Coastal paths, autumnal berries and cherry blossom are all contributors to the inspiration behind my collection of beaded necklaces. Through experimenting with a palette of colours and textures, as well as the different levels of translucency in the stones, I designed and created the necklaces below. Each necklace is handmade in precious gemstones and sterling silver.
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| Salwag, Amazonite, Apatite, Cultured Freshwater Pearls, Handmade Silver Contour Beads, Petrified Wood |
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| Dyed Cultured Freshwater Pearls, Nephrite Jade, Handmade Silver Contour Beads, Lemon Quartz, Tourmaline |
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| Dyed Cultured Freshwater Pearls, Opal, Aquamarine, Handmade Silver Contour Beads |
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| Dyed Cultured Freshwater Pearls, Aquamarine, Kyanite, Peridot |
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| Peridot, Handmade Silver Contour Beads, Cultured Freshwater Pearls, Amazonite, Amethyst |
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| Cultured Freshwater Pearls, Opal, Peridot, Handmade Silver Contour Beads, Tourmaline |
The handmade silver contour beads that feature in many of the necklaces were inspired by my time spent on the Cornish coast. I observed the pattens that the sea made in the sand when the tide had gone out and also the erosion of the rocks. The beads have proven so popular that I have been commissioned to make a number of earrings to match the necklaces, the earrings contain the beads along with precious gemstones and pearls.
To find out more about my time on the Cornish coast visit my 'Diary of the Tinner's Coast' blog: http://ericasharpetinnerscoast.blogspot.co.uk
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