A Feather or a Waterfall? Gerdan!
by Alex Exile.
(Russia)
Many years ago I was at my friend’s house, and I was absolutely impressed by the beading work she was creating.
It was a necklace, but not the one you can buy in the shop. There were two stripes with ethnic pattern connected in the center in one wide stripe.
‘What is it?’ I asked.
‘It’s a gerdan,’ my friend said. ‘It’s a necklace from ancient times.’
Years passed and now I’m making jewelry by myself. One day I remembered that amazing item and was struck by the idea to make something like it… but in a different way. I wanted to make something more decorative, delicate, light and luxurious.

Gerdan ‘Enchanted Lake’
I added a lot of threads of faceted beads and fringe to make the necklaces look like a feather or waterfall. As for the pattern, I was inspired by the ornaments of my country.
Of course such a necklace needs earring in the same style. Some more hours of work… and two little feathers are flying away from my hands.

Earrings ‘Enchanted Lake’
Alex Exile
Ataridel