http://folksy.com/shops/HollybirdBeads Hollybird Beads specialises in intricate, delicate, handmade beadwoven jewellery. Glittering Czech fire-polish glass, sparkling crystals and, of course, lots and lots of teeny, tiny seed beads woven into beautiful jewellery. In addition to the pieces currently available in my shop, I also take on custom orders. Special May 15% off sale now on - all pieces are 15% off their usual prices! en-gb Hollybird Beads Hollybird Beads specialises in intricate, delicate, handmade beadwoven jewellery. Glittering Czech fire-polish glass, sparkling crystals and, of course, lots and lots of teeny, tiny seed beads woven into beautiful jewellery. In addition to the pieces currently available in my shop, I also take on custom orders. Special May 15% off sale now on - all pieces are 15% off their usual prices! MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This bracelet has been reduced from £15 to £12.75, for a limited time only! A beautiful beadwoven bracelet in classic, elegant colours to sparkle with starflowers on your wrist! This bracelet has features five individual starflower motifs which have been handstitched using high quality Japanese seed beads in shades of vibrant purple and silver-lined crystal. Each motif is woven around a central silver or purple glass pearl and also features smaller purple glass pearls. The beadwork section of this bracelet measures approximately 7 inches, however, it has been fitted with a silver-plated 2 inch extension chain to allow it to be adjusted for a larger wrist. The bracelet fastens with a silver-plated lobster clasp and the motifs are linked together with silver-plated jump rings. I also have a matching necklace listed in my shop. I am always open to taking custom orders. If you like this style of this piece, but would like it in an alternative colour palette, please contact me to discuss your requirements. HollybirdBeads Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:05:36 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2681217 http://folksy.com/items/2681217 Purple Silver 'Pearl Starflower' Bracelet MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This ring has been reduced from £6 to £5.10, for a limited time only! A fantastic piece of delicate finger bling - a beadwoven flower to sparkle at all the best parties this season! This handmade ring has beadwoven flower petals stitched in seed beads of a rich ruby red and jet black and an inner sparkle cluster of opaque jet Czech fire-polished crystals and a hint of gold. The flower has been beaded directly onto a antique brass ring base which is adjustable from 50mm (approximately UK ring size K) to 65mm (approximately UK ring size O). I am always open to taking custom orders - if you would like one of these rings beaded in a colour palette of your choice, please contact me to discuss your requirements. HollybirdBeads Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:04:36 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2682753 http://folksy.com/items/2682753 Red Black Flower Ring MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This bracelet has been reduced from £8 to £6.80, for a limited time only! This bracelet features three flowers delicately beadwoven with silver and violet seed beads, each with a silver glass pearl at their centre. Each flower is connected by wrapped loop links which feature contrasting dark purple glass pearls to create a delicate daisy chain effect. This bracelet fastens with a lobster clasp measures approximately 8 inches long, and additional features a 2 inch extension chain to make it adjustable for the wearer. All the metal and findings used in this piece are silver-plated, however, I am happy to make up this bracelet to order using gold or Sterling silver on request. I will also make this bracelet up in a colour scheme of your choice - please contact me for further details. HollybirdBeads Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:58:10 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2687794 http://folksy.com/items/2687794 Purple Pearl 'In Bloom' Floral Bracelet MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This necklace has been reduced from £12 to £10.20, for a limited time only! A stunning statement pendant in silver and purple, radiating deep purple crystals like a sparkling supernova! This beadwoven pendant has been handstitched using high quality Japanese seed beads in metallic silver and rich berry purple. The beading radiates out from a central Czech fire-polished crystal, and has a lightly ruffled edging adorned with more crystals - these are a beautiful deep purple colour with a subtle 'twilight' lustre. The beadwork pendant measures approximately 4cm across and is hung from a dainty silver-plated 16 inch trace chain, which fastens with a bolt-style clasp. I am always open to taking on custom orders, so if you would like this piece in a colour palette of your choosing, please contact me to discuss your requirements. HollybirdBeads Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:14:02 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2688682 http://folksy.com/items/2688682 Purple Silver Pendant Necklace - 'Nova' MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. These earrings have been reduced from £6 to £5.10, for a limited time only! These gorgeous beadwoven earrings have sparkle and movement - perfect for parties! The round beadwoven motif is a smaller version of my 'pearl starflower' design, handstitched in purple and silver-lined crystal high quality Japanese glass seed beads, the design features six tiny Czech fire-polished clear crystals woven around a larger central 'crackled' crystal, embellished with a seed beads star motif. This part of the earrings measures approximately 1.5cm across. Dangling from the motifs are three tassles of light silver-plated chain, each one adorned with a wire-wrapped crystal. The earring hooks on these earrings are silver-plated, however, I can change these to Sterling Silver for an additional cost. Please contact me to discuss your requirements. I am also happy to make up these earrings in a colour of your choice as a custom