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Kumihimo Creations

Kumihimo is a type of braiding most of us probably did as a kid.  We made friendship bracelets out of string using this type of braid when we were kids. What turns it into an artform is the selection of the types of beads and creating the pattern of each piece.  The prices will range from a standard bead piece ($30) to a more intricate piece with one of a kind beads ($180).  
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$75
This is a delightful montage of purples.  It uses two different kinds of unicorne beads - the teardrop shaped beads that cause the WOW effect.  One kind of unicorne beads is a frosted purple; the other is a sparkling purple. The magnetic clasp is silver.  This beautiful piece measures 25 inches.  
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$50.  This is a bracelet featuring a shining black magatama bead laced with a lime green seed bead.  The end caps and heart shaped toggle clasp are gun metal.  The bracelet measures 7 1/4 inches.
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La Belle Journee Bracelet

La Belle Journee, or The Beautiful Day, bracelet is an everyday bracelet that can take you from the yoga mat to the office and later to the opera.  It can be worn as a single strand, or grouped together with other La Belle Journee  bracelets.  Affordable, and perfect for today's lifestyle.  
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This Belle Journee features teal O beads framing copper beads for the spacers; freckled seafoam 1/2 tile beads make up the Southwest look.  Copper snap clasp and heart finish the design.
$30
Matte black 1/2 tile beads set off by copper Firepolish crystals with an Aurora Borealis finish create an eye-catching look for this Belle Journee. A gunmetal snap clasp and heart complete the design.
​$25
This Belle Journee is fashioned with  black 1/2 tile beads covered in bronze and teal circles.  The spacer bead is a turquoise seed bead.  A silver plated snap clasp is accented with a sterling silver amethyst charm and a heart.  
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Galvanized wine seed beads set off the bronze brown 1/2 tile beads to make this Belle Journee shine.  It is finished with a copper snap clasp and heart.
$30
This Belle Journee features 3 mm Swarovski crystal spacers.  Perfect for an evening out, yet subtle enough for an afternoon in the park.  Gunmetal snap clasp.
$25
Black 1/2 tile beads set off by faceted gray Firepolish crystals and a gunmetal snap clasp create a Belle Journee that can travel gracefully on your wrist throughout your day and evening.
​$25

Wrap Bracelets

.Wrap bracelet.  Leather and Czech fire polish gems.  Dragon fly button closure.
20" plus clasp
​$35
Wrap bracelet.  Purple leather and natural faceted gems.  Antique brass flower button closure.  21" plus clasp.
​$27
Wrap bracelet.  Orange leather and natural agates.  Copper flower button closure. 22" plus clasp.
​$90

Necklaces


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Cloisonne heart (2") on a 24" necklace of amethyst beads. Swarovski crystals connecting heart.  A winged heart charm hangs from the back clasp. 
​$110
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Serpentine gemstones and fresh water (dyed) pearls make up this stunning 18" necklace.  
​$100
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Spiral Stitch - two shades of green accented by a root beer color bead in the spiral.  Magnetic clasp. 18"
​$50

Earrings

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Glass dragonfly earrings.  Just shy of 3/4" diameter.  Each earring has a fire polish gem on top of the dragonfly and a Swarovski crystal beneath. 
​ $20

How to purchase my Bling! pieces

Each piece of jewelry should be just right for you.  That is why we will communicate prior to purchase.  Contact me on the Contact page and let me know what piece interests you.  Then we will check the size of the piece and confirm the materials.  Or perhaps you like a piece but want a different color.  I will custom make a similar piece for you if it is possible to obtain the requisite beads..  For the Belle Journee bracelets, I make them 7" plus the clasp.  I am happy to make one for you larger or smaller; use a different clasp, and if you want a charm, we can discuss what charm suits you.  Jewelry is a personal experience and I want to enhance that experience for you.  My prices include shipping and taxes.

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