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Strands of pearls, ropes of pearls, rich girl's pearls, perfect pearl earrings, faux pearls, and pearl drops...

Pearls are a versatile staple of any jewelry collection. They can be worn in a simple single strand or combined with other gems for a textured look, and are the perfect accessory for both day and night. Now, in Simply Pearls, the Beadworks design team shows you how easy it is to create, update, and wear fine pearl jewelry—without spending a lot of time or money.

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or expert crafter, Simply Pearls is an invaluable resource. It contains practical information on basic stringing, knotting, and wire-work techniques; plenty of inspiration and project ideas, including tips on refreshing and reinventing heirloom jewelry; and a handy guide to buying and caring for pearls. With a multitude of designs for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, you're sure to find plenty of projects for any style—whether your look is modern and edgy or classic Chanel.

Part project manual and part style guide, Simply Pearls is perfect for the Holly Golightly in all of us.


NANCY ALDEN is a jewelry designer and cofounder of the Beadworks Group. As Beadworks's principal buyer and designer, she has traveled the world in search of the most beautiful elements of jewelry design. Her knowledge of beads and findings is unrivalled.


Simply Pearls
978-0-307-33949-2 (0-307-33949-1)
$22.95 paper (Can. $29.95)
An imprint of Clarkson Potter/Publishers

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