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Contemporary Beadwork, Wire Sculpture & Leathercraft
The tranquility in my garden is an abundant source of repose & personal inspiration. The vivid colors, textures & designs found among the flowers continually inspire me. Their beauty, elegance & fragrance is a delight to the senses and soothing to my soul.
From inspiration flows. . . . the desire to create.
3Fine Design®: Art that adorns you.
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This is a cowhide leather pendant that's been hand designed, tooled, carved, dyed, stained & sealed for protection. I applied a stain to this pendant as well to give it a frosty golden finish. The bail is 18k gold plated with a large enough opening to accommodate a wide variety of necklace chains, cords or wires. The pendant measures 11cm tall (including the bail) & 4cm wide. It comes with an 18" gold plated chain.
Interesting texture, lines & details. Unisex.
***Signed on the back***
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This is a handcrafted cowhide leather pendant that's been hand designed, tooled, carved, dyed & sealed for protection. The dichroic glass cabochon, with bright shades of pink, orange, mint green, silver & gold, serves as the focal. This pendant was dyed a deep rich mahogany that contrasts beautifully with the bright metallics found in the dichroic glass. Interesting texture, lines & details. A modern geometric design.
***Signed on the back***
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This is a hand stitched pendant that consists of Swarovski Violet AB bicone crystals, complementary Czech seed beads & sterling silver components. A beautiful enameled copper teardrop (by C-Koop) dangles from the bottom. The pendant measures 12.5cm (top to bottom) x 3cm (@ it's widest point). It comes with an 18" purple satin necklace cord with a sterling silver lobster claw clasp.
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This is a hand stitched pendant using embellished right angle weave. It's a combination of Swarovski Sapphire AB crystals, complementary Japanese 11/0 seed beads, a sterling Star of David & sterling findings. This pendant comes with an 18" black satin necklace cord with a sterling lobster clasp.
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This is a cowhide leather pendant that's been hand designed, tooled, carved, dyed & sealed for protection. The dichroic glass cabochon, with bright shades of orange, green & purple, serves as the focal. The bail is 18k gold plated with a large enough opening to accommodate a wide variety of necklace (or choker) chains, cords or wires. The circle measures 5cm in diameter.
A modern abstract & geometric design. Unisex.
***Signed on the back***
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This necklace is comprised of a leather disk that's been hand carved, tooled, dyed, painted, sealed & topped with a beautiful pink New Zealand paua shell cabochon focal. The disk is 5cm in diameter. The pendant is suspended from an 18" chain with an antiqued copper finish & lobster claw clasp.
***Signed on the back***
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A gorgeous copper butterfly focal with outstretched wings & a beautiful patina graces this piece. If you click to enlarge this photo, you can see 18 raised daisies on the copper end bars. A hand stitched combination of Swarovski Fire Opal AB 6mm bicone crystals & complementary Japanese 11/0 seed beads. Antiqued copper findings & 18" chain.
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A gorgeous blue fused glass cabochon that's hand wrapped with heavy gauge tinned copper wire & topped off with a 10mm lapis lazuli cabochon. The pendant is 7cm tall, 4cm wide & comes with an 18" brown leather necklace cord with a sterling silver lobster claw clasp. Beautiful lines & details.
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This is a cowhide leather pendant that's been hand designed, tooled, carved, dyed & sealed for protection. The dichroic glass cabochon, with bright shades of purple, green & gold, serves as the focal. The bail is 18k gold plated with a large enough opening to accommodate a wide variety of necklace (or choker) chains, cords or wires. Interesting texture, lines & details.
A modern abstract & geometric design. Unisex.
***Signed on the back***
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A beautiful snowflake obsidian gemstone cabochon on hand tooled leather that's been dyed black. Snowflake obsidian is a very shiny natural volcanic glass. The leather has been sealed & protected with a high gloss sealant. The pendant is 6.5cm from top to bottom & 4.5cm across. An abundance of shine, texture & interesting details.
