Unique and Elegant Christmas Beauties

If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind Christmas present for a loved one, here are 6 options available for purchase.  
Grab them before they are gone!

Send me a message at: makingsbybee@gmail.com for purchase information.

Floral Statement

The ultimate statement piece!  Sheer elegance in every possible way!  This necklace perfectly dresses up a plain shirt and looks stunning with a little black dress.  In addition to elegance, this necklace is dripping with a rich history by using lots of vintage and antique elements.

·          Layers of cream sheer fabric layered together to create a flower.  This “flower” was created by a Franklin TN resident and purchased in a Downtown Franklin boutique.  I added a layer of vintage looking lace and burned silk to top off the flower.  The final adornment is a gold-tone brooch from the 1950s with an aurora borealis glass rhinestone in the center.  This brooch was purchased at The Factory Antiques store in Franklin TN.

·          Extending from the flower are 5 chains:

o    12” petite gold metal chain.

o    14” vintage 1950s Japanese glass pearl chain.  The glass pearls each have a unique look due to the aging process along with nicks that mark the passage of time.  I have treated the strand to slow and protect the aging process, 17” vintage leather cord, 20” antique bronze rolo chain, 23” Vintage 1960s gold chain and 5” vintage gold metal flat chain.

·          The chains are connected to a divider bar on the back of the flower to the clasp at the end to prevent tangles.  The necklace is completed with a gold toggle clasp in the back.
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I Love Glass…and Class

This simple, yet complex necklace delivers a promise to match everything.  “Fix it and forget it” said the infomercial.  The same goes with this necklace, fasten and forget.  The short chain creates a romantic look with surprising asymmetrical features.

·         Vintage petite 17” Figaro silver chain completed with a traditional lobster clasp in the back.

·         Antique 1950s or earlier chandelier glass marquise-cut crystal.   The crystal has been wired to the chain to prevent sliding.  Quartz crystal is the most common stone on the planet.  Quartz is a power stone and known to some as the “universal stone.”  Quartz is a stone of clarity which dispels negativity and clears away negative energy. It can be used to purify and clarify on the spiritual, mental, and physical planes. It is powerfully protective because of these properties.

·         Hung asymmetrically on the right side:

·         Vintage rhinestone and silver earring turned pendant.

o    Cluster created using vintage sterling silver beads, rectangular freshwater pearl in a pink hue, “peacock” colored small glass pearl and 3 tiny freshwater pearls.  Pearls are a symbol faith, innocence and of a pure heart and mind.  Silver is an elemental metal said to foster hope, meditation and unconditional love.
$50.00 

SOLD

                                                       I can make another one that is similar

Antique Bronze and Pearls²

Antique bronze is a soft colored, trendy metal that mixes and matches with most anything.  This elegantly simple, double strand necklace is a perfect wardrobe accessory for all seasons and occasions.  Removable tassel allows wearer to customize necklace for specific occasions.

·          26” Japanese vintage glass pearl and petite antique bronze chain.  This authentic chain was created in Japan in 1950s.  The age of the chain allows for an elegant vintage look complete with patina and inconsistent wear.  The shorter chain is handcrafted combining vintage antique bronze rings with sections of antique brass oval chain.  Necklace is completed with a traditional lobster clasp in the back.  Pearls are a symbol faith, innocence and of a pure heart and mind.

·          Hanging from the longer chain is a custom created tassel.

·          The tassel is attached to the necklace using a lobster clasp so it can be removed for a simpler look.

o    The tassel begins with an antique bronze decorated bead cap.

o    Within the bead cap are 12 petite antique bronze chains.  The petite chains create an elegant look with beautiful movement.

$70.00  $60.00

SOLD

     I can make another one that is similar

Softer, Silver Statement

The “softer” statement piece.  This is a throw-back concept for me, I miss the days when women wore corsages.  Elegant works of nature carefully propped on the left side of a woman’s Sunday finest.   This necklace easily, delicately and artfully fits the bill. 

 Do not wait until Sunday to wear this beauty, you’ll be amazed at how it compliments any attire. 

·          Layers of burned cream silk and vintage looking lace, sewn together to create a “flower.”  At center of each flower is a rhinestone beauty.  The upper flower uses a vintage earring made of silver metal, rhinestones and pearl.  A lovely and unique piece.  The lower flower contains an antique 1950s rhinestone earring. The combined flowers create a unique, feminine look with a rich history.

·          Extending from the flower are 3 chains:

o    18” vintage sterling silver petite box chain.  Silver is an elemental metal. It fosters hope, meditation and unconditional love.

o    15” antique silver carved chain.

o    12” hand crafted chain using petite silver chain with vintage freshwater pearls.  Pearls are the “stone of sincerity,” known to alleviate emotional imbalances, enhance personal integrity, wisdom and assist emotional expression.  White pearls are a symbol faith, innocence and of a pure heart and mind.

·          The chains are connected to a divider bar on the back of the flower to the clasp at the end to prevent tangles.  The necklace is completed with a vintage silver magnetic clasp.
$85.00   $80.00

SOLD

     I can make another one that is similar

Purely Eternal 

A combination of a “pure” quartz pendant surrounded by a large asymmetrical ring completed with smaller rings and pearls produces “Purely Eternal,” an elegant necklace that looks great with everything and delivers a steady stream of compliments.

 

·  28” chain: 24” of delicate and feminine raw antique bronze chain.  4’ comprised of two sizes of vintage antique bronze circles.  Two circles contain vintage Swarovski crystals and one contains a vintage freshwater pearl.  Chain finished with toggle clasp.

·          Large asymmetrical antique bronze ring. 

Represents the unbroken circle of eternity.

·          Large Quartz pendant.  Quartz crystals are said to be the most versatile and multipurpose healing stone.  It is known as the "power stone" or "universal crystal" due to its many uses.

·          Hanging asymmetrically, my signature style, is a grouping of: 3 vintage glass pearls and 3 champagne colored glass pearls.  Pearls are the “stone of sincerity,” known to alleviate emotional imbalances, enhance personal integrity, signifies faith and assist emotional expression.  Pearl is June’s birthstone.

$65.00   $60.00 - SOLD

“Give me some tassel!”

This double strand black and silver necklace is a stunning beauty!  The removable tassel allows the wearer to have a custom necklace for all occasions.

·         28” handcrafted chain comprised of sections of antique silver chain with hand wired vintage black glass beads with vintage silver beads.  Hanging loosely from the sections of chain are vintage gunmetal glass beads.  The shorter chain is 25” of vintage black chain.  Necklace is completed with a toggle clasp in the back.

·         Hanging from the longer chain is a custom created tassel.

o    The tassel is attached to the necklace using a lobster clasp so it can be removed for a softer look.

o    The tassel begins with a vintage gray glass rhinestone on top of a vintage tulip bead cap.

o    Within the bead cap are 18 chains in vintage black and hammered silver chain.  A very full and elegant look with beautiful movement.
$75.00  $65.00