“Fleurs Violet” from "Monet's Garden"

This bracelet, “Fleurs Violet,” inspired by “The Artist’s garden,” is a feast of purple flowers. Monet was known to design his garden the way he wanted to paint them. I wanted to use Swarovski‘s crystal in different purple hues, with a touch of soft green beads. I wanted this bracelet to be delicate with lovely details.

The center piece is a Czech Fire polished bead that gives that illusion that it glows. I find this bead fascinating and it’s definitely a favorite. This bead is violet, and in certain light it reflects blue, stunning. It is surrounded by beautiful sterling silver cap beads. Also there are delicate roses, tiny balls, and two different daisies in sterling silver beads. There are Swarovski crystals. Rondelles and other assortment of metal beads with a fluer-de lis charm, and a rose magnet clasp. This bracelet is 8 inches in length.

“The Artist’s Garden” Painted 1900

Claude Monet: "I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers."

Thank heaven for flowers. In this lovely painting it draws you in. Wouldn't it be wonderful to walk down that little path in what seems like a wilderness of flowers? Natural and uncultivated, heaven's blessing.