bead embroidery

A photo from the Hubble provides the background fabric for this stunning bead embroidery neckpiece. The central cabochon is a large piece of charoite, a mineral found only in one location: along the Chary River in Russia. Its pearly swirling pattern is formed by interlocking crystals ~ its appearance is totally unique in the mineral world. The small accent glass cabochons have a marea finish over a mirrored back. This means that the glass color shifts from gold, silver, and pink to green flash. At the end of the sterling silver chain is a vintage lucite bead in a rich matching color.