Yellow Challenge - Number Two (officially)

Here is the finished bracelet:

Yellow Challenge - Number One and a Half

I must be on a bracelet kick this week! I don't usually make too many bracelets, so this week's color challenge is a double challenge for me!

1. I rarely use yellow in my creations


2. I only create a small number of bracelets a year

Note I also labeled today's entry as "number one and a half" because the bracelet is not finished. I still need to create a few more links and make a clasp. However, I wanted to show it in its unfinished state.

Currently the bracelet measures 6 1/2" (16.5cm) but due to the chunkiness (is that a word?) of the vintage Czech glass beads, it will need to have about two more bead sections added to fit an average sized wrist. I'm also using copper wire. Another rarity for me! Go figure! :)

Yellow Challenge - Number One

YELLOW!

14kt. Goldfill flexible bangle-style bracelet with large faceted citrine and crystal quartz gemstones. Yummy!

More pictures, as promised!

I've began working on the Swiss Blue Topaz bracelet and I really like it! The high-polish of the Sterling Silver looks great with the bright blue of the Topaz.

I also completed the earrings for the Peridot set and will photograph them soon.

I wish my pictures were a little brighter, but they were taken at my workbench.....

FINISHED - Photo

In this photo all the Peridot gemstones have been set, the bracelet is polished...now just to make the matching earrings and it'll be complete!

Next week I'll begin working on the Swiss Blue Topaz gemstone bracelet.

Oh, I'm just so pleased at how it turned out (tooting my own horn!!)! I love how the antiquing really brings depth and character to the piece. At first I was a little hesitant that the antiquing coupled with the Peridot would be a little too dark, but I'm glad I went with the decision to go ahead and do it anyway. :)

Photos, as promised

Here is a photo of the bracelet after it has been antiqued. One stone has been set!

If you notice, there are more stones (Peridot) at the bottom of the photo. I will be using two of these for a matching pair of earrings.