***Signed on the back***
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A beautiful golden fused glass cabochon hand wrapped with heavy gauge gold colored copper artistic wire & topped with a dyed 10mm black onyx cabochon. Flecks of red & black can be found within the glass. A layered look that’s designed to be eye catching from every angle.
Vibrant, warm & inviting.
(a.k.a "Illumination" Pendant)
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"A tribute to the golden splendor of my favorite season & the radiant face of an Autumn Beauty Sunflower."
Choker: Hand stitched using Swarovski Topaz AB
bicone crystals, seed beads & embellished right
angle weave. A combination of vermeil & gold filled findings. The earrings are comprised of venetian glass,
seed beads, matching crystals & gold filled findings.
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Teardrop shaped lava that's hand wrapped with heavy gauge tinned copper wire & topped off with a 20mm New Zealand paua cabochon. The pendant comes with a black leather necklace cord (click preview photo to see the pendant on the necklace cord). It measures 7cm from the top of the bail to the bottom of the pendant & is 4cm across at the widest point.
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This beaded cabochon is a combination of dyed howlite in a spectacular shade of blue, hand stitched 11/0 gold colored Czech seed beads, multi colored 6/0 Japanese seed beads & 4mm faceted fire polished beads. The backside is finished with Ultrasuede®. This piece can easily be made into a pendant or brooch.
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A rose colored fused glass cabochon that's hand wrapped with tinned copper wire & topped off with a 10mm round New Zealand paua shell. The pendant comes with a 16" steel choker wire with a magnetic clasp.
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An electric orange glass cabochon decorated with hand stitched Japanese seed beads in gold, bronze, green & purple. The outer edge is framed with complementary frosted Japanese seed beads. The backside is finished with Ultrasuede®. The pendant is suspended from an 18" antiqued copper chain.
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An aqua blue fused glass cabochon that's hand wrapped with heavy gauge copper wire & topped off with a 10mm black onyx cabochon. The pendant reminds me of a fish (looking at it straight on) with the onyx serving as the eye. I named this piece "Cayman" after Grand Cayman's beautiful blue water that's teeming with life. It comes with a 16" black steel choker wire with a magnetic clasp.
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A beautiful domed enameled copper pendant with diagonal lines in gorgeous shades of neon lime, forest green, olive green & copper. The backside is enameled as well. The pendant is suspended from an 18" chain with an antiqued copper finish & copper lobster claw clasp. Enameled copper by C-Koop.
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This beaded cabochon consists of an amber synthetic cabchon focal surrounded by gold colored Czech seed beads, 4mm round glass beads & a raw edge finished with shiny Japanese size 6/0 seed beads that have autumnal shades of cranberry & plum. The pendant is hand stitched using bead embroidery techniques. The backside is finished with Ultrasuede®.
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This choker is hand stitched using a bead weaving technique called embellished right angle weave. It's a combination of alternating rows of freshwater pearls, Japanese seed beads & sterling silver findings. The earrings are matching freshwater pearls, seed beads, Swarovski teardrop pearls & sterling findings. Perfect for formal occasions.
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This new pendant is one of the pieces that I chose to highlight in a recent interview I did with Instablogs News Network (India). The Editor that I worked with is named Pooja (which means 'worship'). I thought her name was so pretty that I decided to call this piece my "Pooja Pendant" in honor of her & the occasion. A black fused glass cabochon that's hand wrapped with tinned copper wire
& topped off with a dyed 20mm purple New Zealand
paua cabochon.
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A beautiful turquoise cabochon decorated with hand stitched Japanese 11/0 multi colored seed beads in blue, purple, green & bronze & then framed with a frosty jade colored raw edge. The backside is finished with Ultrasuede®.
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This SIZZLE cuff is hot hot hot! Hand stitched using a bead weaving technique called embellished right angle weave. A combination of Swarovski crystal bicones, multi colored seed beads & a 14kt gold filled sliding tube clasp. Designed to dazzle!
