Latest creation: pearl necklace

Inspired by restring the pearls for Mary, I thought I would make a new necklace.  I bought the pearls ages ago from Hong Kong thanks to another friend who often travels there. I have strung them with a Swarovski Elements clasp.  They are high quality pearls of about 8mm with a lovely creamy sheen. They are for sale for £80. Ideal for self-gifting.

Also available in electric blue with a sterling silver toggle clasp.

Finally, here are a pair of button studs I made this week, delicate pink in colour, as a personal gift from my friend Paula.

Mary's projects

Mary's mum has kindly sent me a photo of the five projects made during our jewellery lesson last Saturday. The main necklace using a toggle clasp incorporated beads that Mary brought herself. We went on the test out making some earrings, then Mary made a pair without help. We then followed on with the bracelet on the right which used Stretch Magic and finally I showed Mary how to make a bracelet with Memory wire.  She decided to keep the beads loose on the wire instead of packing the beads on. It really works.