order. HollybirdBeads Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:28:16 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2689130 http://folksy.com/items/2689130 Purple Silver Earrings - 'Crystal Starflower' MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. These earrings have been reduced from £5 to £4.25, for a limited time only! A pair of delicate earrings adorned with glass pearls and beadwoven star motifs. These earrings feature two elegantly draping tassels of fine silver-plated chain, with a drop of approximately 7.5cm. Each tassle features a handstitch beadwoven star motif in metallic blue high quality Japanese seed beads and a wire-wrapped petrol blue glass pearl. The earrings are hung from silver-plated earwires - however, I am able to change the hooks to Sterling Silver on request for an additional cost. Please contact me to discuss your requirements. I am also happy to take custom orders if you would like these earrings in an alternative colour palette. HollybirdBeads Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:47:04 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2690142 http://folksy.com/items/2690142 Blue Star Pearl Earrings MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This ring has been reduced from £6 to £5.10, for a limited time only! A fantastic piece of delicate finger bling - a beadwoven flower to sparkle at all the best parties this season! This handmade ring has beadwoven flower petals stitched in seed beads of a fantastic metallic purple (these are my absolute favourite colour of seed bead to use!) with an inner sparkle cluster of rich purple Czech fire-polished crystals. The flower has been beaded directly onto a antique brass ring base which is adjustable from 50mm (approximately UK ring size K) to 65mm (approximately UK ring size O). I am always open to taking custom orders - if you would like one of these rings beaded in a colour palette of your choice, please contact me to discuss your requirements. HollybirdBeads Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:16:41 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2751606 http://folksy.com/items/2751606 Flower Ring MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This bracelet has been reduced from £8 to £6.80, for a limited time only! A dainty garland of beadwoven daisy motifs make up this feminine floral bracelet, beaded in shades of aquamarine and baby blue. The beadwoven section of the bracelet measures approximately 7 inches in length, but I have added a 2 inch silver plated extension chain to allow the bracelet to be worn on a larger wrist. This bracelet fastens with a silver plated lobster clasp and also features some fire-polish crystal dangles on the extender chain for a little extra sparkle. My design for this bracelet was featured in the April 2010 issue of Beads and Beyond magazine. If you would like a daisy garland made up in a colourway of your choice, please contact me for further details. HollybirdBeads Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:52:54 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2771234 http://folksy.com/items/2771234 Blue Flower Bracelet MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This necklace has been reduced from £12 to £10.20, for a limited time only! A statement necklace in edgy gunmetal grey and metallic purple. This handmade necklace features a gunmetal grey and metallic purple beadwoven peyote ring as its focal point. The base ring of the pendant has been embellished with sparkling crystal bicone beads which are made by Swarovski, in a gorgeous shade of haematite lustred jet black and complimentary gunmetal grey glass pearls. The beaded ring has a dangling tassle of two lengths of gunmetal coloured plated chain, which has had wire-wrapped crystals and pearls added to it for extra glitz and glamour. The pendant is hung on a chunky, but lightweight, oval link 18" gunmetal coloured plated chain which fastens with a lobster clasp. The beadwork section of the pendant measures approximately 3cm in diameter, whilst the chain tassles are a further 7cm long. I am always open to taking on custom orders; if you like the style of this necklace, but would prefer it in a different colour palette, please contact me to discuss your requirements. HollybirdBeads Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:32:20 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2802526 http://folksy.com/items/2802526 'Halo' Necklace - Gunmetal MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. These earrings have been reduced from £5 to £4.25, for a limited time only! This dainty floral earrings are perfect for both every day wear, or to compliment a more glamourous evening outfit. Each earring has been created by hand-stitching tiny glass seed beads together to create a floral motif which is woven around a central silver-grey glass pearl. These earrings have been beaded in a shade of metallic gunmetal grey using high quality Japanese seed beads. The floral motifs each measure approximately 3cm across and are hung from silver-plated hook earwires. I am happy to change the findings on these earrings to Sterling Silver, for a small additional cost - please contact me if you require this service. I am always open to taking on custom orders - if you like the style of these earrings, but would like them in an alternative colour scheme, please contact me to discuss your requirements. HollybirdBeads Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:25:01 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2815158 http://folksy.com/items/2815158 Grey Flower Earrings MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. These earrings have been reduced from £5 to £4.25, for a limited time only! These tiny, delicate earrings each feature a beadwoven star in jet black seed beads as well as matching wire-wrapped jet fire-polished crystals. With a drop of approximately 4cm, these earrings are fitted with silver-plated earwires. I am happy to change findings on request to suit you i.e. to gold or Sterling silver, at a small additional cost. I am open to custom orders if you would like a pair of these earrings in a different colourway - please contact me for further