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A beautiful aqua fused glass cabochon hand wrapped with tinned copper & topped with a 20mm pink paua shell cabochon. Lovely flowing lines & details. The pendant is suspended from a 16" stainless steel choker wire with a magnetic clasp.
(a.k.a "Journey" Pendant)
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Organic & contemporary. This pendant is comprised of yellow turquoise (a.k.a. Chinese turquoise) that's hand wrapped with tinned copper wire & topped off with a 10mm pink paua shell cabochon. The 18" necklace cord is black leather with a lobster claw clasp.
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A fun sporty ring comprised of hand wrapped burnt sienna colored copper wire & 2 Swarovski Peridot AB crystals. It just might be a lucky one since it's a size 7, the crystals are 7mm in diameter & the band width is 7mm.
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A lavender & black fused glass cabochon hand wrapped with heavy gauge tinned copper wire & decorated with a single 10mm hemalyke cabochon. The pendant is suspended from a 16" stainless steel choker wire with a magnetic clasp. Geometric, chic & modern.
(a.k.a. "Lavender Mist" Pendant)
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A bright orange fused glass cabochon that's hand wrapped with heavy gauge tinned copper wire & topped with a 10mm lapis lazuli cabochon. The pendant is suspended from a 16" stainless steel choker wire with a magnetic clasp. Colorful, geometric & modern.
(a.k.a. "Bliss" Pendant)
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Hand wrapped copper wire ring adorned with two Swarovski Capri Blue crystals. Wide band (6mm). Unisex. Size 6.75.
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Bright & colorful like an early morning sunrise.
This pendant is comprised of a hand wrapped spiral & bail made copper artistic wire & a pink acrylic jewel. It's suspended from an 18" copper chain.
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A gorgeous periwinkle blue fused glass cabochon hand wrapped in heavy gauge copper wire & suspended from a 20” (51cm) chain with an antiqued copper finish. Splashes of red, yellow & medium blue can be found in the cabochon. The glass looks like it’s floating within the copper wire. Geometric, contemporary & dramatic.
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Yummy teal! It's such a beautiful color. This pendant is hand stitched using Swarovski Blue Zircon AB crystals, seed beads, right angle weave, a teardrop pearl & sterling silver findings. The black steel cable choker wire is 16" with a magnetic clasp.
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Reminiscent of the goddess Isis with the solar disk adorning her head. A beautiful fused glass black cabochon hand wrapped with tinned copper artistic wire & topped off with a bright red acrylic jewel.
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This pendant is hand stitched using Swarovski Tanzanite AB crystals, seed beads, right angle weave, a teardrop pearl & sterling silver findings. The black steel cable choker wire is 16" with a magnetic clasp. The color combination & name of this piece was inspired by lovely rolling fields of lavender.
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The color, design & details of this piece remind me of the earth orbiting the sun. An enameled copper pendant on a 16 inch (40.5 cm) steel choker wire with a convenient & sleek magnetic clasp. Sterling silver bail. Enameled copper by C-Koop.
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This choker would be the perfect accessory to wear to a wedding or as a gift for a sweetheart. A heart shaped blister pearl pendant on a 16" black velveteen necklace cord. Loster claw clasp & adjustable chain for a comfortable fit. A blister pearl is a pearl that forms attached to the shell.
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Like a tightly wound rose bud ready to burst open. A hand wrapped spiral & bail made of tinned copper artistic wire & a red acrylic jewel suspended from an 18" silver plated chain with a lobster claw clasp.
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Passionate about purple. One of my favorite colors. This pendant is comprised of a hand wrapped spiral & bail made of copper artistic wire & a purple faceted acrylic jewel. The pendant is suspended from an 18" copper chain with a lobster claw clasp.
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Delicate & delightful. A pink silk hyacinth flower, a Swarovski 6mm bicone crystal & a handpainted wood disk. Sterling silver headpin.
