Hello Bead Hoarders and welcome BSBP reveal on Jewelsofsayuri where I am showcasing my Tibetan Mosaic necklace. My partner this year is Dee Elgie of Cherry Obsidia. She is a glass bead maker and jewelry designer from UK and she sent me some lovely lampwork hearts for the hop. This particular BSBP (Bead soup Blog party) is all about giving atleast one bead/component that you hold dear to another. You can read all about the package that I sent her (which includes a super cool bookmark) and what she sent me in this goodies post here.
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When I received the “hoarded hearts of Love” I wanted to pair them with a special component. I picked an enamel disc I had made last year at beadfest. It had gorgeous streaks of the same blue with red and dashes of golden copper. Red and blue is a color combination that I am extremely comfortable with, which made me assume that it was going to be a no brainer. I picked coordinating beads of red, blue and gold to go with the hearts. But when I put it together it looked really garish and unbalanced. So I put the beads away and went looking for any other interesting pendant or bead to use.
There was an old box of odd bits and bobs on my dining table. Strangely enough, when I looked through it I found this new Tibetan pendant that my mom had bought for me sometime back. Ironically this pendant is in red and blue too. When my mom gave it to me I put it away as I had no idea what to do it. Nonetheless, there it was, somehow fitting in with the hearts and the coated red glass cylinders I had rejected for the original design.
The pendant is a Tibetan style faux Micro mosaic pendant which uses tesserae of various (in this particular case, synthetic) materials. Authentic versions of micro mosaic pendants would have bits of coral and turquoise along with gold (or gold plated) outline. Though the technique of micro mosaic is said to date back to 3rd century BC, they became popular in the western world only in the 19th century.
I wanted to make a long necklace that could be worn with a saree as the pendant looked traditional. So I added bamboo corals, acrylic spacers, blue glass puffed ovals, blue inlay beads and some coated crystals to the mix. The hodgepodge of beads somehow came together in asymmetrical balance to create the necklace. also used a wire guardian in the center to help the wire hold the weight of the pendant. It still is a little loud for my taste (as the beads, spacers and pendant are all patterned) but it was interesting to get out of my comfort zone in that regard. There it is my Tibetan Mosaic necklace with lampwork hearts and a micro mosaic tribal pendant.
As a last minute addition, I also made earrings using the leftover hearts. I made paddle headpins out of wire and cut them flat and made simple earrings.
Dee had also sent me Hematite beads and clasps and I wanted to make another piece out of it. But I couldn’t do it as I am working on a lot of other projects at the moment. I am sure that it will be put to good use one day. So Thank you Dee for sending me these lovely hearts and thank you Lori for organising such a wonderful hop.
How do you like my interpretation? If you think that my work is interesting do keep in touch by following me on social media (Facebook, Instagram). Come back in a few days time for an extensive tutorial on how to make a metal bookmark (exactly like the one I sent Dee).
I hope you found it interesting
Cheers
56 responses to “BSBP reveal – Tibetan Mosaic”
That Tibetan pendant is exquisite and you have composed a fantastic necklace with it!
Thanks Maya, it was interesting to work with the pendant
Great necklace and earrings! I love the color combination. And I will definitely be back for the bookmark tutorial!
Thanks Ann, your continued support delights me 🙂
Your necklace is beautiful. I like that you added something to remind you of your Mom. The pendant sure does pull the whole thing together. Great job Divya.
Thanks Becky, I am glad that I found a way to finally use that pendant
That’s just stunning – the bold colours make my heart sing!
Thanks Sarah, I too love the strong red, blue and gold in Tibetan paintings
Love the color and component combination of your necklace – great job!
Thanks Elisabeth, I had fun making it
The necklace is stunning and you really have worked wonders with the Tibetan pendant. It enhances the beads perfectly . You have an amazing knack of putting beads together to make them even more beautiful. I just love your creations.
Have been eyeing that bookmark since I saw it and I`m looking forward to the tutorial 🙂
Thanks Pallavi, I found the Tibetan pendant very hard to work with initially but I am happy that I used it as I just found out that my mom had paid quite a bit for it.
LOVE the Tibetan pendant necklace!!! And the earrings are sweet. Well done!
thanks Terry, the earrings were a last minute addition
great focal and great necklace!good job!
Thanks Dorota
Oh my what a gorgeous rich jewel tone piece. The pendant looks like it was made for those beads. Beautiful colors and execution!
Thanks Maria, it somehow came together in the end with everything matching perfectly
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!
Thank you
That necklace is truly special!!
Thanks Terri, I have earmarked that focal that you sent me for something special too, lets see how that turns out
That Tibetan pendant is the perfect addition to your bead soup. What a beautiful necklace!! I love the blues and the reds and the…well the necklace!!
Thanks Janine for your wonderful compliments
very nice work divya. Its an asymmetrical piece and looks very gorgeous. I love it.
Thanks for gifting the pendant Ma
Very pretty Divya, I like the combination of the East and West
Thanks Neena, I think it happens naturally as all my designs are targeted at the Indian market
The Tibetan pendant necklace is stunning and so special since it has a bead your mother gave you. I am sure that will delight her. I love the earrings. They are perfect for the necklace. Well done~
Oh yes, My mom said that the piece looks even prettier in picture and left a comment above, something that she is just learning to do.
Wow – It’s beautiful!!
You’re inspiring me to use some beads my best friend gave me a while ago – that have been hiding in a drawer for too long…
That Jennifer is precisely the objective of this hop – to use forgotten or hoarded beads that are special to us
Beautiful necklace and earrings.
I see a balanced statement piece with a gorgeous pendant and a variety of other beads and colors. The pendant is the star but still each of the other beads shows its own beauty. The earrings are a great addition – both simple and noticeable.
Thanks Ronzantia, the balance was quite hard to achieve. I must have strung it atleast 4-5 times to achieve it
Oooh, wow! Look how gorgeous that focal is! You did a really beautiful job with it.
Thanks Rachel
Fabulous necklace that you should enjoy wearing. Great work!
Thanks Carol, I have gotten quite a few “sale” enquiries on it so far
Beautiful neacklace! I liked your story about how it came to be and I also enjoyed the bit of history you shared, interesting read.
I am glad that you enjoyed it. I am fascinated by Thangka paintings of Tibet and love the colors used
Your necklace is outstanding in the bright colors which enhances the lovely pendant. You earring design is lovely too.
Thanks Lucy. Red, blue and gold is one of my favourite color combinations
The necklace is beautiful! The pendant was destined to be used in this piece! Perfect combination!
Yes, something things are meant to be with each other and then find their way across the globe to become one
I love that ethnic looking piece. The colors you chose really pop and compliment the pendant. Great soup.
Thanks Joyce, Design ethnic pieces in a contemporary style is my speciality
What a fun and colorful set. I’m glad you found a use for the pendant your mother bought and gifted to you. I bet it will make wearing your beautiful necklace quite special as you already have a nice memory attached to it. I love how bold your pieces are, too.
Thanks Kelly, I love designing wearable statement pieces
I absolutely love that you were able to combine the beads with the pendant your mother gave you. Very special!
Thanks for hosting this hop Lori; I had fun
Beautiful work! I love the pendant you chose to go with the pretty blue hearts.
Thanks Jackie
Beautiful Divya, I am sure you will get many compliments when you wear your pieces!!
Thanks Jasvanti
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