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

Navajo Pearls …absolute staples if you have any interest in Turquoise or southwest collecting. I have sold every last Navajo set off my body at events …and I never seem to get to keep any! I did a post in the previous weeks about the various types of Navajo Pearls to get. There are 3 kinds (in general). 1. Completely hand-done, hand-finished, 2 Machine-made, hand-finished. 3. Machine-made, machine-finished. I use all three for various reasons …but I will say, #1 are incredibly expensive …and while I can source those, they are custom only because they are so pricey. These in the trunk show are the #2 variety. It keeps the cost down, (these are 1/4 the price of #1’s), and you still have a hand-finished Navajo element that we love about Navajo Pearls!!

*Limited Edition …pair these with your favorite statement Turquoise, Spiny, Lapis, Conch …or any silver pendants. You can even layer these in with other chains and charms.

Hand-finished (machine made) sterling silver Navajo Pearls in the 5mm size measuring 18” in length.

Ok ..who knew Conch was going to end up being all the rage!! I call it Southwest Barbie …and I’m here for it!! I’m loving the conch (literally from a conch shell). Its taken only from the very central part of the shell where the pink is most concentrated …so a very small portion of the shell. This is another reason why conch is so expensive. I did manage to find a few pieces that didn’t totally break the bank (ish) …and put them in the trunk show. I love ALL of them!!!

*One of a Kind …this is a total beauty (almost didn’t make it into the Summer Trunk Show) …and rightly so …she is droolworthy!! A beautiful collection piece worthy of being called an heirloom. Definitely pair her with the 5mm Navajo Pearls!!!

Sterling Silver hand-cut Conch heart in decorative bezel measuring 1-1/2” (not including bail).

Sometimes I love to highlight the simple beauty of gemstones. This is my favorite thing about this simple style of cuff. I chose each stone very carefully for its uniqueness, its color, matrix and/or carving. They are each so beautiful unto themselves, one of a kind, and a lovely treasure.

One-of-a-KInd, beautiful dressed up or down …and a very classic style.

**Cuffs in general need extra care when putting on and taking off. They should “roll” onto the wrist, and have minimal adjusting to prevent breakage.

Handpicked & curated gemstones, set in medium weight sterling silver in varying sizes. (1” - 1-1/4”) *Choose in drop menu.