BSBP reveal – Tibetan Mosaic

Hello Bead Hoarders and welcome BSBP reveal on Jewelsofsayuri where I am showcasing my Tibetan Mosaic necklace. My partner this year is Dee Elgie of Cherry Obsidia. She is a glass bead maker and jewelry designer from UK and she sent me some lovely lampwork hearts for the hop. This particular BSBP (Bead soup Blog party) is all about giving atleast one bead/component that you hold dear to another. You can read all about the package that I sent her (which includes a super cool bookmark) and what she sent me in this goodies post here.

When  I received the “hoarded hearts of Love” I wanted to pair them with a special component. I picked an enamel disc I had made last year at beadfest. It had gorgeous streaks of the same blue with red and dashes of golden copper. Red and blue is a color combination that I am extremely comfortable with, which made me assume that it was going to be a no brainer. I picked coordinating beads of red, blue and gold to go with the hearts. But when I put it together it looked really garish and unbalanced. So I put the beads away and went looking for any other interesting pendant or bead to use.

BSBP Tibetan Mosaic necklace

There was an old box of odd bits and bobs on my dining table. Strangely enough, when I looked through it I found this new Tibetan pendant that my mom had bought for me sometime back. Ironically this pendant is in red and blue too. When my mom gave it to me I  put it away as I had no idea what to do it. Nonetheless, there it was, somehow fitting in with the hearts and the coated red glass cylinders I had rejected for the original design.

Tibetan mosaic pendant tribal necklace with lampwork hearts

The pendant is a Tibetan style faux Micro mosaic pendant which uses tesserae of various (in this particular case, synthetic) materials. Authentic versions of micro mosaic pendants would have bits of coral and turquoise along with gold (or gold plated) outline. Though the technique of micro mosaic is said to date back to 3rd century BC, they became popular in the western world only in the 19th century.

Tibetan Mosaic pendant necklace

I wanted to make a long necklace that could be worn with a saree as the pendant looked traditional. So I added bamboo corals, acrylic spacers, blue glass puffed ovals, blue inlay beads and some coated crystals to the mix. The hodgepodge of beads somehow came together in asymmetrical balance to create the necklace. also used a wire guardian in the center to help the wire hold the weight of the pendant. It still is a little loud for my taste (as the beads, spacers and pendant are all patterned) but it was interesting to get out of my comfort zone in that regard. There it is my Tibetan Mosaic  necklace with lampwork hearts and a micro mosaic tribal pendant.

lampwork bead earrings

As a last minute addition, I also made earrings using the leftover hearts. I made paddle headpins out of wire and cut them flat and made simple earrings.

Dee had also sent me Hematite beads and clasps and I wanted to make another piece out of it. But I couldn’t do it as I am working on a lot of other projects at the moment. I am sure that it will be put to good use one day. So Thank you Dee for sending me these lovely hearts and thank you Lori for organising such a wonderful hop.

How do you like my interpretation? If you think that my work is interesting do keep in touch by following me on social media (Facebook, Instagram). Come back in a few days time for an extensive tutorial on how to make a metal bookmark (exactly like the one I sent Dee).
I hope you found it interesting
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56 responses to “BSBP reveal – Tibetan Mosaic”

  1. Maya avatar

    That Tibetan pendant is exquisite and you have composed a fantastic necklace with it!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Maya, it was interesting to work with the pendant

  2. Ann Schroeder avatar

    Great necklace and earrings! I love the color combination. And I will definitely be back for the bookmark tutorial!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Ann, your continued support delights me 🙂

  3. Becky Pancake avatar

    Your necklace is beautiful. I like that you added something to remind you of your Mom. The pendant sure does pull the whole thing together. Great job Divya.

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Becky, I am glad that I found a way to finally use that pendant

  4. Sarah Strover avatar

    That’s just stunning – the bold colours make my heart sing!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Sarah, I too love the strong red, blue and gold in Tibetan paintings

  5. Elisabeth Matouschek avatar
    Elisabeth Matouschek

    Love the color and component combination of your necklace – great job!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Elisabeth, I had fun making it

  6. Palak Udeshi avatar
    Palak Udeshi

    The necklace is stunning and you really have worked wonders with the Tibetan pendant. It enhances the beads perfectly . You have an amazing knack of putting beads together to make them even more beautiful. I just love your creations.
    Have been eyeing that bookmark since I saw it and I`m looking forward to the tutorial 🙂

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Pallavi, I found the Tibetan pendant very hard to work with initially but I am happy that I used it as I just found out that my mom had paid quite a bit for it.