details. HollybirdBeads Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:50:38 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2815478 http://folksy.com/items/2815478 'Falling Star' earrings in black MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This necklace has been reduced from £12 to £10.20, for a limited time only! A statement necklace in sparkling silver and vibrant cobalt blue. This handmade necklace features a hand-stitched peyote ring worked in cobalt blue and silver lined crystal high quality Japanese seed beads. The base ring of the pendant has been embellished with sparkling faceted Czech fire-polished crystals in complimentary shades of blue. The beaded ring has a dangling tassle of 3 lengths of silver plated chain, which has had wire-wrapped crystals added to it for extra glitz and glamour. The pendant is hung on a lightweight silver plated 16 inch trace chain which fastens with a bolt clasp. The beadwork section of the pendant measures approximately 3cm in diameter, whilst the chain tassles are a further 7cm long. I am always open to taking on custom orders; if you like the style of this necklace, but would prefer it in a different colour palette, please contact me to discuss your requirements. HollybirdBeads Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:57:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2822034 http://folksy.com/items/2822034 'Halo' Necklace - Blue MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. These earrings have been reduced from £6 to £5.10, for a limited time only! Statement beadwork earrings with subtle crystal sparkle. These earrings have been beaded in a style similar to my 'Halo' necklaces, and feature a hand-stitched peyote ring which measures approximately 3cm across. The peyote ring of these earrings has been worked in high quality Japanese seed beads of an unusual colour - they are matt frosted crystal, with an inside colour lining of rich purple. Each ring has been embellished using silver-lined crystal seed beads and some gorgeous opal-effect white Czech fire-polished crystals to give a subtle sparkle. These earring are hung from silver-plated hook style earwires. If required, I can change the hooks on these earrings to Sterling Silver for a small additional cost. Please get in touch if you require this alteration prior to purchase. I am always happy to take on custom orders. If you like the style of these earrings, but would like them beaded in a colourway of your choice, please contact me to discuss your requirements. HollybirdBeads Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:26:48 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2825530 http://folksy.com/items/2825530 'Halo' Earrings - Purple MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This necklace has been reduced from £12 to £10.20, for a limited time only! A statement necklace in sparkling silver. This handmade necklace features a hand-stitched peyote ring worked in pewter/silver-grey and silver lined crystal high quality Japanese seed beads. The base ring of the pendant has been embellished with sparkling faceted Czech fire-polished crystals and glass pearls in shades of silver. The beaded ring has a dangling tassle of 3 lengths of silver plated chain, which has had wire-wrapped crystals added to it for extra glitz and glamour. The pendant is hung on a lightweight silver plated 16 inch trace chain which fastens with a bolt clasp. The beadwork section of the pendant measures approximately 3cm in diameter, whilst the chain tassles are a further 5cm long. I am always open to taking on custom orders; if you like the style of this necklace, but would prefer it in a different colour palette, please contact me to discuss your requirements. HollybirdBeads Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:02:58 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2840350 http://folksy.com/items/2840350 'Halo' Necklace - Silver MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This ring has been reduced from £6 to £5.10, for a limited time only! A fantastic piece of delicate finger bling - a beadwoven flower to sparkle at all the best parties this season! This handmade ring has beadwoven flower petals stitched in seed beads of a olive green and light gold, and an inner sparkle cluster of olivine Czech fire-polished crystals around a central larger light topaz coloured crystal. The flower has been beaded directly onto a antique brass ring base which is adjustable from 50mm (approximately UK ring size K) to 65mm (approximately UK ring size O). I am always open to taking custom orders - if you would like one of these rings beaded in a colour palette of your choice, please contact me to discuss your requirements. HollybirdBeads Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:46:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2849330 http://folksy.com/items/2849330 Flower Ring MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. These earrings have been reduced from £5 to £4.25, for a limited time only! These tiny, delicate earrings each feature a beadwoven star in sparkling silver lined high quality Japanese seed beads as well as matching wire-wrapped metallic teal fire-polished crystals. With a drop of approximately 4cm, these earrings are fitted with silver-plated earwires. I am happy to change findings on request to suit you i.e. to gold or Sterling silver, at a small additional cost. I am open to custom orders if you would like a pair of these earrings in a different colourway - please contact me for further details. HollybirdBeads Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:45:59 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2853346 http://folksy.com/items/2853346 'Falling Star' earrings in teal MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. These earrings have been reduced from £5 to £4.25, for a limited time only! These tiny, delicate earrings each feature a beadwoven star in metallic blue high quality Japanese seed beads as well as matching wire-wrapped light sapphire blue lustred fire-polished crystals. With a drop of approximately 4cm, these earrings are fitted with silver-plated earwires. I am happy to change findings on request