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On the Cover:
Star Fruit Bracelet
by Heather Kahn
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Jeweled Epaulet Necklace
Laura McCabe
Use flat, odd-count peyote stitch to create decorative
pendants of plum and gold seed beads and bezeled
crystal rivolis—the tubular herringbone strap is
accentuated with pearls |
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Earthly Hues
Carole Ohl
Bronze metallic cubes, green and gunmetal seed beads,
and snakeskin jasper rounds are tubular herringbone-stitched
into a subtle but substantial necklace |
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Band of Jewels
Melanie Potter
A right-angle-weave and chevron-chain band creates
the base for thirteen herringbone-stitch-bezeled
cabochons in this regal bracelet |
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Crystal Twilight
Nancy Cain
Three silver-and-gunmetal tubular-netted ropes
with inner cores of crystals are the centerpiece of
this sophisticated necklace, while silver peyote rings
create a geometric strap |
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Star Fruit Bracelet
Heather Kahn
Triangle weave in luscious colors and different sizes of crystal
bicones gives this ombre-style bracelet a soft and elegant drape |
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Heavenly Hexagons
Mikki Ferrugiaro
Peyote-stitch silver and copper cylinder beads into hexagon
shapes—this reversible bracelet is cleverly accented with differently
patterned sides |
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Colorplay Bangles
Barbara Richard
A bead-crocheted rope of cylinder beads provides the perfect foundation
for this easy-to-wear bangle’s vibrant assortment of glass rings |
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Evening Sky Collar
Jennifer Airs
This statement accessory, inspired by the cosmos, is composed of
St. Petersburg–stitched chain and citrine crystal embellishment—the
result is a collar with irresistible drape |
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Paisley Drops
Jane Lock
Peyote-stitched seed beads echo the elegance of late-summer leaves
while crystal-bicone centers add a hint of sparkle to these earrings |
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Pretty Picots
Nancy Peterson
Delicate and divine—right-angle-weave squares of crystal bicones
and lustrous seed beads form this airy necklace |
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Elegant Endings
Kelly Wiese
Offset by two tubular peyote-stitched rivolis, the toggle clasp becomes
a chic design element in this modified-chevron-chain bracelet |
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