Customer Design Gallery
Vintage Brass and Pink Sponge Coral Bracelet
This beautiful bracelet was made with corrugated brass beads from A Grain of Sand and pink sponge coral. it looks great on!
Contributed by: Audrey Perel
Vintage Carnelia
I have used this gorgeous Vintage button clasp from AGOS together the most beautiful faceted Carnelian beads, some shimmering Swarovski crystals and several brushed silver disks and rondelles. This is a sunny bracelet!
Contributed by: Wenche Brennbakk
Blue as the sky
This bracelet is made with beautiful Blue Jasper rondelles, shimmering Moonstone rondelles, Blue Swarovski crystals, tiny Silver beads, Silver discs, a gorgeous matching Lamp work bead from Laurie Wright and a lovely Swarovski clasp from A grain of Sand - The Bermuda Blue Disco Cab clasp.
Contributed by: Wenche Brennbakk
Tutti Frutti
Brightly colored glass cubes are mixed randomly with Swarovski crystals in this double-strand bracelet, where one strand of glass is shiny and
the other is matte. The petite heart-shaped gold foil sterling clasp (from AGOS)
unites all the colors and provides a fun finish.
Contributed by: Hazel Brutsche
A Jewel of a Bracelet
I hand coiled and cut my sterling rings - then wove them into this chainmaille bracelet. I used this clasp from A Grain of Sand as the focal. This bracelet was recently juried into an Art Show along w/ two other chainmaille pieces.
Contributed by: Joella Miller
Totally Tourmilated
This bracelet is made with to strains of Tourmilated Quartz faceted nuggets, Swarovski rondelles, small faceted matte black glass beads and a vintage jet black carved floral silver clasp from AGOS.
Contributed by: Wenche Brennbakk
Sugilite Jasper & Silver
This bracelet is made of large Sugilite Jasper rondelles, oxidised silver tubes, gorgeous silver beads and a gorgeous silver clasp from AGOS.
Contributed by: Wenche Brennbakk
Bleu Mystery
Faceted Czech Glass rondelles in a gorgeous mottled black, blue and tan color combination, joined with blue luster seed beads, Bali silver daisy spacers and sterling silver chain. Finished with a vintage clasp from A Grain of Sand.
Contributed by: Beth Blanc
The Scent of Spring
Flower jade, bali silver daisies, Swarovski crysta. Clasp from a Grain of Sand.
Contributed by: Beth Blanc
Gorgeous Blue
This bracelet is made with a gorgeous carved clasp from A Grain of Sand, It is accompanied with some lovely matching lapis beads, beautiful silver beads from AGOS, a lampwork bead and some silver rondelles.
Contributed by: Wenche Brennbakk
Midnight Flowers
I created this bracelet from knotted blackstone cubes for the Vintage Jet Black Carved Floral Clasp. The knots make it unique, but it is still simple and elegant enough to match lots of outfits!
Contributed by: Deloris Simons
Crystal Glow
This bracelet is made with silver shaded twisted Swarovski Crystals from A Grain of Sand, smoky quartz cubes, a Red Tiger Eye flower bead, silver rondelles and a Square Swarovski Mocca Crystal Clasp from A Grain of Sand.
Contributed by: Wenche Brennbakk
"Shimmer"
This piece was recently published in a beading magazine. It has an assortment of Bali silver beads, beautiful blue / gray coin pearls and stunning Swarovski crystals. This bracelet would not be complete without the gorgeous pearl clasp from A Grain Of Sand.
Contributed by: Beth Blanc
Mermaid Tears
This rare seal clasp from A Grain of Sand complements perfectly these authentic tumbled sea glass shards in this sterling silver bracelet.Contributed by: Norma Najacht
Fire and Ice
The simplicity of this sterling silver chainmaille bracelet focuses all the attention on this beautiful ruby red and Swarovski crystal clasp purchased from A Grain of Sand.
Contributed by: Norma Najacht
Purple Haze
This decadent bracelet combines Dog Tooth Amethyst, Tanzanite Swarovski crystals, Sterling silver spacers and a gorgeous Sprick box clasp set with 7 faceted Amethysts from A Grain of Sand.
