tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9273554336143428482024-03-13T20:41:16.994-07:00The Bead SisterhoodThe Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-64329210322964876432011-04-23T16:20:00.001-07:002011-05-27T13:44:09.582-07:00OMG(oodness), Millie Is In Love With Metal Clay<blockquote></blockquote>Now, why would I be concerned about Millie's new love?...well I may be the older sister, but she is the one that gets us into trouble. Really!<br />
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First it starts with a casual comment, then there are the "new" magazines and books that start to just happen to be on the table while we are having tea. Hmmm.."Not interested" says I, "Way to busy and isn't it expensive?" Vague answers are heard and the next thing I know I'm registered to take a class; don't ask me how she does it, but she does it.<br />
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So now I'm in a class and working with "silver" that needs to be handled in just such a way to avoid all sorts of evils. Thankfully, we have a great instructor Pam Feindel of <a href="http://www.attitude-jewelry.com/">Attitude Jewelry</a>. It is almost magically how the clay leaves and a beautiful creation appears. Truth be told, I did enjoy the class very much and will be taking another one shortly to make a ring.<br />
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Stay tuned for pictures of our creations in my next blog.<br />
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<a href="http://http//beadsisterhood.blogspot.com">The Bead Sisterhood's Blog</a>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418390305359255531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-83526302049547823782011-04-17T06:13:00.001-07:002011-05-09T09:20:01.384-07:00Jewelery From the 1940'sThe first lesson I have learned about blogging is it isn't as easy as jotting down a few thoughts and off you go. Well, that might work for some but they don't have my loving "sisters" editing and giving constructive input. Just kidding - couldn't live without them.<br />
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The second lesson was how kind and sharing people are to someone they don't even know but who shares a common interest.<br />
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As I said in my earlier post I have been exploring the internet looking for images that would take us through the years and that I could share. With jewelery it is truly about the look and "feel". Not being able to provide the "feel" left me with the visual and I wanted to have good quality pictures that could almost give you the "feel" of the piece. <br />
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Then reality struck..."copyright"- ooops - almost forgot about that. After consulting with my wise "twin" sister Pearl, I realized that there would indeed be more work and planning to this new venture than I had thought. Oh, and did I also mention learning curve because I am the least computer literate of the bunch and my spelling and grammar is questionable.<br />
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So back I go with more insight and direction on how I could accomplish my goal. One of the suggestions was to contact the person(s) who's image I wanted to use and ask permission. So back I go to refind the picture's owner and then email them explaining my mission. To be truthful I didn't expect to get a quick response or a response at all. Boy was I wrong ..within a short period of time I had not one response, but two.<br />
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So I now can share with you not only the images but a direct link to their websites that will cover all the years and more in regards to the evolution of jewelry. It also saved me a great deal of time because everything I was going to explore and share is there for all to see and explore. Just be warned that there is so much to see and learn on their sites that you will need at least two cups of your favorite beverage. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmodv88yeOl0WGVtnBSbxx-OhpZZk6_Tj8RGh9muk2BosxIAkUlLqQ0XDxvW8S8t2gf6lhPc6_T5TPpJzETJ4u8m5EsMOawFoIc6opL4s4BAuO1jeYnaFFMG6y9TruDrRttPQr7OFrxOs/s1600/bs226tn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmodv88yeOl0WGVtnBSbxx-OhpZZk6_Tj8RGh9muk2BosxIAkUlLqQ0XDxvW8S8t2gf6lhPc6_T5TPpJzETJ4u8m5EsMOawFoIc6opL4s4BAuO1jeYnaFFMG6y9TruDrRttPQr7OFrxOs/s1600/bs226tn.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">1940's Louis Stern 12ktgf Bow Bracelet with Red Stones</span></b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><b>1940's Goldtone Rhinestones and Pink and Blue Plastic Cab Crown Pin</b></span></div><br />
The images above were kindly shared by Charlotte from <a href="http://www.collectiblejewels.com/">Collectible Jewels</a><br />
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Charlotte has also shared newsletters that she has done over several months and has been kind enough to let me use information from them as welI. I will hopefully be able to share that information here later.<br />
