A Girls' Best Friends specializes in designing and handcrafting artisan gemstone jewelry; all gemstones are real, and my glass focal beads are hand-torched by individual lampwork artisans. Each jewelry set is a one-of-a-kind creation... so, whichever "jewel" you decide upon, you will be the only one with the rights to that design... Enjoy!
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Lampwork beads, Amethyst, Pearl, Swarovski Crystals, .925 Sterling, 14K Gold Vermeil
A full 28" Artisan Lampwork Necklace Set. Purple, amethyst, and pink swirled handmade Lampwork beads by Artisan Christiane Selimovic of Germany, who is a Self-Representing Artist. I chose to honor her creations with precious gemstone chips of Amethyst, blush-colored premium button Pearls, mauve-dyed Biwa Pearls, and Swarovski crystals, all separated by .925 Sterling Silver and 14K Gold-plated beads. The Lampwork beads are flanked by 14K Gold-filled bead covers. Absolutely Gorgeous! All strung on 24K Gold-plated 49-strand stainless steel cable. The matching drop earrings of 1.5" hang from .925 Sterling Silver clasps, and sport their own marvelous Artisan Lampwork beads! Finished at back with alternating Sterling Silver tube beads and 14K Gold-filled beads. This necklace is long enough to double it around your neck, and, despite it's length and the treasure-trove of gemstones, it is still a comfortable weight to do so!
$225.00
Carnelian, Poppy Jasper, Pearls, 14K GF, .925 Sterling Silver
Polished, put together and be-jeweled! This 18" necklace is composed of Carnelian beads, separated by .925 Sterling Silver beads, interspersed with premium Poppy jasper cylinders, Sterling Silver heart embellished tubes, and A+++ white Pearls. A solitary Carnelian carved buckle in the center holds it all together nicely! Finished at back with more Pearls, Carnelians, and alternating Sterling Silver beads and 14K Gold-filled tube beads. A custom toggle clasp of .925 Sterling Silver, inset with its own Carnelian, closes the back. All strung on 24K Gold-filled 49-strand stainless steel beading cable. Matching 1.75" drop earrings on Sterling Silver leverbacks. A very corporate look, but with the ability to dazzle at the same time!
$185.00
African Opal, Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Swarovski crystal, Jade, 14K Gold-fill
Gorgeous aqua-dyed MOP Shell focal bead, cream white Baroque Pearls, Amazonite cylinders, Jade rounds and tiny spacer beads, as well as aqua dyed MOP ovals...all in a "Seas-onal" shade of blue! Finished at back with tiny Jade beads, interspersed with freshwater Pearls and Sterling silver tube beads; Sterling Silver lobster clasp. Inside dimension of 17" with matching Sterling silver post drop earrings of 1.5". All strung on .925 Sterling silver-plated 49 strand stainless steel beading cable. This is a beautiful treasure of a set....it positively sheens with natural nacre and the tiny Jade beads towards the back are quite premium!
$185.00
Carved Lemon Quartz, Dumar, Pearls, Jade, Swarovski Crystals, .925 Sterling Silver, 14K Gold Vermeil
This necklace reaches 20” and features a carved Lemon Quartz pendant set in .925 S.S. crystal embellished bail, and moves freely on S.S. noodle beads. From there, alternating beads of Jade, Pearls, Swarovski crystals, and Dumar ovals, separated by tiny seed Pearls. Finished at back with a 14K Gold filigree fishhook clasp. Matching 2 3/4” earrings with S.S. leverback clasps.
$175.00
African Opal, Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Swarovski crystal, 14K GF
17.5" of rare nile green African Opal oval disk rounds, 24K GF beads, natural tumbled Aquamarines, premium Freshwater Pearls, and Swarovski crystals; finished at back with Swarovski crystals, Freshwater baby Pearls, and tiny Jade beads with 14K GF beads and a 14K GF lobster clasp. All strung on 24K GP 49-strand stainless steel cable. Matching 2" drop earrings on 14K GF studs.
$180.00
Amethyst, Purple Sage Jade, Dumar, AB Glass Tulip Beads, Swarovski crystal, Freshwater Pearls, 14K GF, .925 S.S.
Amethyst natural rock slice pendant, Purple Sage Jade beads (absolutely gorgeous colors!) , premium rare Dumar square beads, AB glass tulip beads, Swarovski Crystals, freshwater bronze-dyed Pearls, Sterling Silver acorn and round beads, 14k Gold filled filigree bead covers, Sterling Silver lobster clasp. All strung on 24k Gold-plated 49 strand stainless steel beading cable. Matching 14K Gold-filled stud post earrings of 1.75".
