[Mandy]

OKAY! I finally got around to taking some photos of some of my own beaded necklaces I've made over the course of 1-3 years. I do all of these on my own and usually just wing it when it comes to assembly; pick the beads and GO! Haha.

#1: Turquoise and Freshwater Pearls

The turquoise bead is a little bit over an inch long and one inch wide. The pearls themselves have very good luster, a few rings on a good number of the pearls but some are smooth as well. Here are some other larger pics to get better views of the pearls:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ewelry/030.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ewelry/028.jpg

#2: Turquoise and Coral

I made this one in autumn of my sophomore year in college (I think). The drop shaped bead is turquoise and it has round red coral beads, jasper, citrine, yellow seed beads and tan colored cylindrical beads. More shots here:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ewelry/005.jpg

#3: Shell Leaf Necklace

This necklace I kind've made to short for me to wear so I wasn't encouraged to wear it (and I was too lazy to restring it). Shell pendant is around 2" in length, has moss agate beads, citrine, mother of pearl and a sterling silver toggle. More images:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ewelry/008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ewelry/010.jpg

#4: Starfish Necklace

My most recent creation. It's quite heavy actually, but that's mostly due to the large white beads seen in the picture. The starfish is Hills Tribe silver. Has white turquoise beads, apatite, citrine chip beads and an s-shape sterling silver clasp. More images:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ewelry/013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ewelry/014.jpg

You can also see these at my Etsy shop as well as some other things...dunno if anyone else here does the whole Etsy thing, hehe. It's a pretty cool site if I say so myself

Thanks for looking!

[GemGeek]

You go girl!

[lisamla]

Nice work! I like the mixture of beads you have incorporated. Never heard of Etsy before, you'll have to let us know if you have success using it.

[jerin]

Very youthful designs, that ought to attract quite a lot of people.

[pattye]

Hey Mandy,
Very fun necklaces! I like how the clasp and findings match well. The Etsy thing is intriguing. I had heard of it, sorta, but didn't realize it was just for handmade items. Cool.

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[pearlkrazy]

Great variety! I looove Etsy, so many beautiful handmade items. I love that I'm dealing direct with the person who is creating the items. Good luck!

[Heidi]

Beautiful designs! It's great to know you're on Etsy - that is a fantastic site. Many good artisans selling direct there.

[Sueki]

Nice, Mandy,
I love the starfish necklace.

[pattye]

Hi Mandy and all,

Decided I would try the Etsy website! It certainly is inexpensive enough, and although I don't have any of my extra supplies (destash) listed as yet. I am struggling with the photos, of course. It took me about a year before I could get any downloaded here! It will at least be a place where my out of state friends and relatives can look at my "stuff." Have not forgotten about the items for Terry either----at The Pearl Outlet---coming soon!

[GemGeek]

Originally Posted by pattye

Hi Mandy and all,

Decided I would try the Etsy website! It certainly is inexpensive enough, and although I don't have any of my extra supplies (destash) listed as yet. I am struggling with the photos, of course. It took me about a year before I could get any downloaded here! It will at least be a place where my out of state friends and relatives can look at my "stuff." Have not forgotten about the items for Terry either----at The Pearl Outlet---coming soon!

You go girl!

[Nerida]

Just had a quick look, Pattye - nice work!