Swarovski® Crystal Pendant Necklaces
Filed under: Glass Beads, Handmade Jewelry, Holiday Jewelry
Before I introduce the new crystal pieces I want to preface this blog with one more glass bead necklace. For those of you who have been reading you know that lately I have been focusing on Lisa Atchison’s glass beads. As I’ve stated before they are remarkable, one-of-a-kind beads unlike anything that I have ever seen. In most cases the pictures do not do the beads justice. Please review previous blogs for my most recent creations. I will introduce one new piece to you where I used the combination of a copper mesh necklace along with one of Lisa’s electroformed leaf beads.
This necklace is comprised of fine, Italian brass mesh. There is a 3mm leatherette cord inserted into copper-colored brass mesh for durability. The necklace measures 18″ in length and is terminated with a lobster claw clasp. I used copper findings, and pure copper wire to make the handmade bail from which the beautiful, ocean-colored bead is suspended. As you view both photos of the bead itself, notice that the bead is only electroformed with a leaf on one side, which adds to its versatility.
Back of Bead
Front of Bead
OK, now for the crystal. First I’ll begin very quickly with the introduction of the “more classy” version of the Christmas tree earrings. I featured the classic-colored tree earrings in a previous blog, which was a green crystal tree accented in red and silver. This new pair is made using clear Swarovski® crystals along with an aurum 2x crystal topper and Colorado topaz base. They dangle from fancy gold-plated ear wires. These adorable creations can be worn all season long so get yours now!
Swarovski® crystal is the finest crystal in the world. I absolutely LOVE what Swarovski® has done this season with their new pendants. Of course these are perfect for any occasion, but hey, the winter season is upon us and in celebration of it I offer you a Swarovski® snowflake pendant necklace!
This sparkling creation has a flat table and faceted edges. The light reflects brilliantly from this classic pendant. I have attached a sterling silver teardrop bail to the snowflake, which dangles from a 20″ sterling silver textured loop chain. I terminated the chain with a sterling silver lobster claw clasp.
Also new this season is the 18mm flat-faced heart pendant. With the amazing sparkle only Swarovski® can create, the feminine heart drop has faceted, beveled edges and a smooth center. Stunning glacier blue color, the crystal ignites flashes of blue, green and yellow. I used a sterling silver ice pick heart bail, and attached it to a sterling silver Italian chain for instant elegance. Makes a fabulous gift for any occasion!
I have started working with a new medium. I am not sure if I like it yet as it is very new and extremely delicate, but I feel that the potential for creativeness using this product is just itching to burst through! This woven mesh originates as an extremely fine brass wire, loosely woven and anodized into a glorious color palette. It can be used to create a myriad of styles. Because this mesh is very fragile, it is recommended that it be used like a ribbon with beads strung on the outside only. However, I am a bit of a rebel and I decided to string beads, twist the mesh, and even fill the tube with pearls! (I feel like I just ripped off one of those “DO NOT REMOVE” mattress tags)
Close up of pearls in mesh
This is a David Christensen cane glass bead necklace with sterling silver accents and Swarovski® pearls strung on, and in the mesh tube. The black and white glass beads are from David’s “Sophisticate Collection”. These are the finest manufactured cane glass beads in the world. I featured his “Harvest Collection” beads on another necklace, which was featured in another blog a short while ago. This necklace is approximately 18″ in length and is terminated with a tube-like lobster claw clasp.
Clasp
That’s all for now. I am expecting the birth of our son on December 10th so I am trying to get as much completed and listed on my site, before he arrives! Happy Holidays to all 
Ciao!
Tags: Cane glass, Glass Beads, handcrafted jewelry, Handmade Beaded Jewelry, handmade glass beads, Handmade Jewelry, Mesh, mesh necklace, silver pendant, sterling silver, Swarovski Crystals, Swarovski pendants
November 24th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Wow! I also absolutely adore Swarovski crystals. I would prefer to work with them all the time, but I do get side tracked with other things as well. Best wishes for the coming Bub.
November 24th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Hi Helen,
Thanks for the comment and good wishes. I do adore Swarovski, and I was glad to see the new additions to their line. More to come soon!
December 5th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
these are really lovely pieces of jewelry! Swarovski crystals have definitely made their mark and are now slowly but surely capturing the market. i have always loved diamonds but they are just so expensive and these crystals are a lovely alternative.
December 6th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
I also design with all types of Swarovski. Looking at your snowflake, I’m thinking it is photographed backwards. On pendants that have special finishes, the ‘aluminum foil’ looking side is the back of the piece. I’ve also had customers tell me they prefer that side up. This is by no means a negative comment on your work. Just a FYI.
Congratulations on the arrival of your son.
December 6th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Hello Marina,
Thank you for your insight into the Swarovski crystal. This particular pendant is something from Swarovski that is very difficult to acquire at this moment, and I am not sure if you have seen this particular one. I had 5 in stock and I am down to one, and I haven’t been able to get any more from my supplier. It’s not really a “foil” type finish like some of their other crystals although it is AB. The flat side, the table, is definitely the front but I imagine you could wear it any way you wanted to. The other side of the pendant is shaped into a “cone”, sort of like you see when you set a gemstone. Other snowflakes that I have seen are conical on both sides and like you stated, perhaps have a foil like finish on the back side which shines through. The reason that I believe that this is the top of the pendant is because if you look closely at the snowflake, you’ll see that the “petals” angle downward away from the flat face.
Their other pendant this year that I recently used is the Heart, which is very similar in style as far as color, and cut. It also has a flat table, and a “cone shaped” back. The Heart is also cut this way, and you can get the Heart with a laser engraving of an initial on the flat face (definitely the front). I can provide a photo if you like. If you have any comments or questions please feel free to contact me at Mariealena@isabellasbeads.com
Thanks again!
January 17th, 2009 at 12:09 am
Nice looking pendants.