Bijou Arte Designs: Artisan Jewelry
All of our handcrafted jewelry was designed by our in-house designer and created in our Tuscan studio, unless otherwise noted. Many of the items marked "sold" can be reproduced with slight variations at the customer's request. We enjoy doing custom work, so please don't hesitate to contact us directly if you would like us to reproduce one of the sold pieces, or to design a bespoke piece especially for you.
The Renaissance Hand Rosary
€35,00
The Renaissance Hand Rosary
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Our take on the 16th century, Italian Renaissance, single-decade hand-rosary. Made to be held with two or three fingers inserted into the loop of ten beads, for reciting prayers or mantras. The cross, main focal bead and the "berry" bead...
€35,00
Cleopatra's Sunset Hand-Woven Collar Made to Order
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Swarovski crystal pearls and Japanese seed beads in sultry tones of pink and topaz, are expertly hand-woven, to create this elegant, light-weight, collar. Finished with a gold-plated toggle clasp. Approx. length: 17 inches (43 centimeters). This item has been sold,...
€58,00
The Renaissance Rosary with Hand-Woven Cross & Accent Beads
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This five decade rosary was painstakingly constructed by hand, including the hand-woven, 3-dimensional cross, and accompanying hand-woven accent beads. Both Czech glass and lustrous Swarovski Crystal Pearls in velvety brown and cream, are combined with antique bronze elements to create...
€160,00
Mandala Amulet Necklace with Hand-Woven Pendant
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Hand-woven beaded "Mandala" pendant made with Miyuki seed beads in rich matte metallic tones. Hand-crafted "beaded bead" and Czech glass links added to Italian-made antique brass chain. Finished with an antique brass plated decorative toggle clasp.
Length: 80 centimetres (31 inches).
€68,00
Elderberry Weave Necklace (Hand Woven)
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Our own hand-made beaded-bead focal and accent beads are strung on silk-stuffed Italian Wire Mesh Ribbon. Swarovski Crystal Pearls in a rich warm Fuchsia are combined with Italian Wire Mesh ribbon to create woven macramè decorative accents. Finished with hand-made...
€68,00
The Caterina Hand-Woven Necklace
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Many hours of weaving with a very thin needle were required to create both the focal bead and hand-woven "herringbone" beaded chain at the center of this necklace. Two beautifully decorative vintage Czech glass buttons sewn on to silk-stuffed Italian...
€85,00
Spring Bouquet Necklace
€65,00
Spring Bouquet Necklace
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The hand-made pendant on this feminine necklace features a delicate hand-woven dangle in a floral motif, topped with our own handmade focal bead by Tim James. The rosary-style chain consists of Czech glass and Pink Aventurina semi-precious stone beads. The...
€65,00
Pink Moon Halo Pendant Necklace
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Hand-woven pendant featuring Japanese and Czech seed beads, our own Murano glass handmade lampwork beads, a variety of accent beads and a beautiful hot-pink Swarovski pearl. Strung on high quality leather and hand-dyed silk cord. Finished with an antique-brass toggle....
€52,00
The Autumn Amulet Necklace (Made To Order)
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This item has been sold. However, we can create another that is very similar (since the pendant is handmade it will be slightly different). After placing your order, please allow us a few days to re-make the piece. Part of our...
€42,00
The Spiral Leaf Pendant Necklace
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Hand-woven spiral pendant featuring Miyuki seed beads in shades of cream and bronze. Adorned with a gold-plated leaf charm along with a feather and chunky freshwater pearl dangle. Strung on Italian wire mesh ribbon with silk cord insert. And, finished...
€52,00
Necklace: Micro-Macrame, Wire Mesh Ribbon & Handmade Glass Beads
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Lily has become rather smitten with what is known as micro-macrame lately, and this necklace reflects her new obsession with this ancient craft. This particular piece combines luminous and strong upholstery knotting cord, our Italian Tubular Wire Mesh Ribbon, and...
