Trollbeads Wishful Sky Bracelet

 

Trollbeads released their 2017 Winter Collection beads last week.  Part of the release was the much-anticipated Limited Edition Wishful Sky Bracelet.

 (I couldn't help but get two!)

This bracelet set includes a sterling silver star bead, a silver star lock, and the most beautiful blue bead I have ever seen!   The depth of blue and the amount of sparkles from within reminds me of a beautiful evening sky --- and of Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night painting. 

(Looking gorgeous with my Amber bead)

In my opinion, the lock is not as difficult to open as the Sun, Moon, Stars lock -- however, it is rather pointy and may catch on delicate fabric.  That being said, I wore both of my bracelets with a wool sweater without any issue -- but it was a very tight knit sweater that doesn't snag easily. 

The little star bead is very cute -- about the size of the lucky knot bead.  It is a great bead for wearing in multiples, as it allows the larger beads to take center-stage. 

Taking my inspiration from the great Mr. Van Gogh,  I have paired my sparkling blue beads with gold, yellow, and white.

(Golden Rutilated Quartz, pearls, and gold.  Yum!)

I think the price point is amazing -- $109USD -- for what you get with this set!  I have a feeling they won't last long, so get yours while you still can!

(Golden Rutilated Quartz available in my Etsy shop -- see sidebar for a link to Sparrow Girl Collections). 

Grand Opening: Sparrow Girl Collections!

                                                My Etsy shop opened today!


I admit it: I am crazy for gemstones!   Labradorite, Golden Rutilated and Strawberry Quartz --- they all make me swoon! 

But to get a wrist full of them would cost me more money than I was willing to pay.  This was one of  the impulses behind Sparrow Girl Collections -- Gemstones and Beads. 

Labradorite, Strawberry Quartz, Rubies, Golden Rutilated Quartz are the current gemstones.... and Pearls to be added soon!    I use recycled 100% Sterling Silver (made in the USA) to line the beads, and use recycled packaging material for shipments.

Check out my shop if you are interested, and don't forget to use the code Sparrow5 to get 5% discount during the month of November!

 https://www.etsy.com/shop/sparrowgirl92?ref=ss_profile

Got Bugs?

There is something about amber that fascinates me.   I have never been a fan of the color yellow, yet I find myself drawn to this beautiful bead.

Perhaps it is the fact that the bead is composed of ancient tree resin -- maybe from the first tree ever created?

Or it may be the beautiful inclusions in the bead that sparkle and shine in the light? 

Or maybe it is is because if one looks very carefully, they may find that a poor, unsuspecting bug has met his demise and has been fossilized for all eternity in a bead? 

Yes, there is a bug in my amber.  (Do you see him?)

What's in your amber?

(Trollbeads Amber bead purchased from Swiss Flower and Gift Cottage)

Trollbeads USA Halloween Giveaway!

Trollbeads USA is giving away a free Inner Glow bead!  The Inner Glow bead is a stunning white bead that glows green in the dark.  It would be a great addition to any Trollbeads collection! 
Entry details can be found in Trollbeads USA Instagram profile.

 I don't have any Halloween-themed items, but that didn't stop me from composing this bracelent for my entry.  Dragons, wolves, owls and other things that creep in the night are spooky enough for me! (yes, there is a bug in that amber...)

What will be on your wrist this All Hallow's Eve?  

Bead index (clockwise from bottom): Trollbeads' Wise owl,  Blue Tiger's Eye,  Grey Wolf,  Forest Mist,  Sunbeam Spacer,   White Steel,  Iron Wolf,  White Steel, Sunbeam Spacer,  Maple Syrup Amber,  Grey Wolf,  Black Onyx,  Happy Dragon,  plain lock.