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Incorporating luscious semi precious gems, particularly stones with interesting shapes, markings and inclusions
A collection of gemstone, bead and wire necklaces to delight you. Caprilicious has a large collection of statement necklaces on this page, but don't forget to look at the other pages for more eye candy!
Pisces
The focal stone is black jade, hand carved into playful fish swimming amongst the waves. A wire surround, embellished with seed beads and crowned with a faceted crystal bead has a wire and turquoise fish swimming around the lower edge of the pendant. The pendant, of non-tarnish silver plated wire, is 3.8" long, is one of a kind.
It hangs on a necklace of Chinese green turquoise pumpkin beads, interspersed with little coral beads. The pendant is flanked by a couple of green agate beads.
The necklace is 21" long and finished with an ornamental clasp. Wear it during the day or at an evening do, it will be the only one in the room. Perfect as a gift for someone born in Feb/ early March.
It hangs on a necklace of Chinese green turquoise pumpkin beads, interspersed with little coral beads. The pendant is flanked by a couple of green agate beads.
The necklace is 21" long and finished with an ornamental clasp. Wear it during the day or at an evening do, it will be the only one in the room. Perfect as a gift for someone born in Feb/ early March.
£
38.00
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Dragonflight
My signature torque necklace is made of sturdy and thick wire, covered with non tarnish enameled silver plated wire, and is 18" in diameter. It carries three bright and beautiful cloisonne enameled dragonflies, and the whole has been wound with yet more wire, with loads of curlicues, representing the flight path of the dragonflies in the necklace. I've used contrasting howlite beads in the hook clasp and extender, why shouldn't the back be as pretty as the front?? This is a necklace that you'll enjoy wearing, light and simple, it's a throw on and forget about it piece - until it is noticed by your friends and they shower you with compliments!
£
32.00
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Czarina
This one is my pièce de résistance for 2018 - the most complicated and beautiful pendant I have made this year, on a necklace of tiger eye beads that seem to glow with an inner fire, separated by little seed pearls. Three tourmaline tear drops drip from the angles of the pendant, made in layers of silver plated tarnish free wire, which although multilayered, remains slim and sleek. The necklace is finished with a beautiful box clasp that holds a ruby.
21" long, and the pendant is 2.8" x 2.5"
£
75.00
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Bubbles
A wire doodle bib necklace with a long handmade extender chain ensuring that you can wear it at various levels, depending on your neckline. A beautiful colour-enhanced blue druzy cabochon is set to one side of the piece, anchored down with a wire rose and leaf and a couple of tiny Brazilian rubies. The druzy glints in the light and adds to the beauty of this lovely piece.
Made with mixed metals, both of them enamel coated and therefore tarnish free. The handmade chain is enhanced by clear crystals and a hook mechanism effects closure.
This will be a piece that can be worn to work as it is very simple, light and easy to wear, and can even be worn over a roll neck by simply increasing the length of the extender chain so that the piece hangs a bit lower. Of course, it will look lovely on an evening out, so it is very versatile.
£
58.00
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Aura
Two strands of frosted opalite beads, seed pearl spacers, with a little garnet set box clasp. The necklace is 21" long
£
45.00
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Cloudy Skies
Five strands of faceted cloud agate in a beautiful mottled grey, with oval turquoise blue magnesite beads in between. The combination of grey and blue, not often seen, is delectable. The necklace is 20" long and ends in a toggle clasp.
£
75.00
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Sweet Serenity
Raw aventurine nuggets in two strands, offset by shiny black agate beads - texture, contrast and colour in this fabulous statement piece. Silver tone spacers and a beautiful box clasp make this a very wearable necklace, 21" long, for a day that requires a chic and expensive statement, without being too colourful.
£
58.00
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Sophia
20" long, with faceted clear quartz beads separated by electroplated haematite. The focal point of this necklace is the large titanium electroplated druzy slab nugget to one side. Irregularly shaped, with central defects allowing the druzy to show through this slab is about 4.8" measured at its widest diameter. The haematite is run into the gap in the slab nugget.
