Margaret McLane
jewelry design - fine beadwork & fiber arts
VENETIAN FIRE & ICE - Silver foil, handcrafted crystal beads spaced with Czech fire-polished diachronic round beads cascade to the centerpiece: a peyote-stitch beaded bag (1 1/4" square) of crystal, silver, black luster and 24kt gold delica beads. An intricate, dichronic, handblown bead is the hinged closure for an amulet bag meant to hold tiny treasures. The necklace length, approximately 13." $325
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SERENITY - A precious, fiery gold-foil, hand-blown Murano bead is the centerpiece/closure for this amulet necklace. The bag (2" X 2") is woven of Japanese delica beads (22kt gold & glass). The golden circle and inclosed triangle symbolize universal unity, balance & harmony. Length - 13." $195
PESCE D'ORO - Murano precious gold & silver foil beads frame a sinuous woven mesh of beadwork (4" X 1 3/4"). Sliding beads on the slender black leather cord necklace make it easily adjustable to any length between 14"-18." Mesh beads: 22kt gold & glass; nickel silver. Indian silver "fish." $275
WILD THINGS - Patterns of nature inspire this necklace. A gold foil, peach/amber glass Murano bead is the focal/closure. Japanese delica beads (22kt gold & glass) create the 2"X2" amulet bag. The necklace is antique silver lined glass bugle beads, Venetian gold foil glass & copper beads. Length: 13" $195
AMBER & JADE - The mosaics of the Cathedral of St. Mark's in Venice inspired this piece. Added to the sunlit gold & ambers of the amulet bag are beads of jade, bronze & luster glass. A marvelous bead of turquoise accents and closes the bag of Japanese delica beads (glass & 22kt gold). Length is approximately 13." $195
OPULENCE & MAGIC! Precious gold and silver;
hand worked glass from Venetian masters: Oriental pearls; jade & coral; bronze & copper from Tibet and India - treasures discovered from every corner of the globe inspire this jewelry.
Accent YOUR style - jeans to couture! Every piece is designed and made by the artist as one of a kind or in very limited editions.
Amulet bags in this collection are inspired by the Native American "Medicine Bag." Traditionally the bag would hold personal tokens of great significance.
These necklaces are designed to hold tiny treasures. A lock of hair, a crystal, an "amulet" for luck, love, or just whimsy. They are woven of Japanese delica beads (22kt gold & glass).
The front & back of the bags have different, co-ordinated designs - giving you a choice of two different looks depending on which side you choose to show. A precious bead is chosen for focus and for closure to hold your amulet safely inside.