to suit you i.e. to gold or Sterling silver, at a small additional cost. I am open to custom orders if you would like a pair of these earrings in a different colourway - please contact me for further details. HollybirdBeads Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:07:59 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2860462 http://folksy.com/items/2860462 Blue Star earrings MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This bracelet has been reduced from £25 to £21.25, for a limited time only! Introducing 'Rita' - a stunning piece for those who love sparkle! This beadwoven bracelet has been hand-stitched in two layers of 'right angle weave.' The base layer is woven from over 100 light silver glass pearls and tiny crystal coloured seed beads, this base has been embelllished with 'stripes' of 6mm metallic lilac and 4mm haematite-effect opalescent purple Czech fire-polished crystals for serious sparkle. The beadwoven section of this bracelet measures 7.5 inches long, and is 0.5 inches wide. This bracelet can be adjust to fit a larger wrist as I have added a 2 inch silver plated extension chain. This piece fastens with a silver plated lobster clasp and also features a wire-wrapped cluster of crystals and glass pearls at the fastening for extra movement. I think this bracelet would be perfect to go with an outfit for a special occassion and would look wonderful on any bridesmaid; it could even be customised for a bride to be. I am always open to taking on custom orders. I can also arrange to alter the findings on this bracelet to Sterling Silver if needed, for a small additional cost. HollybirdBeads Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:55:44 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2868738 http://folksy.com/items/2868738 Silver Pearl bracelet MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. These earrings have been reduced from £5 to £4.25, for a limited time only! This pair of dainty floral earrings are perfect for both every day wear, or to compliment a more glamourous evening outfit. Each earring has been created by hand-stitching tiny glass seed beads together to create a floral motif which is woven around a central silver-grey glass pearl. These earrings have been beaded in a shade of rich metallic red using high quality Japanese seed beads. The floral motifs each measure approximately 3cm across and are hung from silver-plated hook earwires. I am happy to change the findings on these earrings to Sterling Silver, for a small additional cost - please contact me if you require this service. I am always open to taking on custom orders - if you like the style of these earrings, but would like them in an alternative colour scheme, please contact me to discuss your requirements. HollybirdBeads Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:13:15 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2910426 http://folksy.com/items/2910426 Red Flower Earrings MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This bracelet has been reduced from £25 to £21.25, for a limited time only! Meet 'Flavia' - a stunning piece for those who love sparkle! This beadwoven bracelet has been hand-stitched in two layers of 'right angle weave.' The base layer is woven from over 100 teal blue-green glass pearls and tiny teal coloured seed beads, this base has been embelllished with 'stripes' of 6mm metallic teal and 4mm opaque turquoise and transparent teal Czech fire-polished crystals for serious sparkle. The beadwoven section of this bracelet measures 7.5 inches long, and is 0.5 inches wide. This bracelet can be adjust to fit a larger wrist as I have added a 2 inch silver plated extension chain. This piece fastens with a silver plated lobster clasp and also features a wire-wrapped cluster of crystals and glass pearls at the fastening for extra movement. I think this bracelet would be perfect to go with an outfit for a special occassion and look wonderful on any bridesmaid; it could even be customised to be a piece of bridal jewellery. I am always open to taking on custom orders. I can also arrange to alter the findings on this bracelet to Sterling Silver if needed, for a small additional cost. HollybirdBeads Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:04:39 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2934054 http://folksy.com/items/2934054 Teal Pearl Bracelet MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This bracelet has been reduced from £25 to £21.25, for a limited time only! Meet 'Lilia' - a stunning piece for those who love sparkle! This beadwoven bracelet has been hand-stitched in two layers of 'right angle weave.' The base layer is woven from over 100 rich purple glass pearls and tiny berry purple coloured seed beads, this base has been embelllished with 'stripes' of 6mm metallic purple iris and 4mm matt silver and twilight-lustred tanzanite purple Czech fire-polished crystals for serious sparkle. The beadwoven section of this bracelet measures 7.5 inches long, and is 0.5 inches wide. This bracelet can be adjust to fit a larger wrist as I have added a 2 inch silver plated extension chain. This piece fastens with a silver plated lobster clasp and also features a wire-wrapped cluster of crystals and glass pearls at the fastening for extra movement. I think this bracelet would be perfect to go with an outfit for a special occassion, wonderful for any bridesmaid - it could even be customised to be a piece of bridal jewellery if beaded in white, cream or ivory to complement your dress. I am always open to taking on custom orders. I can also arrange to alter the findings on this bracelet to Sterling Silver if needed, for a small additional cost. HollybirdBeads Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:54:22 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2958530 http://folksy.com/items/2958530 Purple Pearl Bracelet MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This bracelet has been reduced from £24 to £20.40, for a limited time only! This beadwoven bracelet echoes the vibrant aquamarine blues of an exotic ocean, with a little extra 'heart.' High quality Japanese seed beads in shades of silver-lined and frosted aquamarine