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Once a form of currency, Venetian trade beads are favorites in my collection. The lampwork bead featured in this necklace remains not only a highly valued collectible with its unique craftsmanship but also an enduring emblem of a global connection among different cultures in the historical trade network.
A black agate bead (10 mm) is joined with recycled cranberry glass and sterling spacer beads, knotted on Greek leather cord (1.5 mm).
Simply classic, variations of this necklace belong to the Slipknot Leather Series in my collection.
Red and orange-yellow flowers embellish this Venetian trade bead balanced by blue Czech glass and sterling silver spacer beads. Secured with leather slipknots, the necklace adjusts from a 16-in. choker length to a 22-in. collarbone length.
Vibrant with distinct orange-red, cream, and peach patterns, this vintage carnelian bead is joined with red Czech glass and copper spacer beads on 1.5mm Greek leather cord. The adjustable necklace, secured by barrel slipknots, expands to 22 in. for a longer necklace or tightens to 16 in. for a choker length.
This sterling 2mm rolo chain necklace features a blue sodalite gemstone pendant with blue glass and silver seed beads.
Peaceful and serene Paradise Beach comes with an abundance of beach findings washed upon its shore. This simple and elegant necklace makes a great gift for those who love sea glass.
Cranberry recycled glass gunmetal chain necklace.
Tibetan copper wing with amber and red recycled glass spacer beads on leather cord.
Gift for neighbor Nancie.
Red copper wing & sea glass amulet necklace
Antique wing with fresh water pearl, hematite, and black Czech glass beads on sterling wire and rolo chain.
ZygosDesign, my Etsy shop, features handcrafted (leather/chain/wire/bead) necklaces w/ found object pendants: sea glass, sea stone, semi-precious stone, coins & other findings.
This trio of “Pisces” jade necklaces are available @ ZygosDesign: brass, silver, & copper washers w/ twin fish pendants; ceramic, turquoise, clay, & glass beads on leather or chain.
Collected at Tennessee Cove Beach, Mill Valley, CA, this sea glass necklace to the left is knotted on leather cord w/ painted bead & Peruvian silver spacer. Below, the defined point of this sea stone informed its sterling silver wire pendant.
This sea stone was collected at Paradise Beach in Tiburon, CA (2000). Knotted on leather w/ Venetian blue glass & sterling silver spacers, its silver geometric “S” flashbacks to Greek pottery, 900 BC.
The millefiori, “thousand flowers,” Venetian trade bead series on leather cord w/ slipknots. From my 20 yr + collection, these colorful glass beads have been around the world, or at least half-way. The second necklace on the right, “Alejandro’s All-Green,” was named after the customer who requested it. Alejandro collaborated w/ me in choosing the green bead color combo w/ brass washers. He said it reminded him of Van Gogh’s Starry Night
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