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The Blooming Star takes its name from the blossom decorating its center. A 5-petal bloom sits atop a 3-dimensional self-supporting star. A sparkly crystal center twinkles in the middle of this double sided Christmas ornament. Crystals are used to embellish the tips and spokes of the star. The petals are puffy and hollow and are self-supporting as well giving the star its 3-dimensional structure.

The Blooming Star is the perfect ornament to adorn your tree every Christmas or as bespoke family heirloom or as a very personal and precious gift for a loved one this Yuletide season.

Filigree is delicate jewellery metalwork, usually of gold and silver, made with tiny beads or twisted threads, or both in combination. It is soldered together or to the surface of an object of the same metal and arranged in artistic motifs like lace, scrolls or arabesques. Popular in Indian and other Asian metalwork as well in Italian, French and Portuguese metalwork from 1660 to the late 19th century.

A delicate filigree cubic zirconia focal is encased with an intricate cubic right angle weave bezel. The bezel continues upwards to form a flowing rope showcasing the exquisite little Quarter Tila beads. The elegant, sophisticated collar is secured with a sparkly cubic zirconia magnetic clasp. 

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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.