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After several years spent playing with a whole array of bead colors, materials, and shapes, I was eager to introduce my friends to the same experience. (Having retired from the teaching field, it was natural to want to teach others.) So, sitting around my kitchen table, I helped mothers and daughters, adult daughters and their mature mothers, and everyone in between, make a bracelet of their own design. They ranged in age from 5 to 93. With most of my friends now sporting a bracelet that they had made, it was time to find a wider audience. Now, I teach beading classes at home beading parties, at a local hobby shop and at an after- school program at a local middle school.
Of course, I have continued making jewelry myself. Once it got to the point of having more than I could ever possibly wear, it was time to offer the pieces for sale to others. This is done through individual arrangement, through art and craft fairs, through home shows (often in conjunction with beading parties),through several local retail outlets,and now on-line!
So, if you admire custom-made, but reasonably priced jewelry, you are at the right web site. There are pieces for casual daily wear; others with "Shine;" a Bridal selection; my favorite with natural stones; sorority colors; and, not to be forgotten, pieces for the guys including very cool cuff links.
Too Cool Jools will ship its items to anywhere in the United States. For additional information on shipping costs, look at “more info” on each item.
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Coil Bracelet |
$18.00 |
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This bracelet will fit most wrist sizes since the beads are on Memory Wire. Pale pink crackle beads are interspersed with apple green seed beads. This could be your sorority colors, or if not, still popular colors seen on fabrics and accessories.
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Frosted Bracelet |
$14.00 |
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This bracelet, of frosted glass beads in pale pink and apple green, fits an average sized wrist. It has a brushed gold toggle closure. Sorority, or not.
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Turquoise pendant necklace |
$36.00 |
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This 19 inch necklace is strung with black seed beads and silver tubes. From it hangs a beautiful piece of turquoise on a silver bail. It has a shiny silver toggle closure for easy on and off.
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Men's necklace |
$20.00 |
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This men's necklace is made of cat's eye rondelles in gold tones. It is 17 inches long and has a lobster clasp. Even big fingers should be able to get it on and off!
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Men's stretch bracelet |
$8.00 |
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This men's stretch bracelet is made of hemp tubes alternating with round wood beads. It will fit an average sized man's wrist. Affordable, too. The bracelet is 8 inches long, but will stretch to easily fit onto the wrist.
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Pressed Glass and Crystal Bracelet |
$18.00 |
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This bracelet is part of the "bridal" collection, but could easily be worn at other times. The pressed glass beads are two holed, giving them a height of over 1/2 inch. Each bead has floral imprints. Tiny crystal beads are between each larger pressed bead. The slide clasp is secure. This one will never get lost in your coat sleeve.
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Wow necklace |
$34.00 |
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The pendant on this necklace is the natural stone, oak jasper, and it is large, 1 1/8 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches long. Through it are strung four strands of metallic toned seed beads. The strands are 17 inches long, with the pendant hanging beneath that. There is a fancy hook and eye closure. But besides the stone, the best thing about this piece is that the pendant can be removed and the strands worn on their own. Two for the price of one!
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Wrap bracelet |
$20.00 |
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Fresh colors of apple green and pink make up this wrap bracelet of large, but light-weight, lucite beads. Popular decorating colors, whether you are AKA or not.
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Wrap bracelet |
$30.00 |
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This is a sophisticated wrap bracelet. Easily fits most wrists. Glass beads are in tones of browns, taupes, and golds. Wear this for dress-up! Matching earrings are also available, for $6.They are hung on gold toned fishhook wires. Contact us directly if you are interested in them, since they are not pictured, and won't come up for purchase without our doing some tweaking of the program.
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Hoop Earrings |
$8.00 |
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These earrings have great shine. They have taupe and seed beads with a shiny center, so they have lots of sparkle. Light weight too! They measure 1 inch across and drop 1 ½ inches. These earrings are made with a base metal and have a lever-back.
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Hoop Earrings |
$8.00 |
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These light weight earrings are very sophisticated. They are made of burgundy colored pearls and seed beads that are clear but have a metallic lining for extra sparkle. They measure 1 inch across and drop 1 ½ inches. These earrings are made with a base metal and have a lever-back.
