Simplified Bead Jewelry Necklaces

Most of our beaded jewelry are statement pieces, which in all  honesty, can be challenging to match. Which is true even with daily or casual wardrobe. As such, we've been designing bead jewelry pieces that are more apt to be worn to a day at the office, or with casual outfits inspired by our statement bead jewelry pieces. You can wear them with your favorite plain tops and collared blouses. These pieces will effortlessly give accent to casual or office attires.

 CONCHITA BEAD JEWELRY NECKLACE

 CONCHITA BEAD JEWELRY NECKLACE

 BLACK WIDOW BEAD JEWELRY NECKLACE

 NEW! BABAYLAN BEAD JEWELRY NECKLACE

Her Story, Her Creations: Flowerfly

This Flowerfly Necklace is designed by Kriz, our 23 year-old hearing-impaired artisan, who hails from Bulan, Sorsogon.  She came to us as a natural born artist, and was assigned to make complicated and high-level technique pieces in just short amount of time. Her hearing disability prevents her from getting traditional working opportunities, until she was referred to us by her sister Liza, who best knew her artistic side, to become one of Palamuti artisans. Her dream is to be able to help and support her family, and to someday provide a better life for all of them. 

Flowerfly by Krizza 

 Flowerfly by Krizza

Flowerfly by Krizza

Travel with your Baubles and Other Summer Must Haves

Stillness of the Butterfly Necklace

Surely you've made plans for your perfect summer getaway this season. Where would your dream vacation be? For most people the obvious choice is to be at the beach. Take advantage of what the season has to offer: sun, color, dream escapes; with sundresses, maxis, shorts and sandals.It's time to bring out the summer earth goddess in you. Don't forget to bring along your baubles and fashion accessories, to complete your summer wardrobe. Be stylish in paradise, whichever part of the world you choose to end up in!

Our top accessory picks to pull off a summer earth goddess look: 

1. Wood  dominated accessories 

Pair this wood choker necklace with your tubes and off shoulders. They also look great, even in your bikini, and you don't have to worry about it getting wet.

Wood Pendant with wax thread

This matinee necklace will look great on your off shoulder cover-ups and strapless sun dresses. Wear it while strolling along the beach and enjoying the sunset.
THE LOOK

Miga Karina

2. Dangling Earrings 
Dangling earrings spell fun, freedom and glamor. Keep a few pieces with you, and make sure to stock on gold plated ones to wear for evening beach parties. Complete your ensemble with layered bangles. Make sure you choose the right design and shape appropriate for your face shape.

Feather Earrings

Dangling Earrings

Dangling Earrings with Ceramic Beads

Simple Drops

3. Earth-Colored Bracelets 
Flatter your wrists with charming bracelets in earth tone colors. Choose assorted beads that are well put together. You can also match them with dangling earrings. 

4. Fabric Headbands
They're light and stylish, and when you're done using it as a headband, you can use it to tie  your long locks into a pony tail. 

5. Tie Dye Scarves 
Use them as head scarves. Depending on the length, they make great cover ups. 

These scarves were hand dyed by Paul Estevanez.

6. Long Necklaces 
We love long necklaces. For us, they represent spontaneity. Depending on the materials used, they capture the essence of ideas such as 'BOHO' and 'EARTH GODDESS' perfectly. They're also use to pass off a gypsy look.  

Restyled necklace

Wanderlust

Child of the Sea Long Necklace and Mawu Multi-colored long necklace

10. Sea Inspired Bead Embroidery 
Wear them to candle-lit dinners by the beach, and let other guests stare at you in awe. Pair them with long dresses in summer colors. If you're the bold type, you can wear them to match your printed outfit.

Child of the Sea: Waves

Child of the Sea Summer Collection

11. Arm Cuffs
Because of the heat, you'll be forced to wear a lot of sleeveless and strapless outfits. A nice arm cuff is a neat little trick to set your outfit apart from everyone else. 

Amatullah Inspired Arm Cuff

12. Multicolored Necklaces 
You can never go wrong with this colorful necklace, especially if your summer wardrobe consists of mostly white ensembles. 

