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Alison Libby

Lindsay Haedt — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:14:10 GMT

Alison Libby

Aquamarine dream

Crazy lace agate in a rich shade of larimar blue sets an oceanic tone for this jewelry ensemble. Seed beads, crystals, WireLace, and faceted glass in monochromatic shades add depth to the color scheme.

Alison Libby

Lindsay Haedt — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:10:58 GMT

Alison Libby

Coral reef

Alison combined hues of red, pink, orange, and gold to evoke the feeling of warm summer days. The red and pink beads are reminiscent of coral, but they are actually Greek ceramics — a more eco-friendly choice.

Alison Libby

Lindsay Haedt — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:08:40 GMT

Alison Libby

Emerald koi

A Hill Tribe silver fish pendant is a simple starting point for a complex necklace. The three strands include Czech glass beads, pearls, variscite, and WireLace, all in fresh, vibrant shades of green.

Vicki Davis

BeadStyle Magazine — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:58:38 GMT

Vicki Davis

Clyde, Texas

Vicki strung tiny cascades of Swarovski crystal, turquoise, and mother-of-pearl to evoke the feeling of bubbling, flowing water.

Peggy Steward

BeadStyle Magazine — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:56:16 GMT

Peggy Steward

Santa Barbara, California

To make this asymmetrical design, Peggy wired together classic materials like pastel pearls, seed beads, and silver.

Sally Squire

BeadStyle Magazine — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:35:41 GMT

Sally Squire

Milwaukie, Oregon

This necklace, titled Palm, was inspired by the palm trees in Palm Springs. Sally made polymer clay beads in rich shades of green and gold to capture the warm tones of the California trees at sunset.

Melissa Lee

BeadStyle Magazine — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:10:02 GMT

Melissa Lee

Highland Park, Illinois

This necklace, titled Midnight Garden, is Melissa's interpretation of Ophelia's garden from Hamlet. She created the branches, thorns, moon, and clasp from PMC and added glass, amethyst, and pearls.

Carol McKinney

BeadStyle Magazine — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:07:49 GMT

Carol McKinney

Amarillo, Texas

Inspired by the contents of her junk drawer, Carol created this necklace, called Trash to Treasure. She incorporated gemstones, charms, and even key-chain embellishments.

Marla Gulotta

BeadStyle Magazine — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:05:14 GMT

Marla Gulotta

Mequon, Wisconsin

Marla calls this piece a memory necklace because it brings back fond memories of the places she's traveled to. There are beads from Spain, Portugal, Mexico, and England.

Andrea Marshall

BeadStyle Magazine — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:53:02 GMT

Andrea Marshall

Chicago

This necklace, called Ariel, is strung with raku ginkgo leaves and Swiss blue topaz rondelles and briolettes. Andrea wrapped the main strand with tiny raku beads and Charlottes. The sterling silver clasp is set with a dark garnet.

Kate Purdy

BeadStyle Magazine — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:51:01 GMT

Kate Purdy

Coronado, California

A PMC pendant made by Mary Buckman takes center stage in this understated necklace. Kate chose kyanite and labradorite beads to complement the silver focal piece.

Mia Gofar

BeadStyle Magazine — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:49:07 GMT

Mia Gofar

Singapore

Assorted seed and bugle beads in a range of blues are loosely twisted in this eye-catching necklace. The beads are tiny, but Mia used three strands to give this piece a substantial feel.

Cameron Cox

BeadStyle Magazine — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:58:10 GMT

Cameron Cox

San Francisco

Flat stick pearls give Branching Out rich texture and dimension. Round mookaite beads separate the pearls at random intervals, and asymmetrically strung focal beads reinforce the organic theme.

Sarah Caligiuri

BeadStyle Magazine — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:57:12 GMT

Sarah Caligiuri

San Francisco

Orbital Illusion began as an experiment in color. Sarah used deep shades to evoke a fairy-tale theme, then added crystal beads for a touch of mysticism. The beads seem to float inside the wood hoops, adding to the necklace's romance.

Lacy Halliwell

BeadStyle Magazine — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:56:14 GMT

Lacy Halliwell

San Francisco

Royal Linkage strikes the perfect balance of bold aesthetics and lightweight comfort. Lacy started with the Lucite links, then incorporated wirework for a mixed-media look. A Lucite pendant and accent beads add a feminine touch to the utilitarian chain.

Andrea Kiernan

BeadStyle Magazine — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:48:44 GMT

Andrea Kiernan

Friday Harbor, Washington

Inspired by her work at Pelindaba Lavender Farm, Andrea created these lavender beads using borosilicate glass. The focal bead is a small vial that holds lavender essential oil, giving this necklace multisensory appeal.

Andrea Marshall

BeadStyle Magazine — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:47:36 GMT

Andrea Marshall

Chicago, Illinois

In Mycenae, Andrea started with a strand of champagne-colored pearls and wrapped it with silver Charlottes, garnets, and citrines. A box clasp set with basket-woven glass finishes the piece with a handcrafted feel.

Cynthia Wuller

BeadStyle Magazine — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:46:25 GMT

Cynthia Wuller

Chicago, Illinois

This piece was inspired by the small spiral shells that Cynthia found at a rock shop. To showcase the shells without overwhelming them, she made a chain of pearls proportional to the shells. The focal point consists of two vintage glass teardrop pearls that carry on the beach-inspired theme.

Rupa Balachandar

BeadStyle Magazine — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:45:27 GMT

Rupa Balachandar

Fremont, California

Large crescent-shaped beads lend this necklace a distinctive flair. Muted purple hues are pretty and feminine, and copper pearls provide contrast and highlight the imperial jasper's natural pattern. A Bali-silver pendant and accents give the piece texture.

Eva Kapitany

BeadStyle Magazine — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:44:22 GMT

Eva Kapitany

Mequon, Wisconsin

Eva combined shells in shades of pink and mauve to create this elegant necklace-and-earring set. Matching crystals strung on decorative head pins separate the shells and add sparkle without detracting from the color scheme.