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MY (new) PEACE of jewelry Tibetan Tusk Lapis & brass inlay Pendant Necklace available on Etsy Tusk Pendant handmade in Nepal is Lapis with brass inlay.  Brass beads were handmade in India.   Necklace design and crafted by me MY PEACE of jewelry Handmade Jewelry & Mannequins on Etsy

MY favorite beads Tibetan DZi Agate Beads featured here in MY PEACE of jewelry STATEMENT NECKLACES All available on Etsy MY PEACE of jewelry Handmade Jewelry & Mannequins available on Etsy

Agate and Ethiopian Bead Necklace featuring African brass pendant I redid this necklace. Here is what I originally made back in June It's a little different.  I removed the brass Rolo chain in between the agate strands  and added this lovely African pendant African Trade Brass Pendant made by the Baule tribe located in Ghana.  Using the lost wax technique, where wax is rolled into thin strips  which are formed into coils or woven into meshes.  A repeating feature throughout Baule Beads  is the regular parallel grooves that run throughout each of the beads.  Next is the sides and back of the necklace.  These are round white metal Ethiopian beads. Each bead is individually made. Finally the brown beads. I'm guessing they are Agate beads.  I love the striations. See how no two beads are alike? A pair of matching earrings Handmade Jewelry & Mannequins Zalina Designs o...

Being a maker of statement necklaces, MY PEACE of jewelry   when I browsed the blogs to aadmire other statement necklace, all I saw were photos of celebrities wearing them.   It's fine and dandy that they wear them,  but I want to see "real" people. With what do "real" people wear statement necklaces How does one who dresses more demure than flashy, wear a statement necklace? Simple: pair it with a collared shirt.   A statement necklace layered over the collar is a STATEMENT , adding style and edge. In browsing the Internet, I found these lovely ladies, who I think wear the look well. Photo credit via hitchcock MADRONA  blog Photo credit via INPIRAFASHION  blog Photo credit via Clarabelle  blog Photos via Freesia blog I think the tip to wearing a STATEMENT NECKLACE is keep everything else simple. Handmade Jewelry & Mannequins designed by Zalina

I work in Westwood, (Los Angeles), California at UCLA. In the heart of Westwood, there is the Mildre E. Mathias Botanical Garden that I just discovered. If you ever in LA, you need to visit. It's like being in the woods in the middle of the city. this garden maintains a large botanical collection, with plant specimens from all over the world, including tropical and subtropical     Entrance from Le Conte Blvd. Like entering a sanctuary   Most of the plants and trees are marked with name and origin More pictures to come in later posts     Olive Wood Bead & African Trade Bead Bib Necklace       lavender blouse - Brandy & Melville brown ankle pants - TJ Maxx suede ankle boots - thrifted reminder-how-to-live-life-CUFF - MY PEACE of jewelry Olive Wood Bead Necklace - MY PEACE of jewelry   Handmade Jewelry & Mannequins  

It's becoming FALL in Southern California. We are known to wear flip flops and sandals the majority of the time because it's so sunny and warm. I am no different. But now that it's cooling down, I can pull out my ankle boots from the back of the closet. I love ankle boots. Not  brand new one,  but the used ones I find at thrift stores and/or online. You don't have to pay a lot for cool boots. I don't remember the last time I paid over $40 for boots. Ebay and Buffalo Exchange are the best places to find the best ankle boots.     These were purchased from Buffalo Exchange skinny ankle, side zipper, camel suede, pointy toe, wooden chunky heel ankle boot   "old" cardigan Gap t-shirt oversized Levi jeans -Goodwill messenger bag - Goodwill Necklaces - MY PEACE of jewelry       African brass pendant one hanging from leather cord, other hanging from African Goomba beads   ...

Not one for fancy dressing, I paired MY PEACE of jewelry with cords and tank top. Cords - Levi's Tank top - Brandy & Melville   Even though it appears sunny in "sunny" California, the weather is wacky. Sun is out one minute, then raining next minute. So, paired my outfit with this denim blazer.     and these men brogue ankle boots that I found at a thrift store       Agate, Ceramic and Brass Beads Necklace     Handmade Jewelry & Mannequins