centrepiece of this necklace. Each knot is joined to each other with a bezelled crystal chaton. And in the middle, a magnificent Swarovski octagonal crystal hangs in pride of place. The entire centrepiece is suspended from a series of embellished crystal chatons giving the effect of a rich and gem encrusted necklace.

Not only is the front elaborate and luxurious, the necklace is closed by a little “drum” made of two embellished crystal chatons adding just that little touch of something special. This makes the Imperial Necklace one that is befitting of an Empress.

This collection of bead jewelry draws on the beauty of Chinese knots for its inspiration. Knotting is an ancient art form in China and is often formed with silk cords both for practical and decorative purposes. The intricate designs of these knots are often used to add interest and elegance in the decoration of functional objects.

 The double coin knot which the main focus of this collection of jewelry is so named as it looks like two overlapping traditional Chinese coins. These coins are round but have a square hole in the middle. As the knot is perfectly symmetrical, it also connotes double perfection. Coins of course, denote money and in this aspect, Chinese merchants often carry these knots about their person in the belief that it will bring prosperity.

 The bracelet is an accompanying piece to the necklaces. It has 3 double coin knots connected by beautiful octagon Swarovski crystals. To balance the proportion of the bracelet on your wrist, a smaller octagon crystal is used. It is also connected with a slightly thicker strip to ensure that the bracelet lies completely flat when worn on your wrist.

In botany, blossom is a term given to the flowers of stone fruit trees and of some other plants with a similar appearance that flower profusely for a period of time in spring. That is exactly what these are. Little blossoms of sparkly crystal centres and fire polished petals. Unlike a real blossom, these blossoms flower all year round and never fade.

Each blossom is then joined to each other using linking rings with a seamless joins to form an undulating chain of profuse blossoms.

The entire parure consists of a bracelet, earrings, pendant and necklace. Make a pair of earrings. Make a bracelet. Make them all. They are guaranteed to bring a smile for an everlasting spring.

A study in the use of both right angle weave and cubic right angle weave. The Tatiana Necklace is made of two strips of cubic right angle weave (CRAW) joined with CRAW embellished columns which are both decorative as well as serve to hold the two strips in place.

As a centrepiece, suspended from two of the CRAW links are two beautiful Swarovski crystals bezelled in right angle weave making the necklace both embellished, luxurious and yet extremely wearable. A high quality Elegant Elements clasp completes the ensemble.

Subdued and refined. Elegant and sophisticated, Tatiana speaks volumes of the woman who is as refined, sophisticated and exiquisite as she is. Precisely placed tiny beads make this bracelet every bit as beautiful as any haute joaillerie from the ateliers of Harry Winston, Boucheron or Van Cleef & Arpels.

A study in the use of cubic right angle weave. The Tatiana is a sleek elegant column in different sized beads and embellished for added detailing and texture. A perfect complement for your Tatiana bracelet and necklace.

A study in the use of both right angle weave and cubic right angle weave. The Tatiana bracelet is made of three strips of cubic right angle weave (CRAW) joined with CRAW embellished columns which are both decorative as well as serve to hold the strips in place.

Instructions to make the necessary adjustments for the 2-strand bracelet are included.

A tassel is a finishing feature in fabric and clothing decoration.
It is a universal ornament that is seen in varying versions in many cultures around the globe.

It is made by binding or otherwise gathered threads from which at one end protrudes a cord on which the tassel is hung, and which may have loose, dangling threads at the other end. As decorative elements one often finds them attached, usually along the bottom hem, to garments, curtains, shoes, ceremonial robes and even as pasties covering the nipples of burlesque performers!

Using the brand new Hubble stitch, the Tassel Lariat hangs from a pliant rope of tubular Hubble stitch. Multi-layered Hubble stitched waves form the decorative body of the tassel. To finish, a Hubble woven fringe hangs in lush skirt below the body of the tassel.