pearl

Neptuna

seraglia — Sun, 15 May 2011 09:15:02 +0000

Statement earrings combining reclaimed shell beads, reused sapphire blue Swarovski cut crystal beads and 80's components suspended from 1980's pearl set clips.

Dragon's Breath

seraglia — Sun, 15 May 2011 08:19:19 +0000

Statement earrings combining reclaimed blue pearls, 80's components and 1970's Dragon's breath art glass set clips.

Galapagos Fascinator

seraglia — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:16:25 +0000

Vintage nylon net, gold plated copper brooch elements and lavish pearls and matt bronze bugle beads on a hand painted iguana pattern straw base.

Butterfly Moon necklace

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:05:19 +0000

A stunning and sensuous treasure made form

* Faceted vintage and Swarovski beads and crystals
* Fire polished and textured Japanese Delica beads
* Givre accent bead from US occupied Japan
* Carnelian, chalcedony,aquamarine, new jade, mother of pearl and rock crystal beads
* Vintage glass beads from Czechoslovakia
* Vintage coral and amber beads
* Dichroic fused glass accent bead
* Encased pendant with etched and oxidised brass over butterfly wing and hand painting on 10,000 year old mammoth ivory, with inset deco silk textile to the reverse.

Mouse hair stick

seraglia — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:13:12 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite hair pin with pendant of Swarovski crystal , vintage mother of pearl and chalcedony.

*Repeatable with variations in drop beads and colours. We can match swatches or colour references,

Lace in clouds hair comb

seraglia — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:09:02 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite hair pin with gathered lace fan.

Heart in the clouds hair comb

seraglia — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:06:23 +0000

Heart in the clouds hair comb

Water jet cut vulcanite hair comb with pendant of Swarovski crystal , vulcanite and reclaimed glass pearl

Deco loop hair comb

seraglia — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:04:06 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite hair comb with pendant of Swarovski crystal , topaz and deer horn

*Repeatable with variations in drop beads and colours. We can match swatches or colour references,

Twin stars hair combs

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:49:52 +0000

Pair of water jet cut vulcanite hair pins one with mother of pearl baroque and Swarovski crystal drop

Hollow star hair comb

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:46:59 +0000

Hollow star hair comb

Water jet cut vulcanite hair comb with vintage crystal and glass beads and with a vintage rhinestone rondelles.

Pearl fruit branch earrings

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:39:03 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite pendant earrings with mother of pearl baroque drops. Luxury vermeil on sterling silver ear wires and Swarovski crystal.

Pearl fruit branch pendant : narrow

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:36:06 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite pendant with mother of pearl baroque drops. Hang from ribbon or hemp twine.

Repeatable with slight variations in mother of pearl shapes, or other materials.

Pearl fruit branch pendant : medium

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:34:28 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite pendant with mother of pearl baroque drops. Hang from ribbon or hemp twine.

Repeatable with slight variations in mother of pearl shapes, or other materials.

Pearl fruit branch pendant : wide

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:51:02 +0000

Water jet cut vulcanite pendant with mother of pearl baroque drops. Hang from ribbon or hemp twine.

Repeatable with slight variations in mother of pearl shapes, or other materials.

Belle Chat Collar

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:34:18 +0000

Victorian rolled gold etched bracelet opened out to create a collar set with pendants of vintage rondelles, rose quartz , metal bead and finished with contemporary Indian dancing bells. We suggest that you thread a ribbon through the two large jump rings, and tie a pretty bow to cascade down. May also be worn as a headband.

Aurora Pearl Necklace

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:30:36 +0000

Mother of pearl pendant set in sterling silver, with applied single vintage couture pearl and aurora borealis set earring and suspended from a vintage glass pearl necklace.

Coco Gold Necklace

seraglia — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:28:41 +0000

Single Chanel earring remade with mother of pearl, matt gold chain, and lavish rhinestone set black glass drops.

Venus necklace

seraglia — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:06:16 +0000

A striking folk inspired necklace lavished with linked pendants and beads.
Vulcan was the Roman god of fire, especially destructive fire, and craftsmanship. Venus was one of his wives.

