Handmade Designer Necklace - Combining Opaque and Transparent Glass

 

The necklace above is one of the series of "Pipe Dreams" . The blue vintage Murano glass beads form a centerpiece that is the focal point of the necklace. The sterling silver and crystal add sparkle but do not intrude on the centerpiece.  I love color and each " Pipe Dream" is a different color combination.  In the necklace above, the centerpiece is monochromatic.  All the beads are the same tone, but the small beads are opaque and the larger center bead is clear blue glass.

People worry that a necklace with color will not go with many outfits.  I say - not true! This blue color can accent any outfit.  It is especially good if you have a tiny bit of blue in a scarf or  a little sparkle of blue in your eyes or in your earrings.  Picture this necklace with chartreuse or yellow with matching blue clear glass earrings.  Perfect!