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In China, the calabash—also known as the bottle gourd—has been cherished for centuries as a symbol of nourishment, protection, and good fortune. Traditionally used as both food and medicine, its hard shell was ingeniously transformed into bottles, dippers, and even ancient musical instruments. Gourds were carried to hold healing remedies, wine, and mystical elixirs, and were even tied to the backs of children and boat dwellers as natural life preservers.

Today, this timeless symbol is reimagined as a striking piece of wearable art. The calabash necklace is handcrafted from thousands of tiny seed beads, meticulously woven in a peyote stitch to mirror the organic curves of the gourd. At its base, a sparkling crystal rivoli is elegantly embellished, adding a radiant focal point that elevates the design—where ancient symbolism meets contemporary elegance.

Step into a world of motion and mystique with Orbitella, a necklace that celebrates fun and grace in every rotation.

At the heart of the design is a tubular central core, rich with detail and adorned with three independently spinning beaded rings - a unique, kinetic feature that adds both elegance and playfulness. The body of the pendant is meticulously stitched in a vertical pattern accented with faceted fire polished beads that catch the light with every movement.

Suspended from an odd count peyote rope, Orbitella is more than a necklace - it is a kinetic sculpture, a conversation piece, a statement of style as well as a fidget toy for your restless fingers. It can be hung with the rings at the top or at the bottom.

Orbitella is perfect for those who dare to shine, move with intention, and wear their uniqueness boldly.

Il Braccialetto della Regina is a cuff fit for a royal wrist.

The sparkling glass cabochons glows with brilliance, encased by an intricately beaded cubic right angle weave and double cubic right angle weave frame. Delicate pearls and fire-polished beads further elevate the cuff’s luxurious appeal, while the dazzling cubic zirconia embellished clasp adds a touch of regal sophistication.

The bracelet is laid out as a luxe and sinuous strip of gleam and shine. Though wide and substantial, this cuff is surprisingly comfortable to wear, combining opulence and luxury with ease.

Il Gioiello della Regina—a necklace of regal elegance, fit for royalty.

A radiant glass cabochon takes center stage, its brilliance enhanced by a delicate, intricately beaded cubic right angle weave and double cubic right angle weave frame. Luxurious pearls and fire-polished beads further elevate the piece, adding a refined touch.

Beneath the cabochon, an oval frame houses a filigree crown adorned with sparkling cubic zirconia, cradling a lustrous pearl in its embrace.

The stunning focal hangs from a beautifully embellished rope, secured with a cubic zirconia-encrusted toggle clasp, complete with a charming star-shaped dangle.

Amidst the snow-blanketed village, a yuletide lantern glows with festive warmth. Its amber light flickers gently, casting a welcoming halo over the frosty evening. Ornate with holly and evergreen, the lantern stands as a beacon of cheer, guiding carolers and wanderers alike. Inside, a single candle burns with a steady flame, symbolizing hope and togetherness. Each twinkle of light dances in harmony with the spirit of the season, inviting all to pause, reflect, and celebrate the magic of Yuletide. As the lantern sways slightly in the crisp winter breeze, its light weaves a tapestry of comfort and joy.

It is with this in mind that the ornament for this year came into being. The Yuletide Lantern features 4 beautiful large octagonal rhinestones surrounded by delicious tiny firepolish beads. The lantern sparkle, glow and flicker like a real lantern. A shaped cone with staggered points is embellished with tiny lush Austrian pearls ending with a lovely drop bead.

The Yuletide Lantern makes for a lovely ornament for the Christmas tree or as a beautiful keepsake made with love for a member of your family or friend.

Glass rhinestones can be purchased from here.

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.

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.

Star Light, Star Bright uses a structured peyote woven base that is then embellished with glimmering chaton montees at the spokes. This style of setting crystals allows every facet of the beautiful Swarovski xilion chaton stone to be seen in all its glory without obstruction or hindrance. Nestled at the centre of the star, is a snowflake embracing another xilion chaton. The result is a star that answers my wishes – a glimmering, glittering ornament that would look exquisite on any tree.

Give the gift of a wish this Christmas season. Star Light Star Bright makes a beautiful gift for a loved one or a friend. Make them for your own Christmas tree and invite your friends and family to make a wish for peace, happiness and love this festive season.

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 can I say? I love rings, the bigger the better. The more unusual the better.

My Rather Large Cocktail Ring answers my predilection for these rings. Using gumdrops, pearls and Twin or Superduo beads, the ring is built from a series of netting around the pearls. The gumdrops are incorporated into this netting and form a round of “points”. The ring is completely self-supporting. The inside is hollow and the structure is built from by netting over beads.

This ring is great for those who like to make a statement with their hands. It is big and depending on the color can be very in your face. Make one in elegant golds and silvers. Or make one with the latest neon beads for that fun occasion. However you make them, definitely one will not be enough.

The Chinese longevity symbol is the most revered among the five good fortune symbols -
Good Luck, Prosperity, Longevity, Happiness, Wealth

The “Shou” character has been stylized by many. One of the more recognizable images of this character is the narrow elongated “Shou” with elegant curving sides reflecting the strokes of the character. It is this version the “Shou” that the necklace uses as a design element.

Chinese legend also has it that the butterfly is a symbol of the undying bond between lovers.
Flitting happily from flower to flower, the butterflies signify the lovers celebrating their love with happiness and freedom.

What can be more perfect than the unity of two very special and auspicious symbol together.

Longevity & Love features a cubic right angle weave rope embellished with caged pearls. The caged pearls give the impression of traditional Chinese knots which are both ornamental as well as functional. Suspended from this rope is a beautiful howlite butterfly below which hangs a self-supporting “Shou” character in cubic right angle weave. The necklace is closed with a simple loop over an embellished pearl reminiscent of mysticism of the East.

To the Chinese, it is very auspicious to have both these symbol on one self.
Weave yourself a beautiful and elegant necklace using these age old symbols of longevity and love.
Wear it to benefit from the blessings of longevity and love.