Ava Nagilla Pendant Necklace

My newest beading tutorial is "Ava Nagilla" - a pendant using Ava beads, Tinos and Kheops par Puca  beads, Swarovski crystals and Japanese seed beads. I had much fun working with all those shaped beads and see how they fit together so nicely.
The pendant can be hang from one-strand or two-strand necklace of any type (instructions for the changes necessary to allow this are included in the tutorial).

The tutorial for this project can be purchased for instant download here.

Autumn Colors Necklaces

These are two necklaces I made recently. The center part of the first necklace is something I made a few years ago , as part of a necklace I entered to one of Etsy Beadweavers monthly challenge, but I wasn't really sure I liked how it turned out. 

I've put the necklace aside until I figured out how to change it.. It took a while until I found the right beads and other materials to combine the crocheted part with, but I finally made it, and I am very pleased with the new design.... 

Rose Gold & Autumn Colors Textured Necklace

The other necklace I beaded especially for Beth, a dear friend who lives on the other side of the world.

A few years ago, when I only started out my Etsy shop, she contacted me and asked about some clasps that I used for my bracelets. We had a few conversations, and then she told me that she had a lot of jewelry making supplies she received from a family member. I asked if I could buy some from her, but she kindly and so generously wanted to give them to me as a gift. She sent me large heavy box, full with many kinds of beads and other fun stuff! 

I used some of the beads she sent me back then in this necklace I made for her, and I am so glad she wrote and said loved it!  Hugs & love to you my friend Beth!