Winter Berries - Latest One of a Kind Necklace Debuts

September 29, 2012

Bead embroidered statement necklace by Honey from the Bee

features vintage metal from drawer pull

In creating a statement necklace, one that takes many hours, I find inspiration takes interesting forms.  I started out thinking I was going to go Art Nouveau, my favorite period of time for jewelry.  The main focal features a cabochon that Gary Wilson created from a vintage drawer handle.  I saw winter berries and knew I wanted to pair it with a stunning moss agate drop also from Gary Wilson.
 
Winter Statement necklace by Honey from the Bee
moss agate
 
After I finished the pendant my husband happened to walk by and say it looked Western, something a cow girl would wear.  I looked at and immediately saw what he was seeing through his eyes.  Since I love that style, too I decided that I'd see where that led me on the neck strap.
 
Most of you reading my post on the dilemma of the neck strap were like me - wavering between feminine pearls and a more rugged look with the chain.  Thank you for your input!
 
Pearl and Chain neckstrap
freshwater baroque pearls
 
I played around for a bit and ended up loving the end result.  The chain is woven with the large baroque pearls as if with a ribbon and softens the chain enough, but gives some weight.  

This morning I woke up and looked at it on the dress form and thought my gosh, it reminds me of our trip to Istanbul!  So I guess this necklace took long enough to reach into my memories and entwine with my muse.

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Embroideries at the Grand Bazaar, IstanbulSo I give you my Art Nouveau Cowgirl Boho Necklace called Winter Berries!

Winter Statement Necklace by Honey from the Bee

Winter Berries:  bead embroidered statement necklace