€98,00
Summertime Blues Necklace: Japanese Seed Beads and Swarovski Crystal
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Hand-woven beads and pendant featuring high quality Japanese seed beads and Swarovski crystal. Strung on our thick "stuffed silk" cord, and finished with a silver plated button clasp.
€52,00
Strawberry Fields Necklace
€78,00
Strawberry Fields Necklace
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I have been working with Italian wire mesh ribbon for years now, and it never ceases to amaze me how versatile this amazing material is! In this necklace, a soft hand-dyed silk tube is decorated with the mesh in both...
€78,00
The Aquarian Age Necklace (Made to Order)
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This lovely "Y" styled necklace was inspired by the needs of a particular client who was having trouble finding the right necklace to satisfy her cravings for all things purple! It just so happened, that coincidentally, Lily started working on...
€55,00
Vintage-Style Necklace: Swarovski w/ Baroque Glass Pearls
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Chunky yet elegant, this vintage-style necklace features vintage silver-plated beads, baroque glass pearls and beautifully faceted vintage Swarovski crystal beads. A sturdy silver-toned pewter clasp completes this simply elegant piece. Great for both day or evening. Length: approximately 20 inches...
€54,00
Artisan Necklace: Handmade Venetian Glass Pendant & Vintage Czech Beads
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Along with the hand-made Venetian glass pendant, several different types of iridescent glass beads were used to create this elegant necklace, including vintage Czech beads. Finished with a sturdy silver-plated toggle.
€45,00
Golden Harvest Necklace (Made to Order)
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This item has been sold. However, we can create another that is very similar (since the beads are handmade they may be slightly different). After placing your order, please allow us a few days to re-make the piece. Mustard, rust, and golden browns...
€52,00
Harvest Sunset Necklace
€59,00
Harvest Sunset Necklace
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The rich golden, russet and violet tones make this long, but light-weight, necklace a joy to wear. Featuring a variety of beads from our beautiful line of Czech glass, along with matte metallic Japanese seed beads in various sizes. Finished...
€59,00
Boho Rhapsody Tassel Necklace
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Hand-made "boho-style" tassel made with imported Sari silk, hand-dyed silk cord and other fibers, along with handmade ceramic and lamp-work beads. The necklace features hand-knotted faced glass rondelle beads accompanied by lovely hand-made lampwork beads by our own Tim James....
€72,50
Astro-Mala Necklace (Capricorn)
€115,00
Astro-Mala Necklace (Capricorn)
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Elegant, semi-precious stone Mala necklace. Hand-knotted between each bead, and designed in the traditional Mala fashion of incorporating 108 prayer beads, plus counter beads, and "guru" bead with hand crafted tassel. This piece was lovingly strung with grade A garnets,...
€115,00
The Rose Glow: Necklace Featuring Our Handmade Glass Beads & Hand-Woven Tassel-Pendant
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This necklace was a real labor of love to make, due the intricate work involved in creating the hand-woven spiral design of the tassel-pendant, which took several days to hand-weave. The colors of the pendant are reflected nicely within the...
€112,00
The Magdalene "Sacred Union" Rosary: Individually Linked And Wire-Wrapped By Hand
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Inspired by the seminal non-fiction book "The Woman with the Alabaster Jar" by Margaret Starbird, (which came out years before the DaVinci Code), this is not your grandmother's rosary! Rather, it celebrates the notion of the "Sacred Union" which many...
€140,00
The Lily-Rosary
€270,00
The Lily-Rosary
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Lily's own interpretation of the classic rosary is a real labor of love that took several days to create. The body of the piece consists of 50 8mm Swarovski crystals in a combination of Pale Pink, with vintage Crystal AB,...
€270,00
Violet Night "Tincture Vessel" Necklace
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Several years ago, we had these lovely silver-plated tincture vessels created for us exclusively, by a well-known metal artisan in Florence. They sat in our collection for several years until Lily decided to finally take them out of hiding and...
€84,00