To me this 1 lev coin represents the past royal glory of one of the old European monarchies - Bulgaria.This necklace is part of a series of coin jewelry made with pieces from around the world. $150
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Lemon Citrite and smoked glass cubes wrapped in silver wire. The beads catch the light like dew-drops on a flower. $220 SOLD!
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Paua abalone beads with an antique oxidized copper pendant. $95
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Hand painted japanese vintage beads and smoky quartz nuggets. The beads posess the sophisticated and subtle beauty of Japanese art. $75
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This necklace was inspired by the daring colors of Chilean textiles and pottery. It is made from unevenly shaped turqouise beads and red terracota beads from Chile. $80
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Small golden fresh-water pearls hilight the handmade centerpiece - a venetian glass bead. Gold specks, and colorful ribbons of glass fuse in a beautiful organically shaped jewel. $200 SOLD!
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Delicate translucent pink beads lead the eye to the pendant. A beautiful milky pink stone hand wrapped in sterling silver wire. $75
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This choker is made with red glass beads from Poland. Each bead is hand wrapped in sterling silver wire. Tiny round onyx beads contrast the color and shape of the rectangular beads. $110
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A chain of vibrant golden-green painted fresh-water pearls with a spectacular green venetian glass bead flanked by ornamental silver nugets. $210 SOLD!
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A large pink jade pendant is flanked by two intricate textured pink beads and caressed by a burgundy organza ribbon. Inspired by the bold flamboyancy of spanish jewelry. $180
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These freshwater pearls come from Manila. The little brown and grey pearls accentuate the lustrous darkness of the larger beads. $90
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Alternating spotted red and white polish glass beads form a playfull row of pendants. This necklace was inspired by the joyful Polka dance. $70
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These coins come from Bulgaria - my homeland. The delicate ribbon woven through the silver chain represents the thin thread that will forever connect me to that country. $210
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Translucent chinese jade fish and jade beads. The play of light on the stones and the subtle variations of color carry the delicacy of Chinese watercolors. $110
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A jade fish swimming in a wave of organza ribbon between two milky drops of jade. $190 SOLD!
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This choker features african wood beads on a leather strap. It is inspired by the simple originality of African jewelry and speaks of warmth and joy. $40
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An antique oxidized metal Chinese stamp, gives substance to this leather choker. Two sterling silver decorative pieces and two dark green jade beads finish the look of the pendant. $50
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Light grey freshwater pearls and with double rows of dark blue smoky quartz nuggets. This sophisticated necklace brings class to any occasion or outfit. $120
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A little about the necklaces...
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