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Leslie Leirness Jewelry Designs for Shabocon

Gemstone Bead Strand Necklaces




Amethyst Bead Strand Necklace 136 Carats

Approximately 136 carats of amethyst chip beads in a range of complementary purple shades make up this attractive necklace.

We leapt at the opportunity to purchase these particular amethyst beads when we saw them; they far exceeded the quality we had been able to locate prior. The rich shades of purple and the clean feel of the chips impressed us. The various beads range in width between approximately 1/4 and 1/2 inches.

Measuring approximately 18 1/2 inches in length, the necklace is finished with four sterling silver beads and a strong sterling silver lobster claw clasp.

This necklace can be worn alone or can be embellished with a pendant, locket, or cameo.

Price: $52.00

Ships within 2-business days of payment.

 



Amethyst & Flourite Bead Strand Necklace

The deep purple of amethyst is paired with purples, pinks, lavenders, and greens of flourite to make this unique necklace.

We leapt at the opportunity to purchase these particular amethyst beads when we saw them; they far exceeded the quality we had been able to locate prior. The rich shades of purple and the clean feel of the chips impressed us. The various beads range in width between approximately 1/4 and 1/2 inches.

The rich purples of amethyst combine beautifully with the colors of flourite. Fourteen raindrop-shaped flourite beads alternating with amethyst beads are feautured in this necklace. The raindrop beads are approximately 10 mm in length.

Measuring approximately 19 inches in length, the necklace is finished with six sterling silver beads and a strong sterling silver lobster claw clasp.

This necklace can be worn alone or can be embellished with a pendant, locket, or cameo for an even more strikingly unusual piece of jewelry.

Price: $58.00

Ships within 2-business days of payment.




Cranberry Red & Gold Jasper Raindrop Strand Necklace
22-Inch Sterling Silver Clasp

Jasper has become a favorite gemstone to work with for jewelry designers because of its wide variety of colors and the high polish it can be worked to.

Cranberry reds and various golds are the colors of jaspers featured in this 22-inch necklace. Beautiful raindrop-shaped beads of polished jasper are alternated with 3 and 8 mm jasper beads in complimentary colors. The raindrop-shaped beads measure approximately 20 mm in length and 15 mm and their widest points.

The necklace measures approximately 22-inches in length and was hand-strung. Each bead was hand-knotted between its neighboring beads to protect each from damage. A strong sterling silver lobster claw clasp was used to finish the strand.

This necklace is one of those jewelry pieces that can be worn as easily with casual attire as it can be with a more business-like or dressy outfit.

Price: $120.00

Ships within 2-business days of payment.



Faceted Blue Goldstone & Pearl
Bead Strand Necklace

Faceted blue goldstone has been paired with freshwater cultured silver pearls to create this unique necklace.

Oblong blue goldstone beads that have been faceted completely around the bead alternate with smaller freshwater silver pearls to make this sparkling necklace. The oblong rectangular blue goldstone beads measure approximately 5/16 inch by 1/2 inch.

Measuring approximately 20 inches in length, this necklace has both the sparkle characteristic of midnight blue goldstone and the shine of the silver pearls' luster.

Blue goldstone is a man-made gemstone that has been used in jewelry since the European Renaissance. The use of pearls in jewelry is classic in its timelessness.

This necklace was hand-strung and hand-knotted. It has been finished with a strong sterling silver lobster claw clasp.

Price: $95.00

Ships within 2-business days of payment.



Red Coral & Sterling Silver Necklace

The bright red of the large coral beads and the gleam of the sterling silver combine to make certain this necklace will be noticed each and every time it is worn.

The large bright red coral beads are the focal point of this 20-inch necklace. The beads have been highly polished and show the outline of the coral structure and the dark areas typical of coral.

These beautiful coral beads have been hand-strung with 4 mm sterling silver beads. The coral beads are approximately 7/16 inches wide at their widest.

This necklace can be worn alone or could be paired with a locket, pendant, or cameo for an even more strikingly unusual piece of jewelry.

Price: $106.00

Ships within 2-business days of payment.




Botswana Banded Agate & Smokey Quartz
Sterling Silver Necklace

Alternating beads of banded agate from Botswana, fully faceted smoky quartz, and sterling silver beads have been hand-strung to make this unique necklace.

The blacks, browns, tans, and ivories of the geometric banded agate beads is beautifully complemented by the rich brown of gleaming faceted smoky quartz beads. The small sterling silver beads separating each of the gemstone beads adds a bright contrast that emphasizes the rich colors of the other two beads.

The necklace measures approximately 19 1/2 inches in length and approximately 5/16 of an inch at its widest.

A strong sterling silver lobster claw clasp was used to finish the strand.

This necklace is one of those jewelry pieces that can be worn as easily with casual attire as it can be with a more business-like or dressy outfit. Wear this necklace alone or add a pendant, locket, or cameo to make an even more unusual jewelry piece.

Price: $117.00

The pictured necklace has sold. A similiar necklace may be custom-ordered. No custom-piece will ever be exactly duplicated. Please allow for the variances indicative of hand-fabricated jewelry. Ships within 10-business days of payment.



Faceted Blue Goldstone & Sterling Silver
Bead Strand Necklace

Faceted blue goldstone has been paired with sterling silver beads to create this unique necklace.

Oblong blue goldstone beads that have been faceted completely around the bead alternate with smaller 4 mm sterling silver beads to make this sparkling necklace. The oblong rectangular blue goldstone beads measure approximately 5/16 inch by 1/2 inch.

Measuring approximately 18 1/2 inches in length, this necklace has both the sparkle characteristic of midnight blue goldstone and the shine of the sterling silver.

Blue goldstone is a man-made gemstone that has been used in jewelry since the European Renaissance. The use of silver in jewelry is classic in its timelessness.

This necklace was hand-strung and hand-knotted. It has been finished with a strong sterling silver lobster claw clasp.

Price: $125.00

The pictured strand has sold. A custom-made strand can be shipped within 5-business days of payment.



Turquoise & Sterling Silver Bead Strand Necklace

Turquoise and sterling silver is an all-american classic partnership and this necklace is a lovely example of the pairing.

The blue greens of these large turqouise beads are wonderfully offset with smaller sterling silver beads to make this necklace measuring approximately 19 1/2 inches in length.

The turquoise beads range in width from approximately 1/2 inch to 5/8 of an inch. The sterling silver beads are 4 mm. The hand-strung necklace has been finished off with a strong sterling silver lobster claw clasp.

This necklace can be worn on its own or could be paired with a locket, pendant, or cameo for an even more unusual piece of jewelry.

Price: $138.00

Ships within 2-business days of payment.



Red & Hessionite Garnet Necklace
14k Clasp 105 TCW

The deep red of traditional garnet and the honey golds, oranges, and ambers of the unusual Hessonite garnet combine to make this unique necklace.

Fully faceted round deep red garnet 5-6mm beads have been hand-strung and hand-knotted with smaller Hessonite cylinder beads to make this 18 1/2-inch long necklace.

Approximately 79 carats of the faceted red garnets and 26 carats of the cylinderical Hessonite garnets were finished with a 14k gold filligree clasp.

This necklace would look elegant and delicate on its own or could be worn with a locket, pendant, or cameo for a unique look.

Price: $177.00

Ships within 2-business days of payment.




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