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Now on to our next kind lady who is from <a href="http://www.illusionjewels.com/">Illusion Jewels</a>. Here is a sample of her "40's" beauties :<br />
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On these two sites you will find pieces from all of the years that I wanted to cover in this series of blogs therefore I will move on to another subject. Let me know your favorite year and style.<br />
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<a href="http://http//beadsisterhood.blogspot.com">The Bead Sisterhood's Blog</a>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418390305359255531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-58899051813208559782011-04-16T13:51:00.000-07:002011-05-09T16:06:35.126-07:00So Who Dreamed About Being a "Blogger" When They Grew Up ?This is an exciting new journey that I have been gently pushed into.... well the sisters tell me they were gentle. The Bead Sisterhood needed one of the "sisters" to manage the "blog" page on our website and through the process of elimination I was chosen. Actually, I think they finally realized that I have been doing the least amount of work among the family.<br />
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If you are new to the <a href="http://www.beadsisterhood.com/">BeadSisterhood</a> than you may not know that we are five ladies who formed an instant bond when we met (even the related ones !). We are all addicted to anything that shines or can be sorted. Don't you just love those bags of 1000 of anything to be divided between sisters and friends? If you would like to learn more about each of us then check out our "about us" link.<br />
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So where this blog goes and what things are blogged about is anyone's guess. The most obvious subject will be about jewelery. However, the title got me thinking about how much has changed over the past 60+ years. That is the number of years since I've been on this earth. But if we are looking at maturity I'm barely pushing 30ish!<br />
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I had a peek around the web for some of the information and pictures on what types of jewellery was popular over the years and I'm thinking that some of the jewelery from the good ole days might be best left in the past.<br />
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I'm not sure that everyone will agree what was the best decade but for the next few posts I will be showing you what you wore, what you could have worn, and even what you may be glad you never had to wear because you are only a wee young thing.<br />
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<a href="http://http//beadsisterhood.blogspot.com">The Bead Sisterhood's Blog</a>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418390305359255531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-24991201984602518342010-05-13T06:19:00.000-07:002010-05-13T06:19:14.080-07:00Ode to Copper II NecklaceJust uploaded <a href="http://www.beadsisterhood.com/product_info.php?products_id=148">this reincarnated version</a> of the original Ode to Copper necklace. It's very close in design but the most significant difference is the pendant. This one is longer and narrower than the previous one. <br />
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</div>Some of the Bead Sisterhood will be at Halifax's Christmas at the Forum Craft Festival which is a big one. Let's hope the weather will be nice and mild so everyone will want to come. The hours are :<br />
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Friday, November 6, 10 am-9 pm<br />
Saturday, November 7, 10 am-9 pm<br />
Sunday, November 8, 10 am-5 pm<br />
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If you live here or are close by, do drop in!!The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-11425752989490453912009-08-27T20:27:00.000-07:002009-08-27T20:27:00.667-07:00We do custom orders<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8xF5BVl9TuTgtN7KaXvi-aY4k_tM8KDB2pptmbrQABd7ofema-sKMFEEZmMLjqfNw7dRTqLz7lXNOHA60R4zabfD3qLnBkk8Hi8fUIVOAB4vybRG4Srhr_avPKZ1vrI8yDC3nkLVlMDJ/s1600-h/brass++bracelet+and+earrings.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj8xF5BVl9TuTgtN7KaXvi-aY4k_tM8KDB2pptmbrQABd7ofema-sKMFEEZmMLjqfNw7dRTqLz7lXNOHA60R4zabfD3qLnBkk8Hi8fUIVOAB4vybRG4Srhr_avPKZ1vrI8yDC3nkLVlMDJ/s320/brass++bracelet+and+earrings.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374787220187556130" /></a><br /><br />Millie recently did a custom order. Fran had seen her brass necklace set on the Bead Sisterhood site and loved it. She really wanted a set to match an outfit. But she wanted the beads to be darker brown/green rather than the purplish hue on the original design. And could she have smaller earrings and a bracelet to match too? So Millie waved her "magic wand" and made it all happen as you can see in these pictures. What really happened was Millie not only made the set but she also made all the brass jump rings by hand!