Mel has designed this necklace using stunning beads made by the fabulous Rachel Dawes, a fantastic lampwork artist from the UK. The Tiger designed button beads have a really warm amber colour to them, and the Chilli Zebra striped blue and ivory beads contrast the warmth beautifully. Mel has wire wrapped each bead with sterling silver wire and hung a lovely iridescent Swarovski crystal between each bead. This means that the necklace twinkles when caught by the light. This necklace embraces all of the animal print available with a subtle twist. The necklace is strung on really pretty pale blue and gold satin cord and fastened with a stunning Karen Hill Tribe toggle clasp.
This necklace is 19 inches long. Matching Earrings Available
About Karen Hill Tribe Silver
This silver item is handmade by the Karen Hill Tribe. They have developed their silver working skills into a profitable enterprise as an alternative to opium production. Hill Tribe silver is typically 96-99% pure. Please note that there is no requirement for items to be hallmarked as they are all below the legal minimum weight at which hallmarking regulations apply. As each item is handmade they are truly unique.
Materials used
handmade lampwork button beads and beads, swarovski crystals, sterling silver wire, sterling silver toggle clasp, Karen hill tribe silver, silver findings, satin cord
Kookie Designs
Mel started making beaded jewellery 8 years ago, after her lovely Husband bought her some beads and stringing material one Christmas, she has totally hooked ever since.
Kookie Designs was born 3 years ago after the birth of their son. Initially Mel sold her jewellery at craft fairs but after several clients asking for the ability to shop online she decided to join the modern age and has set up an e-shop as well as having pieces here.
Mel loves working with original lampwork beads, which are a work of art in themselves, and combining them with crystals, freshwater pearls, sterling silver and Karen Hill Tribe silver along with semi-precious stones Her Jewellery tends to be an eclectic mix of material Hence the name Kookie Designs, making each piece adaptable and very feminine.
Blue Ceramic Necklace36.00 (£GBP) |
Blue Ceramic Earrings14.00 (£GBP) |
Blue Ceramic Bracelet20.00 (£GBP) |
Navy Blue Chunky Hat15.00 (£GBP) |