Birthday Blues

[JerseyPearl]

I decided to start a new thread about my belated birthday necklace. I have been sitting on a small lot of wonderful sky blue Tahitian pearls for quite some time...deciding what to do with them was the challenge. One of the pearls went into the mermaid-octo clasp that Sheri created, and lives strung among the rest of the pearls in my harvest strand. It was the smallest pearl in the lot, and it works brilliantly as Mr. Octoclasp.

 

[JerseyPearl]

Ah, but what to do with the rest of the pearls? The challenge was finding the right way to show their beauty. I didn't just want "another" strand of pearls...after all I already have my "big blues" that I adore...and wear often. I wanted a less structured, less formal look. Here are the big blues, a wonderful lot which I spread over a few necklaces...

 

[JerseyPearl]

I wanted something different for them...

And then I went to Christies in NYC and saw this...the inspiration for my new piece

 

[JerseyPearl]

But I am not really an emerald person...although I do love greens...
And then it came to me, Aquamarines! So I set out on a search for beads of just the right color...not too green, more blue like seawater. I finally found them. And after some debate, I decided against having some carved into pumpkin shapes (mostly because of the stone waste), and ended up with this:

 

[JerseyPearl]

And since I had left over aquamarine beads, I decided to make some complimentary pieces to wear with this necklace, the clear beads are white topaz.

 

[JerseyPearl]

All of these pieces were made by me, and are part of my personal collection (not for sale).

And of course the pearls are strung on Beader's Secret!! The clasp is one of sterling silver and CZs from Gempacked.

 

[Pareltje]

First of all, I love aquamarine. Secondly, I'm crazy about Tahitian pearls. They're a perfect combo. Your necklace is to die for! Sorry, I have to wipe off my drool.

 

[JerseyPearl]

Thank you Pareltje. I am really pleased with how these pieces came out. Aquamarine is my birthstone (hence the birthday blues). I only wish I could have found larger beads...but unfortunately, these were the largest I could find.

 

[Katbran]

Thanks for the lovely photos of your gorgeous creations! Those beautiful silvery pearls ...sigh .. and the Blues with the Aquas ..stunning!

 

[amti]

Thanks for sharing how you got your inspiration and came up with your beautiful creation! It looks wonderful and blues are so pretty. I'm sure you are going to get a lot of wear with them!

 

[Cicadalady]

I have some serious blue envy going on here ... Glorious combination of the blues! They complement each other so well! Well done!!! Happy Birthday to you!

 

[BWeaves]

I can't get enough of these three necklaces. Gorgeous!

 

[SunSeeker]

Tahitians and aquas, a perfect pairing! ..beautiful work, JP! ..now I've got to check my stash, I know I have some aquas around somewhere! Also, happy birthday, I hope it was as wonderful day for you!

 

[kalmen22]

Happy birthday! Gorgeous gorgeous

 

[JerseyPearl]

Thank you all...I am humbled. My birthday was back in March, so I've been thinking about this project for a while. It really did hit home for me when we went to the Christie's auction preview...the light bulb went off over my head!

 

[baby nurse]

Gorgeous pieces, JP! Love the blues and am in awe of your talent

A belated happy birthday to you!

 

[pattye]

Loved seeing the Birthday Blues on Instagram, love them again over here also!!

 

[JerseyPearl]

Thank you for the birthday wishes...and compliments! Baby Nurse I am in awe of your pearl collection.
Pattye, you are too sweet! And of course I used Beader's Secret to string up the strand!!!

 

[Sanippy]

Stunning, stunning blues! I love everything about this set.

 

[suchi]

Belated happy birthday. Gorgeous creations. I love aquamarines too.