Thursday, November 16, 2006

Crystal Jade -- SOLD --

Made up entirely of Swarovski crystals..! Crystal Jade really catches the light very well. Using a combination of three different shades of green, they come together to form a unique blend of class.

Wear it with pastel greens, white tops and bohemian skirts, white party dresses... anything to highlight the green tones. Or even with a black bustier dress. Live it up. To the fullest. Green symbolises life, does it not?

Crystal Light $25

This the season of many many parties. Sometimes you glam it up. Sometimes you tone it down. I felt like it was time for something sparkly... with Swarovski crystals and faux pearls. Gorgeous combination to dress up the little black dress, match a white summery dress or something for dinner and dance.

Hmm... even good for ROM dresses! Be ready to dazzle and shine.

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Rosy Showers -- gifted --

Dainty tensha rose beads are back again. This time with an elongated shape. They dangle from gold chains together with Swarovski crystals and pearls... swaying with your gentle movements.

Towards the oriental look.

One Boy One Girl -- gifted --

Tinkered around for a simple matching design for Home for Two with the remaining charms I had. Quite like the basic, fun look.

Made with the same gold toned charms and Swarovski crystals. Complement the necklace or pair it with something else. Good even on its own!

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Bronze Extravagance -- SOLD --

Whee... Gorgeous piece I must say... The tensha bead set in white with lovely flower prints in bronze gold... Flanked with a chain of freshwater pearls in bronze gold... Ahhh. Need I say a whole lot more?

Bronze Extravagance is a necklace featuring the white oval shaped tensha with a lil gold tassel. The chain is of freshwater pearls and faux frosted pearls... held together with gold toned findings and toggle clasp.

Home for Two -- SOLD --

A necklace featuring charming little charms. :) A pair of silhouettes, a house, golden hoop and chains from which dangles a light smattering of Swarovski crystals. All hanging from a gold toned chain and closed with a lobster clasp.

This piece came about as I was thinking of the many newly wedded friends who are busy sprucing up their homes. Friends were and are still talking about interior designers and the WIS at the various parts of Singapore. It just feels right... a home for two, made by two.

The Oriental -- SOLD --

A delicate yet opulent feel... As I was beading up this piece, I was thinking of The Oriental hotel. Charm, glam and posh. And the weddings that are held there! The ballroom decorated in full splendour...

The Oriental is a pair of gold toned earrings made of Swarovski pearls and gold charms.

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Star -- gifted --

Simplicity is always in. This necklace centres around a basic design, drawing attention to the cloisonne star bead at centre. From this focal point, Swarovski pearls and crystals are beaded together to form the rest of the necklace and from which dangles chains with the pearls.

You do not need to be 'loud' to make a statement.

Fly Away -- SOLD --

Was thinking of the song "Fly Away" when I was taking a snapshot of this pair and thought it was quite appropriate. So the name stuck.

This pair flitters delicately from the ears, lending a sense of romantic calm and charm. Composed of silver toned butterfly charms, Czech flower beads and Swarovski crystals.

A lightweight, featherweight knock-out. Makes a good gift for a little girl... or those young at heart.

Exclusive, one-off piece. Definitely no remakes.

Easter Eggs -- SOLD --

Easter Eggs... in November. Something's not quite right with the calendar but hey, the colours are rather Christmassy!

Have had these cloisonne "egg-look-alike" beads for the longest time and finally decided to pair them up as such yesterday to form a christmassy chunky earrings. Looks good enough to be hung on trees ears. :P

Made of... cloisonne beads, Swarovski pearls, Czech glass and Swarvoski crystals. Chunky funky.

Monday, November 06, 2006

Blooms -- SOLD --

Heart shaped tenshas... with a floral motif feature in this piece. Simple, delicate and elegant.

The tenshas are making their way to my heart... and probably yours. Just that they do not come cheap or I'll buy up the whole range. Heh.

But for now, enjoy these with rose blooms and green Swarovski crystals. Reminds me of the Englsih rose gardens and tea parties. Wear this together with a summery dress of a day out... or a black number to jazz things up even more.

