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Jewelry: Stephanies Wedding Necklace
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Stephanies Wedding Necklace

In progress!
Laying out stones
Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?

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Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage, Mod


Materials

Silver wire, amber beach glass, carnelian, pearls

What was your inspiration?

I was given the honour of creating a wedding necklace for my friend Stephanie. She had a fall-coloured wedding and fell in love with the honey-coloured beach glass Id had in my stash. It went beautifully with the carnelian and pearls shed already chosen. We had a lovely evening together sorting out what style and size and shape shed like best. She was exceptionally easy to please :)

I took a few in-progress shots as I went along, maybe youll be interested?

What are you most proud of?

She was a beaming, gorgeous bride and I was proud to have taken a tiny, shiny part in that.

 

12 comments

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CaitlinElisabeth on craftsy.com
Mar 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is so beautiful I can't stop staring at it! I love that you are self-taught, it inspires me to go get out my wire and experiment! Love it!!!
Gayle Bird on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
YESSSS you can do it!!!
Berry Bling on craftsy.com
Jan 17, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Gayle, this piece is amazing. How did you learn wire wrapping so well? I REALLY love this piece but am in no way, shape or form ready to recreate anything like it. Just gorgeous!
Gayle Bird on craftsy.com
Jan 17, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
It's a matter of years of practice! I'm self-taught so I just try stuff until it works, mostly :)
Cosmokat on craftsy.com
Aug 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
stunning!! I have to say, I really do love your designs, you're one of my fav's!!
Gayle Bird on craftsy.com
Aug 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Aw, that's so sweet!!! :)
Kikisdesign on craftsy.com
Aug 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
this is beautyful! what wire did you use if i may ask?
Gayle Bird on craftsy.com
Aug 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I use an artistic wire - silver plated with a poly nylon coating so it doesn't tarnish. Love it!
joleneayer211310 on craftsy.com
Aug 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The necklace is beautiful. i love your design.
Gayle Bird on craftsy.com
Aug 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
thanks!!!
Geri66 on craftsy.com
Aug 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Exquisite!
Gayle Bird on craftsy.com
Aug 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! The bride looked totally gorgeous wearing it.