blues and soft pearlescent transparent crystal have been hand-stitched to produce a luxuriously tactile, embellished bracelet. Glitter and sparkle are created by crystal bicone beads in aquamarine blue which have an ab or 'aurora borealis' rainbow effect coating, with the addition of matt fire-polished crystal faceted rounds and some beautiful matching Czech pressed glass heart beads. The beadwoven section of this bracelet measures approximately 8 inches in length. I have added a 2 inch silver plated extension chain to allow the bracelet to be adjusted to fit a larger wrist. The lobster clasp with which the bracelet fastens has an added wire-wrapped 'sparkle cluster' featuring the beads used in the bracelet embellishment. The clasp and all other findings on this bracelet are also plated silver. I am happy to alter the metal findings on this bracelet to Sterling Silver if required, for an additional cost. Please contact me if you would like this option. I am open to taking custom orders. If you like the style of this bracelet, but would prefer it in an alternative colour scheme, please contact me for further details. HollybirdBeads Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:09:51 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2989122 http://folksy.com/items/2989122 'Oceania' bracelet MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. These earrings have been reduced from £11 to £9.35, for a limited time only! Delicate, sophisticated sparkle in classic jet black - these earrings would be perfect to wear at work, or with your favourite party dress for a night out. These 'Halo' beaded earrings have been hand stitched using high quality Japanese seed beads in shades of opaque jet and black-lined crystal. Each earring constists of a beadwoven ring which has been embellished with dazzling Swarovski crystal bicone beads. These earrings feature two different shades of these beautiful crystals; jet haematite and black diamond. These earrings have a drop of approximately 3cm and hang from silver plated earwires. I am happy to alter the earwires on these earrings to gold/Sterling Silver on request for a small additional cost - please contact me prior to purchase if you require this service. I also create 'Halo' necklaces - please look at the necklace section of my shop to see photographs of these - and could create you a necklace in the same colourway as these earrings if you would like a matching set. Custom orders are always welcome. All Hollybird Beads jewellery is sent out wrapped in tissue paper and comes in its own pretty organza bag. HollybirdBeads Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:09:21 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3011294 http://folksy.com/items/3011294 Black 'Halo' Crystal Earrings MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. These earrings have been reduced from £11 to £9.35, for a limited time only! Delicate, sophisticated sparkle in bright, summery turquoise - these earrings would be perfect to wear with your favourite summer dress. These 'Halo' beaded earrings have been hand stitched using high quality Japanese seed beads in a vibrant shade of turquoise (with a lustred 'ab' or rainbow effect finish - this gives the beads a beautiful 'glow') and accent with silver-lined crystal. Each earring constists of a beadwoven ring which has been embellished with dazzling Swarovski crystal bicone beads in a complimentary shade of 'turquoise ab.' These earrings have a drop of approximately 3cm and hang from silver plated earwires. I am happy to alter the earwires on these earrings to gold/Sterling Silver on request for a small additional cost - please contact me prior to purchase if you require this service. I also create 'Halo' necklaces - please look at the necklace section of my shop to see photographs of these - and could create you a necklace in the same colourway as these earrings if you would like a matching set. Custom orders are always welcome. All Hollybird Beads jewellery is sent out wrapped in tissue paper and comes in its own pretty organza bag. HollybirdBeads Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:22:25 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3017394 http://folksy.com/items/3017394 Turquoise 'Halo' crystal earrings MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. These earrings have been reduced from £11 to £9.35, for a limited time only! Delicate, sophisticated sparkle, perfect handmade bridal jewellery. These unusual earrings would look gorgeous on a bride planning an elegant up-do hairstyle for her wedding day. These 'Halo' beaded earrings have been hand stitched using high quality Japanese seed beads in bridal inspired colours; sparkling silver-lined crystal and transparent crystal beads with an irridescent 'rainbow' effect which creates a soft glow. Each earring constists of a beadwoven ring which has been embellished with subtly dazzling Swarovski crystal bicones in a complimentary shade of frosted crystal, also with a beautiful 'rainbow' effect coating. These earrings have a drop of approximately 3cm and hang from silver plated earwires. I am happy to alter the earwires on these earrings to gold/Sterling Silver on request for a small additional cost - please contact me prior to purchase if you require this service. I also create 'Halo' necklaces - please look at the necklace section of my shop to see photographs of these - and could create you a necklace in the same colourway as these earrings if you would like a matching set. Custom orders are always welcome. All Hollybird Beads jewellery is sent out wrapped in tissue paper and comes in its own pretty organza bag. HollybirdBeads Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:11:53 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3025910 http://folksy.com/items/3025910 Bridal Crystal 'Halo' Earrings MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This charm has been reduced from £18 to £15.30, for a limited time only! Add some sparkle to your charm bracelet with this unique piece of intricate beadwork. A gorgeous 'montana' blue Swarovski crystal rivoli stone has been hand stitched into a bright metallic silver setting, using high quality