turquoise

siren

seraglia — Wed, 18 May 2011 11:21:26 +0000

Statement earrings combining hand carved mother of pearl pendants, reused turquoise glass beads, aurora borealis beads and reclaimed 50's components suspended from 1980's twisted rope clips.

Melusine comb

seraglia — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:51:04 +0000

An abundance of colours and textures in this comb fit for a freshwater mermaid

* Czech fire polished flower and faceted beads
* Vintage filigree bead caps
* Vintage aurora borealis beads
* Vintage enamel and rhinstone set part brooches
* Vintage shell and baroque mother of pearl beads
* Fine European filigree.
* Swarovski bicone beads

Sure to turn hearts..

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.

Fleur de lys necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:18:28 +0000

Deep blues contrast with rich golds and flashes of red and magenta

* Vintage givre blue glass beads from Japan
* Matte gold beads
* Black bugle beads
* Modern satin glass barrel beads
* Antique hand cut french jet beads
* Czech fire polished cut glass rondelles
* Czech fire polished cut glass givre 'rhinestone' beads
* Fine Victorian enamelled pressed glass sash pin
* Czech pressed glass pendant beads
* Vintage bead caps
* Vintage gold filigree and stone set clasp.
* Swarovski crystal rondelles

Athame Necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:12:49 +0000

In Wiccan Magic the athame, or ritual blade, is the tool of the Mind. It corresponds with Air, East, dawn, springtime, and the planet Mercury and should not be used to cut physical objects.

It's used to cut ritual space and time apart from the ordinary - so use this to create your own magic, wherever you are..

* Czech matte givre beads
* Czech fire polished rondelles
* Turquoise disks
* African malachite bicone and round beads
* Vintage aurora borealis coated Czech beads
* Antique hand cut french jet beads

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

Judy Garland Brooch

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:54:20 +0000

A stunning combination of blue jewel tones - taking you over the rainbow to where skies really are blue.

* Swarovski crystal rondelles and double coated bicone beads
* Vintage gold tone chain and bead caps
* Vintage mirror finish beads from Czechoslovakia
* Vintage claw set rhinestone and pearl filigree brooch
* Vintage gold plated chain

Hollow victory medal

seraglia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:52:51 +0000

A medal without a dedication - it is left to the wearer to imagine or even create their own award.

Created for An Intrepid Woman - photo by tears of envy

* Antique plated brass medal fitting with antique tricolore ribbon and applied rosette
* Vintage antique finish copper blank medal

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

Nautilus

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

A dramatic and highly stylish combination of:

Toltec necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:46:52 +0000

Ancient South America inspires this mix of

* Victorian French jet cut glass beads
* Czech pressed glass beads
* Vintage pendant fitting with a 1930's gilded deco cabochon

Haskell in Tibet necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:45:48 +0000

Lets take a journey - from mid 20th century America, to the farthest reaches of ancient Tibet..

* Japanese 1940's Cherry Brand beads with aventurine glass sparkle
* Wire wrapped beads from India
* Vintage unsigned Miriam Haskell clasp, pendant, accents and beads, circa 1950
* Vintage and modern rhinestone rondelles
* Vintage deco pale green beads
* Vintage brass bead caps
* Vintage hand cut aurora borealis crystal beads
* Japanese seed beads

Homecoming dream necklace

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:28:00 +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.