contemporary couture

Butterfly Moon necklace

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:05:19 +0100

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.

Spring in Florence ring

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:21:24 +0100

Reclaimed glass pearls are given new life and glamour with rich beads and crystal in this dramatic dress ring

* Swarovski© aurora borealis faceted daisy beads
* Vintage glass 'pearls' from Japan
* Fire polished beads from Czechoslovakia
* Mirror-lined Delica beads from Japan
* Fine European filigree castings

Each bead is hand-wired onto the filigree setting to create a sparkling and stunning three dimensional accent. Please contact us for details of other bead and accent colours.

Winter accent piece

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:39:10 +0100

A seasonal variation on our popular summer accent piece.

How clever! A wonderful arrangement of hand carved Biwa pearl, gilded Delica beads, Swarovski crystals, and gorgeous faceted glass fluorite or serpentine.

With it's simple hook fitting this can be worn in so many ways:

* looped over over a plain beaded necklace,
* threaded through a small gold sleeper earring
* hooked onto a sweater or dress
* or even pinned into your hair. .

This design is also available to order in wide range of colours and other pendant materials including faceted semi-precious stones.

Opium Girl Necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:13:27 +0100

Loose yourself in this intoxicating mix:

* Swarovski bead
* Japanese satin seed beads
* Fire polished beads from Czechoslovakia
* Fine European filigree castings with wired beads applied
* Encased pendant with etched and oxidised brass over handpainting on 10,000 year old mammoth ivory, with inset deco metal textile over handpainting to the reverse.

In the centrepiece, each bead is hand-wired onto the filigree setting to create a sparkling three dimensional frame for the beautiful painting.

Cupid's Feather necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:17:36 +0100

To entice or enhance love - what better way than with a sprinkling of stars and a feather heart cut from cupid's arrow..

* Swarovski beads
* Japanese etched and gold coated seed beads
* Antique red branch coral
* Vintage glass crackle beads
* Fire polished beads from Czechoslovakia
* Fine European filigree castings with wired beads applied
* Original watercolour images set in a handmade pendant -front with gold leaf and crystals, reverse with heart cut painted feather.
* Reused vintage fabric ribbon

Khol

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:07:01 +0100

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.

Fools gold necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:56:49 +0100

A delicate vintage Czech hand cut crystal is combined with the luxury of a huge fool's gold pendant and a vintage Cherry Brand aventurine givre bead from Japan, and suspended from a reclaimed vintage 1940's crepe back satin neckpeice.

Limited edition of five in this colourway, variations to order.

Wired links give the piece a wonderful fluidity and movement. Can be worn as a choker or long pendant. Matching earrings available on request.

Seraglia love token

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:29:06 +0100

A gorgeous little treasure with Swarovski© crystal and Mexican Opal that will light up your love's eyes and brighten their boudoir.

Tassels have been used as decorations all through the ages, and have a long association with weddings and celebrations.

seraglia has carefully crafted this little jewel to reflect the passion and romance of love.

An extravagant Swarovski© aurora borealis crystal is combined with the luxury of a faceted Mexican opal and finished with a flamboyant tassel of vivid threads.

Honey parure

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:27:43 +0100

Seraglia has searched all over the world to find the right elements to create this unique series of pieces:

* Swarovski beads
* Faceted seed beads from India,