I fell in love with these magnificent handmade, vintage beads. The woman I purchased them from had only a few left so I purchased them all. She mentioned she bought them during a trip to Japan. Upon arriving aback home they were displayed in museum shops. The millaflora patterns in them are particularly beautiful.
To reflect the whimsey in these beads I created sterling silver finding which enhances their light hearted and fun feeling. Some comments I’ve gotten on these necklaces are, “they remind me of ice cream cones” or”they look like clowns”. It’s all good!
I think it’s important during these difficult global times to remind ourselves that there are have things life that are uplifting, whimsical and fun.
Vintage Japanese beads with handmade sterling findings on a rolo 18 inch chain.