Butterfly Charms Bracelet Vintage Glass Crystal Fall

Every charm bracelet I make has a distinct personality.  When I'm making a bracelet I hang my "canvas" (the chain) on a model making clamp.  It is really a 3 dimensional sculpture that is going to be hanging and moving continuously.  I find my theme with charms - beads and crystals are my "paint".  It does have a "front" and "back" (mainly due to one-sided or hollow backed vintage charms) and is made in three tiers.  From the large pendant pieces to the smallest beads - every element must fit and work together.  This is a bracelet that will be noticed and commented on - guaranteed!  I hope it goes to a special owner who will wear it all year round.

Features:

1. Large textured curled brass leaf charms (one sided – indented design on reverse) hung with:
2. Three small orange glass bead cluster with rainbow AB luster
3. Tiny gold tone butterfly charm (antiqued – one sided – indented design on reverse)
4. Deep garnet red tone genuine Swarovski bicone crystal
5. Pale tangerine faceted Czech glass bead with genuine Swarovski topaz bicone crystal dangle
6. Tiny vintage brass leaf stamped charm (antiqued – one sided – indented design on reverse)
7. Opaque burnt umber faceted frosted glass bead
8. Two tone olive green/deep orange pressed Czech glass flower bell bead with antique brass tone bead cap and:
9. Tiny Swarovski orange bicone crystal bead
10. Tiny brass “stardust” bead
11. Brass stamped dragonfly stamping (antiqued – one sided – indented design on reverse)
12. Deep burnt orange “crackle” glass bead with antique brass tone lace bead cap
13. Tiny “falling leaf” brass stamped charm (antiqued – one sided – indented design on reverse)
14. Blood red faceted Czech glass bead with faux distress stone wash
15. Hollow hand blown glass bead in red, black and pale swirled stripes with:
16. Genuine vintage copper tone “cage” finding and copper tone bead cap
17. Tiny brass “stardust” bead
18. Small pressed Czech glass flower bead in fuschia and yellow tones
19. Deep red faceted glass bead with distressed black inclusions
20. Opaque burnt umber faceted frosted glass bead
21. Tiny brass “stardust” bead
22. Genuine vintage brass ruffled leaf charm (antiqued – one sided – indented design on reverse) with:
23. Vintage brass stamped butterfly charm with etched design (one sided – hollow on reverse) and:
24. Small yellow glass drop bead
25. Two tone yellow and orange genuine Swarovski bicone crystal bead
26. Yellow/Topaz large Swarovski bicone crystal bead
27. Pressed Czech pressed glass flower drop bead with splattered gold wash and antique bronze tone bead cap and:
28. Rich orange tone genuine Swarovski bicone crystal dangle bead
29. Two tone yellow/orange “crackle” glass bead with antique bronze tone lace bead cap
30. Genuine vintage brass leaf stamped charm (antiqued – one sided – indented design on reverse)
31. Large genuine vintage solid copper plate butterfly charm (antiqued – one sided – blank on reverse) with:
32. Dusted with multi-coloured super fine glitter with red, gold, orange tones and sealed with clear varnish and:
33. Two genuine Swarovski bicone crystal beads in apricot with AB lustre
34. Clear yellow glass bead with high gold shine lustre and brass bead cap with:
35. Swarovski bicone crystal bead in dark yellow tone
36. Deep yellow Swarovski bicone crystal bead
37. Vintage ruffled brass leaf stamp (antiqued – one sided – indented design on reverse) with:
38. Vintage brass stamped butterfly charm with etched detail
39. Opaque burnt umber faceted frosted glass bead
40. Vintage brass leaf stamp (antiqued – one sided – indented design on reverse) with:
41. Jonquil yellow Swarovski bicone crystal bead dangle
42. Two tone yellow/orange “sunset” faceted glass bead
43. Deep orange faceted glass Czech bead with faux distressed stone end caps
44. Tiny brass “stardust” bead
45. Genuine vintage crenelated hollow metal sphere (original aged patina and slight gold glitter dusting)
46. Tiny deep red faceted glass bead
47. Small brass stamped dragonfly charm (antiqued – one sided – indented design on reverse)
48. Burnt umber “crackle” glass bead with brass bead cap
49. Tiny “falling leaf” stamped brass charm
50. Two tone yellow/orange “crackle” glass bead
51. Two tone yellow/orange Czech pressed glass flower drop bead with antique bronze tone bead cap and:
52. Two tone “fire opal” orange/yellow Swarovski bicone crystal bead
53. Yellow glass drop bead
54. Vintage brass stamped leaf charm (antiqued – one sided – indented design on reverse)
55. Faceted orange/yellow “sunset” glass bead with antique bronze tone leaf motif bead cap and:
56. Two tone “fire opal” orange/yellow Swarovski bicone crystal bead
57. Deep cherry red faceted glass Czech bead
58. Tiny brass “stardust” bead
59. Genuine vintage intricate brass stamped leaf (antiqued – one sided – indented design on reverse) and:
60. Vintage brass stamped butterfly charm (antiqued – one sided – blank on reverse)
61. Apricot pink faceted glass bead with high shine gold lustre and antique bronze tone bead cap and:
62. Deep apricot pink Swarovski bicone crystal bead dangle
63. Tiny vintage brass heart shaped leaf stamping (antiqued – one sided – blank on reverse)
64. Vintage cupped brass petal stamping (antiqued – curled) with:
65. Metallic orange “spectral” glass bead with drizzled texture (extender link charm/weight)
    

I'm sure there is someone out there who will fall in love with it.  I used a vintage copper plated cable link bracelet which has a  naturally aged blonde patina.  Important: I have used a strong lobster claw clasp because the fit can be varied with extender links.   It is 8 1/2 inches long including the clasp to the last extender loop.  It will fit slightly smaller or larger wrists using the other two extender links.  If you require links to be added or subtracted just let me know.  It is designed to be a loose fit, worn facing down so the charms and beads cascade over the top of the hand. 

I include extra chain and extender links plus beads and charms with every bracelet so it can be extended and retain it's "look".  You can have confidence buying this as a gift without knowing an exact wrist size.

I used to measure and write dimensions for all the charms/beads but it was taking forever to list anything.  If you require other measurement details please just contact me. 

A short note about working with genuine vintage / worn parts

I use some very old parts/coins/charms.   I wash and clean all parts.  Sometimes I will artifically "antique" parts to bring out etched or textured details and seal the effect. If I've antiqued a part I will say that in the description.  I will always tell you the honest condition, wear, oxidization or any damage on parts I use.  I varnish some parts to halt or slow the aging process. My photos are crucial to you being satisfied when the piece arrives - I capture all imperfections so you can decide for yourself.

A short note about my pricing

Sorry I've had to increase my prices.  With ebay fees, finding and buying my materials and overheads I can't keep selling at such a low cost.  People who create art know that if you included your time in the price you would price yourself out of the market very quickly.  Each bracelet takes about 15 to 20 hours.  Finding and buying materials is another 20 hours a week.  My niece recently had a 21st birthday.  She likes brand names and one of Aunty Michelle's bracelets wouldn't have cut it.  So we went looking for a big brand name charm bracelet.  Okay the starter bracelet is sterling silver at $80.  Then each brand name charm averaged at $30 to $40 and it would take about 10 to 15 charms to fill it.  Add that all up and you are looking at least $700 for a filled bracelet.  Suddenly my starting price is looking very reasonable.  It's not all bad news - I've decided to offer free shipping to most destinations on all charm bracelets.

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