It had been a long winter and she was longing for a sign of spring. So when she saw the photograph of a beautiful creation featuring robin's egg blue beads - along with the fleur de lys of France - it seemed only natural that a similar necklace might find its way to Paris. After consultations with the designer in Illinois, a necklace was custom-made.
Jena at Little Bird Studio made the silver necklace fashioned of Larimar beads, found only in the Dominican Republic. The necklace is centered by a trio of hand-forged silver charms - including 1800s text, a crown and a fleur de lis. The clasp has a group of freshwater pearls attached.
The necklace is photographed on a 19th-century Paris dress form and on 18th-century French documents.
If you'd like your own custom-made necklace or would prefer to choose from a variety of unqiue necklaces, bracelets, rings or earrings, visit Little Bird Studio's website.
I've read your blog backwards - from the crosses (my sister would love that, she has a wall in her house decorated similarly - she loves crosses) to the brocante. This necklace is just lovely!! I will definitely go visit her website.
What did you order from LUSH? I hope you end up liking it!
Posted by: holli | 25 February 2008 at 00:13
This is so YOU Tara - beautiful
Posted by: Di Overton | 24 February 2008 at 11:45
Oh wow! That blue is gorgeous, but I am most impressed by the text piece. How unique!!!
Posted by: Wanderlusting | 24 February 2008 at 03:47
Really lovely necklace....the robin's egg blue makes me long for spring...hurry hurry! I like it displayed on the old text.
Posted by: stephanie | 24 February 2008 at 01:16
So lovely...I'm just a pushover when it comes to jewelry, especially the unique, artistic pieces like this :)
Off I go shopping...
Posted by: Becca | 23 February 2008 at 23:06
Quite lovely. Enjoy!
Posted by: Kimberly Ann | 23 February 2008 at 23:04
A little indulgence is very good for the soul. Lovely necklace! xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 23 February 2008 at 22:24
This is lovely! She's very gifted and I'm looking forward to visiting her site!
Posted by: Jeanie | 23 February 2008 at 21:50
Oh Tara, this is gorgeous!!! Definitely going to check out this artisan!!!
Posted by: Sherry | 23 February 2008 at 20:57
Oh how beautiful is this necklace created by Jena? Such a beautiful colored stone, and Queenly charms!
You will look lovely I know.
xo
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 23 February 2008 at 20:24
This is absolutely wonderful! Off to visit her studio straight away. Sending you love, xx, JP/deb
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 23 February 2008 at 18:00