Pearl and Gemstone Twist Bracelets

Pearl and Gemstone Twist Bracelets

(Gemstone Chip Bead {Amethyst, Turquoise, Green  Aventurine, Red Aventurine}, Silver Plated Leaf Clasp and Silver findings)

This series of gemstone bracelets uses a range of pearl glass bead and gemstone bead and chip stone to create really feminine and striking pieces.  Each bracelet uses two strands of gemstones which are intertwined by a larger bead creating a woven effect.  One of the most beautiful features of this range is the leaf toggle clasp.

Amethyst Twist



(Amethyst, Silver Seed Beads, Cream Pearl Glass Beads)

MHJ are all one of a kind designs and even within the same range there will be variations in terms of beading that is used.  For example, the 'Amethyst Twist' is the only bracelet in the range to incorporate silver seed beads which have been used to make the rich shades of the amethyst stone stand out and compliment the pearl beading.

Turquoise and Green Aventurine Twist

(Left:Turquoise, 4mm White Glass Pearl Beads)

(Right: Green Aventurine, Cream Glass Pearl Beads)

I have chosen to show these two pieces within the same frame to demonstrate how MHJ can produce unique pieces within the same design range.  The turquoise stone is always a very popular choice and makes a real statement with its bold bright presence.  To soften the intensity of the gemstone a 4mm white pearl glass bead has been incorporated withint the gemstone beading.

The Green Aventurine piece has a very soft and organic feel.  I love the way the cream of the pearls glass beading stands out amongst the wild random shapes of the stone.

Red Aventurine Twist

(Red Aventurine Beading and Silver Plated Findings)

This is one of the first pieces in the MHJ range that uses red aventurine gemstone.  I love the rich amber and red shades which add so much depth to this piece.  Unlike the other pieces in the range, I decided to only use red aventurine as there were so many different shades within the stone itself that I did not want to overwhelm the piece with a constrasting shade of bead.

Thanks

Aliya

miohandmadejewellery@gmail.com

Where to buy MHJ!

This Christmas you will be able to purchase Mio Handmade Jewellery pieces from the following Christmas Fayres:

22nd November Parish of Brentford St.Faith's Christmas Fayre 6-9
http://www.parishofbrentford.org.uk/fayrestallholders2011.htm

26th November Acton Hill Christmas Fair (Timings tbc)

There may be some more venues added in a few weeks time so check back to find our latest events.

Aliya
miohandmadejewellery@gmail.com

Pearls and Ruffles

Pearls and Ruffles

(Silver Plated, Pearl Glass Beading, Green Aventurine Beads, Silver Bead Caps)

The inspiration for this line was the ruffle or ruff collar worn in the Elizabethan era.  The beads are closely framed by the ruffled bead caps very much like the ruffs worn around the neck.  In each of the pieces I have used two shades of beads.

White and Dark Green 

A really lovely combination of pure elegant white pearl and a drop of colour with the subtle yet very rich shade of dark green.

Green Aventurine and Dusky Pink Pearl

I love this combination of green aventurine and dusky pink.  The two colours work really beautifully together.

Double Pink 

A lovely piece that uses two tones of pink beading - a rich dark pink with a dusky pink accent looks really beautiful and feminine.

Thanks

Aliya

Designer: miohandmadejewellery@gmail.com

Green and Black

Green and Black

(Silver Plated, Black Gemstone, Black Seed Beads, Green Glass Beads, Black Pearl Beads)

The Black and Green line is quite a different style to the more soft and feminine style that dominates the Mio Handmade Jewellery range. 

The bracelet uses black stone, green crackle bead and black seed beads to give a really rich and dramatic effect.  The bracelet uses a weaving technique which makes this piece really unique.

Bracelet Detail

There are three different earring options that each have their own style and inspiration whilst remaining within the beautiful colour range of rich black and jungle green.

Single Drop 

A simple elegant piece which uses green with an accent of black beading.  The smaller green bead that is framed by two black seed beads has smalle black details painted on to bring the green and black shades together.

Green and Black Drops

Left - Green with a Black Accent

Right - Black with a Green Accent

The two pairs of earrings have been crafted in the same way to allow for a cluster of various stone within the same piece.  However, the piece on the left uses more green shades with an accent of black.  The piece on the right uses two different sizes of black pearls, black stone and green and black painted beads to add the slightest hint of green.

Thanks!

Aliya

Designer: miohandmadejewellery@gmail.com 

Dangle Earring in Pink Pearl

Dangle Earring in Pink Pearl

(Silver plated, pink pearl glass beads, silver net ball findings)

This range uses two shades of pearl and a beautifully engraved silver plated finding.  The graduation of the beading from a small 4mm to a larger 8mm pearl helps to balance out this elegant design. 

This piece incoporate a really deep rich shade of pink that is rarely used in jewellery.  The photograph does not capture the two different shades of pink pearl used in the piece to add a unique to touch to this classis design.

This piece uses a much lighter shade of pink pearl than the previous design.  In order to make this piece striking I have used a contrasting blue/grey pearl.   It took quite a while to find the correct combination of bead shades but I am very happy with the final piece.

Thanks

Designer:Aliya
miohandmadejewellery@gmail.com

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

(Silver Plated, Amethyst Chip Gemstone, Green Aventurine Chip Gemstone, Rose Quartz, Pink Mother of Pearl, Glass Pearl Beads)

This earring and necklace set was inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel 'The Secret Garden'.  I have mixed the three gemstones with the pearl to give a soft and delicate touch of colour to this pearl necklace and earring set.

Necklace Detail

The pink mother of pearl bead is beautifully framed by two silver plated bead details which then transition to amethyst and green aventurine gemstone.  The brilliant white pearl bead adds a softness to the beautiful sequence of coloured gemstones.







Secret Garden Earring

(Silver Plated, Pearl Beads, Green Aventurine, Amethyst and Rose Quartz)

These are one of my favourite earrings in the MHJ collection.  I chose not to include the mother of pearl beading in the earring as I wanted this piece to be quite soft and delicate so I felt it would be more effective to use smaller stones. 

The amethyst, rose quartz and green aventurine gemstone have been suspended on a clear wire to give the illusion that they are floating under the pearl.

Thanks!

Aliya

Designer: miohandmadejewellery@gmail.com

Pearl and Wood Drops

Pearl and Wood Drops

(Silver Plated, Mother of Pearl Gemstone Chip Bead, Turquoise Chip Bead and  Wood Beads)

The incorpation of wooden bead in this range adds an organic element to the piece which  highlights the beautiful pure colours of the mother of pearl and turquoise gemstones.





Turquoise/Pearl Single Drop







Single Drop

Double Drop

Thanks for looking!



Aliya

Designer: miohandmadejewellerygmail.com