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> Tom Ferrero Studio > Jewelry > Functional Jewelry > Large Bead Necklaces
Large Bead Necklaces
This is where it all started. My patterned jewelry has remained one of my most popular lines with fine art collectors and galleries alike. I was introduced to the technique of stamping during my years as an undergraduate metals student in college. I became enthralled with the highly precise and time consuming process of making my own stamping tools and carving the patterns by hand into the steel bars. After I created over fifty varieties of stamps I then began generating patterns for my bead work. In these pages you'll see the five unique patterns generated from my explorations. All of the pieces have matching earrings in their pattern and are available in gold or silver. The gold pieces can be purchased online through me or at galleries representing my work while the silver versions are only available through me directly. To learn more about the stamping process please visit my "Studio" page and click on "Stamping."
The larger of the two patterned style necklaces, these pieces are approximately the size of a US Quarter. Each necklace is set with two gemstones and the pattern can be seen on both sides. The beads are strung on hand made fine silver or gold cables and the locking mechanism is a nearly invisible, bayonet clasp. I like this style clasp because of its strength and because it does not interrupt the elegant, clean line of the necklace like traditional "Hook" clasps do. The necklaces come in three standard lengths (14 inch, 16 inch and 18 inch) but can be made in larger sizes for an additional charge. Gemstones do not always photograph true to life. Their colors and sparkle are often much richer and more brilliant in real life. Depending on what type of gemstone you choose, the Large Silver Bead Necklaces typically cost $198. All patterns are also available in 18 karat gold with diamonds (as seen in the first photograph below). A Large 18 karat Gold Bead Necklace with two diamonds (approx .21ct total) and a 16 inch gold cable costs $2,060. Silver pieces are only available online and through me directly. Gold pieces are available online and through galleries. The five patterns are: Daisy, Callisto, Sunflower, Snowflake, and Scallop.
* Prices for gold jewelry may vary depending on the current market price of gold. Since each piece of jewelry is made to order (I do not buy gold in advance) I can not give you an exact quote on the website everyday. However the prices listed on the site should be close and I'd be happy to give you the exact figure for that day over the phone or by email.
|  | | | Large gold Daisy necklace. 18 karat gold and two 3mm diamonds. +/- $2,060 |
| |  | | | Large silver Daisy necklace. Fine and sterling silver with two amethyst. $198. Also available with other gems. |
| |  | | | Large silver Callisto necklace. Fine and sterling silver with two pink tourmaline. $198. Also available in gold and with other gems. |
| |  | | | Large silver Sunflower necklace. Fine and sterling silver with two pyrope garnets. $198. Also available in gold and with other gems. |
| |  | | | Large silver Snowflake necklace. Fine and sterling silver with two iolite. $198. Also available in gold and with other gems. |
| |  | | | Large silver Scallop necklace. Fine and sterling silver with two peridot. $198. Also available in gold and with other gems. |
| |  | | | Large 18 karat gold Daisy necklace with diamonds (+/- $2,060) and silver Scallop dangle earrings with peridot ($235). |
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