Sunday, November 14, 2010

Bead Soup Re-Vamp!

It's the middle of November, what a perfect time to have bright and beautiful jewelry to gaze upon!  I was the "left over" in pairing up, so Lori Anderson kindly took me on as her second partner.  She sent me a breezy, colorful necklace that I told her I would've worn to a beach wedding in Maui!  Here it is -


There was a lot to work with.  In order to be "me", I selected only 2 of the components, the fabulous silver clasp and the fun keishi pearls.  Lori also sent extras, and I discovered that the lampwork beads that were included had a colorful spot that coordinated with the pearls, although the photo doesn't really emphasize that.




This is the secondary focal and I used the clasp as the main focal.


Isn't it spectacular!!  The silver brings out the silvery-gray pearls very nicely.  I also added peach and gray potato pearls and one more of the lampwork beads.


Here is another view, it can be worn in several positions.
Thanks, Lori, for being a generous partner and for organizing!

"Elegance Re-Born"

Be sure you visit all the blogs!  
Each re-vamp is a delightful surprise!


Erin Prais-Hintz http://treasures-found.blogspot.com
Jen Velasquez http://jenjuddrocks.blogspot.com
Johanna Rhodes http://firephoenixcreations.blogspot.com
Laurel Steven http://laurelsteven.blogspot.com
Loretta Carstensen http://www.designsbyloretta.blogspot.com
Lori Anderson http://www.PrettyThingsBlog.com

Mallory Hoffman http://rosebud101-fortheloveofbeads.blogspot.com

Marianna Boylan http://www.stargirlshop.blogspot.com
Norma Turvey http://www.bead dreams and moonlitfantaseas
Sharon Misuraco http://goinoffthebeadinpath.blogspot.com You are here.
Stacey Curry http://starhitchedwagon.blogspot.com
Tyne Bodenburg http://www. tynebodennecklaces.blogspot.com





14 comments:

  1. Sharon, I'm with you--the original was really pretty, and I love what you did with the components you used---beautiful job...I especially love the way you mixed the pearl shapes and placed the lampwork focal---great design!

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  2. Okay... I am a slug! I haven't really gotten cooking on mine and it is almost 10pm!!! Yikes! That is GORGEOUS and I do like your design better. You made something great simply stunning. So glad that you could join in!
    Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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  3. pretty, pretty, pretty - loooove it!

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  4. What a beauty you made. I love it. Wonderful simplicity and richness at the same time. Fab.!!

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  5. I like the 'before' necklace (I agree, it screams 'beach holiday') and I adore the 'after' necklace. It looks like an elegant piece of vintage jewellery women in the 1920s would wear.

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  6. That is just beautiful - so elegant! I love the lines of it!

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  7. Oh, my, I honestly didn't think anyone could improve on Lori's design, but I think you did! Beautiful! I love your style!

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  8. Oh those lampwork beads DID work beautifully! You did SO much better than I did -- yours is so much more wearable and modern and chic! Well done!

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  9. High praise, indeed, Lori! Thank you again for all the beads you sent. I'm not through with those lampwork - I have other pearls lined up for them! Have a bracelet plan too, but my other life got in the way. Thanks for the party!

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  10. Love the revamp, so elegant and so simple. I tend to like mutlistrand elaborate necklaces, but seeing your redo... makes me think. Just lovely.

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  11. Fab beads to work with, and you made a great piece! I really look forward to taking part in the next big bead soup party! smiles, Virginie from vivibijoux.com

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  12. That bracelet was beautiful - what a wonderful inspiration piece for you to work with. That clasp is fantastic - I can see why you picked that element to work with. Beautiful finished piece!

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  13. This is spectacular! I love that no matter how you wear it there is something eye-catching and beautiful that becomes the focal point.

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  14. Hello! I found you via missficklemedia...I did not know anything about this swap...what an intriging idea..I am originally from Wisconsin. Please stop by my blog when you find the time. I am having a GIVEAWAY...THANKS.

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