"IJDG Designers Challenge" necklace and earrings set with lampwork art glass focal bead

I designed this necklace and earrings as part of a Designers' Challenge for the International Jewelry Designers Guild. Many of the beads and findings, including the focal bead, were donated by generous members of the IJDG. Please go to http://www.p-pt.com/necklaces-torsades-chokers-jewelry/IJDG-challenge-necklace-earrings.htm to view a large, detailed image of this set, including the collaged clasp in back.

Several different jewelry-making techniques were used, including collage, stringing, cagework (hand-wiring beads to brass filigree), and hand-painting. Shades of purple/lavender/alexandrite, rosaline/peach and coppers/browns are accented by rare vintage Swarovski crystal chaton stones in Vitrail Light. Metal filigrees and stampings combine several shades and finishes of brass with rich copper. The incredible lampworked glass focal bead was fumed with fine silver to create gorgeous iridescent "eyes".

The main strand from which the lower swags and centerpiece hang is approximately 18-1/2" long. The earrings are clip-backs, so they can be worn by those with pierced and non-pierced ears alike.

This dramatic set will help you make an impressive entrance this Fall!

Retail Value: $250.00.  Starting Bid: Only $35.00!

Donated for auction to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina at WWW.JEWELRYFORKATRINA.COM - auction ended September 23, 2005.