Agate - two very different bracelets

My mum asked to see all my bracelets as she wants to take one to her cousin when she visits her. That got me thinking because I haven't really made any lately, apart from commissions or presents for friends. I remembered some lovely stones that I bought at the 'Stitch and Craft' show at Olympia in March and thought about simply stringing them. They went really well after a few false starts.

Different colour scheme to usual

I fell in love with this banded agate pendant and had to have it! So, I bought mother of pearl, onyx, haematite and freshwater pearls to go with it. I am really pleased with it. I am possibly going to change the bit that the pendant hangs from as I am not 100% satisfied that it is totally secure. I might give square stitch a go to make one!

A Commission for a Fellow Blogger

I really hope you like it Helen! See Helen's blog at Little Geckos

Two pairs of ear-rings

I had to fiddle with my Mum's agate ear-rings as the pin had disappeared up the hole in one of the stones! Seeing as I had them at home again, I took a photo of the finished article. She says she loves them, and has worn them all the time since I gave them to her. Hopefully, now I have added a seed bead on the bottom, they should stay put! You live and learn don't you!

I also made a pair of rope stitch ear-rings in blacks, greys and silvers. They catch the light beautifully because of some fire-polished crystals and I am going to wear them tomorrow.