Hand crafted one-of-a-kind necklace made of Czech glass seed beads, Catlinite (also known as pipestone), and Preciosa crystals and pearls. The seed beads are ivory and brown tone. The two hole pipestone shows off in the squared effect of necklace. This necklace includes the window gift box as shown in the picture. 

 

Length: 17" to 20” Adjustable.  Case is 7” by 7”

 

Materials:

Czech glass seed beads

• Catlinite two hole pendant
  
• Preciosa Crystal
  
• Bronze Lobster clasp and chain
  

 

 

Necklace:

Pipestone is a type of argillite, usually brownish red in color and is valued by Native Americans. This pipestone was found, cut and polished in Arizona.  

 

Necklace:

Pipestone is a type of argillite, usually brownish red in color and is valued by Native Americans. This pipestone was found, cut and polished in Arizona.  

Special Note:

The structural design of this necklace pattern is by Carmen’s Beads and Bling (beadsbycarmen@gmail.com) and the dual drilled Argillite stone is from DiWolf fine stone emporium (http://www.diwolf.com/)

Care and cleaning:

Hand wash necklace using household dish soap and water. Lay flat to dry overnight. DO NOT wash the pendant, just use a soft cloth. I do not recommend chemical cleaning because it may discolor the gemstones.

AboutBead Crochet:

Seed bead crochet is labor intensive, dating back to the early 1820’s.Each tiny bead is touched 3 times to build the spiral rope.

First touch: All beads are strung onto the cord in a predetermined pattern.

Second touch: Crochet the first row of beads, adding one bead with each stitch and determines the diameter of the rope.

Third touch: The subsequent rows are crocheted into each stitch of the previous row adding one new bead while flipping the previous bead to the side.

 

 

Disclaimer:

This item is made in the USA, not all the materials used are NOT made in the USA (If you know of a US source for seed beads please message me as I have not been able to find them). Although this jewelry did not originate on Kauai, my heart returns to the Garden Island with fond memories.

More information at www.kauaifinds.com
Gabby Kauai Hawaii USA