There's just something about water from the Pacific - I've been to both US coasts and the Gulf, and the west coast just has a certain, je nes said quoi, you could say. The water is a truer blue. Not the aqua, green- like salty seas of the Gulf, or the grayish tint of the Atlantic, the Pacific and its Pantone-like purity was mesmerizing to me. A trip down PCH, with the sunset reflecting in a dappled pattern over hued waves, reflecting tints of periwinkle and shades of midnight blue, is totally a feast for any artist's eyes. Not to mention the soft, bokeh-ed effect of surfers off in the Golden Hour distance, contrasted by precariously rocky cliffs and sharp drop-offs, the mood was definitely that of a slightly dark lullaby. Which you know I love anything that pairs salty and sweet -- a rose and its thorn.
Infused with the azure blues of the ocean, my edgy-chic Pacific Tide Statement necklace combines Swarovski crystals and sheet plastic in an unusual way. I've used said plastic to create transparent pennants, and carefully glued Aquamarine and AB crystal flatbacks in a linear pattern.
The resulting necklace is an ultra sparkly, ultra lightweight piece that oozes glamour. Using pointed pennants adds an edgier aesthetic, contrasting against the femininity of the rhinestones. That large Swarovski oval pendant is the perfect focal point, playing off the silver tones in the AB crystals. I think it's definitely a contemporary way to wear traditionally beautiful gems, don't you?!
Materials for this piece (excluding plastic) courtesy online jewelry supplies retailer PrimaBead.
A special thanks to my girl Ela C. for modeling the piece!
Infused with the azure blues of the ocean, my edgy-chic Pacific Tide Statement necklace combines Swarovski crystals and sheet plastic in an unusual way. I've used said plastic to create transparent pennants, and carefully glued Aquamarine and AB crystal flatbacks in a linear pattern.
The resulting necklace is an ultra sparkly, ultra lightweight piece that oozes glamour. Using pointed pennants adds an edgier aesthetic, contrasting against the femininity of the rhinestones. That large Swarovski oval pendant is the perfect focal point, playing off the silver tones in the AB crystals. I think it's definitely a contemporary way to wear traditionally beautiful gems, don't you?!
Materials for this piece (excluding plastic) courtesy online jewelry supplies retailer PrimaBead.
A special thanks to my girl Ela C. for modeling the piece!
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