For a stunning casual-luxe style that says upscale sporty elegance, our colorblock gemstone bead necklace is the perfect accessory that will traverse your many looks from casual to business to formal. Our Colorblock Collection comprises luxurious pearls, semi-precious gemstone beads, exotic woods and faceted pyrite in unstructured styling and a multitude of striking patterns. This is a buildable collection for layered jewelry styling. Wear a colorblock necklace alone – or layer it with one or two more. Wear them as long strand necklaces or double-wrapped. Pull one tight to the neck like a choker – or double-wrap two necks and wear both at 24” long for an interesting mash-up! As an added bonus, one color block necklace will bring new life to necklaces already owned and rarely worn!
Barbara personally searches for special semi-precious gemstone beads that go well beyond the norm. “I’m looking for beads that speak to me. It’s not entirely about finding great color. I’m looking for stones that possess a quirky uniqueness. When a rock is excavated from the earth, the most amazing colors for me are found on the outer edges because that’s where the influence of adjacent minerals and prehistoric vegetation play a role in creating something extremely rare. I get very excited about finding a labradorite with mica sparkles, or strawberry quartz with shadows of sulfur, or an odd-colored tourmaline with gorgeous inclusions!”