A Few More Available at Monponsett Trading Post

Turquoise, Amber and Garnet; handcrafted fine silver clasp

Faceted Turquoise, sterling silver beads; handcrafted fine silver clasp

Turquoise, Freshwater Pearls, Silver Bali beads; handcrafted fine silver clasp

Byzantine Bracelet

Another attempt at byzantine - this time just straight byzantine.........again using 18 gauge Artistic Wire (non-tarnish silver - post office is closed today so I'm still waiting for my sterling silver wire) on a 5/32" mandrel. It is still a little too floppy - so perhaps the 1/8" mandrel next time. I wrapped a couple of turquoise rounds, a large faceted magnesite and some sterling silver bead caps and added that as a focal for the bracelet. I am not sure I like the clasp I used, however.........but I will show it to my friend Sandy who is a hound for all things turquoise and she will give me an honest opinion. :-)