AZ Beads 2011

Pond and I had to find some bead to commemorate our trip to AZ... This is what I selected... BE SIDES THE BRACELET - LOL - I forgot to bring one with me... I had all my favorite beads, stopper and a clasp, but forgot the bracelet. So, it was emergency shopping!!



The Desert bead is supposed to be a blue one - BUT is has no blue in it... Just like the desert here!!! And they still have a regular Jasper - So, it had to come home with me also. The silver barrel bead is made from a Navajo artisan. It has all the various nature stone from the Four Points of the southwest inlaid. I just love it. Every bead is unique!! Pond got one also, but hers has different colour inlays. My first REAL Non-Troll investment bead, BUT I thought it worth it!

Blown away by that Navajo bead! I would have grabbed that too

Great finds!! Love that Navajo bead!!!!!

Agree with the two ladies who posted above: the Navajo bead is something else. What a wonderful addition to your collection, it will represent a little bit of Native American history!

very nice selections!! sounds like the Navajo bead will fit right in with your TB collection- each one having its own personality!

so glad you and Pond are enjoying your trip!

That "blue" desert is fantastic, great artisan bead too Enjoy!

Awesome! I love your new beads. I don't mind putting non-troll on my bracelets anymore as long as they are quality beads. Took me some time to overcome the "purist" mindset, but now I love mixing beads I love.

That Desert bead is amazing! Never seen one like it, would go well with a Khaki Stripe.

Great beads TT, I really love those non-blue blue deserts

I've never seen a bead like your Navajo one, it's great!

Adore your new beads and the Navajo one is stunning. I absolutely loved my visit to Arizona, would love to return there one day.

Great beads. I like your Artisan bead.