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:: Byzantine Jewels  
by Melanie Potter
departments
4 Passing Through
featured projects
Designer of the Year Projects
36 Byzantine Jewels Melanie Potter
6 Bead Buzz Chevron chain and peyote-stitched bezels form the pen-
dant as well as the rope of this lovely, classically inspired
8 Contributors necklace
stitch index 10 The Challenge 40 Luxe Rivolis Carole Ohl
Brick Stitch 14 A row of crystal rivolis with square-shaped bezels are
14 Stitch Pro: Simple Edgings stitched into place for a luxurious bracelet with under-
Chevron chain 36
Fringe 54, 64, 70, 74 16 Cool Stuff stated sparkle
Herringbone stitch 40, 44, 48,
17 Katie’s Finds Katie Hacker 44 Aurelia Necklace Laura McCabe
64, 70
A rope of mint and lavender pearls strung with medal-
Netting 48, 54, 70 18 Simply Seeds Marcie Abney lionlike herringbone- and peyote-stitched bezels lends a
Peyote 18, 36, 40, 44, 48, 68, 70, 74, 76 1950s-era feel to the necklace
Picot 14, 36, 56 94 Techniques
Right-angle weave 56, 76 48 Jasmine Pearls Nancy Cain
Square stitch 40, 76
96 Bead Artist: Barb Fajardo A triple beaded-bead pendant—framed by the curve of
Stringing 36, 44, 48, 64 Tina Koyama tubular herringbone–stitched ropes—is the centerpiece of
Whipstitch 14 this Japanese-inspired necklace
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Project rating Projects suited to those new to seed beading or to

Our three-level project rating
system, found on the opening
page of each project, is your
guide to deciding which projects
to make first:
experienced beaders looking for a quick project
Designs for an intermediate beader, a beginner ready
to expand his/her skills, or an advanced beader looking
for a project that won’t take weeks to complete
Start here if you are up for a challenge or looking for a
detailed project that requires a longer time commitment

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:: Rose Garden Brooch
by Arlene Baker

projects
54 Golden Coronet Bracelet Kassie Inman
For a perfectly regal bracelet, stitch diamond-shaped links using a
circular-netting variation and fringe

56 Royal Duchess Cuff Jennifer VanBenschoten

Inspired by an antique bracelet, this design begins with a right-angle-
weave bed of crystal pearls and is topped off with crystal picot  
embellishments

60 Rose Garden Brooch Arlene Baker

A confection of beads and silk, this wirework brooch is a must for your
wardrobe—pin it on a jacket or purse
:: Sarita Necklace by
64 Ouroboros Bracelet Kate McKinnon Riana Olckers

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Herringbone-stitch a unique combination of materials to make this
lively bracelet, excerpted from Kate’s new book, The Jewelry Architect

68 Antique Inspirations Randy Drobny

Inspired by a pair of antique earrings, this delicate design incorporates
circular peyote stitch and seed pearls

70 Sarita Necklace Riana Olckers

Create the rope for this elegant lariat-style necklace with tubular  
netting and herringbone stitch—four herringbone-stitched and  
embellished tassels complete the design

74 Arabesque Bracelet Julie Walker

As graceful as its name, this bracelet is created using circular peyote
stitch, fringe, and an assortment of crystals

76 Gothic Butterfly Bracelet Mikki Ferrugiaro

This striking bracelet, with two pleated peyote-stitch “wings,” is cen-
tered around a crystal rivoli—create the bezel using right-angle weave 00 64
and tubular peyote stitches

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a vintage earring.
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