1. The Art of Making Jewelry By Carey Machin

2. Making jewelry is simple and fun, and anyone who is willing to learn can do it! All it takes is a little creativity and practice. I learned how to make jewelry from these simple steps, and now it has become a great hobby of mine.

10. Making jewelry is not only fun, but it is relaxing and a great hobby. When you get to become a beading pro, there are many intricate and interesting designs that are possible. When you try it you will get hooked!

11. Pearls of the Sea My First Collection By Carey Machin

12. This is a presentation of my first jewelry collection that I designed and made by hand. I interned for a jewelry company called Vantel Pearls in the Oyster, where I made the jewelry, and where the photographs were taken professionally by the graphic designer.

13. Necklace adjusts with toggle. Sterling Silver beads, chains and spacers, Swarovski crystals and roundel's, and Genuine Akoya Pearls

14. Close up: Sterling Silver chain and spacers, Swarovski crystals and roundels, and Genuine Akoya Pearls

15. Necklace at its 18” length

16. Close up: Necklace adjusts with toggle. Sterling Silver beads, chains and spacers, Swarovski crystals and roundel's, and Genuine Akoya Pearls

17. Necklace at its 36” length

18. Close up: Necklace adjusts with toggle. Sterling Silver beads, chains and spacers, Swarovski crystals and roundel's, and Genuine Akoya Pearls

19. Bracelet design matches necklace design, can be worn as a set. 7” long. Closes with toggle.

20. Bracelet design matches necklace design, can be worn as a set. 7” long. Closes with toggle.

21. Close up: Sterling Silver toggle and chains, Swarovski crystals, and Genuine Akoya Pearls

22. Sterling Silver earring clasp, chain, and heart piece, Swarovski crystal and roundel, and Genuine Akoya Pearls, 2 ½” long

23. Sterling Silver earring clasp and chain, and Genuine Akoya Pearls, 2 ½” long

24. Sterling Silver earring clasp, chain, and bars, and Genuine Akoya Pearls, 2 ½” long

25. Sterling Silver earring clasp, chain, and diamond cut beads, Swarovski crystals, and Genuine Akoya Pearls, 1 ½” long

26. Sterling Silver earring clasp, chains, and rings, Swarovski crystals, and Genuine Akoya Pearl, 3” long

27. Close up: Sterling Silver earring clasp, chains, and rings, Swarovski crystals, and Genuine Akoya Pearl, 3” long

28. Sterling Silver earring clasp and chains, Swarovski crystals and roundels, and Genuine Akoya Pearls, 3”long

29. Sterling Silver earring clasp and chains, Swarovski crystals and roundels, and Genuine Akoya Pearls, 3”long

30. Sterling Silver earring clasp, ring, and chains, Swarovski crystals, and Genuine Akoya Pearl, 3” long

31. Close up: Sterling Silver earring clasp, ring, and chains, Swarovski crystals, and Genuine Akoya Pearl, 3” long

32. Sterling Silver earring clasps, chains, beads, spacers, and earring designs, Swarovski crystals, pink heart stones, and Genuine Akoya Pearls, 2 ½” long

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34. Sterling Silver earring clasp, bars, and spacer, and Genuine Akoya Pearls, 1” long

35. Christmas Collection: Sterling Silver earring clasp and chain, Swarovski crystals, and Genuine Akoya Pearl

36. Christmas Collection: Sterling Silver bead with Swarovski crystal and bead spacers, Swarovski crystals, and Genuine Akoya Pearls, 7” long

37. Christmas Collection: Sterling Silver bead with Swarovski crystal and bead spacers, Swarovski crystals, and Genuine Akoya Pearls, 7” long

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