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLnepmH6NyGxjAnZqX4UDf9_7Rub1O3yhDUKjTrTwaC1wLtmGFmy9HOBNhebnLAnKqkgGg_8QhtsrThIvTex4VCgXE2vrOxi1ERlHong899xV-mvADzJGDJCF-x4wseEfTcqZXhOHw9x7e/s1600-h/brass+jewelry+set.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLnepmH6NyGxjAnZqX4UDf9_7Rub1O3yhDUKjTrTwaC1wLtmGFmy9HOBNhebnLAnKqkgGg_8QhtsrThIvTex4VCgXE2vrOxi1ERlHong899xV-mvADzJGDJCF-x4wseEfTcqZXhOHw9x7e/s320/brass+jewelry+set.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374787082045398050" /></a>The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-67165850976909980002009-08-17T03:52:00.000-07:002009-11-06T14:55:34.018-08:00The website went down and we are mad!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre;"><a href="http://view.picapp.com/default.aspx?term=angry&iid=299667" target="_blank"><img alt="Stressed Woman Holding Head" border="0" height="155" src="http://cdn.picapp.com/ftp/Images/0296/a3a578d4-4f10-449b-9cc9-888a964cb0bd.jpg?adImageId=2240966&imageId=299667" width="234" /></a><script src="http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/PicAppPIS/JavaScript/PisV4.js" type="text/javascript">
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The picture above just about sums up the hair-pulling frustration over the weekend when the Bead Sisterhood site went down, allegedly for non-payment of fees! Tamara, our "webmistress", was fit to be tied for we were paid up and the hosting company was not responding to urgent emails. The site's up now but we're still not impressed and neither would anyone who tried to access it.The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-69543980581498705772009-08-09T14:25:00.001-07:002009-08-27T14:23:11.018-07:00Vintage crystal bead jewelry makeover<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQBWD2iYJpBN4m58PwwyBVgmMWkF7G6L47vJJmyE47gHIaoatTvnAyag1L8kG0tSb-T_pQKlB9Sie-KjmL8dOmU3y5Wz3eHMbC_VHM4CkXtBzRViF2jqf5xz7JWXES7zzMKDn0RRFkqWP/s1600-h/bonnie's+crystal+bracelet.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQBWD2iYJpBN4m58PwwyBVgmMWkF7G6L47vJJmyE47gHIaoatTvnAyag1L8kG0tSb-T_pQKlB9Sie-KjmL8dOmU3y5Wz3eHMbC_VHM4CkXtBzRViF2jqf5xz7JWXES7zzMKDn0RRFkqWP/s400/bonnie's+crystal+bracelet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368078756102389378" /></a><br /><br />Today was the first time we almost made a client cry. In a good way. She had come to pick up several pieces of jewelry we made over from her mother's triple stranded AB clear crystal necklace. She was clearly pleased.<br /><br />It wasn't really her style so Bonnie and Pearl overhauled the necklace and did a complete jewelry makeover so she could wear it. The triple strand yielded so many beads we were able to make several pieces for her with some beads left over!<br /><br />Bonnie made the bracelet above. The bracelet was just lovely but the photo wasn't as it was hastily taken with a cell phone camera before the client arrived. None of us remembered to bring a camera. Fortunately Pearl did photograph her designs before the were turned over. The designs were based on what the client wanted and preferred to wear.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFf9i1DjelMPHC-9KNiOqsS8MEgZRQ_1Ly70O5CU6ccq8YFIE-bQt_vJprjjY2ljydvzYVcVv4Qs_3Wctj4zJuc9NOShBg22tGLBlvkROL7iwDLar_h8p9Sm9b_ptpg7OH_ar-58gmkE5t/s1600-h/DSC06314.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFf9i1DjelMPHC-9KNiOqsS8MEgZRQ_1Ly70O5CU6ccq8YFIE-bQt_vJprjjY2ljydvzYVcVv4Qs_3Wctj4zJuc9NOShBg22tGLBlvkROL7iwDLar_h8p9Sm9b_ptpg7OH_ar-58gmkE5t/s400/DSC06314.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368080714533078018" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oh3geeWpyNI76IuqYOZnX_58dNjDl8FuLhkeG13ann-Quopd0tbB7nICoP3poiHf7LndUEtFWjkdXHQbrh9RlwvPDfE0eTnjWCT_ThxQFF05kZCfEtzkPMBC92jUz66ubystjbAETMUg/s1600-h/black+and+clear+crystal+earrings+pendant.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 358px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oh3geeWpyNI76IuqYOZnX_58dNjDl8FuLhkeG13ann-Quopd0tbB7nICoP3poiHf7LndUEtFWjkdXHQbrh9RlwvPDfE0eTnjWCT_ThxQFF05kZCfEtzkPMBC92jUz66ubystjbAETMUg/s400/black+and+clear+crystal+earrings+pendant.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368081097932615970" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2SOscsgMCKq8JfQOmuCxMbslduX0B16Fw6vh1lYS7BPFowFmWtDYT9vM11tT77vKafwg4EQk1vteSUGzSIddhQjKssJo4wgpXiZw0AYrL7mbE52tIG6tiDEI3VHubYTKwfDEsX4fz9Iax/s1600-h/AB+crystal+bead+necklace.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 369px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2SOscsgMCKq8JfQOmuCxMbslduX0B16Fw6vh1lYS7BPFowFmWtDYT9vM11tT77vKafwg4EQk1vteSUGzSIddhQjKssJo4wgpXiZw0AYrL7mbE52tIG6tiDEI3VHubYTKwfDEsX4fz9Iax/s400/AB+crystal+bead+necklace.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368081433949507202" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMwJyxa_Iwu3uBqYkMQqfEzDfliiaSU26LyeQS20Gfrtte-9K-c5nd8lj6N4Il6YIfvw7SXdp3Tgl8OTExtB-ODdbZxRhWJ2d7_VZe3SXa67AyaCI41spNZ2q6rpi0SHd93MwUnCnEtAf/s1600-h/faceted+crystal+drop+earrings.