Japanese seed beads and Sterling Silver plated Czech charlotte beads. Charlottes have a facet cut into one side which means they truly twinkle in the light - these beads are less than 1mm in diameter. The beaded setting has been embellished with tiny 3mm Swarovski crystal bicone beads in 'crystal' with an 'ab' or 'aurora borealis' effect coating - this coating gives the crystals a stunning rainbow glow reflection. This charm can be attached to charm bracelets with chain-style links and is fitted with a 9mm Sterling Silver carabiner clasp which can be used to clip the charm onto a link as demonstrated by the product photos. This charm measures 2cm across and dangles from a 6mm Sterling Silver jump ring which attaches it to the clasp. The total length from the top of the clasp to the bottom of the charm is 3cm. Custom orders are always welcome. The Swarovski crystal stone used in this piece is available in a rainbow of different colours; perhaps you would like a charm that reflects your birthstone, or the colour them of your charm bracelet? HollybirdBeads Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:57:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3034166 http://folksy.com/items/3034166 'Montana' Crystal Bracelet Charm MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This charm has been reduced from £16 to £13.60, for a limited time only! Add some sparkle to your charm bracelet with this unique piece of intricate beadwork. A gorgeous 'crystal' clear Swarovski crystal rivoli stone has been hand stitched into a bright metallic silver setting, using high quality Japanese seed beads and Sterling Silver plated Czech charlotte beads. Charlottes have a facet cut into one side which means they truly twinkle in the light - these beads are less than 1mm in diameter. The beaded setting has been embellished with tiny seed bead and charlotte bead 'picots' to create a delicate flower petal effect. This charm can be attached to charm bracelets with chain-style links and is fitted with a 9mm Sterling Silver carabiner clasp which can be used to clip the charm onto a link as demonstrated by the product photos. This charm measures 1.5cm across and dangles from a 6mm Sterling Silver jump ring which attaches it to the clasp. The total length from the top of the clasp to the bottom of the charm is 2.5cm. Custom orders are always welcome. The Swarovski crystal stone used in this piece is available in a rainbow of different colours; perhaps you would like a charm that reflects your birthstone, or the colour them of your charm bracelet? HollybirdBeads Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:41:20 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3041870 http://folksy.com/items/3041870 Crystal Flower Bracelet Charm MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This necklace has been reduced from £21 to £17.85, for a limited time only! Beadwork with edge - a statement necklace which echoes the aztec look that's so on trend this season. This necklace features an beadwoven pendant formed by three beaded motifs. A central 'shield' element has been hand-stitched in Japanese seed beads in shades of gunmetal grey and vibrant metallic purple. This motif is embellished with rich purple glass pearls. The centerpiece is linked on either side by two matching beadwork rings, each adorned with sparkling Swarovski crystals in a stunning shade of 'purple velvet' with a 'rainbow' or 'AB' coating effect that gives them an irridescent blue 'flash.' A tassel of gunmetal coloured plated chain drapes from the central motif, which has been embellished with wire-wrapped glass pearls and crystals to create extra dazzle and movement. The beadwork section of this necklace measures approximately 3 inches across and is hung from a gunmetal coloured plated metal oval link chain. The chain on this piece is approximately 15 inches long, which give the piece an overall length of 18 inches. A 2 inch extension chain has also been fitted to allow the necklace to be adjusted. The necklace fastens with a lobster style clasp. I am always happy to take on bespoke orders. All Hollybird Beads jewellery is supplied in its own pretty organza bag. HollybirdBeads Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:58:57 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3054502 http://folksy.com/items/3054502 'Aquila' - Purple & Grey Crystal Necklace MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This necklace has been reduced from £21 to £17.85, for a limited time only! Beadwork with edge - a statement necklace which echoes the aztec look that's so on trend this season. This necklace features a pendant formed by three beaded motifs. A central 'shield' element has been hand-stitched in Japanese seed beads in shades of metallic silver-grey and sparkling silver-lined crystal. This motif is embellished with pale silver grey glass pearls. The centerpiece is linked on either side by two matching beadwork rings, each adorned with sparkling Swarovski crystals in a stunning shade of 'comet light argent x2' - these crystals look like molten silver with serious glitter! A tassel of silver plated chain drapes from the central motif, which has been embellished with wire-wrapped glass pearls and crystals to create extra dazzle and movement. The beadwork section of this necklace measures approximately 3 inches across and is hung from a silver plated metal trace chain. The chain on this piece is approximately 15 inches long, which give the piece an overall length of 18 inches. A 2 inch extension chain has also been fitted to allow the necklace to be adjusted. The necklace fastens with a bolt style clasp. I am always happy to take on bespoke orders. All Hollybird Beads jewellery is supplied in its own pretty organza bag. HollybirdBeads Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:08:48 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3079694 http://folksy.com/items/3079694 'Aquila' - Silver Crystal Necklace MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This necklace has been reduced from £7 to £5.95, for a limited time only! This necklace features an elegant beadwoven 'pearl starflower' pendant worked in sparkling seed beads and elegant