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The
gallery features samples of Rachel Weiss's most outstanding
artistic designs. Some pieces are composed almost entirely
of beads, others have semiprecious stones, glass and/or antique
elements with beads. Some may include combinations of stones,
wire and beads.
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<-- Saraguro Collar Necklace
This bead lace collar is based on a design by
the Saraguro Indians of Central America. Their tribe
and that of a Native American California Indian tribe,
have been exchanging ideas and designs for several
hundred years. - Its coloration makes it adaptable
to almost any solid clothing color and design. It
drapes beautifully and can be worn on casual as well
as more formal occasions. The closure consists of
three 8mm Jet AB Swarovski squares. - $500
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Blue Choker
Freeform Peyote stitch, sterling clasp, hook &
eye, 17" - $500
Amethyst
Beaded Necklace -->
Cape
Amethyst Briolettes necklace, adjustable from 17-20"
- $500
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<-- Freeform Sculptural Necklace
The centerpiece is strawberry
rutilated quartz. It is surrounded by freeform improvisational
peyote stitch. Bead embroidery is used to attach the
stone to suede. The remainder of the piece is all
freeform improvisational work which incorporates crystals,
pearls and semiprecious stones with seed beads of
various colors and sizes - $800.
Three Stone Cabochon
freeform pendant -->
Outstanding green Drusy
Uvaricite, Sodalite, and red Paui Chalcedony are framed
with beaded bezel, 21" length - $750.
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Pin/Pendant
and Blue Quartz Druzy Ensemble-->
Tubular section of the neckpiece is done in gourd
stitch over a hollow form, capped with sterling silver
beads and a variety of complementary stones and beads.
The pin/pendant is detachable. It is composed of dichroic
glass cabachon, with free form bead embroidery. Earrings
are wrapped in 14K gold filled wire with seed bead
and crystal embellishments.
Size of pin/pendant is 3" x 2 1/2", length
23". Price $485 - Earrings: size 1 3/4"
x 3/4". Price $95
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