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 364px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMwJyxa_Iwu3uBqYkMQqfEzDfliiaSU26LyeQS20Gfrtte-9K-c5nd8lj6N4Il6YIfvw7SXdp3Tgl8OTExtB-ODdbZxRhWJ2d7_VZe3SXa67AyaCI41spNZ2q6rpi0SHd93MwUnCnEtAf/s400/faceted+crystal+drop+earrings.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368082143678363026" /></a>The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-85261676751584307262009-08-03T14:46:00.001-07:002009-08-03T14:51:41.054-07:00Third time lucky sign?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6FJ2oimTlePV5P-gVeOuZn19ZEuVri6EzrugPzfPmHnPmW7MdLBNF_NIOeekwp0yaoQECdAPztNffdZz1z1kAx_QNocqu0ii7Dn5BGNBMdTTVdcp0lsQWtJDalH6bc_OQAHUNRQsLB-5/s1600-h/beadsisterhood+stall+sign.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 207px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6FJ2oimTlePV5P-gVeOuZn19ZEuVri6EzrugPzfPmHnPmW7MdLBNF_NIOeekwp0yaoQECdAPztNffdZz1z1kAx_QNocqu0ii7Dn5BGNBMdTTVdcp0lsQWtJDalH6bc_OQAHUNRQsLB-5/s320/beadsisterhood+stall+sign.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365857450228529410" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Sigh. The first time Harbourview did the Sisters Too sign, "sisters" was misspelt as "sisiters". It was redone and hurrah, the sisters is correct but the jewelry is now a hybrid between the British "jewellery" and the American "jewelry". Oh well, good job we are Canadians and can take a mishmash!The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-26298173199102464182009-07-11T07:02:00.000-07:002009-07-11T07:25:12.352-07:00Opening Day of the Harbourview Weekend Market!Today was the first day of Dartmouth's new weekend market and what a response. I just couldn't believe the crowds - there was nearly no parking left when I arrived within the first hour of the market opening. All the more remarkable since the Grand Opening isn't until August.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhuKbzDJK8shxXFcyC_bHxWLz9EwOPiHpIIeKgqZ5SOMlRnHp6aECrUQBT753anSQT5TqPI4y2MpQLTeFuc0hBG8z2XNZUKgewCltbuH6bYBd6B55WWvEL_3K-3mmWSjuBeCADmRQLYjXv/s1600-h/DSC05984.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357204199328334562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhuKbzDJK8shxXFcyC_bHxWLz9EwOPiHpIIeKgqZ5SOMlRnHp6aECrUQBT753anSQT5TqPI4y2MpQLTeFuc0hBG8z2XNZUKgewCltbuH6bYBd6B55WWvEL_3K-3mmWSjuBeCADmRQLYjXv/s320/DSC05984.JPG" /></a><br /><br />You can check out the <a href="http://www.harbourviewmarket.com/site/">Harborview Weekend Market's website </a>as well as <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hwmarket/show/">their Flickr slideshow</a> for more pictures and details. The Bead Sisterhood features prominently under the Vendors section of their website. <br /><br />Some of the vendors are still not quite ready. There are also a few empty booths but with time, I believe the market will grow and be an important part of this community like the Farmer's Market in Halifax. As this is a covered market, the stalls can be open year round. Admission is free on Saturdays and a small fee of $1 on Sundays.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnT1W5BWUWrUBwz8GuqqY7-gK0JDTLWHPedFLpssMcADv52pnBgcjVASxcgj0_hUc4UMlrRP3oTZ2-DWwrNdL_mgrhfwQ9iqaGk4clRT3-A-2m8RGaZSujasYtNOhZp5cJAZVgesDJZNZu/s1600-h/harbourview+market+produce+section.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357204066508422386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnT1W5BWUWrUBwz8GuqqY7-gK0JDTLWHPedFLpssMcADv52pnBgcjVASxcgj0_hUc4UMlrRP3oTZ2-DWwrNdL_mgrhfwQ9iqaGk4clRT3-A-2m8RGaZSujasYtNOhZp5cJAZVgesDJZNZu/s320/harbourview+market+produce+section.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And here is the Sisters Too! booth. Like many vendors, Bonnie and Cindy are still stocking and labelling. The sign was misspelt so it is currently missing in action whilst a new one is made. The picture below show Bonnie arranging our jewelry. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodgM-3K30Ses_ib_-l9nof-nDGVBnzFomISc5nlqC82UsabHkkKJ81r-Rnaf1kfeGR89-RBCZniSpNmbwcZrGhw2KNn4fzR90ZBbAzsPeDjadK8yPcugd3HhdQIlbIqT1UZC-Bdbdtcxs/s1600-h/jewelry+booth.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357203845014504626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodgM-3K30Ses_ib_-l9nof-nDGVBnzFomISc5nlqC82UsabHkkKJ81r-Rnaf1kfeGR89-RBCZniSpNmbwcZrGhw2KNn4fzR90ZBbAzsPeDjadK8yPcugd3HhdQIlbIqT1UZC-Bdbdtcxs/s320/jewelry+booth.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Here is another of a very happy Cindy!