This is my first post on Hive. I don't really know how it all works, but I am eager to learn. I read an article about Hive and it sounds interesting to me. I am inspired by this idea of a decentralized social community.
I don't know what is expected of posts here. The button said it was time to make my first post and I try to always follow the instructions of random buttons I see on the internet. Yes, I jump off bridges also when others do.
Speaking of buttons, I collect buttons. And beads. Especially beads. I have a large collection of vintage Swarovski crystal beads. Come to think of it, I have a large stash of a lot of vintage stuff, but I am most passionate about the Swarovski crystal beads and pendants.
This is a pair of earrings I made a few years ago using vintage Swarovski crystal pagoda beads in the color Bermuda blue. They look a bit huge in the photo, but they are not. The beads themselves are only 10mm in diameter. For you non-metric folk, that is a little under half an inch (0.394 inches).?
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These beads are also known as potato chip beads. They are quite rare. Swarovski did not produce them for long because they were hard to make and had a high number of defects, or so the rumor goes. The beads were made in the 1950s or 1960s. What's neat about the pagoda beads (Swarovski 5107) is that they come in Left and Right. I will have to dig them out and string them together to show you soon.
I used sterling silver chandelier earring parts from Bali. Bali has some of the best silversmiths in the world! The lever back earring findings are also sterling silver from Bali.
Here are a couple of closer shots of the earrings. I made these a few years ago and gifted them to a dear friend, so the photo is a little old, unfortunately.
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Well, that's my first post, and I hope it is everything it should be.
I have been trying to wrap my head around all the newness, and I hope I get it, at least a little. I look forward to the beauty and inspiration of each new day. This is what I love about vintage beads also. I am inspired by their beauty and depth. I love that while they are beautiful, they are often not perfect, either due to age or manufacturing processes not being performed by lasers. It's a bit ironic I guess that I am on the blockchain talking about how I find solace and loveliness in old, imperfect things.
Much love to you. I hope to learn to know you better!