Contributed by: Sheila Davis
Ester Williams
This bracelet is made with aqua quartz. It reminds me of a beautiful blue, inviting swimming pool, hence the name "Ester Williams. Swarovski crystals, mussel coin shells, sterling silver and a beautiful vintage box clasp from A Grain of Sand!
Contributed by: Sheila Davis
Ephesus Turkish Round Bracelet
I love love love this clasp from A Grain of Sand. It think it is the perfect closure to the Turkish Round Bracelet named after the Turkish ruins at Ephesus.
Contributed by: Charlene Anderson
Heartifacts
A classic design by the Fire Goddess. Featured in bead and jewelry magazines and in publications for original designs by American artists. Includes random embellishments selected from A Grain of Sand, flat stock metal creations, carvings, and of course, sculpted glass components designed by the Fire Goddess. An American classic designed by one of the Planets my talented Goddesses.
Contributed by: Susan Barnes
The Smell of Spring
A gorgeous vintage button clasp from A grain of Sand is the centerpiece of this bracelet. The beautiful clasp is combined with faceted Czech glass beads, coordinating flat irregularly shaped Czech glass beads, Swarovski crystals for a bit of extra sparkle, and Bali silver. Spring is in the air and you can’t help but notice when you are wearing this gorgeous piece!
Contributed by: Beth Blanc
Copper Twist
Handmade lampwork beads are combined with smoky quartz, black onyx, Thai silver and Swarovski crystals in mocca and jet nut. There are sprinkles of copper throughout. The piece is finished with a beautiful show stopping vintage button clasp from A Grain of Sand.
Contributed by: Beth Blanc
Pale Pastel Bracelet
I love working with these vintage coral beads. The uniqueness of the shapes plus the multi-colors add to the design. One thing about A Grain of Sand it is that they are one of the finest sources for vintage items and unusual clasps. You can always count on them to have something unique. I always look forward to my e-mails from them.
Contributed by: Linda C. Reichardt
Vintage Squared Bracelet
Six Strands of Vintage Italian Seed Beads and a beautiful square Vintage German pressed glass, set into a new sterling silver box clasp. A wonderful vintage squared bracelet in robin’s egg blue. 7.25" inner diameter. Vintage seed beads and box clasp purchased from A Grain of Sand.
Contributed by: Cindy Karnitz
Cool Breezes
Triple strand bracelet has a gorgeous grass green vintage cabachon clasp from A Grain of Sand that makes this piece a stand out. Czech glass shimmers in shades of aqua, turquoise and lime. Swarovski crystals add just a touch of "bling".
Contributed by: Beth Blanc
Aqua Flicker
Double strand bracelet with beautiful vintage cabachon flicker clasp from A Grain of Sand. Aqua pressed Czech glass, Thai Silver, Swarovski crystal, Bali silver and Sterling silver combine to make this a gem of a piece!
Contributed by: Beth Blanc
Icy Blue Aquamarine Gemstone Sterling Silver Bracelet with Vintage Clasp
Aquamarine round semiprecious gemstone beads accented by brushed Sterling silver wavy disks, faceted tiny Sterling beads, and two strands of Diamond-cut Figaro chain. Closes with a Vintage Blue faceted glass Sterling silver box clasp from A Grain of Sand.
Contributed by: LAUREN HADLEY
Multi Strand Pearl with stones
These multi strand freshwater pearl bracelets come in a variety of tones and colors. The stones contained therein are a compliment to the pearls. The box clasp in either sterling silver or vermeil is an essential design element for the bracelets.
Contributed by: Simma Chester
The Mustard Festival - Donna Houck
In February - Napa Valley has a Mustard Festival; spring is coming and the mustard is growing all over the valley between the vines in the vineyard. That was my inspiration for this bracelet design, and the begining of the "Seasons of the Vineyard" series.The chainmaile bracelet is created with sterling silver jump rings in a 2-1 pattern; then I embellished the chain with leafs, and swarovski crystals & pearls to simulate the mustard weed.
Contributed by: donna houck
