Jayashree Paramesh - Anicia's Gift

Anicia's Gift Necklace

With a bold presence and classic sophistication, Anicia’s Gift Necklace showcases the beauty of jewelry from the ancient world. From the dawn of civilization, people have adorned themselves with jewelry. Gold was popularly used by ancient civilizations all over the world. Granulation was one of the techniques whereby a surface is covered in tiny dots of precious metal. Anicia’s Gift Necklace uses tiny seed beads and other beads to simulate the granulation technique on jewels from the bygone era. A beaded net drapes over a semiprecious cabochon, allowing the gemstone to show its color all around. This statement-making pendant hangs from a bead woven rope with embellished elements. Anicia Juliana, a Roman Imperial princess from Constantinople, would have owned a necklace similar to this, only dripping with diamonds, genuine gemstones, and pure gold.

Length: 20 inches long Pendant: 2 inches round 

Techniques: Bead embroidery and bead weaving. Peyote, Ndebele herringbone, fringe, and basic embroidery stitches. 

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Pre-requisites:  Students must be comfortable with included stitches.

Kits are mandatory may be purchased from the instructor for $90 + shipping.  There will be 5 colors available.

To attend this event, you will need either a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone along with the Zoom Application which can easily be downloaded for either Windows, Apple, or Android devices and an internet connection.  After registering and paying for your class, you will be sent a link to the class the week of the workshop.

Class space is confirmed upon receipt of payment. There are no class refunds unless the class is canceled by SocialBeadia.  If you need to cancel, you may transfer your spot to another student, or you will receive all instructional materials and the option to purchase a kit if available. Under no circumstances will refunds be given if you have already received the class instructions. For questions, please contact sue@socialbeadia.com