I Lurve You $12

A simple cousin from the "I Lurve..." series of bracelets specially for someone who has something to say, but does not want to say it too loud. All wrapped up with love, whispered for a single person to hear.

Features the same LOVE charm.

I Lurve Red $16

Here in Singapore there is a "sudden" attention being paid to the AIDS campaign. This bracelet, part of the "I Lurve..." collection takes on the fiery colours with gusto. While not affilated with the international campaign, the colours make a statement. Bold and beautiful... yet subtle and delicate. The wearer is, quite simply, Woman.

I Lurve Pink -- SOLD --

I Lurve... Pink features a sweet LOVE charm, flanked by silver toned rings and chains. Not forgetting the sweet pink beads to add just that touch of colour. The first blush of romance? :)

I Lurve Blue $18

Part of the "I Lurve..." series, this bracelet takes on light blue hues amidst crystal clear Swarovski crystals. Held together with silver toned chains and closed with a lobster clasp, a light LOVE charm dangles from the centre to enchant with every move of the hand.

Crystal Beauty -- SOLD --

A return to basics. If you have been tracking Bead Haven since its launch in April 06 (or snooping round the archives...), you would know that this hobby started out with an infatuation for Swarovski crystals.

This season, we pay tribute to them again with a simple necklace featuring a crystal beaded pendant that glides freely on the wire. Simple blue... Crystal Beauty.

Chinese Garden -- SOLD --

Chinese New Year need not always spell "cheena"... Part of the fun is in getting new accessories. Think out of the box with this pair of earrings which feature cloisonne circles etched with flowers.

Further teamed with Swarovski crystals... they have the right blend of shine... and hopefully, will take the spotlight and stun the relatives into forgetting the usual onslaught of questions (such as... how are you faring at school, any boyfriends, when are you getting married, when's the little baby coming along, how about number two...), you know, the usual mantra.

A Yellow Rose $18

I am into simplicity these days... I personally feel the simple look has so much to offer. It dresses up your tops yet does not distract. Complimentary and not overpowering. This pendant is strung on a simple chain and hangs downwards.

The pendant itself is comprised of more gold toned chains, Swarovski clear crystals and the yellow centred rose.

I am thinking Sweet Sixteen... :)
Romance is in the air perhaps?

Peaceful Meadows -- SOLD --

Dainty lavender hued roses are paired with Czech glass beads in green and rosy pink and further enhanced with Swarovski crystals. All with a gold toned finishing. Simple, elegant... just nice for a summery day.

Lavender Dreams -- SOLD --

A special request item, customised from the design of Close To The Heart in lavender / lilac tones.

Heart of Beauty -- SOLD --

The heart of Beauty... lies within and cannot be seen with the naked eye. Instead, you sense it with your being. Neither is it rational. :)

This necklace has an oriental beauty to it. A large cloisonne heart takes the focal attention, sitting atop a gold toned hoop. The look is further enhanced with gold toned chained tassels and a Swarovski pearls. The chain is asymmetric, with one side decorated with faux pearls and smaller gold toned hoops.

Inner Beauty -- SOLD --

These cloisonne beads remind me of small ladybugs... heh. I think its the pairing of green and red that brings them to mind. Still, I have chosen to do up the earrings with jet black Swarovski crystals, gold toned hoops and a small tassel chain.

Black and gold... they never go out of style. At least I do not think so!

Freedom $16

Freedom... tranquility. The silhouette of the dove (or is it seagull?) in flight with wings spread open just brings to my mind the idea of freedom. Freedom to roam the friendly skies.

A simple piece. Chain is double stranded on one end and single on the other. Silhouette charm is paired with a chain and cluster of Swarovski crystals and pearls.

Rosy Lavender $18

Roses are blooming all over at Bead Haven... :) This particular one comes up in delicate shades of lavender, softened with white petals all around. Set against a gold toned piece and adorned with yet more lavender / lilac and just that bit of clear... Swarovski crystals, it spells romance. Soft and gentle.

Feminine and making no qualms about it.

A Simple Rose -- SOLD --

Sometimes you just need a simple piece to dress up the top. Nothing too extravagant to fight with the rest of your ensemble. Nothing too loud to distract you from your date.

A Simple Rose is as its name is. A single carved rose hangs from gold toned chains. Set against a hoop and completed with complementary green hued Swarvoski crystals and a little dangle.

Goes well against plain tops...

Golden Sunshine -- SOLD --

A simple pair of roses to adorn your ears. Nothing fanciful but the yellow does wonders to brighten up your day. A pair of roses hangs from gold toned chains and are lightly enhanced with Czech glass leaves.

Spring is truly here.

Dynasty -- SOLD --

Using similar cloisonne pieces as Dainty Chic, Dynasty reminds me of spring in China. The cloisonne beads bring to mind the festive holiday of Chinese New Year with their royal colour and delightful prints of flowers.

Do you think it is too early to begin preparations for CNY? It is but 42 days more!

Leaves of Gold $10

Charming... Lil gold leaf charms hang from gold toned hoops and are topped with a smattering of Swarovski crystals. The deep green hues remind me of evergreen trees that are easily found in every part of the world, and also exude the idea of life.

Are you ready to live life to the fullest in 2007? A new year, a new beginning. More resolutions to make... but remember to stick to them.

Winter Frost -- SOLD --

A cool blue mix of Czech glass beads form this pair of earrings. Before the coming of spring is the ending of winter. While many of us in Singapore have not had a first hand experience with winter (myself included!), I dream it to be cold days with fresh fallen snow. Somehow the tinge of blue comes to mind.

Pair this with white tops for a pristine feel to the day's dressing.

Carnival $10

Rocking horses... a memory from the childhood days, dangle within silver toned hoops from chains. A casual pair yet with each gentle sway, you remember times gone by, spent with friends from the old neighbourhood.

-- 2007 --

The new year has dawned... kind of sneakily on Bead Haven. December was a busy period hence there was a hiatus for quite a while. This year proves to be equally busy but definitely the occasional lull periods will be used to bead up more items... :)

We begin the year with a series of earrings from Spring -- A collection to commemorate the coming of spring after the cool wintry nights. Here is hoping that you love them all.

Much love and many blessings!