Second Chance in Red

These rich red, dark-veined beads were rescued from a broken necklace I found in a local charity shop.

They have the look of dyed howlite-style stone beads, but rather than lose them to the bottom of the jewellery box, I gave them a completely new purpose.

The tiny gold-tone spacer beads were already waiting in my reclaimed stash, salvaged from a different preloved piece. I combined the two and restrung them onto strong jewellery elastic to create this simple stretch bracelet.

Two different preloved pieces, brought together for another chance to be worn and enjoyed.

Lovingly rescued and reimagined from preloved pieces.