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Handmade Jewelry Sets in Capture Weave

Variations of Capture Weave in Sets (CC56-59)

These sets, comprising of earrings and pendant/necklace are made with the same beading weave used for my earlier crosses. The earrings are not from any pattern but are just variations of the same weave. And as I said in the crosses piece, I don't know the name of this weave at the moment and so have just named it "capture weave".

Set 1: Joyful Earrings & Pendant in Capture Weave (CC56)

This set (earrings, pendant) represents joy, colors, and lightness to me. Made using the "capture weave", it utilizes a pastel range of colors in Cat Eye beads (aka fiber optic beads) captured in light bright silver. The earrings are deliberately not completely identical, both in color arrangement and bail/jumpring color. The contrast of the center dark bead against the light pastels and bright silver produces this harmonious, fresh style that is ready to spring into the world at a moment's notice.

The cord is not included in this set and is only used for illustration. The pendant in this set will look equally fresh and joyful in silver or colored chains/cords/ribbons.

Set 2: Classic Black and White Earrings and Pendant in Capture Weave (CC57)

This is my favourite set. The classic colors of black and white give this piece the timeless elegance and flexibility of moving among any circle of friends and events ~ at any time, day and night.

This is definitely a one-off only. The black cut crystals used are vintage. (I suspect it comes from within the 1920-1040 timeframe) It came from part of an old piece of jewelry. It's age and the gentle cuts contrasted against the perfect crispness of Swarovski White Alabaster crystals delivers the understated desired timelessness of classic couture.

This set includes earrings and pendant (chain not included). All findings used are in Sterling Silver.

Set 3: Swarovski Gold ~ Earrings and Necklace in Capture Weave (CC58)

Beautiful for a touch of rich warmth and sparkling colors. Focal beads are natural decorated and polished wooden beads. They are "captured" by a soothing range of colors provided by Swarovski crystals. The gold plated metal beads and findings adds that ideal brush of richness to the piece. Corded with brown leather cording (which can be removed if you wish to change to another type of chain/ribbon, cord/choker).

The approximate length of necklace with the given leather cord is about 38.5 cm (15 inch).

This image shows a similar pendant being hung effectively off a choker band.

Set 4: Joyful Gold ~ Earrings and Necklace in Capture Weave (CC59)

This set is similar to set #3 ("Swarovski Gold"). The polished decorated wooden beads are encircled with playful colorful cat eye beads. This set is for earrings and pendant. (The choker shown is not included).

The image below shows a similar pendant being worn in an alternative possible fashion.

Notes to self:

The surround beads are 4mm, the tiny beads 2mm, and the large beads are from 12-14mm.

MATERIALS

* 2mm & 4mm beads

TOOLS

thread and needle

Method in Brief

capture weave

BUYING GUIDE

If still available, most beads and jewelry making supplies used can be purchased from ClearlyChosen's Jewelry Supplies Store or just go directly to our Swarovski section.

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