Chared Verschuur

My favorite pearls for beaded jewelries are the dancing pearls. They easily liven up a rather boring design. They also come in different shapes and sizes. And they’re pearls, they can easily add elegance in a wardrobe.#

When you’re a beader, you see the possibility of using beads for everyday use. Some people make beaded shoes and bags while some also use it for home accessories — spoon, fork and knives, plant pots, vases and candle holders. I still look forward to the day when I can make my own beaded curtain. [...]

After a lot of prodding, finally, I was able to make some necklaces. I made some simple and delicate ones. I also made some difficult ones. I’m just posting the more intricate ones here because I think I’ve already posted the simpler ones in my blog post about pearls. These pieces arrived with my beads [...]

Pairs are always “in” when it comes to jewelries. A favorite earring usually looks better with a paired necklace and that necklace has to be paired with a bracelet. But it only works really well to simple, classic pieces. Take a look at my classic pieces.

Mark and I ordered our wedding rings yesterday. We are having it made by the same jeweler who made the engagement ring that Mark gave me when he popped the question last March 1. She saw the jewelries I was wearing and showed her interest in selling them in her store Manoro in Hoogstraat here [...]

I read this article on the website of FireMountain Gems. I found it funny because I can completely relate to the stuff written here. Although bead stores do not know me by my first name (at least, not yet), I do like checking out the hobby shops when I’m in a new place. My beads [...]

Aside from jewelries, I also made and still make other beaded accessories. From beaded hair pieces to beaded belts, bookmarks, bag chains, key chains and celphone chains! The beaded belt below (the black one) can also be used as a long front tied necklace.#

My sister is fond of the earrings I make. So to get a free earring, she said she would sell my jewelries. Her classmates liked the earrings too, but they wanted longer ones. From their description, she wanted their earrings to be noticed while boys are meters away! So I made some really long earrings [...]