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_kjGPq-imf3zNAbFbZYB4aHQ3Bm81AAU9ggSw5z3AV6-6Vy-ktwf3VwOdaWddOyCo0vn_XO99err4GRd_228dGyVswbB-_HboqVY5bMRb9NXzKkIu4T1MYtigJ3qy7z8JwefGI3A_B-b/s1600-h/jewelry+booth+2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357203756246118530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_kjGPq-imf3zNAbFbZYB4aHQ3Bm81AAU9ggSw5z3AV6-6Vy-ktwf3VwOdaWddOyCo0vn_XO99err4GRd_228dGyVswbB-_HboqVY5bMRb9NXzKkIu4T1MYtigJ3qy7z8JwefGI3A_B-b/s320/jewelry+booth+2.jpg" /></a>The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-83135860672261904792009-07-09T16:01:00.000-07:002009-07-09T16:25:50.761-07:00The Sisters Too Booth takes shapeBoth Bonnie and Cindy have been working hard on their "Sisters Too" booth with the help of their significant others. They are pictured below wielding tools not usually held by jewelry artisans!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIKSuGh7rPvx1aTdaVRzwDRCxMXD2OgLoMvdoDqo_hamy0wH5rSjLxThJTnbCcRke9MyXYBW1S_TqnYPGP1QpFrETd-oZP8q3wC8qHLmfzAoVXLxEXk3z-FEXJ1-KIWMPw4ShRWLz5ubDe/s1600-h/painting+display.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356604991151627826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIKSuGh7rPvx1aTdaVRzwDRCxMXD2OgLoMvdoDqo_hamy0wH5rSjLxThJTnbCcRke9MyXYBW1S_TqnYPGP1QpFrETd-oZP8q3wC8qHLmfzAoVXLxEXk3z-FEXJ1-KIWMPw4ShRWLz5ubDe/s320/painting+display.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Careful you don't fall off, Cindy!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoj48TXVSjM2orhh5gi4lwSt_dHzHQHKeHhdxjaGmYvB_mUAmPToPd6Svz5XCJMBkeqhr0Gmc4SJY-t1xCC_WtETfSGPFAiw49XE4S0QXezfxJcBvoX4DpdVrz-_pgA-T8Xc-32R_JjdL/s1600-h/painting+display+2.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356604900128219250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoj48TXVSjM2orhh5gi4lwSt_dHzHQHKeHhdxjaGmYvB_mUAmPToPd6Svz5XCJMBkeqhr0Gmc4SJY-t1xCC_WtETfSGPFAiw49XE4S0QXezfxJcBvoX4DpdVrz-_pgA-T8Xc-32R_JjdL/s320/painting+display+2.JPG" /></a><br /><br />The booth's nearly ready so tune in for the big reveal!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaxP-Idjl3wig3x-VGvy5dybyNWQiBUrebTutcy5eZClV7L3SBEueOOsZAHyorXFAf5EeXj79OQyPFgfjLcWKuRu_GpAD7kaAq6lMRvSQMZgh2OwO_L4PF5P3483021Kqu4nw2SFUD0FnJ/s1600-h/nearly+complete+booth.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356604805786619618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaxP-Idjl3wig3x-VGvy5dybyNWQiBUrebTutcy5eZClV7L3SBEueOOsZAHyorXFAf5EeXj79OQyPFgfjLcWKuRu_GpAD7kaAq6lMRvSQMZgh2OwO_L4PF5P3483021Kqu4nw2SFUD0FnJ/s320/nearly+complete+booth.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS51RAldpvVlGUXtH3i7a7CLAgArDVttB1PBeC85ocJUqgpr3ClEkUVTxPyU2ibPvDoIEXX1CNCix0Rv9YOYz9e1suMiAVUaOwaE4HEzl2byNt6s9qKthLvGyAUN1Hwse0TlQMcIp8Vy5p/s1600-h/closed+booth.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356604729223962082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS51RAldpvVlGUXtH3i7a7CLAgArDVttB1PBeC85ocJUqgpr3ClEkUVTxPyU2ibPvDoIEXX1CNCix0Rv9YOYz9e1suMiAVUaOwaE4HEzl2byNt6s9qKthLvGyAUN1Hwse0TlQMcIp8Vy5p/s320/closed+booth.JPG" /></a>The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-4320308126405555822009-07-08T16:28:00.001-07:002009-07-08T17:06:23.065-07:00Our Jewelry at the new Harbourview Market<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dRZuFaOmcyoutLgjWIjBcnmMvQf3uMKhfnLK4DMJaD-FfxqoRHdsiDlgfNEHLe5-InB8wBlZKASUHsyfbXuKp9JmcumiXsUcjS77fWB6MCWc3uAvdIO3SP_MT9-MS6rdeoznXdTz33Kw/s1600-h/jewelry+craft+show.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dRZuFaOmcyoutLgjWIjBcnmMvQf3uMKhfnLK4DMJaD-FfxqoRHdsiDlgfNEHLe5-InB8wBlZKASUHsyfbXuKp9JmcumiXsUcjS77fWB6MCWc3uAvdIO3SP_MT9-MS6rdeoznXdTz33Kw/s400/jewelry+craft+show.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356235806060858402" /></a><br /><br />Cindy and Bonnie are so excited! They are about to open up a stall at the new <b>Harbourview Weekend Market</b> off Portland Street in Dartmouth starting this Saturday and Sunday from 9- 5 pm. Jewelry from the Bead Sisterhood will naturally fill the display! The booth is under construction at the time of writing so the photo above is actually from another craft show we did.<div><br /></div><div>At that craft show, people really liked what we did and asked us if we had a store. We didn't at the time. Then we opened our online store. Now we will be able to tell everyone we have a local store where they can purchase our jewelry. </div><div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned for more updates!</div>The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-68629761005532890472009-06-08T17:37:00.000-07:002009-06-08T17:44:08.046-07:00What generated the buzz at our home show<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_szYWyzottV_TyyVcIf2Or8WUNo4ztL6w4NJG5wsoRoAz6KCN-FGZEPqUYTQPJAPma1u5_gG0x-bPkwNBXJRkhb7LLFjTACzZHyPTh-0EZ8p2EtxhfHshw3KGmZoT3Pe-4WXedLnd0NP/s1600-h/DSC05470.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345121673020689026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_szYWyzottV_TyyVcIf2Or8WUNo4ztL6w4NJG5wsoRoAz6KCN-FGZEPqUYTQPJAPma1u5_gG0x-bPkwNBXJRkhb7LLFjTACzZHyPTh-0EZ8p2EtxhfHshw3KGmZoT3Pe-4WXedLnd0NP/s320/DSC05470.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We recently had a successful home jewelry party where all the guests enjoyed shopping for one of a kind jewelry in a relaxed atmosphere. There was plenty of buzz with the lovely jewelry on display. However, what also grabbed attention was the sale counter of end of season discounts!