Preciosa Crystal and Pearl Box | Ocean | The Storytelling Jeweller

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Hey beautiful! It’s not everyday I get to share a brand new box, let alone one that is full of beautiful crystals and pearls, which rival Swarovski. Since the future of Swarovski crystal stones, beads, and pearls is not looking very promising for beaders, this is a great time to start exploring alternatives. Fortunately, Erika, of the Story Telling Jeweller, has us covered with her new Preciosa Crystal and Pearl boxes

Ocean Box Finished Jewelry:

See the corresponding Finished Jewelry Update to see the items I made with the Preciosa Ocean box!

Preciosa Crystal and Pearl Box Options

Preciosa Crystal and Pearl Box Contents

CABOCHONS – 33-34 pcs

  • 2 colors of 8 mm rivolis (4 pcs / color, so 8 pcs altogether)
  • 1 color of 10 mm rivolis (4 pcs / color, so 4 pcs altogether)
  • 1 color of 12/14 mm rivolis, or 1 pc of  (2 pcs / color from 12-14 mm or 1 pc from 16 mm, so 2 or 3 pieces altogether)
  •  mm rivoli
  • 4 colors of 8 mm chatons (4 pcs / color, so 16 pcs altogether)
  • 1 color of 10 mm chatons (4 pcs / color, so 4 pcs altogether)
BICONES – 160 pcs
  • 25 pcs of 3 mm bicone in a basic color
  • 25 pcs of 4 mm bicone in a basic color
  • 10 pcs of 6 mm bicone in a basic color
  • 25 pcs of 3 mm bicone in an AB or coated color
  • 25 pcs of 4 mm bicone in an AB or coated color
  • 25 pcs of 3 mm bicone in a Matte Icicle color
  • 25 pcs of 4 mm bicone in a Matte Icicle color
 
FACETED ROUND BEADS – 65 pieces
  • 2 colors of 4 mm faceted round beads (25 pcs / color, so 50 pcs altogether)
  • 1 color of 6 mm faceted round beads (15 pcs / color)

PEARLS – 16 or 26 pcs

  • 6 pcs of drop-shaped pearls
  • 20 pcs of 6 mm pearls or 10 pcs of 8 mm pearls (depending on availability)
 
EXTRA SHAPES –10 pcs
  • 2 colors of 6×10 mm drop pendants (4 pcs / color, so 8 pcs altogether)
  • 2 pcs of 12 mm cushion cut fancy stones

Do I recommend these boxes?

Yes!

My thoughts: I think purchasing the Preciosa Crystal and Pearl Boxes is a great way to sample what the Preciosa brand has to offer. In each box selection there is a wide range of colors, finishes, and shapes. Each box’s contents are narrowed to include specific colors, which the purchaser can choose to suit their own specific preferences.

Overview:

Cost: Reasonable

Skill: Experienced beaders

Style: Mostly bead weaving

ALSO, CHECK OUT MY FINISHED PIECES!

Curious which bead box is the best (for you)? Check out this video for more info!

*I was sent this product in exchange for my honest review; however, the thoughts and opinions are my own, and I do not continue to promote products I do not recommend.

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Instant Download Beading Patterns:

Find the growing collection of instant download beading patterns for my original beaded jewelry designs. All patterns are accompanied by a corresponding, free beading tutorial video in case you would like to refer to video instruction while you bead. 

Simply purchase a pattern, and after checkout the link to download the PDF document instantly will be available.

You may easily search the Orchid and Opal Design Index for the name of the pattern you have purchased, and follow the linked image to find the blog post that contains the video. 

Beaded Jewelry Inspiration:

The jewelry in this category may be sold, but I am usually able to recreate similar designs, upon request. Viewing out of stock jewelry pieces also provides a helpful archive of beading inspiration, and a way to see past jewelry creations that have travelled to new homes. Many pieces include materials from past bead subscription boxes that I have unboxed on my YouTube channel.

I am humbled to say that the pieces found in this category have been shipped to satisfied customers in practically many corners of the world! 

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