Close to the Heart -- SOLD --

Close to the Heart is a design similar to the widely popular Little Ballerina. It features a different mix of beads and centres on the locket heart. Here, Czech glass cut to resemble flowers are paired with Swarovski crystals to create the chain. The heart locket dangles in a "egg-shaped" ring and is flanked by even more Swarovski crystals. A light-hearted, romantic mix...

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Seashells by the Seashore -- SOLD --

A fun piece! Shell discs polished to a lustre and that catch the light with its shine... It livens up a simple top with its glow! Best contrasted against plain tops though go for clash of patterns if you dare.

Seashells by the Seashore is a necklace composed with shell discs, faux pearls and Swarovski pearls. All held together with gold toned chains and a toggle clasp.

Glam it up now!

Baby Love $20

Charming memories, keepsakes... A number of friends are giving (have gave) birth to baby girls and this felt as good a time to remember this sudden baby girl boom as any.

Simple with the key focus on the charms, this bracelet commemorates the lil one's birth. A heart charm to symbolise the love between parents, and parents and child... A rocking horse as a toy given for her to grow up with... A cherubim holding a birth certificate to represent the details of the actual birth... and a smattering of faceted "Cat's Eyes" and Swarovski crystals for a charming design all round.

A keepsake for a dear little one... or something for the mother in the meantime.

Saturday, November 04, 2006

PS... I Love You $17

My relationship is no longer like it used to be. It used to be filled with a lot of childish sweetness. But now, it's more of trust and mutual understanding (and of cux love, needless to mention). We do not have to say much and we'll understand how one another is going through. In case you're wondering, we're still going on strong and our motto is: We go together. (It was on a valentine card he gave me) It simply means going together in times of pain, bitter, arguments, sickness, etc.

To my dearest reader, my boyfriend and I may be young but I'd like to share what I've learnt from this relationship. If you really love someone, you wouldn't walk away simply from a quarrel because you will treasure the love more than the energy spent on arguing. Learn to compromise and accept his/her flaws or differences. Learn to change for him. Learn to learn from each other. I learnt a lot from him. But one most important life lesson i learnt from him is to be proactive in my life by not letting things happen to me but make things happen for myself. I tend to just take things thrown at my face and shortchanged myself and settle for the second best alternative. And he taught me and pushed out of my comfort zone just so that I would take charge of my life and be more successful in future. Be honest to each other because I'm sure if you do something wrong behind his back, he/she would eventually forgive you if he/she loves you.

The above was taken from the story that won the love letter of the week. YZ: remember to claim your prize.

Meanwhile, the bracelet featured above is a testimony of sweet love. A envelope charm which reads "with love" on the reverse... surrounded with "cat's eyes" beads and Swarovski crystals. Simply put, simple love.

Honey Pink -- SOLD --

A simple necklace set in silver toned elements. Continuing with the element of love. This necklace centres on a silver hoop, mod piece of a kissing couple charm, footprints and a plastic heart.

Together, they are ready to face life's challenges, as one. Walking together of course and united in love.

Length of chain can be adjusted.

Friday, November 03, 2006

Mistletoe Kisses -- SOLD --

Dedicated to V, husband for 1.5 years... He would have you know that our first kiss was at Christmas, not quite under the mistletoe but the Christmas tree.

This pair of earrings is in memory of the moment -- christmas themed colours of red and green Swarovski crystals, black Czech glass flower and a delightful charm of a kissing couple. All gold toned and ready to dangle from your ear.

Thursday, November 02, 2006

Chinese Rose -- SOLD --

Chinese Rose... Tensha heart rose, 14K gold hoops, Czech glass and Swarovski pearls, all finished with gold toned chains and toggle clasp.

What's there not to like?

This piece was a specially requested piece... customised to her requirements. :)

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

The Christmas Locket -- SOLD --

To kick off the Yuletide season, The Christmas Locket is 'born'. An exclusive one-off piece, this necklace features an interesting mix of faux pearls, Swarovski crystals, 14K gold hoops, gold toned heart locket and chain as well as porcelain chips. (Note : the chips being porcelain have some inherent character flaws that just adds to its charm.)

Use the locket to hold the pictures of someone dear, someone whom you share a special love or kinship tie.

** The poem used is written by PoppyKI and can be found in its entirety at Christmas Locket Poetry.

Christmas comes early to Bead Haven