A sense of luxury is given by the use of Swarovski crystal rondelles, reclaimed cut glass beads and vintage glass ‘pearls’

Marguerite earrings

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:25:45 +0000

Bold vintage Czech filigree earrings given a modern yet romantic twist

* Vintage aurora borealis coated crystal beads
* Vintage pearl beads
* Gold coated seed beads from Japan
* Swarovski marguerite beads
* Swarovski dorado bicone beads

Steel Sherbert necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:19:52 +0000

Victorian shapes and textures given a very modern twist

* Vintage gold leaf and art glass beads from Japan
* Antique mother of pearl rounds
* Matte gold beads
* Black bugle beads
* Modern satin glass barrel beads
* Antique hand cut french jet beads
* Czech fire polished bronze coated beads
* Fine Victorian cut steel set filligree buckle
* Czech yellow pressed satin glass set belt buckle panel
* Georgian hand carved shell portrait cameo set in orginal gold shank
* Rolled gold covered pinchbeck accent

Daisy Dark

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:10:25 +0000

Who is she? A dramatic and sensual mix of colours and textures:

* Czech faceted round, shell givre, heart and flower beads
* Labradorite triangles
* Vintage aurora borealis and glass pearl set leaf setting
* Vintage pink givre rhinestone accent
* Fine European filigree
* Vintage cut Swarovski beads
* Swarovski bicone beads

Romance with a darker twist

Matching earrings on request

Maia hairpin

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:08:48 +0000

A striking folk inspired vulcanised rubber hairpin lavished with linked pendants and beads.

Vulcan was the Roman god of fire, especially destructive fire, and craftsmanship. Maia was one of his wives. The rubber used here is sourced from industrial flooring offcuts, and the design is inspired as much by car parts as it is by tribal adorments.

A sense of luxury is given by the use of Dorado coated Swarovski bicone beads and vintage reclaimed round and teardrop glass ‘pearls’

Matching earrings and pendant available.

Light of EDeN

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:07:39 +0000

An elegant and striking necklace produced especially for the Good design can change the world show organised by the Eco Design Network

* Vintage mother of pearl pillow beads
* Swarovski crystal bicones
* Antique Russian blue trade beads from Africa
* Vintage gold plated articulated sections
* Fair trade tagua nut beads form Peru
* Vintage filigree set glass stone and pendant

Sure to turn heads...

Matching earrings on request

Daisy Daisy side comb

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:06:13 +0000

A vibrant and sensual mix of colours and textures:

* Czech faceted round, shell givre, heart and flower beads
* Swarovski crystal margeurites and bicones
* Vintage filigree bead caps and castings
* Vintage pink givre rhinestone accent
* Fine European filigree
* Vintage 9ct gold engraved accent

Sure to turn heads...

Matching earrings on request

Buccaneers' secret brooch

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:03:19 +0000

Pirates' plunder - for the brave and the bold.

* Antique 9ct gold safety pin brooch
* Reclaimed gold plated chain
* 18ct gold curb chain
* Faceted and shaped Russian jet, aventurine, rutilated quartz and beads
* Swarovski crystal rondelles and faceted and double coated bicone beads
* Vintage cultured pearl, satin glass and and faceted lead crystal beads
* Japanese Delica seed beeds
* Carved aventurine leaf

Matching earrings on request

Curacao pearl brooch

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:00:34 +0000

A sparkling mix of tropical ocean colours

* Vintage chrome plated aurora borealis and blue rhinestone brooch
* Faceted and shaped Russian jet, aventurine, rutilated quartz and beads
* Vintage crystal rondelles
* Swarovski 'opal' bicone beads
* Vintage aurora borealis faceted crystal beads
* Japanese Delica seed beeds
* Carved mother of pearl leaf

Matching earrings on request

Daisy Island brooch

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:50:28 +0000

Bright and breezy, with a rare larimar bead from the Dominican Republic to bring light to your day

* Vintage opaque and sky blue rhinestone set brooch by Wiess
* Antiqued gunmetal findings
* Swarovski aurora borealis beads
* Charming carved mother of pearl leaf bead
* Delica beads from Japan

Amazon queen parure

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:42:56 +0000

Semi-precious and vintage beads combined to inspire love and to charm all around.

* Cut and faceted beads in gem citrine, carnelian, chalcedony and fluorite
* Large Canadian jade pendant
* Vintage aurora borealis glass beads
* Freshwater pearls
* Antique mother of pearl pendant
* Emerald givre heart and fire polished beads from Czechoslovakia
* Swarovski beads and rondelles
* Vintage gold plated moon and star pendant
* Vintage lucite panelled brooch
* Vintage rhinestone set filigree centre

Hetty King brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:36:56 +0000

Inpired by the captivating 'king' of the music hall 'principal boys' Hetty King, this dainty brooch embellished with a delicate fairytale mix of colours could be worn by a man or a woman.