The necklace is comfortable to wear and not too heavy. It ends with a black diamante' infinity lobster clasp. Take this one out on special occasions when you want to be noticed in a one of a kind piece of jewellery.
£
75.00
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Brown Sugar
Fabulous tactile chunks of raw citrine nuggets, silvery quartz points and moldavite, with crystal spacers that glint in the light in a simple but sumptuous necklace, that ends in a box clasp that is inlaid with a vibrant peridot.
For someone who likes to make a quiet statement, and not as colourful as the pieces I usually produce, however, it has a genteel sophistication of it's own and will look great with autumn and winter colours.
£
60.00
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Harmony
22" long, in six vibrant strands - titanium plated purple quartz needles with contrasting bamboo coral spike beads, Czech glass and crystal in green to create a pleasant springlike harmony. The necklace carries a beautiful citrine glass acorn with a gold plated bead cap and ends with a handmade copper hook and chain which creates an extension of about 3" should you wish to wear the necklace longer. A baroque crystal drips from the end of the chain to prettify the back view of the necklace.
£
65.00
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Black Beauty
The black beads in this necklace are hollow ceramic beads, with pale green crystals between them. The necklace sits close to the neck, with an ornate box clasp to close, at 18.5".
The pendant has yards of wire wound back and forth around a black ceramic bead with a chrysocolla teardrop and little aventurine beads dangling from the pendant. The pendant is asymmetrically pleasing to the eye and this necklace will suit a lady who likes an artisanal touch to her jewellery and appreciates the wonders of a handmade piece. This pendant uses nine feet of the thicker wire and miles of fine wire - I couldn't measure it as I used it right off the spool.
This is a beautiful day to night piece and will be much appreciated, I promise you that!!
£
60.00
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Black Beauty 2
An 18" long necklace of black ceramic beads. A wire work pendant holding a little green onyx as well as a black ceramic bead in tarnish resistant silver plated copper wire. A silvery oval bead set asymmetrically to one side breaks the line of the necklace. Ornamental box clasp for closure. Which iteration of Black Beauty will you choose??
£
60.00
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The Morning After
19" of beautifully marked grey dragons vein agate in this necklace, accented by pale blue agate which also has a delicate tracery of lines within. A couple of brushed silver plated copper beads and an onyx box clasp increase the beauty quotient of this piece which will look fabulous around your neck.
Wear it to work and of an evening, a versatile piece that will take you anywhere.
£
52.00
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Exotica
Copper wire and Swarovski crystals go into the making of this torque necklace. Swarovski cosmic squares in Bermuda Blue and Clear AB are placed at either end of the pendant, and a little Swarovski Marguerite embellishes the triangle of negative space. Wire weaves, swirls and coils embellish the pendant which can be moved to suit your neckline by adjusting the other end of the torque. Non tarnish enamelled copper wire has been used throughout.
£
75.00
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Grappa
Plump fluorite nuggets, gently faceted into teardrop shaped beads in shades of green and purple, interspersed with hand-carved fluorite pumpkin beads are in this beautiful 22" long necklace. An exotic Moroccan silver bead with a low silver content, extremely ornamental and attractive is a focal point for this necklace which resembles a bunch of grapes strung together. A dragonfly toggle clasp closes the necklace. This one is just the right weight around your neck and exudes fun and self-confidence.
£
65.00
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Butterscotch and Caramel
Carnelian lentil beads, accented by Baule lost wax cast African bronze beads and carved, blue dyed magnesite paisley shaped beads, 22" long, with an ornamental clasp - a light and pretty daytime necklace, wear it and feel great! The carnelian beads look like little toffees - you want to bite into them.
£
38.00
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Ferideh
21" of turquoise dyed magnesite cut into slabs, with Nepalese beads inlaid with coral and turquoise and a focal rugged chunk of raw amethyst. Toggle clasp closure. Colourful, easy to wear and interesting, this necklace will take you anywhere!
£
50.00
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Nefertari
Two strands of faceted citrine teardrops wrapped in wire individually with a tiny haematite seed bead, each one suspended between turquoise and sea sediment jasper beads and finished with a toggle clasp. The first strand is 18" long and sits close to the neck, while the second one is 22" long. Egyptian colours make for a stunning conversation starter.