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEuf9GpZVOsm1T0GwO7K285jHF4THSOrZdR_8SgxRaj9XlwaA1v4AfdBRsd5qLjkb2bCqY0fiaTKwWHOci8hkEJov-LrvkpxgEIdExhg19qAgVWo28LvsenQFlbz5rtRM8w86lh0QJAHZ1/s1600-h/jewelry+sale+counter.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345121441424822642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEuf9GpZVOsm1T0GwO7K285jHF4THSOrZdR_8SgxRaj9XlwaA1v4AfdBRsd5qLjkb2bCqY0fiaTKwWHOci8hkEJov-LrvkpxgEIdExhg19qAgVWo28LvsenQFlbz5rtRM8w86lh0QJAHZ1/s320/jewelry+sale+counter.jpg" /></a>The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-22311066737553468792009-04-15T19:14:00.000-07:002009-04-17T04:22:01.017-07:00We're celebrating with a jewelry party!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeS95MTlSdqstIbx7-XvttJjqVF7nRz46_lZQaXrYDFabart9LAKTKzEhCYjFScBaYvJTDY1Kz70SSPmOmFHwBjqv_pPMzHW5cN8WqxaCZDDIBAq-wcTseCJP44lwo4mybRF_Y_XHFI3yG/s1600-h/Spring+Jewelry+Photos+484a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325108792559697538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeS95MTlSdqstIbx7-XvttJjqVF7nRz46_lZQaXrYDFabart9LAKTKzEhCYjFScBaYvJTDY1Kz70SSPmOmFHwBjqv_pPMzHW5cN8WqxaCZDDIBAq-wcTseCJP44lwo4mybRF_Y_XHFI3yG/s400/Spring+Jewelry+Photos+484a.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks to the encouragement of our customers, we are celebrating our first birthday and the launch of our new website. And we want to share the excitement with you!<br /><br />You are cordially invited to our jewelry party, Sunday April 26. Please join us for the first look at our new creations, door prizes, refreshments and special savings. For further details, email us at <a href="mailto:beadsisterhood@live.ca">beadsisterhood@live.ca</a><br /><br />Hope to see you there!Bead Sister Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14781524962415921307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-78854615520832771112009-04-13T22:15:00.000-07:002009-04-13T22:15:01.090-07:00It's Here! introducing Our New WebsiteThe Bead Sisterhood website is finally live!! The fireworks picture is apt because bead sister Tamara's email when the website was finalised was sprinkled with lots of emoticons and yes, you guessed it, fireworks. Now the hard work comes, uploading pictures of all our pretties!<br /><br /><div class="picappstyle" style="HEIGHT: 359px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a class="remove" href="http://view.picapp.com/default.aspx?term=fireworks&iid=221183" target="_blank"><img oncontextmenu="return false;" id="picappimg" height="213" alt="Thinkstock Single Image Set" src="http://cdn.picapp.com/ftp/Images/0217/24341b49-0ff2-4c37-988e-f98e80df6039.jpg" width="320" onload="try{registerLoadImage(this)}catch(ex){}" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript">var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,213,832511,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}()</script><br /></div><br /><div class="ClearItems"></div>The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-72125437126629178292009-04-09T15:39:00.000-07:002009-04-11T15:21:34.907-07:00We're getting the bubbly ready....<div class="picappstyle" style="FLOAT: left; WIDTH: 206px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 5px; HEIGHT: 356px"><a class="remove" href="http://view.picapp.com/default.aspx?term=celebration&iid=299565" target="_blank"><img oncontextmenu="return false;" id="picappimg" style="WIDTH: 181px; HEIGHT: 330px" height="483" alt="Pouring Champagne" src="http://cdn.picapp.com/ftp/Images/0296/1836c720-d00e-4ace-9ea8-76e657d77781.jpg" width="320" onload="try{registerLoadImage(this)}catch(ex){}" /></a><script type="text/javascript">var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,483,832456,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}()</script><br /><br /><br /></div>We're super excited! Our new website is virtually complete and we are almost ready to go live! Thanks to Bead Sister Tamara who worked so hard to get it ready.<br /><br />We've had phone calls, emails and even group chats to come up with our website. Through it all, we managed to giggle our way through brainstorming sessions. It's not easy with five of us, each with our own opinions but we managed it and that is what counts.<br /><br />The website looks beautiful. Now we are busy loading our new online store with lovely jewelry. So just a little while longer...The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-86055054426554827482009-03-30T12:41:00.000-07:002009-03-30T12:45:39.459-07:00Victorian Sterling Silver and Swarovski Crystal Earrings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Gixq_aoMA2luHoBboBeXx3Am_n0owew4GxN5ehU356Vwh7sl8MZOxEFMfVKRc2BgtRgUnXWgWgVmI3G9WUvl9SfaudYksAZimCpkH7GId79ovv9J6A1hAh0wQXivoz2qEKcQ0GVnU6uQ/s1600-h/victorian_ss_sw_crystal_earrings_opt.