Last year, Kassie had given me a skull bracelet, but it was too big for my wrist. So, I added some black ball beads and clear seed beads and ta-da! my skull necklace. I love what it's turned out to be!
I found these beautiful stone beads. Even though these 3 weren't loose, she let me cut the strand and have them at the individual price without having to buy the whole strand ($3.50/bead vs. $35/strand). I found some coordinating wood beads and sead beads..I think it came out great! I do "need" to go back with my spare wood beads and have a pair of earrings made. I love it! They had some similar blue stone beads that would make quite a statement if an entire strand was used. Hmm...
Another necklace redo: I had bought this necklace from Arden B over the summer(?) and loved the turquoise beads. What I didn't love was how the loops and chain tarnished (that's costume jewelry for ya!)..I took it in and she reattached the turquoise strands to new hardware and replaced the chain with beads (that I picked out to coordinate). I didn't want to pick a color, since I don't always wear it with brown or black, etc. Again, updating/redoing old jewelry is awesome (and inexpensive). I think it looks great...A lot better than tarnished hardware!
Last but not least, my purple and gold set. Last September (when my Aunt Holly was in town), I had a purple/white/gold beaded bracelet made. Well, I decided I wanted to have a matching necklace made & some earrings. This is what I ended up with. Love!
What do you think?