* Vintage filigree brooch overlaid with firepolished apollo coated beads and set with a centre glass pearl
* Japanese satin glass Delica beads
* Chalcedony freeform bead
* Swarovski vitrail leaf pendant

Arabesque brooch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:10:18 +0000

Feathered and frivolous!

* Antique mother of pearl beads
* Vintage and contemporary Swarovski aurora borealis cut crystal beads
* Faceted rose quartz bead
* Indian fire polished beads
* Chinese cultured freshwater pearl
* Czech glass opal drop beads
* Vintage gold plated brooch fittings

Matching earrings available on request.

Dashing Dagger

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:09:00 +0000

Feisty and flamboyant with a touch of romance

* Antique mother of pearl beads
* Vintage aurora borealis cut crystal beads
* Contemporary Chinese cultured freshwater pearls
* Vintage fine silver chain
* Vintage silver plate dagger brooch

Matching earrings available on request.

Moroccan Moon

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:07:58 +0000

A stunning mix of antique and modern, with beads from along the old Silk Route, and a massive accent bead from near it's end.

The large milk glass bead is a 'moon bead' much prized in Morocco as it is said to offer luck and protection. I had to haggle hard for it. Both the pearls and the owl are associated with wisdom in many cultures.

* Vintage mother of pearl beads
* Antique Czech moon accent bead from Zagora
* Edwardian paste set buckle fitting
* Vintage Czech fire polished beads from Marrakech
* Indian fire polished beads

Khol

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:07:01 +0000

A traditional Moroccan Berber package of Khol for 'beauty and protecting the eyes' and a wooden applicator adorned with:

* Vintage aurora borealis faceted cut crystal beads
* Antique red coral beads
* Swarovski crystal beads
* Vintage Czech fire polished beads
* Vintage 9ct gold and jade pendant accent

Applicator may also be used as hair pin. Similar pieces can always be made to order.

Nautilus

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:54:29 +0000

A dramatic and highly stylish combination of:

Tahiti necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:49:14 +0000

The wild romance and charms of the South Seas are brought to mind by this impressive heirloom necklace

* Huge blistered pearl cut and carved mother of pearl pendant
* Victorian blacklip pearl carved and shaped clasp
* Vintage deco glass simulated pearls on original chain
* Reclaimed chrome plated chain
* Carved leaf and barrel bone beads

Matching earrings available on request.

Lunar Prairie necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:39:51 +0000

The romance and sublime poetry of the American prairie is captured in this striking necklace..

* Czech faceted fire polished beads
* Antique faceted accent beads
* American Victorian era mother of pearl beads
* Faceted glass 'moonstone quartz' bead.
* Found porcupine quills
* Antique silver moon pendant

Matching earrings on request

Queen of Quartz necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:36:25 +0000

Many precious and semi precious stones are reputed to have healing powers. Many of our pieces contain such stones, and we are always delighted to accept commissions with a specific purpose.

Mysteries of the deep necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:26:42 +0000

Inspired by the colours sounds and textures of the sea.

* Swarovski faceted opal and crystal beads
* Baroque white, green and blue mother of pearl nuggets and pendant shapes
* Indian seed beads
* Antique opal crackle beads
* Shell pendants containing clove and aniseed pieces

The chain and pendants are made of wired links, and give the piece a wonderful fluidity and movement. The necklace fastens with a hook, allowing the length to be altered from chestpiece to choker, as desired.

17 1/2 inches long, with the centrepiece a stunning six inches deep.

Prairie princess parure

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:35:48 +0000

* Genuine Swarovski beads
* Seed pearls from Japan,
* Vintage baroque mother of pearl beads
* Fire polished beads from Czechoslovakia
* 1950's vintage accent piece from the USA
* Vintage enamelled leaves
* Fine European filigree castings
* Original watercolour images set in a handmade pendant

The matching earrings have vintage-style screw fittings, but can be converted to pierced ears on request.

Syllabub necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:31:20 +0000

* Genuine Swarovski accent beads
* Vintage deco crackle amber bicone beads
* Vintage aurora borealis cut crystal beads
* Japanese gold coated seed beads
* Fire polished beads from
* Czechoslovakia
* 1950's rolled gold vintage accent brooch from the USA

Indian Pink Comb

seraglia — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:38:59 +0000

A concoction of colours and textures:

* Czech fire polished flower and finger beads
* Vintage filigree bead caps
* Vintage aurora borealis beads
* Vintage moonglow lucite beads
* Vintage parts of a Juliana brooch
* Fine European filigree.
* Swarovski bicone beads

Sure to turn heads..