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319068687090358562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 335px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Gixq_aoMA2luHoBboBeXx3Am_n0owew4GxN5ehU356Vwh7sl8MZOxEFMfVKRc2BgtRgUnXWgWgVmI3G9WUvl9SfaudYksAZimCpkH7GId79ovv9J6A1hAh0wQXivoz2qEKcQ0GVnU6uQ/s400/victorian_ss_sw_crystal_earrings_opt.jpg" border="0" /></a>Sterling silver and Swarovski crystal earrings. This Victorian style earring pattern has been around for a very long time and still maintains its popularity! Square sterling silver captures the Light Blue and AB clear Swarovski crystals and ends with twisted curls at the top. A faceted round clear Swarovski crystal dangle finishes this classic design. Measures 2” not including the sterling silver ear wires.<br /><br />$40<br /><br />Millie’s DesignMilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10841925683340413860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-3511873344238497962009-03-25T12:56:00.000-07:002009-04-25T14:06:17.098-07:00Amazonite Bracelet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FJLG_ffpKwnQ0ti4eEj5-l5wVt0-u2eEd9K1mWZ63emPYaA7KsawOpvVSvN2dYcEGqWlF_iv2juK9BLUhyphenhyphenjBjuasJ97sf9s898hAga2DxtoqWdUWEMJ7krLWx2lrKaisqWr9F6fBLi6N/s1600-h/turquoise_bracelet_with_stars_opt+(3).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317218463193583506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 331px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FJLG_ffpKwnQ0ti4eEj5-l5wVt0-u2eEd9K1mWZ63emPYaA7KsawOpvVSvN2dYcEGqWlF_iv2juK9BLUhyphenhyphenjBjuasJ97sf9s898hAga2DxtoqWdUWEMJ7krLWx2lrKaisqWr9F6fBLi6N/s400/turquoise_bracelet_with_stars_opt+(3).jpg" border="0" /></a> Amazonite Bracelet. Rectangular amazonite stones interspersed with silver metal stars and firepolished beads and silver plated toggle. It is called the "hope stone" because it inspires confidence and hope. One source says it is useful to activate lazy teenagers! Measures 81/4” including the toggle clasp.<br /><br />$29 SOLD<br /><br />Millie’s Design<br /><br /><div><br /><div></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10841925683340413860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-12389601013313778892009-03-22T08:13:00.000-07:002009-03-22T08:20:34.140-07:00Lampwork and Multi Gemstone Bracelet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrFQWGr8EjkEc_a5Wnzpd65EK8Y2oCh0K1HqH-XqgFooCt2hfvddId09gwu47N5iJ17LhzL9FR0xVyVWh2ZN2NhflS5t65PJLBxIP0CSTxSj6BNKMSA_sGpLegxDW5Wn5cSof677D137W/s1600-h/Spring+Jewelry+Photos+191.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316032217879685986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 386px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 336px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrFQWGr8EjkEc_a5Wnzpd65EK8Y2oCh0K1HqH-XqgFooCt2hfvddId09gwu47N5iJ17LhzL9FR0xVyVWh2ZN2NhflS5t65PJLBxIP0CSTxSj6BNKMSA_sGpLegxDW5Wn5cSof677D137W/s400/Spring+Jewelry+Photos+191.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This bracelet celebrates the colour turquoise in a fun selection of lampwork and gemstones, including sodalite, amazonite and mother of pearl. Electic mixes of sterling silver beads added here and there make this a happy piece to welcome spring. Measures 7 1/4". By special request. <span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>$33.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Susan's Design</strong></span></div>Bead Sister Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14781524962415921307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-2238984700271236322009-03-21T06:29:00.000-07:002009-03-21T06:38:47.615-07:00Pink Tourmaline and Crazy Lace Agate Bracelet<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_46nMkwtP2z8/ScTtj61upEI/AAAAAAAAACY/MxYeMagHYPU/s1600-h/Spring+Jewelry+Photos+164.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315634661549843522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_46nMkwtP2z8/ScTtj61upEI/AAAAAAAAACY/MxYeMagHYPU/s400/Spring+Jewelry+Photos+164.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Pink doesn't always have to be uber-girly! This bracelet features nuggets of pink tourmaline in colours ranging from light pink to burgandy. Rounds of crazy lace agate in fuschia to cranberry are accented with sterling silver beads and daisy spacers. A sterling silver rope toggle makes this easy to wrap around your wrist and enjoy. Measures 7".</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>$38.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#333333;"><strong>Susan's Design</strong></span></div>Bead Sister Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14781524962415921307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-43887364966499369732009-03-11T12:53:00.000-07:002009-03-11T13:03:53.660-07:00Jasper and Tigereye Bracelet<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_46nMkwtP2z8/SbgY2i2xWvI/AAAAAAAAACQ/N-jo5tqGdaA/s1600-h/Spring+Jewelry+Photos+174a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312023085832035058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_46nMkwtP2z8/SbgY2i2xWvI/AAAAAAAAACQ/N-jo5tqGdaA/s400/Spring+Jewelry+Photos+174a.