Finding my niche in repurposing jewelry, I thought I would also give a hand in making this collection about finding new life in these pieces I've had for so long. I was fortunate to squeeze out nine - yes, nine - pieces to make a few mini-collections for this month's glorious Artbeads.com challenge. I'm really happy with the results, especially in how the incorporated elements of these beautiful beads worked with the vintage inclusions. Look out on my Etsy shop - these pieces may be soon available for sale!
Bohemian Nautical necklace
The base of this necklace was originally of a vintage necklace of a long strand of these cream-coloured beads in different shapes and sizes with the silver rings. I had picked this find up a few years ago in an estate vintage shop in downtown Toronto, and found myself not wearing it recently. Why not give it a new look? (So excited about the idea that struck me, I started working on it right away and didn't think to take a 'before' and 'after' picture for this project. I should really relax, I get so excited at times!) These brown resin rings are incredibly lightweight, and strong enough to use as a link for this long necklace, and the limited edition Wasabi Picasso Nautilus Shell Coin Beads (unfortunately, no longer available, but check out the Artbeads.com 'Limited Edition' section for something to make your piece truly unique!) are absolutely stunning with swirls of sea colours and highlights of turquoise in pleasant, unexpected places. Also in the mix, stamped coins from a vintage souvenier bracelet from the beautiful coasts of San Marino - a purchase from ArtBoxDesigns.etsy.com!
And to complete the set - two pairs of earrings and a bracelet to match! Check 'em out!
