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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.

The Horned Necklace is a 3-dimensional self-supporting pendant suspended from herringbone rope sections.

Beautiful backlit glass cabochons are bezelled with tiny seed beads. Gradual increases in bead count create “horns” that rise from the mid-section of the pendant. It is then topped by another bezelled cabochon to make it fully reversible.

Sections of herringbone rope are linked with double sided connectors that twinkle in the light to form a pliable, elegant rope.

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.

Beautiful sparking Swarovski pear shaped crystals are bezelled with tiny seed beads. Delicious tiny fire polished beads are studded along the side of the bezels to give it rich and luxurious look. A briolette hangs from each of the pendants.

The Prismatic Right Angle Weave rope is embellished with “stopper” sections to keep the pendants in place. A luxurious and flexible rope that will hang beautifully from your neck.

Pendulum - from the Neo-Latin word, pendulus meaning hanging.
A pendulum is a weight (or bob) suspended from a fixed point so that it can swing freely by the action of gravity and acquired momentum. From its discovery around 1602 by Galileo Galilei the regular motion of pendulums was used for timekeeping, and was the world's most accurate timekeeping technology until the 1930s.

The Pendulum mimics an actual pendulum. A series of three graduating sized crystal pearls are caged inside simple and elegant columns of tiny beads form the weight or bob. The caged bob swings freely from a simple herringbone rope. The bail of the pendulum bob is a simple square knot that shows off the beauty of the herringbone ropes.
Held at the clasp, Pendulum will swing to and fro, with a little assistance from you and gravity.

The Pendulum – an elegant and sophisticated necklace for the woman who loves beauty in simplicity.

What is a cascade? Any dictionary will tell you that a cascade is a waterfall descending over a steep, rocky surface. Just like a cascade in a waterfall, the Pearl Cascade has pearly components that move from one size to another seamlessly.

Beautiful Swarvoski crystal round and coin pearls are bezelled and attached to each as if it grows from each other. These cascades are then attached to pliable and sumptuous neck band. Honeycomb beads are suspended between two Prismatic Right Angle Weave ropes. Embellished with tiny seed beads, the neck band is elegant and substantial enough so it will not distort from the weight of the pearl cascade.

Art Déco (/ˌɑːrt ˈdɛkoʊ/), also known as Style Moderne, is a style of visual arts, architecture and design that first appeared in France just before World War I. It became popular in the 1920s and 1930s and influenced the design of buildings, iewelry, furniture, cars, movie theatres, trains, ocean liners. It takes its name, short for Arts Décoratifs, from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) held in Paris in 1925.

Art Deco jewelry is sought after in the highest realms. It features clean lines, geometrical forms, the use of colored gemstones, and vibrant motifs. Diamonds were used prolifically, and the metal of choice was platinum.

Le Bijou Art Déco takes its inspiration from this prolific “modern” era. Sparkling crystals are captured into a geometric pendant. Tiny seed beads form a precise grid. Straight links of beads are used to suspend the pendant gracefully. The clasp once again demonstrate the influence of geometry of the era. Rectangular tabs of crystals are attached to the clasp giving it an exquisite finish.

Art Déco (/ˌɑːrt ˈdɛkoʊ/), also known as Style Moderne, is a style of visual arts, architecture and design that first appeared in France just before World War I. It became popular in the 1920s and 1930s and influenced the design of buildings, iewelry, furniture, cars, movie theatres, trains, ocean liners. It takes its name, short for Arts Décoratifs, from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) held in Paris in 1925.

Art Deco jewelry is sought after in the highest realms. It features clean lines, geometrical forms, the use of colored gemstones, and vibrant motifs. Diamonds were used prolifically, and the metal of choice was platinum.

La Manchette Art Déco is the ultimate in sparkle. Crystal cup chain is bezelled with tiny seed beads. Multiple rows of bezelled cup chain gives the cuff its distinctive art deco look. Graceful, sparkly – the cuff wraps itself gently around your wrist.

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.

Noble, powerful and very important to the crown. The Marchesa defends the borders of her country from incursions from hostile enemies. A hereditary rank that follows one’s blood lines through the ages. And for this service to the crown and country, the Marchesa is often rewarded with jewels and riches.

La Collana della Marchesa, the Marchioness’ Collar, is strong, noble and rich, just like the Marchesa herself.

Sparkling Swarovski chatons are embellished with tiny seed beads and sparkling, delicious Czech fire polished beads. A beautiful glittering Swarovski cushion cut crystal is showcased in a frame of more sparkling Czech fire polished beads. Suspended from the central pendant is another smaller cushion cut crystal lending more fire to the collar.

A magnificent, richly embellished and luxurious collar sparkling and gleaming in the light.

Worthy of the Marchesa’s station at royal court.

Noble, powerful and very important to the crown. The Marchesa defends the borders of her country from incursions from hostile enemies. A hereditary rank that follows one’s blood lines through the ages. And for this service to the crown and country, the Marchesa is often rewarded with jewels and riches.

Il Braccialetto della Marchesa, the Marchioness’ Cuff, is strong, noble and rich, just like the Marchesa herself. Sparkling Swarovski chatons are embellished with tiny seed beads and sparkling, delicious Czech fire polished beads. Set in a frame of more sparkling Czech fire polished beads, the cuff is substantial while supple and pliant.

A richly embellished and luxurious cuff sparkling and gleaming in the light.
A cuff that befits the wrists of any Marchesa.