  7. Terry Matuszyk avatar
    Terry Matuszyk

    LOVE the Tibetan pendant necklace!!! And the earrings are sweet. Well done!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      thanks Terry, the earrings were a last minute addition

  8. Dorota avatar

    great focal and great necklace!good job!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Dorota

  9. Maria Rosa Sharrow avatar

    Oh my what a gorgeous rich jewel tone piece. The pendant looks like it was made for those beads. Beautiful colors and execution!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Maria, it somehow came together in the end with everything matching perfectly

  10. CJ Bauschka avatar
    CJ Bauschka

    Absolutely Gorgeous!!!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thank you

  11. Terri Del Signore avatar
    Terri Del Signore

    That necklace is truly special!!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Terri, I have earmarked that focal that you sent me for something special too, lets see how that turns out

  12. Janine Lucas avatar

    That Tibetan pendant is the perfect addition to your bead soup. What a beautiful necklace!! I love the blues and the reds and the…well the necklace!!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Janine for your wonderful compliments

  13. Vijaya Narasimhan. avatar
    Vijaya Narasimhan.

    very nice work divya. Its an asymmetrical piece and looks very gorgeous. I love it.

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks for gifting the pendant Ma

  14. Neena Shilvock avatar

    Very pretty Divya, I like the combination of the East and West

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Neena, I think it happens naturally as all my designs are targeted at the Indian market

  15. baymoondesign avatar
    baymoondesign

    The Tibetan pendant necklace is stunning and so special since it has a bead your mother gave you. I am sure that will delight her. I love the earrings. They are perfect for the necklace. Well done~

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Oh yes, My mom said that the piece looks even prettier in picture and left a comment above, something that she is just learning to do.

  16. Jennifer avatar

    Wow – It’s beautiful!!

    You’re inspiring me to use some beads my best friend gave me a while ago – that have been hiding in a drawer for too long…

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      That Jennifer is precisely the objective of this hop – to use forgotten or hoarded beads that are special to us

  17. Dolores avatar
    Dolores

    Beautiful necklace and earrings.

  18. Rozantia Petkova avatar

    I see a balanced statement piece with a gorgeous pendant and a variety of other beads and colors. The pendant is the star but still each of the other beads shows its own beauty. The earrings are a great addition – both simple and noticeable.

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Ronzantia, the balance was quite hard to achieve. I must have strung it atleast 4-5 times to achieve it

  19. Rachel Mallis avatar

    Oooh, wow! Look how gorgeous that focal is! You did a really beautiful job with it.

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Rachel

  20. Carol D. avatar

    Fabulous necklace that you should enjoy wearing. Great work!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Carol, I have gotten quite a few “sale” enquiries on it so far

  21. Dorothy Supri avatar

    Beautiful neacklace! I liked your story about how it came to be and I also enjoyed the bit of history you shared, interesting read.

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      I am glad that you enjoyed it. I am fascinated by Thangka paintings of Tibet and love the colors used

  22. Lucy Clasen avatar

    Your necklace is outstanding in the bright colors which enhances the lovely pendant. You earring design is lovely too.

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Lucy. Red, blue and gold is one of my favourite color combinations

  23. Elizabeth Hodges avatar

    The necklace is beautiful! The pendant was destined to be used in this piece! Perfect combination!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Yes, something things are meant to be with each other and then find their way across the globe to become one

  24. joyce becker avatar
    joyce becker

    I love that ethnic looking piece. The colors you chose really pop and compliment the pendant. Great soup.

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Joyce, Design ethnic pieces in a contemporary style is my speciality

  25. Kelly Schermerhorn avatar

    What a fun and colorful set. I’m glad you found a use for the pendant your mother bought and gifted to you. I bet it will make wearing your beautiful necklace quite special as you already have a nice memory attached to it. I love how bold your pieces are, too.

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Kelly, I love designing wearable statement pieces

  26. Lori Anderson avatar

    I absolutely love that you were able to combine the beads with the pendant your mother gave you. Very special!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks for hosting this hop Lori; I had fun

  27. Jackie avatar

    Beautiful work! I love the pendant you chose to go with the pretty blue hearts.

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Jackie

  28. Jasvanti avatar

    Beautiful Divya, I am sure you will get many compliments when you wear your pieces!!

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      Thanks Jasvanti

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