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OrigNeckFloral029 $195 (5/15/2007)	Lovely white floral necklace with all vintage glass beads. I’ve used a variety of flower shapes, and mixed them with brass ox plated flowers and leaves. The sides of the necklace are finished with vintage Japanese opaque white glass oval twist beads in two sizes. This one is a bit on the heavy side, but it is stunning on, and the beads make a lovely noise when you move. Necklace adjusts from 16 to 19” long, and the center hangs down about 2 ½” long.

OrigNeckFruit010 $175/set (5/15/2007)	Another dazzling fruit necklace! Handwired vintage and new glass fruit and leaf beads on the necklace’s centerpiece, wired onto a brass ox filigree. The centerpiece measures 2 ½” by 2 ½”. The sides of the necklace are finished in vintage red opaque Czech glass beads and clusters of more glass fruit and leaves. The necklace adjusts from 15” to 17 ¼” long; the centerpiece is 3” long by 2 ¼” wide. Bead caps and findings are all plated brass ox. Matching earrings measure 1 5/8” long by 1” wide.

OrigNeckFloral032 $150 (5/15/2007)	Lovely necklace with a handwired floral centerpiece. Centerpiece has mostly vintage (and a few new Czech) glass flowers and leaves, in light pinks and crystal beads, rhinestone headpins. The sides of the necklace are finished with vintage glass beads in a light rose color, alternated with filigree beads. Filigree beads, and findings are all plated brass ox. Necklace adjusts from 17 to 20” long. Centerpiece measures 3” long by 2 3/8” wide.

OrigNeckFruit014 $175 (5/15/2007)	Fabulous fruit! Necklace with hand wired centerpiece is covered in dazzling array of vintage glass fruit (a couple pieces of fruit are new Czech, most are at least 50 years old). Vintage and new glass leaves, vintage painted enamel leaves. The sides of the necklace are finished with vintage red opaque Czech glass beads. Bead caps, findings are all plated brass ox. Necklace adjusts from 17 ¼” to 19 ½” long. The centerpiece is 2 ½” by 2 ½”.

OrigNeckFloral031 $125 (5/15/2007)	Black necklace with hand wired floral centerpiece. Centerpiece has an array of vintage black glass flowers and leaves, mixed with brass ox flowers. Necklace is finished with vintage opaque black glass beads, with brass ox plated bead caps and findings. Necklace adjusts from 17 ½” to 19 ¼” long. Matching earrings are clips, measuring 1” long by ¾” wide.

OrigNeckFloral030 $135 (5/15/2007)	Dainty hand wired floral necklace. This is a lovely piece of jewelry – it has a centerpiece with vintage and new glass flowers and leaves wired onto a filigree base. The flowers are a pretty subtle green, crystal AB, and matte frosted opal glass. The centerpiece measures 2 3/8” long by 1 ½” across. The necklace is finished with gorgeous vintage Crysolite AB green beads with tons of texture, and Crystal AB rosebud beads. Chain, bead caps, and findings are all plated brass ox. Necklace adjusts from17 to 20” long.

OrigNeckFruit013 $85/set (5/15/2007)	Lovely necklace and earring set with Vintage glass fruit and beads. Vintage opaque red glass beads are Czech; I’ve wired them into small clusters that are reminiscent of red berries. The berry clusters are alternated with segments made with vintage glass tulip and star flower beads. Glass leaves are a mixture of new and old Czech glass beads. Brass ox bead caps and findings. Necklace adjusts from 16 to 17” long. Matching earrings are on pierced posts and measure 1 ½” long by 1” across.

OrigNeckFloral033 $120/set (5/15/2007)	Pretty floral necklace and earring set. Vintage and new glass flowers and leaves have a light, summery feeling. Vintage flowers are from Japan, Czechoslovakia, Austria in light to medium pinks. The necklace is finished with vintage Japanese pink glass beads and brass ox chain and findings. Necklace adjusts from 16 to 18” long. Earrings are pierced posts and measure 1 ½” long by 1” across.

