Comments on: Onyx with Metal Bead Necklace and Earrings

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:47:42 +0000

Christine, I still have certain beads that I’m not sure I’ll ever know what to do with. I got some 4mm Swarovski bicones because the color was called “Forest”, and they reminded me of when I was young living in Flagstaff. They reminded me of the forest. I’m not very good at shopping for beads because I get sidetracked and end up with things I don’t know what I want to do with.????

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:59:36 +0000

Catherine, your story put a smile on my face so I decided to reply! I do the same thing with stones and accents that you did…I buy because they strike my fancy but I have no idea what to do with them. Some stones have sat a whole year until suddenly I come across something on Pinterest or in one of Rena’s blog posts and BAM! I tell people that the beads finally spoke to me and told me what they wanted to be 🙂
Happy Beading!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 23:26:49 +0000

Thank you Rena. It’s honestly the one necklace I’ve made recently that I love. The branches were my favorite…they remind me of winter.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 22:11:06 +0000

Black and silver are always striking together, and the simple branch focals create an elegant finished set. I can especially see this set as Winter jewelry, with the branches feeling like they’re covered with frost or ice. Captivating, Catherine! 🙂