£
75.00
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Soirée at the Seaside
23" long this multistrand necklace is made from chunky opalite beads which glow in the light, interspersed with blue crackle quartz, cylinders of mother of pearl, and Czech glass seed beads. The five strands in varying shade of blue and white complement the ble solar quartz pendant perfectly and appear to be thrown together with careless abandon. The pendant is a blue solar quartz, which is a slice of a stalactite, set in a wire and glass seed bead surround. The toggle clasp is in the shape of a dragonfly.The necklace reminds me of a party on a hot beach in Goa - fun all the way! Definitely a necklace for a summers day with it's crisp blue and white look.
£
42.00
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Yin
Three beautiful hand carved Malaysian jade beads from Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur are strung on real Brazilian leather with a 'liquid gold' beads from Crete. These liquid gold beads and discs are ceramic, heavily plated with gold. There are also 6 iridescent green ceramic Greek beads. The 22" long necklace with a handmade extender chain studded with green glass beads is finished with a green baroque glass dangle
£
60.00
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Over the Rainbow
23" long, this three strand necklace has opaque crystal beads and dyed jade teardrop beads all mixed together with gay abandon. The bright colours will take you antwhere in summer and elevate your mood in winter - an all year round necklace. A carved aventurine rose in a stainless steel surround forms the clasp.
£
45.00
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Cookies and Cream
Three strands of jade beads in ombre cookies and cream colours held together by a diamante studded clasp worn to one side to show off the flowers that are placed on the lowest strand of the necklace. The necklace is 22" long and the shortest strand sits close to the neck.
£
65.00
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Varuna
Varuna is a 40" long necklace of three strands of matte white crackle agate beads, interspersed by colourful tiny vivid crystals. A handcarved rhodochrosite clasp in the form of a seahorse is the focal point of the necklace, which can be worn long over sweaters and roll neck tops, and wound around the neck to form a necklace clost to the throat in the V of an open collared shirt, with the seahorse displayed at the front. An unusual and versatile colourful necklace which can be worn in more than one way.
£
38.00
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Symphony
Encircling the neck, this choker is made of woven wire which is twisted and swirled over a wire base. It carries a beautiful candy striped lampwork bead in pink candy stripes with blue flowers, accented by a blue crystal. The necklace fits securely around the neck by an integral hook and eye clasp. 22.5" long, it sits close to the base of the neck and has been shaped so that it sits flat against the chest, rather than upright against the neck. An intricate yet playful piece which is very unusual and one of a kind. Non tarnish silver plated wire used throughout. It took me seven days to weave the elements, so I don't see too many of these rolling off the Caprilicious press!
£
68.00
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Sugar Sugar
Three strands of gemstones - beautiful rough cut nuggets of sugar cube like hemimorphite, blue jade, and blue agate, a few shell stars and howlite beads on a 22" necklace which is extendable by 3" at the back . Pretty and summery, it will feel cool and walk you through warm weather anywhere, day and night
£
52.00
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Sorbet
This mutistrand necklace is made of amethyst quartz beads, accented by electroplated crystals, baroque cream coloured freshwater pearls, Czech glass beads in various shades of silver and pale pink. It carries a dyed quartz pendant, set in wirework and accented by colourful seed beads. The necklace is 23" long and has a leaf shaped hook clasp. A daytime necklace that is both elegant and contemporary and has the bohemian chic look that is all the fashion today.
£
60.00
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Tiramisu
A coffee agate pendant is the centrepiece of this necklace, wire wrapped with copper electroplated seed beads in non tarnish silver plated wire on a 23" long necklace of red quartz beads, interspersed with tiny stardust beads and accented by brushed silver tone flowers. A leaf shaped toggle clasp provides secure and ornamental closure. This necklace glows in the light and no photograph will do it justice.
£
32.00
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Pale Moon Rising
21" of kyanite, shimmering an icy pale blue in a flirtatious little necklace with three pale green jade hand carved butterflies. The pendant is a stylish peach coloured druzy, set in tarnish free silver plated copper wire, embellished with onyx beads and freshwater pearls.
£
40.00
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