glass pearls to create an intricate pendant. A central shimmering peacock blue pearl is surrounded by a floral motif beaded in high quality Japanese seed beads in shades of silver-lined teal and silver-lined crystal, accented with smaller blue-green glass pearls. The centre of the flower pendant is embellished with a beadwork star pattern. The pendant itself measures approximately 3cm across and is hung on a fine silver-plated 16 inch trace chain which fastens with a bolt clasp. This pendant could be worn in the daytime or compliment a glamourous evening outfit too. I have several different colours of this necklace available, but I am always open to custom orders and would be happy to make it in another colour scheme of your choice, so please feel free to send me a message to discuss your requirements. All Hollybird Beads jewellery is posted wrapped in tissue paper, inside its own pretty organza bag. This design is also available as a bracelet. HollybirdBeads Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:59:02 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3155426 http://folksy.com/items/3155426 Starflower necklace - Teal MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. These earrings have been reduced from £11 to £9.35, for a limited time only! Delicate, sophisticated sparkle in a peacock-inspired colourway - these earrings would be perfect to wear with your favourite evening dress. These 'Halo' beaded earrings have been hand stitched using high quality Japanese seed beads in a vibrant jewel tone silver-lined teal and accented with metallic blue. Each earring constists of a beadwoven ring which has been embellished with dazzling Swarovski crystal bicone beads in a complimentary shade of 'blue zircon,' with an AB2X effect on them that creates a stunning sparkle. These earrings have a drop of approximately 3cm and hang from silver plated earwires. I am happy to alter the earwires on these earrings to gold/Sterling Silver on request for a small additional cost - please contact me prior to purchase if you require this service. I also create 'Halo' necklaces - please look at the necklace section of my shop to see photographs of these - and could create you a necklace in the same colourway as these earrings if you would like a matching set. Custom orders are always welcome. If you like the style of these earrings but would like them in an alternative colour scheme, please contact me to discuss your requirements. All Hollybird Beads jewellery is sent out wrapped in tissue paper and comes in its own pretty organza bag. HollybirdBeads Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:45:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3170774 http://folksy.com/items/3170774 Teal 'Halo' Crystal Earrings MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This necklace has been reduced from £15 to £12.75, for a limited time only! 'Gazania' is a beautiful floral motif necklace, featuring a stunning, delicate pendant of crystal petals. This necklace features a beaded floral pendant which has been hand-stitched using high quality Japanese seed beads in sparkling metallic bright silver. The petals radiate from a central crystal cluster of turquoise and pale teal green Czech fire-polished crystals. Each delicate petal features two beautiful crystals which are a bright, summery opaque turquoise; the outermost crystals have a lustre coating on them which adds a shimmering glow. The pendant measures approximately 3.5cm across and is hung from a delicate silver-plated 16 inch trace chain, fastening with a bolt-style clasp. This necklace also has a 2 inch extension chain fitted to allow it to be adjusted for the wearer. I think this necklace would be a gorgeous choice for a bridesmaid - the crystals could be customised to compliment the colour theme of your wedding. I am able to alter the findings/necklace chain on this piece to Sterling Silver if preferred. Please contact me if you require this service - there will be an additional cost to cover the higher price of Sterling Silver chain. All Hollybird Beads jewellery is supplied in its own pretty organza bag. I am always happy to take on custom orders. HollybirdBeads Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:55:18 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3180562 http://folksy.com/items/3180562 Gazania Flower Necklace - Turquoise MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This brooch has been reduced from £8 to £6.80, for a limited time only! A dainty beadwoven floral brooch to sparkle on your coat lapel or pin your favourite knitted shawl. This brooch features a floral design hand-stitched using high quality Japanese seed beads in shades of matt frosted turquoise and sparkling silver-lined crystal. At centre of the flower there is a sparkle cluster of silver seed beads and turquoise Czech firepolished crystals, around a central matt crystal bead, for a little extra dazzle. The beadwork flower, which measures approximetely 3cm across, has been beaded onto a silver plated lapel brooch pin which is 7.5cm long. The end of this pin is sharp and therefore care should be taken to secure the end cap on firmly when pinning your brooch onto an item of clothing. I am always open to taking on custom orders. If you like the style of this brooch but would like one beaded in a colour scheme of your choice, please contact me to discuss your requirements. All Hollybird Beads jewellery is sent out wrapped in tissue paper in its own pretty organza bag. HollybirdBeads Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:59:32 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3196670 http://folksy.com/items/3196670 Flower Brooch MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This necklace has been reduced from £12 to £10.20, for a limited time only! A statement necklace in jewel-toned teal blue-green. This handmade necklace features a hand-stitched peyote ring worked in silver-lined teal and silver lined crystal high quality Japanese seed beads. The base ring of the pendant has been embellished with sparkling faceted teal Czech fire-polished crystals and stunning Swarovski crystal bicones in a shade called 'blue zircon ab2x.' The 'ab2x' coating