La Perle De La Mer

An intricate pearl shell link bracelet garnished with abalone, coral, turquoise and Hill Tribe silver – designed and created by Rose Dakin from Broome Beads and Margaret River Beads.

DESIGNER’S NOTES

Working well as a bracelet, this design lends itself perfectly as an anklet or even as a necklace. All you have to do is to increase or decrease the number of links to suit the length you require. Although I prefer to use Hill Tribe silver beads to complement my work, because I just love the texture and feel of these handmade beads from the mountains of northern Thailand, you could use Bali or Indian silver beads as an alternative.

STEP ONE

Planning Because the dangles hang off the solid silver jump ring, it is best to plan first where the dangles will actually go. Lay out your design. There should be four dangles to every jump ring, two falling each side. Attach a large piece – either pearl shell or silver dangle – with a tubular piece on one side and the same on the other side.