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This pendant is hand stitched using a technique called embellished right angle weave. Swarovski 6mm bicone crystals & Japanese seed beads. A single matching crystal bicone & Swarovski teardrop pearl dangle from the bottom. Sterling silver findings. The 16” black choker wire
is made of stainless steel & has a magnetic clasp.
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"A tribute to the fiery Northern Lights dancing in the midnight sky."
Choker: Hand stitched using embellished right angle weave, Swarovski Capri Blue AB bicone crystals, multi colored Japanese seed beads & sterling silver findings. The earrings are fiery dichroic glass rhomboids, matching crystals & sterling findings.
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Beautiful multi colored seed beads that reflect stunning shades of orange, pink & red. Each trio of seed beads is wrapped with copper to serve as complements to Ethiopian copper trade beads. The secret to the beauty & charm of the Ethiopian bicones lies in their earthy & rustic appearance. The "imperfections" are natural to these beads & make each of them truly unique.
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The array of color in this glass piece is truly spectacular! A fiery dichroic glass pendant, wire wrapped bail & black satin necklace cord. Sterling silver loster claw clasp. Beautiful shades of pink, green, aqua, yellow, purple & black. Dichroic glass by Paula Radke.
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Warm, radiant & flowing. Beautiful elongated oval shaped glass beads & seed beads wrapped with copper & dangling from copper chain & niobium earwires.
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Abalone . . . a gift from the sea. A gorgeous piece of abalone suspended from an 18" sterling silver Omega chain. Lobster claw clasp.
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"The beautiful blue hues make this the perfect sparkling accessory for a blue jean gal. "
Bracelet: Hand stitched using embellished right angle weave. A combination of alternating rows of Swarovski Sapphire AB 6mm bicones & Light Sapphire AB bicones, seed beads & a sterling silver sliding tube clasp.
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Perfect for those more formal & / or romantic occasions. This bracelet / cuff is hand stitched using embellished right angle weave. A combination of 6mm freshwater rice pearls & 11/0 seed beads. Sterling silver sliding tube clasp.
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Necklaces, pendants, charms & accessories that express & celebrate the love we share with our beloved companions.
Photo: Sterling silver engraved canine paws heart charm on an 18" sterling silver snake chain.
3Fine Canine® & 3Fine Feline®
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"The antique look & feel of this color combination reminds me of a beloved heirloom. Hence, the name Legacy."
Bracelet / Cuff: Hand stitched using Swarovski Black Diamond 2XAB 6mm crystals, complementary Japanese seed beads & embellished right angle weave. Gold filled sliding tube clasp.
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Swarovski crystals on silver or gold plated brass bezel mounts. Rolled edge rounds (1cm in diameter). Surgical steel posts. Beautiful, versatile & comfortable. Perfect for gifts, shower favors & matching accessories for wedding parties. Unisex.
Photo: Crystal AB crystals on silver plated mounts.
Be sure to click on the photo to see a stunning
array of colors from the amazing Swarovski product line.
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"Colors reminiscent of those found in the brilliant plume of a peacock."
Choker: Hand stitched using Swarovski Jet 2XAB bicone crystals, seed beads & embellished right angle weave. Gold filled findings.
Earrings: Matching Swarovski crystals & seed beads.
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"A tribute to the laurel wreath, or Victor's Crown, of the ancient Greeks."
Choker: Hand stitched using Swarovski Olivine AB bicone crystals, seed beads & embellished right angle
weave. A combination of vermeil & gold filled findings.
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"Like a day by the deep blue sea."
Hand stitched using Swarovski Montana 2XAB 6mm bicone crystals, multi colored seed beads & embellished right angle weave. Sterling silver findings.
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" The deep rich tones of an evening filled with romance, wine & roses."
Choker : Hand stitched using Swarovski Fuchsia 2XAB bicone crystals, complementary seed beads & embellished right angle weave. Sterling silver findings.
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