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Multi-Strand Necklaces Designer multi-strand necklaces using pearls, bali beads, swarovski crystal and other beautiful, unique materials by Gail E. Melichar. |
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Copper-Lined Glass Bead I fell in love with the irridescent nature of this glass bead. The copper lining of the bead adds a hint of color and dazzle. I used a clear irridescent bead inbetween each of the copper-lined beads and liked it so much that, by accident, I made it extremely long. Trying to work with my mistake, I doubled it and, voila, another necklace was born. This has a beautiful vermeil clasp with semi-precious stones. |
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Double-Drilled Pearls & Swarovski Crystal I love these pearls because of their unique double holes, but wasn't really sure what to do with them! Then I got a call from someone who wanted me to make bridal party necklaces for her daughter's wedding. After far too many combinations I came up with something I liked -- a choker with these pearls, Swarovski crystals and a box-shaped clasp. The bride wore it in white, her bridesmaids in blue-gray, all with matching bracelets (also available). |
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Faceted Pearls & Silver Spacer Bar I bought these silver spacer bars and never really found just the right material. Then I found these gray faceted pearls. The facets actually make the pearls look like they have silver running through them. The chunks of silver accentuates these pearls beautifully in a choker style necklace. |
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Gold-Filled Beads & Silver Bali Beads I especially like this necklace because I can wear it with silver and gold and not have to commit to one or the other. I used gold-filled beads and silver bali beads with a triple-strand clasp. This also has a matching bracelet. |
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Pearl & Swarovski Crystal with Bali Beads I was making a lot of Swarovski crystal bracelets with elastikord (like a lot of designers), but I wanted to expand it from the ordinary. I started using pearls with elastikord and then combined pearls with elastikord and 4mm Swarovski crystals and flower bali beads. I used an extender clasp so this can be worn as a choker or a more lengthy necklace. This piece was purchased by Access Hollywood. |
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Silver Granule & Swarovski Crystal with Bali Beads There is something unique about this necklace and yet I don't know why. It is a triple strand choker that I always get compliments on. I always sell out of it too. I used silver granules with 4mm diamond shape Swarovski vitriol crystal and bali beads. I like to use the Swarovski vitriol crystal because it takes on so many different colors that it is sure to enhance any blouse, as well as any dress you own. |
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Swarovski Vitriol Crystal & Rhinestone Spacer My friend inspired me because she needed something to go with a dress. Her instructions were simple - make a choker that, unlike a bridesmaid's dress, could be worn again. I used my favorite 4 mm diamond shaped Swarovski vitriol crystal and incorporated the rhinestone spacer and finished it off with a double-strand box-shaped clasp. |
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Triplet Pearl This necklace was inspired by an antique necklace that a friend of mine had asked me to re-string. This piece used pearls and crystals with an extender clasp which allows you to wear a necklace either choker length or further down the neck. I used three different sizes of pearls or glass beads starting with small ones closer to the neck and graduating towards larger ones. I have worn this with casual outfits, as well as with a black slip dress. |
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Wire-Wrapped Pearl with Rhinestone Rondel This is the very first necklace I ever sold to a store. I saw it on a woman in a restaurant. I introduced myself and confessed that I was the designer. She told me it was her favorite necklace and then asked if she could throw a jewelry party so all her friends could see my goodies! This can be worn as a two-strand necklace or twist it and add a whole new dimension (more choker-like). The rhinestone rondels give the pearls a touch of sparkle. |
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