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Beautiful Handmade Statement Necklaces and other Fabulousness from Neena Shilvock - Inspirations and Designs From the Week Gone by

Ladies with Attitude by Caprilicious Jewellery

5/10/2018

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“Create your own style… let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.” –Anna Wintour

Attitude quote, Sunflower statement necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
Hello folks, how have you been? It is as always nice to see you again, and thank you for reading the Caprilicious blog. If you're a new reader, do follow the blog using the Bloglovin' link in the sidebar and drop me a line in the comments, it's always lovely to speak to people.

A woman with attitude rules the world. She has a certain sultry attractiveness, a mindset that takes no sh*t and a stubbornness that can only be loved; it is safe to say that women like this hold great power. Not for her the fluttering eyelashes and coy dropping of the handkerchief, waiting for some poor sap to came along and pick it up. That sort of a fool wouldn't be attractive to her anyway.  Strong colours and a lack of fear of exuding a style of her very own  - that's a woman with attitude, and she rocks! I am fortunate to have met a number of such women since I set up Caprilicious Jewellery and they have become part of the Caprilicious family.
I read a blogpost by Joanna Meriwether called "Are you a Woman with Attitude?" and her thoughts so resonate with mine. 

An Arabian Nights Dream

This week I reminded myself how much fun it is to knot a pearl necklace, rather than threaded on beading wire. The only problem with this method is that the necklace cannot be resized. I tried this out because I acquired a bunch of detachable bails so a pendant can be hung on a necklace when required. This gives the necklace a degree of versatility as it can be worn both during the day and night. I picked up some diamante bead caps at the same time, so I made an asymmetrical tassel with crystals and amethyst beads to hang on the silvery baroque pearl necklace. Of course, the tassel pendant can easily be used with another necklace if desired.
Silver grey baroque pearl knotted necklace with a detachable amethyst and crystal tassel pendant by Caprilicious Jewellery
Silver grey baroque pearl knotted necklace with a detachable amethyst and crystal tassel pendant by Caprilicious Jewellery
Silver grey baroque pearl knotted necklace with a detachable amethyst and crystal tassel pendant by Caprilicious Jewellery
Silver grey baroque pearl knotted necklace with a detachable amethyst and crystal tassel pendant by Caprilicious Jewellery
Silver grey baroque pearl knotted necklace with a detachable amethyst and crystal tassel pendant by Caprilicious Jewellery
Silver grey baroque pearl knotted necklace with a detachable amethyst and crystal tassel pendant by Caprilicious Jewellery

Sweet Serenity

Nuggets of raw green aventurine and shiny black agate beads provide texture, contrast and colour in this simple yet effective piece. The nuggets are in a very soothing shade of green.
Raw Aventurine nuggets and onyx multi strand necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
Raw Aventurine nuggets and onyx multi strand necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
Raw Aventurine nuggets and onyx multi strand necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
Raw Aventurine nuggets and onyx multi strand necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery

Symphony

As anyone who reads my blog regularly knows, I need a regular wire fix to keep me happy. This week, I made a little pendant out of tarnish resistant coated copper wire, intending to hang it on a necklace of bone beads. I ended up adding a load of crystal beads and turning the pendant so shiny and evening worthy, that the bone beads did not look right at all with it. One look at the bone and the pendant screamed in outrage and demanded something shiny to go with.
​ A quick change of plan and I put it with quartz needles and tiny clear crystals - I think it looks very pretty now. I've found a supplier in Vietnam, of all places, who sells the most beautiful little box clasps and one of these with a blue topaz was added to this necklace.
Wire work pendant with crystals and a colourful needle quartz necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
Wire work pendant with crystals and a colourful needle quartz necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
Wire work pendant with crystals and a colourful needle quartz necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
Wire work pendant with crystals and a colourful needle quartz necklace by Caprilicious Jewellery
I have booked tickets to India early in the New Year and already people are booking the pieces they would like me to carry back for them. Added to that it is soon the festive season and I have a few pieces booked into a boutique and some more at an exhibition at the end of November. I'm also booked to be in London for work for a few days in November. All in all, it promises to be an exciting and busy time of year - and of course there are only 81 days left to Christmas!!

That's me for now folks, have a great week and I'll catch you next Friday, same time, same place.
Until then,
​xx
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Divya link
6/10/2018 05:20:49 pm

I love classic pearl necklaces for they can be used to accessorise a variety of outfits for different occasions. But what makes your necklace stand out is the tassel which is drool worthy

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Neena Shilvock link
31/10/2018 08:51:16 am

Thanks Divya, it was great fun to make as well, asymmetrical tassels are a new favourite thing of mine, I think 😁😁😁

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Ridhisha link
31/10/2018 05:33:31 am

Great Blog! I think that very unique concept and I really liked it. I really appreciated that you share with us. Keep it up!!

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31/10/2018 08:54:42 am

Thank you Ridhisha, that is very kind, why don’t you subscribe to the blog and you will find it I. Your inbox regularly so that you don’t miss any of the posts. Look forward to hearing from you

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