Showing posts with label Kenya. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kenya. Show all posts

Sunday, February 22, 2009

One of our absolute Favorite things to make!


The bracelet features antique beads from the African trade that originated in Venice, Bali .925 and shiny sterling silver components. Accented with stunning Swarovski crystals and finished with a .925 sterling silver toggle clasp, this bracelet is a piece of art and your chance to wear a piece of history. It is truly one of a kind.


This bracelet consists of eleven gorgeous antique Venetian trade beads, all found and hand-picked during our last trip to East Africa.

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Saturday, February 23, 2008

New Gorgeous Blue Kazuri Bead Earrings!


Gorgeous Blue swirl design Kazuri bead earrings featuring a topaz Swarovski crystal and finished with quality .925 Sterling Silver findings.


The earrings hang approximately 1 1/2 inches.


All SilverChicks designed earrings arrive packaged in a cotton filled gift box.


These earrings are hand made in the U.S.using Kazuri beads we import from Kenya. Kazuri beads are handmade, handpainted ceramic beads that are made by a women's cooperative - located just outside of Nairobi.
To order these earrings, click HERE to be taken to the SilverChicks website.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Lariat Necklace - Ethiopian Silver with Kazuri Beads - Orange, Lime and Yellow





We love the lariat style necklaces - they are great fun - dressed up or down.
This lariat was hand made in Ethiopia with our design specifications. It features hand forged Ethiopian silver beads and is accented by Kazuri beads in orange, lime and yellow that we picked out specifically for our lariats.

We love the versatility of a lariat - this one measures 28" long. For more information about this necklace, click here.

Monday, June 11, 2007

Choker Necklace - Yuppie Design Rich Olive Green Kazuri and Unikite Pendant


Made Exclusively for SilverChicks - this necklace features an Unikite Pendant Bead and Rich Olive Green Kazuri beads accented with brass spacers.

A contemporary look, this memory necklace is made with rubber tubing for a carefree & lighthearted piece of jewelry.

Kazuri means small and beautiful in Swahili and that is the absolute best description of these hand made and hand painted ceramic beads from Kenya.

For more information regarding this unique, fun, and hip choker necklace, click here.

Coral Kazuri and Glass Bead Earrings by Aziza now Available on SilverChicks


Gorgeous Earrings by Aziza ~

Wonderful earrings featuring spotted hand-painted Kazuri beads in fantastic shades of coral. The earrings are accented with Czech rondells and hand painted Bali beads. Hanging from a sterling silver ear post, these earrings measure 2 inches.

For more information on this product, click here.

Gorgeous Purple Kazuri and Blown Glass Bead Choker Necklace - Yuppie Style


This necklace features purple Kazuri beads with a blown glass center bead with touches of pink, white, and purple.

A contemporary look, this memory wire necklace is made with rubber tubing for a carefree & lighthearted piece of jewelry.

Kazuri means small and beautiful in Swahili and that is the absolute best description of these hand made and hand painted ceramic beads from Kenya.

To go directly to SilverChicks website for more information about this choker, click here.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

New Earrings Featuring Kazuri Beads by Aziza now on SilverChicks


Gorgeous Turquoise Kazuri Bead Earrings by Aziza
Gorgeous Earrings by Aziza
Fabulous turquoise earrings that were made explicitly to match a necklace also listed on SilverChicks.
The earrings measure 2 inches in length and are composed with tri cut Czech beads and Sterling Silver Bali beads. Hand painted and totally lovely, hand made Kazuri beads are the focal point of these earrings that hand on a Silver S curve earwire.



To order these earrings, click here.