Copyright 2005
Rachel Weiss
Things by Rachel
Charleston, SC

(843) 556-2187

rachel@thingsbyrachel.com

 

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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.

<-- 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

<-- Blue Choker
Freeform Peyote stitch, sterling clasp, hook & eye, 17" - $500

Amethyst Beaded Necklace -->
Cape Amethyst Briolettes necklace, adjustable from 17-20" - $500

 

Amethyst Beaded Necklace  
   
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Rutilated Quartz Necklace

<-- 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.

Three Stone Pendant Necklace
 

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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

Blue Quartz Druzy Ensemble
 
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