Coloured silk and pearls

I have had in my bag of buttons, ribbons and silks a bag of silk rods, which like so many things in that bag are just waiting for me to wake up one morning with an idea about how to use them. This morning was one of those mornings. So even before I had breakfasted I was in my work room trying out some ideas, and then after a couple more hours I had made these two sets, using two of my rods, leaving plenty to play with and use in other ways!
Swarovski crystal pearls, a few tiny glass beads and some silk rings

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith