Butterfly Kisses -- SOLD --

Pardon the poor lighting and the poor picture. The rainy weather has made any form of photography a disaster.

This dainty, girly necklace features Czech glass paired with Swarovski crystals and gold hoops. Accented with a gold filagree butterfly and yet more gold toned chains, it comes together to dance delicately around your neck. If you will let it, that is.

Black Tie -- SOLD --

Parties sometimes have the dress code... "black tie" for men... I wonder what the host will think if the gentlemen appeared in this black tie. Hmm.

Just a simple piece with muted elegance. Made of a combination of Swarovski pearls and crystals, gold toned chains and a black ribbon bow, this necklace helps to dress up the plain top, turning it into something suitable for "black tie, formal" events.

Razzle Dazzle -- SOLD --

(Colour of purple faux pearls are slightly darker here than in real life).
Silver toned chains and hoops, paired with purple faux pearls in a metallic sheen and Swarovski crystals. Simple, understated yet bold enough to dress up with.

Dainty Chic -- SOLD --

A dainty necklace combining various elements together to create a serene beauty. Gold toned hoops and chains are flanked with faux pearls and Swarovski crystals, all set off with a metal centrepiece featuring whimsical chinese styled flowers.

An interesting blend... reminds one of something old and something new... all at once.

Hiatus

Things are not easing up as fast as they should... Instead, the work is piling up. Acks. Things will be back up slowly but surely, though it would seem to be more after the Christmas season. If you are interested to learn when things are a-posted on Bead Haven, be sure to sign up for the mailing list.

For those already on the mailing list, be sure to check your mail for a lil special offer just for you!

Meantime, a Merry Christmas to one and all!

Made with Love $19

Made with Love... a necklace featuring a winged heart, small charms of key and heart inscribed with "made with love", a cluster of clear Swarovski crystals... all sitting on a gold toned chain and closed with a lobster clasp.

A one off piece for someone special. You decide who that special someone is going to be.

Rainforest $13

Over here in Singapore, we are well into the monsoon season with daily thunderstorms falling all across the island. I beaded Rainforest during one of those thunderstorms. It felt like, huge drop after huge drop falling from the skies...

Jacqueline -- SOLD --

Honey jade cubes, Swarovski crystals, faux pearls and gold toned chains... Blend them together and you form Jacqueline -- a necklace that sits round your necklace drawing attention with subdued colours.

A life of elegance. :)

Winter Blues -- gifted --

Translucent Czech glass beads take centrestage in this necklace... They team up with Swarovski crystals to create a simple piece of quiet repose.

The light blue calms... and the centrepiece dangles just so. Wear it with pastel colours to complement or the little black dress for high contrast.

Amber Drops -- gifted --

Cool amber tones dominate this Czech glass bead... With lines of white weaved in, this pair of earrings dangles just below the earlobes and makes for an understated elegance.

Good for the office, or days when you want to be "serious". Then again, pair it with something dressy to create a whole new look.

...breakaway...

Hi everyone...

Bead Haven will be taking a short break till the first week of December. I really have too many things to handle at the moment and just cannot cope. Things are not going too well on the physical health side with my grandparents so having to toggle between work and worrying about their health as well as mum who is the main caregiver is taking its toil.

Please pray for them to recover. The current condition does not bode too well.

I will still be replying to emails and sending out packages for orders (of currently available items)... and of course, fulfilling as best as possible the already made orders. Just asking for your understanding if I am a bit slow to respond. Meanwhile, if you are still keen on some already sold item, I would be glad to see if I can remake them in a reasonable time.

Isabelle $15

Cloisonne rings, Swarovski crystals and faux pearls are ensembled here to create a pair of earrings that evoke memories of Chinois chic and opulent, grand dinners of yesteryear. Wear Isabelle with a white summery dress to create the contrast between east and west or dazzle together with a cheongsam, chinese-inspired top.

Mysterious Purple -- gifted --

Slightly mismatched earrings! The cones are actually the same... just that the pattern that goes all round it is different from both sides. If you really want, I'll remake it with the same facing.

Meanwhile, its a purple themed pair with dangling Swarovski crystals at base and faux pearls at top. Choinois chic is back in.

A Charming Christmas -- gifted --

Just had enough time to get bowled over by the charms, fix them up and rush off for staff dinner. Guess you all can tell the theme of this set? Great set for Christmas parties or earrings this time of year.

(The bottom row is not so pinky! Pink, red and purple... I blame the camera.)

Gifted the set to an out of town, visiting friend. Ask for remakes!

Crystal Clear Star $7

A simple earring for occasions when too much is really... too much. A star charm dangles from a link of Swarovski crystals. Simple, sweet... perfect.

Bag Full of Love $15

Another "first" for Bead Haven. Bag charms! Tis the season of gifts... and while I am busy getting my own set of presents ready, I figured I might as well make a few bag charms for those interested.

Large plastic charm sits with a small "love" tag atop while Czech glass and Swarovski crystals dangle behind. Finished with a lobster clasp to dress up your bag.

Now, does everything match?

Wine and Dine -- gifted --

Had been meaning to try my hand at wine charms for the longest time. So I did. A few weeks ago. Then stopped after two (I sound so much like the government... stop at two campaign), only to finish the set up a short while ago.

Made of assorted Swarovski crystals and charms, you actually have the flexibility to use them as wine charms to differentiate the glasses during the festive partying season or... to wear them as mismatched / one-sided earrings.

The theme behind this...?

One boy and one girl, celebrating their love with their first Christmas. I am sure we remember our "first" ... Which brings to mind the Nikon ad.

Freedom to the masses!

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.

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.