Mawu Necklace

Year of the Snake

"In the Chinese zodiac, the Snake is listed after the Dragon, but its place and its significance as a symbol of worship is far less than that of the Dragon. It carries the meanings of malevolence, cattiness and mystery, as well as acumen, divination and the ability to distinguish herbs. In some places, people believe that a snake found in their court can bring delight. During Spring Festival, people like to paste onto their doors and windows the paper-cut 'Fu' character (happiness), combined with a snake twisting around a rabbit onto their doors and windows as a popular pattern indicating wealth. "

Based on the Chinese Calendar, 2013 is the Year of the Snake, which officially started last February 10. Last year, we promised to make a piece in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Since we have  been creating animal inspired embellished pieces; we made a snake set necklace and bracelet. 

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

With no hesitation, AJ bought the necklace and bracelet set as soon we posted the photos on our FB Page.

We wanted the necklace and bracelet to be smaller than the usual embellished statement pieces that we make. The idea is to capture the movement of the snake without the pieces overpowering the wearer. Instead, we wanted the pieces to seemingly wrap her neck and wrist, without the wearer feeling constricted. 

Post Valentine

We have been very busy in the last few weeks, so we weren't able to update you about our latest pieces. Since February is the month of love, we decided to make a few pieces to celebrate Valentine's day! 

"Saint Valentine's Day, commonly known as Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed on February 14 each year...St. Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. The most popular martyrology associated with Saint Valentine was that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire."

The most popular gift associated with Heart's Day are flowers. As such, we made a rose embellished necklace reminding us of Beauty and the Beast. 

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

We also made flower brooches, clips and bag tags out of fabric. We sold them in 3s which symbolically means "I Love You." 

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

We found heart shaped Murano and metal settings and decided to make them into brooches. We stitched red crystal for added aesthetics. 

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

 Lastly, we made embellished headbands in the form rose, lips and hearts. 

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

Next year, if you decide to give gifts during this special day, you might want to keep in mind these unique pieces. 

Restyled Scarves

Restyling and reusing beads from old accessories challenge us. We enjoy making new pieces from old, almost forgotten, materials and we try to take them to the next level. In our previous post, we featured restyled necklaces. This time, we got our hands on old scarves and had them embellished to give them a new look.

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

The next time you plan to spend on new scarves, you might want to consider having old ones restyled instead.

Art of Bead Embroidery

We have chosen bead embroidery as our main beadwork technique for our embellished pieces. This type of beadwork focuses on the use of needle and thread to sew beads on the surface of fabrics. Through continuous learning, coupled with experience, our designs have evolved from simple patterns to detailed designs using a variety of beads.

Here's how we make these embellished pieces:

1. First ,we draw the design on a black felt cloth.
2. We start lining the edges of the design and stitch larger beads on areas that we want to highlight.
3. We cover the remaining spaces with seed or cut beads.
4. We then cut off the extra felt to take the form of the design.
5. We cover the back with fabric.  

 This peacock fascinator was commissioned by Dra. Angelene, which she wore on her hosting event, during the Cardio-Pulmo and Pedia Christmas Party at the Philippine Hear Center.

 We made a snake inspired necklace in time for Chinese New Year 2013. We chose the color emerald since it has been declared color of the year by Pantone, worldwide leaders in color.

 

My personal project. This is my interpretation of  the "Koi". 

 KOI VISIONS by PJ Valenciano

This dragonfly and tulip necklace was designed by Gracie Rosas who's based in Singapore. We executed her design using bead embroidery. 

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Customized Bird Necklace

Last year Bea, a client based in the Singapore, approached us with a request to make her a necklace for a photo shoot with her band. Her inspiration comes from nature and the vibes of Woodstock back in '69.  Bea planned to pair it with her Frida-painted skirt, and black top, making the necklace accentuate her wardrobe. 

Bea described her vision for the necklace and she sent us a detailed sketch for her necklace. After receiving her instructions, we retreated to our workshop and began working on the project.

"From concept to reality. Thank you for making this possible. It feels like my personal story is beaded, tied and locked together in this piece. "- BEA

Recently, Bea traveled to Cambodia, wore her necklace and used the historical relics and monuments as  a backdrop for these soulful photos.