I've been looking at these shells for a while now, wanting to make something out of them. I've been holding off until I got around to buying copper links. I finally got around to buying those and constructing the necklace, only to realize I then needed copper headpins. Oops!
So this baby has been a work in progress for a couple of days. I finally finished it the other day. =)
It fits loosely around a neck, allowing for a diversity of necks to wear the necklace. Because they are shells, the necklace is also very light.
I also included accent beads in both the necklace and earrings. There are turquoise-coloured oval beads lined with copper at the center of each earring and the necklace.
All in all, it's a very nautical styled piece. I was inspired bymy childhood (and adulthood) of finding shells on the river in Drumheller!
Enjoy!
Very classy! I love the way the mostly monochromatic design contrasts with the colored beads, and you've done beautiful work with the focal. Also, copper. You can never go wrong with copper.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the comment and compliment, Carman! I have the set sitting in my bathroom and I get to see it every day... there's something that's so attractive about it but I couldn't really figure it out.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like it, too! =)