Each time I wear my Desert Meets Sea necklace, I get so many compliments. Recently, I wore it to a performance at my son’s school, and another mom asked if I would make one for her with all white beads. I loved her idea, and offered to make one if she would make a donation to the 8th grade scholarship drive for the Hamlin Midwife College. She generously agreed. (Thank you, Dianne!)
To make an all-white version, I chose the same freshwater pearls I used in the Desert Meets Sea necklace, as well as two sizes of round white beads carved from shell. Here are the beads I used:
I’m thrilled with the results! I am also experimenting with other color combinations for the Desert Meets Sea necklace, including reds, pinks, and purples. It is proving to be a versatile pattern.
What is your favorite color combination? I would love to hear from you!
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Love the variety in the necklaces. What size wire are you using? I wonder how it would look with the smaller center beads on the top row, and the top row beads in the center?Leave the bottom row as is.Love, Mom
I am using 26 Gauge non-tarnish silver wire. I like your suggestion of graduating the white beads, with the larger ones at the bottom and the smaller ones at the top. It will make for a more balanced look. I’m planning on making another one, so I will be sure to make that change. Thanks!