on these crystals creates a gorgeous sparkle effect. The beaded ring has a dangling tassle of 3 lengths of silver plated chain, which has had wire-wrapped crystals added to it for extra glitz and glamour. The pendant is hung on a lightweight silver plated 16 inch trace chain which fastens with a bolt clasp. There is a 2 inch extension chain added to allow further adjustment of the necklace to the wearer. The beadwork section of the pendant measures approximately 3cm in diameter, whilst the chain tassles are a further 5cm long. I am always open to taking on custom orders; if you like the style of this necklace, but would prefer it in a different colour palette, please contact me to discuss your requirements. All Hollybird Beads Jewellery is sent wrapped in tissue paper, inside its own pretty organza bag. HollybirdBeads Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:37:15 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3202526 http://folksy.com/items/3202526 Teal 'Halo' Crystal Necklace MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This brooch has been reduced from £8 to £6.80, for a limited time only! A dainty beadwoven floral brooch to sparkle on your coat lapel or pin your favourite knitted shawl. This brooch features a floral design hand-stitched using high quality Japanese seed beads in shades of silver-lined aquamarine and pearlescent baby blue. At centre of the flower there is a sparkle cluster of silver seed beads and vibrant ocean blue Czech firepolished crystals, around a larger central matt aquamarine crystal, for a little extra dazzle. The beadwork flower, which measures approximetely 3cm across, has been beaded onto a silver plated lapel brooch pin which is 7.5cm long. The end of this pin is sharp and therefore care should be taken to secure the end cap on firmly when pinning your brooch onto an item of clothing. I am always open to taking on custom orders. If you like the style of this brooch but would like one beaded in a colour scheme of your choice, please contact me to discuss your requirements. All Hollybird Beads jewellery is sent out wrapped in tissue paper in its own pretty organza bag. HollybirdBeads Mon, 14 May 2012 10:47:16 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3322426 http://folksy.com/items/3322426 Flower Brooch MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This necklace has been reduced from £7 to £5.95, for a limited time only! This beaded necklace features an elegant beadwoven 'pearl starflower' pendant worked in classic black and silver. High quality Japanese seed beads have been handstitched around a large silver glass pearl to create an intricate pendant. This necklace also features some gorgeous Czech fire-polished crystals in jet black and metallic silver for that extra sparkle. The pendant itself measures approximately 3cm across and is hung on a fine silver-plated 16 inch trace chain which fastens with a bolt clasp. A silver wire-wrapped glass pearl charm has been add to the back of the necklace. This pendant could be worn in the daytime or compliment a glamourous evening outfit too. I also create Starflower bracelets using this same motif, if you would like a matching set. I have several different colours of this necklace available, but I am always open to custom orders and would be happy to make it in another colour scheme of your choice, so please feel free to send me a message to discuss your requirements. HollybirdBeads Mon, 21 May 2012 13:53:46 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2595629 http://folksy.com/items/2595629 'Starflower' necklace - Black 15% off May Sale - this bracelet has been reduced from £26 to £22.10 for a limited time. A beautiful beadwoven charm bracelet creating a lushiously blooming garden of beaded leaves and glass flowers to adorn your wrist. This tactile bracelet has been hand stitched using hundreds of tiny glass seed beads. The body of the piece is woven in shades of teal and tuquoise green using high quality Toho seed beads, with beaded loops and leaves to create a dense beadwork foliage. The 'blossom' of the Secret Garden has been created by adding wire-wrapped Czech fire-polished faceted glass beads and stunning Swarovski crystals in shades of 'blue zircon' and indicolite' for delicate sparkle. There are two types of gorgeous Czech pressed glass flowers as dangling charms; teal bellflowers with a beautiful rainbow effect coating, and some stunning large metallic peacock three petal flowers. I have also included some glass lentil beads in the same shade of peacock blue-green. This bracelet measures approximately 7.5 inches. I have also added a 2 inch silver-plated extension chain to allow it to be adjusted for a larger wrist. The bracelet fastens with a silver plated lobster clasp. I am happy to alter the findings on this bracelet to Sterling Silver if required - please contact me for details there will be an additional cost due to the higher price of Sterling Silver findings. HollybirdBeads Wed, 23 May 2012 13:53:30 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2475985 http://folksy.com/items/2475985 'Secret Garden' Charm Bracelet MAY SALE - Hollybird Beads is having a 15% off sale on all jewellery pieces. This necklace has been reduced from £7 to £5.95, for a limited time only! This necklace features an elegant beadwoven 'pearl starflower' pendant worked in vibrant violet purple and silver. High quality Japanese seed beads and 4mm glass pearls have been handstitched around a large central rich purple glass pearl to create an intricate pendant. The pendant itself measures approximately 3cm across and is hung on a fine silver-plated 16 inch trace chain which fastens with a bolt clasp. This pendant could be worn in the daytime or compliment a glamourous evening outfit too. I have several different colours of this necklace available, but I am always open to custom orders and would be happy to make it in another colour scheme of your choice, so please feel free to send me a message to discuss your requirements. HollybirdBeads Fri, 25 May 2012 12:29:16 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2645617 http://folksy.com/items/2645617 Purple Silver Pearl Necklace - 'Starflower'