We're going all tropical today with a tropical color beaded seashell necklace!
My beads are freshwater button pearls, and orange bamboo coral. My shell is one that I bought, and is a
Mitra Mitra, also known as the Episcopal Mitre, from the Mitridae family of shells, of which there are many species. The Mitra Mitra is orange and white, and has a tropical look to it. They are widespread from the Indo-Pacific region, to east Africa including Madagascar, the Red Sea, eastern Polynesia, southern Japan, Wake Island, Hawaii, and Austrailia.
I knew I had to make something with these shells! I bought a few in various sizes.
I love the color, and the pattern of this shell. These shells are thick, and heavy for their size, giving this necklace a nice weight to it.
Nice sized shell, huh? Can you see how big and plump those button pearls are??? They are just gorgeous!
I finished it off with Japanese Miyuki seed beads. They are the most uniform of the seed beads, and renowned for their craftsmanship. A loop and hook clasp completes this tropical seashell necklace.
This necklace would compliment many outfits, from casual jeans and a tshirt, to a pretty sun dress, a cute shorts outfit, or even something a bit more dressy.
It's always summer somewhere, but I would even wear this in the dead of winter. Talk about chasing those winter blahs away....this bright orange would surly do it!
I have a couple of more beaded necklaces, and some shells on chains to show you. And some new earrings, and bracelets.
See you soon!
My beads are freshwater button pearls, and orange bamboo coral. My shell is one that I bought, and is a
Mitra Mitra, also known as the Episcopal Mitre, from the Mitridae family of shells, of which there are many species. The Mitra Mitra is orange and white, and has a tropical look to it. They are widespread from the Indo-Pacific region, to east Africa including Madagascar, the Red Sea, eastern Polynesia, southern Japan, Wake Island, Hawaii, and Austrailia.
I knew I had to make something with these shells! I bought a few in various sizes.
I love the color, and the pattern of this shell. These shells are thick, and heavy for their size, giving this necklace a nice weight to it.
Nice sized shell, huh? Can you see how big and plump those button pearls are??? They are just gorgeous!
I finished it off with Japanese Miyuki seed beads. They are the most uniform of the seed beads, and renowned for their craftsmanship. A loop and hook clasp completes this tropical seashell necklace.
This necklace would compliment many outfits, from casual jeans and a tshirt, to a pretty sun dress, a cute shorts outfit, or even something a bit more dressy.
It's always summer somewhere, but I would even wear this in the dead of winter. Talk about chasing those winter blahs away....this bright orange would surly do it!
I have a couple of more beaded necklaces, and some shells on chains to show you. And some new earrings, and bracelets.
See you soon!
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4 comments:
The bright colors are really pretty!
Another great one Del!!
This shell has such amazing color! Great pick up with the bead :)
I love the colors in this shell and the beads you used! Were those some you bought when we went to the bead shop? This shell reminds me of the Junonia a little! It sure makes a gorgeous necklace!
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