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Earthy never looked so good! Multi coloured jasper ovals are accented with top quality tigereye and gold filled beads. You'll be drawn in to the visual appeal of the red, gold, butterscotch and grey swirls in this luscious jasper. This bracelet is cool to the touch but will warm up quickly against your skin. Measures 7 1/2".</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>$31.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#333333;">Susan's Design</span></strong></div>Bead Sister Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14781524962415921307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-19564963086361143322009-03-09T16:30:00.000-07:002009-03-09T16:37:14.966-07:00Hummingbird Necklace<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_46nMkwtP2z8/SbWnUbTykOI/AAAAAAAAACI/vFxvDKC5t1A/s1600-h/Spring+Jewelry+Photos+187a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311335304923353314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_46nMkwtP2z8/SbWnUbTykOI/AAAAAAAAACI/vFxvDKC5t1A/s400/Spring+Jewelry+Photos+187a.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_46nMkwtP2z8/SbWnOeclJDI/AAAAAAAAACA/wCVizN3VRYc/s1600-h/Spring+Jewelry+Photos+177.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311335202686313522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 336px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_46nMkwtP2z8/SbWnOeclJDI/AAAAAAAAACA/wCVizN3VRYc/s400/Spring+Jewelry+Photos+177.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>This is oh, so pretty necklace is perfect for all your upcoming spring and summer events. From graduations to weddings to just wanting to feel feminine. Lovely mint coloured pearls are accented with grey and white pearls, sterling silver daisies and sparkling Swarvoski crystals. The hummingbird toggle is worn in the front to add an extra special design element. </div><div>Measures 18 1/4 ".</div><div><br />$58<br /><br /><strong>Susan's Design</strong></div></div>Bead Sister Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14781524962415921307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-43330274264130497362009-03-08T15:48:00.001-07:002009-03-08T17:23:04.363-07:00Hematite Chandelier Earrings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcmwxhKbtAyPEJyTyMFdnCiwoNWDN6AwuSyjzKG3a7EQaz8YJdgHXGIj7qfkxqsENHADfg09O7wsWoj-sm7Kg1fy9By9y4MSmQMLMf7_3BiGUdTipuFRaBqqrnyESB5-3F8KrhmvtuK0Ua/s1600-h/Laser+Finding+Hematite+Earrings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310953138028804514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 359px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 373px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcmwxhKbtAyPEJyTyMFdnCiwoNWDN6AwuSyjzKG3a7EQaz8YJdgHXGIj7qfkxqsENHADfg09O7wsWoj-sm7Kg1fy9By9y4MSmQMLMf7_3BiGUdTipuFRaBqqrnyESB5-3F8KrhmvtuK0Ua/s400/Laser+Finding+Hematite+Earrings.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />These pretty earrings are "sharp" for they sport delicate laser cut chandelier findings. The hematite dangles are on sterling silver wire complete with sterling silver balls and larger silver plated <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">filigree</span> balls. The ear wires are also sterling silver. The earrings measure approximately 1.5" not including the ear wires.<br /><br />$18 per pair<br /><br /><strong>Pearl/Beading Gem Design</strong>The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927355433614342848.post-89946660999073306902009-03-01T07:33:00.000-08:002009-03-01T07:45:06.357-08:00Inca Puno Chain Maille Necklace<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7DRcvRBbSdhXZSA3BO9COLCJqgCw3JnwPtLU1ebIM3GzGEwgwkmRmEHip0cdkwJuFaCXHasGBjBlfRBVEKrXFvfwuCE_rD2cVh3no3L-7xoc2cGmNPqfkSkuUPBkizr9TdRHaoBtQw2V/s1600-h/box+chain+necklace+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308243362477163730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7DRcvRBbSdhXZSA3BO9COLCJqgCw3JnwPtLU1ebIM3GzGEwgwkmRmEHip0cdkwJuFaCXHasGBjBlfRBVEKrXFvfwuCE_rD2cVh3no3L-7xoc2cGmNPqfkSkuUPBkizr9TdRHaoBtQw2V/s400/box+chain+necklace+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308245407157045074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz16pcxJvTcRh3BpIxmTDJ225H2I7uhGVOlB8ZnWlMmEGtuT_bUfGAutj-pecNnq0qOSbMpVIl5b0W143cYs7UmZW9JxdcmV4R5OxvsJPFEEybGk9_qWFUpxwKbi4hiMP8YwPCyqEht-2S/s400/box+chain+bracelet.jpg" border="0" /><br />A bold chain mailled necklace accented with a lovely faceted glass focal will surely please lovers of contemporary jewelry. The weave style is known as Inca Puno, Queen's maille or box chain and is made to suit those who prefer a chunkier style.<br /><br />The necklace is constructed by hand from bright aluminium and jeweler's brass rings. It measures 17". A matching bracelet is also available if a set is required.<br /><br />Necklace $58/ Bracelet $29<br /><br />Pearl/Beadinggem DesignThe Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.com0