$145.00
Mother of Pearl, Baroque Pearls, and Swarovski Crystal, 14K GF
Gold-dyed harlequin Mother of Pearl harlequin beads, separated by Baroque Freshwater Pearls, Swarovski Crystals, and tiny Gold-dyed Pearls, all strung on 14K GP stainless steel cable. Finished at back with more Baroque Pearls, seed Pearls, 14K GP twist cylinder beads, and a 14K GF lobster clasp.
Matching 2.5” drop earrings.
$165.00
Lampwork Beads, Peacock Freshwater Pearls, Fire Agates, Peridot, Amethyst, 14K GF, 24K GF
These handmade oval disk-shaped lampwork beads have beautiful purples and greens throughout, interspersed with gold leaf, and are complemented by one lone square lampwork bead of the same colors over a desert beige background. Guarded by 14K gold-filled bead caps shaped like leaves. The entire necklace is 24" in length, and includes a marvelous array of gems: tiny oval Peacock Freshwater Pearls are graced by lavender Fire Agates, tiny Peridot and Amethyst beads, as well as 14K Gold-filled beads. Finished at back with alternating bronzed iris seed beads, Amethysts, and Peridots; closes with a 14K Gold Filled Pearl clasp. All strung on 24K gold-plated 49-strand stainless steel cable. Matching drop earrings of 1.25" on 14K Gold-filled studs.
$195.00
Fire Agate, Carnelian, Quartz, Freshwater Pearls, Moonstone, .925 Sterling Silver, 14K GF
No ordinary jewelry here! This 18" necklace is made of gorgeous premium Fire Agate cylinder beads, gemstone-grade Carnelian square beads, tiny Quartz beads, and gemstone-grade round white Baroque Freshwater Pearls, all interspersed with 14K Gold-filled beads. The Fire Agate beads, up close, appear to be simmering inside with waves of fire, but frozen in time! Truly beautiful! The Carnelian beads match these Fire Agates almost perfectly in color and intensity. Finished at back with tiny pearlized seed beads, Moonstone beads, and a .925 Sterling Silver Carnelian bejeweled toggle clasp. All strung on .925 Sterling Silver-plated 49-strand stainless steel beading cable. Matching 1.75" drop earrings with 14K Gold-filled studs.
$185.00
Blue Goldstone, Chalcedony, Baroque Pearl, Swarovski crystal, freshwater Pearl, 14K Gold-fill
Well, this one will definitely get you through the dinner hour and then some! 17" of necklace - midnight blue faceted Goldstone oval beads, Chalcedony rounds, premium round creamy Freshwater Pearls, and Swarovski crystals. Custom drop in front, made of Crystals, Freshwater Pearls, and two huge faceted tanzanite Swarovski Crystal drops that have been wire-wrapped in 14K Gold-fill wire, both of which swing freely. All strung on 14K Gold-filled 49-strand stainless steel cable for strength and flexibility. Matching 3.5" drop earrings on 14K Gold-filled studs with their own Swarovski crystals that have been 14K Gold-fill wire wrapped, and 14K Gold-filled pearl clasp completes the ensemble. This one really shines after hours!
$195.00
Opalized Golden Pearl
Gold-dyed Baroque Pearl, Gold-dyed baby Pearl, Jade, Opal, .925 Sterling Silver, 14K GF filigree
18” Earthstone necklace of 7 Landscape Jasper briolettes, surrounded by Pearls, Swarovski crystals, Jade beads, and finished around the back with more Jade, crystals, Sterling tube beads; a Sterling Dolphin clasp finishes the closure. Strung on .924 Sterling jewelers cable. 1.5” drop earrings on Sterling posts.
$165.00
Baroque Rose
Quartz Druzy, Muscovite, Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Gold leaf beads, Swarovski crystal, 14K GF, .925
This beautiful, turn-of-the-century styled necklace is 18" long, and has it all! A huge 1.25" Pink Quartz Druzy pendant set in a Victorian 925 Sterling Silver custom bail, premium near round Freshwater baby Pearls, Muscovite disk beads," Wedding Cake" beads with gold leaf and hand painted roses, peridot colored Swarovski crystals, baby Coral beads, and a few faceted pink speckled glass beads from an old warehouse in Great Britain! The Wedding Cake beads have their own 14K Gold-filled filigree beadcaps as well. All strung on 24K Gold-filled stainless steel 49 strand beading cable. A 14K Gold-filled lobster clasp finishes this piece with matching 1.5" drop earrings hanging from 14K Gold-filled stud posts. Very feminine...fit for a wedding!
$185.00