Fish Philosophy - SGD 30 - Sold

One more prosperous piece for the coming CNY ~ I thought these citrus-blue toned fishies were cool! I've added gold ring links for a contemporary touch, love how some of these eternity rings are textured to look like speckled gold! Semiprecious nuggets including lapis lauzuli swirl above the fishies and finished with non-tarnish wirework & gold-filled hooks. Drop is about 7 cm ~

Spring Green! - SGD 32 - Sold

Lovely olive-lime pearlescent kamoe beads in funky hexes speak for themselves ~ I've merely added some deep reds browns to bring out the unusual green :) The hex beads are about 3cm long and 2.8cm at their widest point. Drop is 6.5 cm (gold-filled hooks) ~ Only 1 pair available so if no one grabs it from me soon, it's mine for CNY!!!

Madame Butterfly - SGD 36 - Sold

I'd done this earlier, considered revamping it but I like it the way it is and thought it was a nice piece to relist for CNY so here it is! Pink turquoise nuggets, brass butterfly, black rose cloisonne, carved coral rose & black chains for added punk ~

Just Peachy - SGD 32 - Sold

It's been such a HOT day today! Which is good I guess considering the extra long cool season we've just had. But oh bring back the breeze pls! Anyway before I head out to cell, here are 3 new pieces that made it amidst the torrent of back-logged orders. I still have more to go though I get distracted sometimes by new bead combis :p You can't hide when inspiration strikes! Rhodochrosite roses, deep purplish-brown butterfly cloisonnes, pale jade donuts & gold bits make Just Peachy a dainty piece for visiting the relatives!

(Measurements once Matt finds the ruler - we have a symbiotic r/ship: I lose things, he finds them!)

Little Fortune Fishies - SGD 30 - Sold

More chinois chic pieces ~ thought it would be fun to make a mismatched fishie piece! Here are 2 pale jade goldfishies with yellow-turquoise-like nuggets, deep red swarovski pearls & a coral round for some new year cheer! (gold-filled hooks & parts)

Dance of the Hibiscus - SGD 30 - Sold

Thought this purple hibiscus tubes were cool! Add on some cherry quartz roses, lapis lazuli nuggets, milky blue czech & teardrop blings on gold-filled hooks for a funky dance of colours ~ I've decided to use more gold-filled earrings hooks from now on cos I just hate how gold-plated stuff tarnish so easily! This means prices will raise a little, but if you're like me who loves her jewellery, I'm sure you won't mind better quality stuff to go with the nice designs! :)

Marigold Blues - SGD 30 - Sold

This is really quite a sunshine-y serene piece! An oxymoron no? :p Yellow-white clay flowers, pale jade donuts, turquoise, czech beads, teal blings & opalite swarovski drops on sterling hooks. Measurements in a bit ~

Peony - SGD 32 - Sold

This beautiful centerpiece of garden blooms on white pendant was my favourite in a batch of pendants Karin sent over. Doesn't it evoke mystical memories of ancient temple gardens? The leetle ladybug & red red rose complete this zen piece on a comfy burgundy suede-like ribbon (14k gold hook closure) ~

Rosy Things - SGD 28 - Sold

A wonderful pair for CNY! Red and green, colours of spring ~ I am so tempted to keep this pair for myself! Brassy roses, green & gold butteflies on red cloisonnes, olivine faceted drops make up this rosy piece. Drop is abt 7 cm ~

The Beauty Within - Sold

Had a bit of time this afternoon to flex those fingers so here's a simple pair of mismatched flowers & leaves that would be pretty this chinese new year :) Enamel flower cloisonne, gold leaves, mixture of frosted 2 tone czech beads ~ Drops are 3.5 cm and 5 cm respectively.

Peach & Emerald - Sold

This is my first wholly gold-filled pair so that explains the higher pricing. From the filigrees to the hooks & chains & wirework... all gold-filled baby! Meant to last so it's a worthwhile investment :) As usual, green is the colour de rigeur with peach blossoms & gummy drops. Love the little seed bead details on the side. Luxe out darling!

Drop is abt 5.5 cm ~

And this is the last baby fr the Chinois is Chic collection....spent the whole day photoshopping the text on the pics and uploading them. Phew!! Gonna take that much-needed shower now and spend the rest of the night with my baby. Nitey nightz!

Mystic Garden - Sold

I started with this vintage-like rose charm, the autumn leaves... and everything slowly fell into place. The peach aventurine (I think) flat round nuggets & powder almond swarovski pearls & carved butterfly came later in bits & bobs. When everything was added, the classic brass rose toggle just had to come in! The result is a classic, earthy charm bracelet chockful of little surprises!

Pixiu - Sold

The pixiu is another Chinese mythical creature that resembles a winged dragon and is regarded as an auspicious animal for wealth. The myth is really quite funny too! Apparently this pixiu violated a law in heaven so the jade emperor punished it by limiting its diet to gold and sealing its *ahem* butt-hole. Which means gold can enter its body but can't leave it. That's the story of how it became a symbol of storing wealth and good fortune. Man.

Anyway... I'm quite pleased with how this double loop bracelet turned out. Gorgeous rich chocolate & powder almond Swarovski pearls, freshwater pearl coins & metallic gold czech beads adorn the long chain, which you're meant to wind around your wrist twice before hooking it on the brass loop from which the pixiu sits on itfloral filigree 'throne'. Chinoiserie has never been this classic cool!

The Lion Roars - Sold

What would Chinese New Year be without all the mythical creatures? This auspicious lion brings good fortune while a trail of jade knot, cinnabar barrel & tangerine cloisonne add a mismatch touch. Funky cool!

Drops are 5cm and 4.5cm respectively ~

Chabana - SGD 28 - Sold

Cha-bana literally means 'tea flowers' in Japanese, and these almost batik or kimono-print like tenshas inspired the name! I adore these cloudish blue roses (finding out the name now) and thought I'd keep things simple by sticking with basics. Tiny red garnet beads & faux pearl drops add the final zen touch.

Drop is abt 4.5cm ~ non-tarnish wirework & sterling hooks.

Begonia Blush - Sold

A Kamoe-Rose creation! These lovely red flower on green rounds were my faves from the last batch of beads Karin sent me and though they look a tad more Christmasy than CNY, I am going to squeeze them in anyway haha. I'm not certain what semiprecious stones these carved roses are, but I'm thinking cherry quartz. Tiny baubles of gold, cream, almond & maroon pearls and yummy green drops finish Begonia Blush. Drop is abt 7cm ~

Citrus Tea - Sold

Ah, now we come to my uber fave of this batch - Citrus Tea is a gorgeous blend of carved peach aventurine roses, mother-of-pearl rounds & cascading autumn leaves. I am so tempted to keep this darling for myself!! Drop is abt 7cm ~

Emerald Rose - SGD 29 - Sold

I'm not big abt the swaying-on-hoop-thingie but I just had to give it a go when I laid my hands on these beautiful seed beads from Japan (I'm in my green phase now if you haven't noticed).
Somehow the carved aventurine roses & greenish-gold lampwork bead are divine together! Entrance people with this emerald beauty! Drop is abt 7cm ~

Jade & Turquoise - Sold

This is one of my darlings from the Chinois is Chic collection. Beautiful smooth turquoise ovals, little jade fishies & faceted olive briolettes.... simply gorgeous! I've added a good dose of gold blings & green bits for good measure. Drop is abt 7cm ~

Cherry Blossoms - Sold

About time the pink side made its appearance heh - these blush roses are reflected in the heart-shaped cloisonnes below, while cream pearls, frosted beads & pale jade donuts complete this oriental piece. Drop is abt 6cm ~