What's New In Beads

Hello everyone
I took a walk along St Kilda Esplanade here in Melbourne on Sunday. Brrrr!!! It may only be autumn here in Victoria, Australia, but it felt like Winter. My ears suffered.
Anyway, there's a whole string of craft stalls along the Esplanade on Sundays, so it was interesting to see what the jewelry makers were selling.
On the whole, my impression was that jewelry was very simple, and quite chunky. Lots of chunky silver bracelets and necklaces, with only minimal beads (curses!). A very common style was to have a solid silver necklet, with one bead hanging off it.
As for the beads, resin and lampwork beads were definitely in. Very colourful, long tube shaped beads, particularly in earrings.
So I found it quite fascinating, it will be interesting to see if the trend appears in the mainstream.
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)

Crystal Bracelet

Surprisingly Non-Flammable Crystal Bracelet: "Here's the first one of the new set. I'm getting started with a big, orange bang. Try to wear this and not get (favorably) noticed!
Fantasticly orange Swarovski crystals, sterling silver components, and the best beading wire. 7 and 3/4 inches long."


I like this bright and cheerful bracelet, great for livening up your summer gear. Orange isn't my colour, but it would look great on my sister.
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)