Shiny new stuff and things from the past, the sweet simplicity, the deep complexity of walking through life with another person…
These are some of the concepts I tried to capture in this necklace, starting with an old key attached securely to a textured silver-toned metal plate. That plate is firmly riveted to a second larger plate – this time darkened brass with multiple, random holes. From the key and metal assembly hangs a shiny new heart – one filled with swirls of color – wondrous and inviting. The chain – bright, shiny silver hearts, so delicate in contrast to the metal plate but strong enough to carry it. A few crystals and tiny darkened brass hearts scattered up the chain complete the design.
The glass heart is from Artbeads.com Valentine’s Day glass pendants and the silver chain from their collection of Valentine’s Day chain.
Disclaimer: The glass heart and silver chain were provided to me free of charge as part of Artbeads.com Beading for Bloggers program. All other materials were supplied by me.
The Bead Dreamer's Blog 
February 18, 2010 at 4:19 am
The necklace is gorgeous! You are so lucky with Artbeads.com! I am still struggling to find a decent bead supplier. I have to order my beads and findings from the UK and from Spain…Unfortunately, if I were to buy from the US, I would have to pay more taxes than the order itself…. Kisses! Sorina
February 19, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Thank you. We are lucky, there are a lot of great mail order bead sources like Artbeads.com plus we have great bead stores. Even with your limitations in where you can order, you are doing a beautiful job.