Trade Bead Bracelets

Trade Bead Bracelets

from $26.00

Happy Friday!! I always love various kinds of trade beads …from Sub-Saharan Africa, to Central and Southeast Asia, and South America. However, they actually originated in Murano, Italy …with very specific parameters …and a closely guarded secret on their fabrication. From mille-fiori to chevrons to various decorative shapes, the Venetian glass guild made their beads worthy of trade. Eventually, these migrated through the Silk Road throughout the east and south …and countries started adopting their own ways of making them. The Friday Feature bracelets are all glass trade beads ...from Central Asia, Ghana, and Southeast Asia.

Instead of making these a stackable set of three, I made these three separate product entries ...so you can grab only one, two, or all three ...whatever combo you would like to make. I love love love all of them. The two chevron sets will look very much the same bracelet to bracelet ...but do take note, each of the African beads are hand-made ...and will vary from bracelet to bracelet. They all have the same overall feel ...but will vary in colors and shapes. These larger African bead bracelets are one-of-a-kind and each one is unique..

*These are all completely hand-done, in the process of being made this week and next and will ship in the next few days. If you order in the Summer Online Trunk Show on Sunday, Jessica will do her best to combine your shipping if the weight works out.

Fabulous trade bead bracelets ...in three different variations. *Choose in drop menu. Reg. $42-$56 Promo $26-$38

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Companion Pieces

Carved Lapis Cuff Bracelet
Sale Price: $60.00 Original Price: $110.00

Happy Friday!! In the spirit of Lapis ...like last week's beautiful Friday Feature, I decided to bump this FF that I had scheduled for later this summer up to this week. Its a perfect companion for last week's Sea to Sky piece ...and so many of you are in the love affair with Lapis like I am. How could you not love this beautiful ocean blue color!!! Its classic & sublime ...on trend, but never out of style. It also pairs really well with Turquoise, Orange, Red, Pink, Green ...ok, so anything!!

I picked every one of these beautiful hand-carved Lapis stones out one by one ...and knew they would be perfect for this simple cuff. As all the jewelry influencers & trend-makers are all saying ..."Silver is the New Gold," ...which really is not far from the truth. Silver's price point is triple what it was for us last year. But I designed these cuffs to be heavy on color, light on silver (well, as light as I could go and maintain good structure)!! Please refer to the Friday Feature video to make sure you understand taking these on and off carefully to protect the joints and the longevity of your piece !!!A perfect layering bracelet ...and equally beautiful as a stand-alone, this is a great addition to anyone's fine jewelry collection, plus they make a really nice gift!! Enjoy!!

*These are all completely hand-done,already fabricated and ready to go. They will ship immediately!!

*Please allow for slight variations in each stone, as each one is cut & carved by hand from the overall rough. While they are calibrated in size, each stone has slight natural color differences.

Beautiful, hand-carved Lapis Flower, set in a simple sterling silver bezel and sterling cuff. Reg. $110 Promo $60

Turquoise / Lapis Layering Necklaces
from $88.00

Years back, I made a long Turquoise layering necklace for myself. And over the years, people continue to ask me to make them one ...so I do!! As soon as I make a few, they sell out. So I have now decided to create a space for them as a product online ...and while I can't promise that they won't sell out again and again ...at least now there is a spot where you can always sign up for the waitlist for future stock.

And if I'm not making it hard enough already ...I'm adding in the Lapis also ...because well, why wouldn't I?? Lapis is stunning and works so beautiful as a layer much like Turquoise ...with crisp white, to beautiful fall neutrals, to summery prints. Whichever you decide (or both) in whatever length you prefer ....enjoy!!!

Each one of these are hand-done and made to order, so give us a little bit of time to get them made and shipped out to you. Thank you!! 🙏

Layering necklaces in Turquoise & Lapis in 3 sizes, 18" ($88) 24" ($128) and 52"($248) *Choose length in the drop menu. Also, please choose between 14k Gold Filled & Sterling Silver Clasp.

Recent Friday Features

Red Onyx & Turquoise "Italy" Earrings
$110.00

Happy Friday from Italy!! I thought being back in Italy I might re-surface a design I did last year while also in Italy. This is the third iteration of these beauties in a different colorway, and they continue to be such a popular design. Lightweight, and yet just enough of a statement, these have become a fan favorite, and while they are very labor intensive, I do love the end results!!

Its always fun to choose color combinations, but when I saw these gorgeous Red Onyx, I felt like they chose the Turquoise accent color themselves! Great for summer, but equally beautiful through the winter to incorporate pops of color, these are sure to become your easy go-to year-round favorites. Enjoy!!

*These will take some time, as Jessica will build each one by hand. Handcrafted items take some time, please be patient.

Limited Edition beautiful Red Onyx & Turquoise "Italy" Earrings handcrafted in a gold-filled setting measuring 2" in length. *Don't forget to wear your included silicon backs!! 

Raw Australian Opal Layering Necklace
Sale Price: $38.00 Original Price: $62.00

Happy Friday !! A great simple layering necklace is a perfect summer staple. I have been in Italy for almost three weeks, and loving my layering pieces I can wear with just about anything. Often in summer we want light, airy ...and jewelry that doesn't weigh us down or create extra heat. I love light layering pieces for this exact reason.

These beautiful Raw Australian Opals are a perfect light summer layer, plus the earthy feel of the opals are perfect for an easy, breezy summer wardrobe. A little bit lavender, a little bit taupe, a little bit pink ...these check alot of boxes for a great complimentary piece. And even though the clasp doesn't show, I do let you choose your metal color because I know everyone has preferences and this is a piece that can accommodate either.

Opals are a little different than a traditional "crystaline" gemstone ...and are called "amorphous." While not considered a lightweight stone, they are indeed lighter than their crystaline, more structured counterparts. I love this particular cut of raw opals as they remind me a little bit of cut shells ...making them a really beautiful companion for summer pieces & styling. Enjoy!!

*These do have to be strung and the clasp set. Jessica will string each one by hand ...and handcrafted items take some time, please be patient.

Raw Australian Opal hand-knotted on lavender silk blend with precious metal clasp in either 14k gold filled or sterling silver. *Choose metal in the drop menu. Reg. $62 Promo $38

Adorable Summer-Bee Stud Earrings
Sale Price: $32.00 Original Price: $48.00

Happy Friday !! I always like having a set of earrings that are appropriate for the season that I'm in ...and I can throw on every day without having to think too much!! I'm heading to Alexandria this weekend, and it will be a very quick trip up and back, and I want to pack really light. I grabbed these for myself to be my every day ....as they will go with whatever necklace or bracelet stack I layer in. I knew that I had them saved out for a Friday Feature, so I decided to go ahead with those today!! Creatures in jewelry & accessories are a bit of an east coast thing actually ...palmettos, bees, dragonflies, cicadas ...even lobstahs!! So this Friday is perfect for these adorable leetle bees.

I wear mine ALL the time ...as they are the perfect little add-on, without being too boring. I love that they go with anything ...from sundresses & jumpsuits to jeans & a tee, to a more dressed up tailored look. They are a wonderful little sculptural staple ...and a nod to east coast refined style.

*The little summer-bees are ready to ship and will go out immediately.

Gold overlay bee earrings with a soft matte finish, measuring 1/2" in size top to bottom making for a perfect every day stud earring. Reg. $48 Promo $32

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