Inaguration Black & White Lampwork, Gem Art Bracelet Start Price USD 225.00 Current Price USD 225.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 250.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 18, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location Pacheco, CA 94553 See more about 'Inaguration Black & White Lampwork, Gem Art Bracelet' Description   White Tideline Designs ~ Handcrafted Lampwork & Gemstone Bracelet ~ "Inaguration"     Welcome to White Tideline Designs, handcrafted jewelry-as-art ~ sculpted bracelets like watercolors, using premier artisan beads & gemstones & sterling. Each piece is designed and handmade by me in my San Francisco Bay Area studio, an old African mahogany dining room table in my home - my vast and beautiful palette. 'Inaguration' was inspired by a handsome sterling charm of a champagne bottle in an ice bucket and the companion black and white floral lampwork beads. At first I had planned a New Year's piece, but when the presidential election concluded, I was filled with the joy and excitement of a new hope for America and the world. My imagination led me to January 20th when our new president will be sworn into office and away I went. The lampwork beads are *the thing,* of course. Heather Davis is known as lampwork royalty. Her work is always highly prized and sought after by designers. This set is particularly fetching and includes a lentil, two rounds and two stunning, stunning tulips so perfectly rendered. Cream colored flower beads by published clay artist D. Jean Vainio quietly accent the flowers of the lampwork. In wanting to keep the piece pure and elegant, I used stunning, large, abstract shaped Swarovski crystal in clear. The prisms and scope of these beads are superb alongside the white sterling spiral beads from Thailand's famed Hilltribe artists. Lustrous cream colored coin pearls accent 'Inaguration' so elegantly as do the Kieshi pearls in a cream-silver tone. Penrose furnace beads in black and light taupe add depth. Top quality clear Lolite teardrop stones create depth to 'Inaguration' as do the champagne colored ametrine briolettes. Along with the champagne in an ice bucket charm, you will also find sterling stars and a Liberty Bell charm to complete the theme of 'Inaguration.' A white sterling Hilltribe heart finishes the piece as symbol of all the world's hopes pinned to this single man, visionary and new leader of our time. This is a timeless piece, a piece de resistance which, whilst meant to celebrate our new incoming president, is also in keeping with any elegant affair. 'Inaguration' measures @ 8 inches and can be resized at no additional charge. Note that all my photos are taken in natural lighting. I tend to wait until the late afternoon when I can capture the depth and texture of the piece and the individual shine and angles of each bead. I did include a few shots of the piece in full sunlight in order to capture the elegant sparkle of the piece. Please note that with all my jewelry designs I will refund your auction price (shipping excepted) if you are not absolutely elated with your purchase and providing it is done within 14 days of auction' end. Custom bracelets (and bracelet-watches) are an option available to you. If you have a look, theme or color scheme you would like, please let me know. I would be happy to work with you to design a piece using lampwork artisan beads of your choosing from my current selection. Custom pieces usually take 1 week to design and create. Depending upon lampwork, gemstones and sterling components used, custom bracelets in this style cost between $250-350. If you would like to pursue a custom order, I will create (just for your use) a custom eBay auction accordingly so that we abide by eBay rules and I keep them 'in the loop.' I am a delighted member of 'The Bead Hive,' eBay's premier artisan beading and designer jewelry group. Search on 'BHV' in order to find more high quality, original works of jewelry art. Thanks for stopping by my auctions and please check out my eBay store ~ White Tideline Designs! In it, you will see my collections of artisan, handcrafted jewelry using the finest sterling & studio art beads & crystal available and including the Hilltribe silver from Thailand's famous Karen Hilltribe people as well as Bali Silver and hand-blown Lampwork beads from various artists around the country and Europe. Please check out my 'ABOUT ME' page (click on the "ME" logo beside my eBay name!) I give more background on my creations and include a photo of my greatest work to-date ~ my firstborn son, Gabriel! Very best wishes for a lovely day! See my other listings for more great items! Payment by Paypal is preferred (all forms), however a check is fine with a 10 day hold as is a money order. Please contact me within 3 days of auction end to arrange payment. If you should need lay-away (in order to pay in installments), I can work with you. It is not a problem. I will send your piece after the final payment is made.   Shipping is $4.75 by Priority Mail for US bidders. Shipping to Canada is the same as shipping within the USA ~ but instead using Airmail. Shipping to Europe (and most foreign destinations) is usually most economical for $6.15 USD. Of course, I DO combine shipping! I'd like to encourage the purchase of insurance at $1.45 per each $50.00 (domestic shipping only, inquire about international rates & insurance) since I can't be held responsible for items once they leave my possession and I am no longer in control. Insurance will protect you against lost items and provides a mail tracking means. I have only ever had one item 'lost' in the mail, but once is one time too many for me not to add extra caution to my auction listings.                                   graphics and template by sheandidesigns txzj pxzj3412 txzj19 Place a Bid!