OrigNeckCrystal047 $40/set (5/15/2007)	Necklace and earring set with Vintage Jonquil AB crystal faceted drops and stones. Drops are vintage Czech, machine cut so the facets are crisp. Vintage stones are Czech made, in a slightly lighter Jonquil color. Chain, findings, and stone settings are all plated brass ox. Necklace adjusts from 17 to 18” long; earrings are pierced posts measuring 1 ½” long by 3/8” across.

OrigNeckCrystal049 $55/set (5/15/2007)	Lovely crystal necklace and earring set. Vintage Swarovski Jonquil AB and Olivene Crystals; Czech Olivene rhinestone rondelles, vintage Swarovski Olivene rhinestones are set in the brass ox filigree centerpiece. All chain, bead caps, findings are brass ox. Necklace adjusts from 17 to 19”. Pierced post earrings are 1 ½” long and 3/8” across.

OrigNeckWhite013 $37/set (5/15/2007)	Necklace and earring set made with Vintage Japanese Millefiori cabochon and beads. The beads are an opaque white with tiny flowers in red, green, blue, and yellow. The centerpiece and earrings have vintage white glass drops. Necklace adjusts from 18 to 20”; the centerpiece, including the filigree and drop, are 2 ½” long. Chain, bead caps, and findings are all plated brass ox. Earrings are pierced posts and measure 2” long by ½” across.

OrigNeckBlack008 $32/set (5/15/2007)	Necklace and earring set with Vintage glass beads. Small coin shaped Millefiori style beads are vintage Japanse; larger oval twist beads are vintage Czech, as are the tear drop beads. Center filigree is set with small vintage Swarovski Jet rhinestones. All chain, filigree, and findings are brass, plated in a brass ox finish. Necklace adjusts from 16 ½” to 18”; center filigree is 2” long. Earrings are clips, measuring 2” long and ¾” wide.

OrigNeckBlue015 $36/set (5/15/2007)	Brass ox plated necklace and earring set with vintage Sapphire glass stones and beads. Centerpiece stone has tiny flecks of gold and has great depth; smaller glass stones and beads are vintage Czech. Necklace is 19” long (I can shorten it or make it adjustable if Desired); centerpiece drop is 2” long. Earrings are pierced posts and measure 1 ½” long.

OrigBraceGreen009 $50 (5/15/2007)	Wrap bracelet with all vintage glass beads. The spotted beads are Japanese; the other beads are all Czech. Brass ox bead caps and spacer beads are used on each of the glass beads, giving the bracelet a very finished look. Bracelet has a 2 ½” diameter, but because it is on memory wire, it can be worn even on a larger wrist (it is 3 coils wide when not stretched).

OrigBraceFloral024 $38 (5/15/2007)	Floral bracelet in a larger size. I’ve used all vintage glass flowers and leaves, with rhinestone headpins as the flower centers – it adds a nice bit of glitz. Bracelet measures 8” long by 1 1/8” wide, and has a lobster clasp. I’d be happy to change to another type of clasp if desired.

Side View OrigBraceFruit005 $195 (5/15/2007)	Spectacular fruit bracelet! This is an expansion bracelet, so it will stretch to fit a variety of wrist sizes. Bracelet is chock full of vintage glass fruit beads, coupled with new Czech glass leaf beads (a few of the fruit beads are new but most are at least 50 years old). This bracelet is not for the timid. It looks wonderful on, feels good as well. This one is a stunner! Measures almost 2” wide, fits medium to large wrists (7” to 8”).

OrigBraceFloral021 $55 (5/15/2007)	Floral style charm bracelet. Vintage and new glass flower beads in shades of pink; new Czech glass leaves are various shades of green. Toggle style clasp and textured rolo chain are plated in brass ox. Bracelet measures 7 ¼” long by about 1” across.

OrigBraceFloral020 $55 (5/15/2007)	Another floral style charm bracelet, this one in lovely shades of yellow. Glass flower and leaf beads are a combination of vintage and new beads. are plated in an antique gold color. Bracelet measures 7 ¼” long and is about 1” across.