Tanya Lochridge

It was love at first sight when I spotted these silver-lined lampwork beads. The one-inch square beads make me think of Caribbean waters when the sun reflects off the ripples fanned by the breezes. The water dances with light as does this magnificent artisan crafted bead. Partnered here is a big polished faceted nugget or real, yes real, crystal quartz, which looks like a chunk of melting ice. Jumbo Czech glass fire-polished beads in clear, one chisel-cut and the other multi-faceted bring more pizzazz to the party. Wait – there’s more – Czech glass pearls in ivory along with the vintage-inspired silver-plate bead caps which function as end caps for the bangle part of the bracelet are the perfect finish for the overall look.

The beauty of the soft bangle bracelets, and the attribute that is making them of so popular, is their ease of wear. Simply roll the bangle over your hand unto your wrist. Because it is soft in design, it doesn’t get in your way when life happens. I wear one every day and never have to remove it to use the computer or work at the jewelry bench. Of course, I remove it when doing the dishes or showering, just like I would any fine piece of jewelry – but a word of warning – there seems to be no such thing as just wearing one! They look fabulous stacked with other soft bangles, linked chains or hard bangles from your collection. The fun of it all – never wear the same look twice! Handmade in the USA using domestic and imported components. From the Tanya Lochridge Trunk Show Collection.

This particular item works best on medium to large wrists. While, the trick for bangles is to be able to roll them over the widest part of your hand when you have your thumb tucked into your palm and your fingers squished together (make sense) I do make different sizes so that everyone can play. I have a big hand – no not “man hands” to quote an ancient Seinfeld show – when snugged in to roll the bangle on, the widest part of my hand measures 8” and this piece works fine for me.