CRYSTAL PHOENIX GALLERY

BEADED GEMSTONE COLLARS

Each beaded collar is done in a freeform style, allowing the pattern to grow out from the center stone. My color palette is derived from this cabochon. From there I like to reenact any activity I see within the stone, allowing the piece to move, swirl, flow - incorporating other gemstone beads, pearls, crystals, etc., as it progresses. I use only the best quality seed beads, preferring smaller sizes to achieve better patterning, and choose my embellishments, such as pearls and gemstones, for their interesting colors, shapes, and characteristics.

The collars take on a life and dimension when worn. People are always amazed at the transformation as soon as they put them on. They acquire movement and light, conforming to the shape of the body, and are very lightweight.

The fabulous thing about wearable art is that each piece is unique and one of a kind. I am allergic to repetition, so even the two sides are not symmetrical, but they are always balanced. The closures at the back are fun, too, finished to look terrific coming or going.

Seti Hedberg

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