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Hoop Earrings |
$8.00 |
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These light weight hoop earrings are constructed of burgundy pearls alternating with silver tubes. The measure 1 inch across and drop 2 inches. These earrings are made with a base metal and have a lever-back.
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Bold Turquoise Pendant |
$76.00 |
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This piece is full of character. The turquoise is as green as pictured and has heavy black veining. It hangs on shiny black beads and has a sterling silver closure. It is 22 inches long. Make a statement when you wear this!
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Kazuri Bracelet |
$45.00 |
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Kazuri beads are handmade in Kenya, Africa by women who are paid fair wages and enjoy favorable working conditions. Kazuri is a member of the Fair Trade Act. This average-sized bracelet has silver-toned spacers between the pale turquoise Kazuri beads and larger Kazuri beads of an olive green overlaid with the same turquoise stripes. There is a large rope-designed toggle closure. Fashion with a conscience.
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Casual denim Lapis necklace and bracelet |
$40.00 |
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This is a great two piece set made of casual style denim lapis barrels and rondelles with silver spacer beads. Perfect with jeans. Both pieces have a heavy silver toggle closure. While priced as a set, they can be purchased separately: necklace (20 inches) for $24; bracelet (average wrist size) for $16. This site is set up for the sale of the set though, so if you are interested in purchasing the pieces individually, please contact us.There are earrings, too, for $6.
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Sardonyx necklace and bracelet set |
$42.00 |
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Great natural sardonyx stones are used in this necklace and bracelet set. The barrels are in various hues from dark brown/ black to an orangey brown. The 21 inch necklace has a secure snap closure- $26. The bracelet, which fits an average sized wrist, closes with a braided silver toggle- $16. Pieces can be purchased separately,but the site is only set up for sale of the set. So, if you are interested in the pieces individually, please contact us. Striking pieces!
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Light-weight Set |
$36.00 |
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This two piece set is made of light-weight blue resin coins. The necklace, 20 inches long, alternates the coins with pale blue beads and icy silver- lined seed bead; the bracelet alternates the coins with the pale blue beads. It fits an average sized wrist. Both have a large toggle closure.
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Huge turquoise pendant necklace |
$66.00 |
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Natural stone, again. This piece of green turquoise has brown veining and hangs on 4 strands of brown matte seed beads. It is versatile- the pendant can be slid off the strands and the strands worn separately. The piece drops to 19 inches.
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Bold Cufflinks |
$20.00 |
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These cuff links make a bold statement. The $1 gold coins that are on a gold- toned base, are 1 inch in diameter. If you have a bold personality, these are for you.
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Malachite Cufflinks |
$30.00 |
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Natural stone malachite cufflinks are available set on either a silver- or gold-toned base. 3/4 inches x 1/2 inches.
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Men's Lava Rock Set |
$26.00 |
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This men's set on black leather is rugged lava rock alternated with metal beads. Necklace is adjustable, up to 32 inches long. Just pull on the ends to make it the length you want. The bracelet expands to 9 inches to slide over the wrist.
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Striking Color Combination |
$36.00 |
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This two piece set, of an 18 inch necklace and a bracelet which fits an average sized wrist, is made in a striking color combination. The natural stones are apple green chrysoprase (but lighter than the photographs)and are paired with copper colored rondelles and seed beads. The stone beads are fascinating- they have a wavy cut. Both pieces have copper toggle closures.
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2 Strand Bracelet |
$20.00 |
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This bracelet might be your sorority colors, but if not, it is still a very popular combination. One strand is rose quartz and the other is lime green turquoise. There is a gold -tone toggle closure. The bracelet fits an average-sized wrist.
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Longer Length Bracelet |
$18.00 |
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This bracelet, which is 8 1/2 inches long, is designed with natural stones- tiger's eye faceted squares and also chips, alternating with gold- toned "miracle beads" which give off a lot of shine. They are not as pronounced as in the photographs. A heavy gold-toned toggle closes the piece.
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Chain Necklace |
$24.00 |
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The brushed silver- toned chain of this necklace is 16 inches long, but the stone drops bring it to 20 inches. There is a lobster clasp. The drops are what really makes this necklace special. Five of the 11 drops are pink opal. The others are complimentary colored stones. This is a very striking piece. There are matching lever- back earrings for an additional $8.00, but no photo is available for those.
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Leather Beads |
$20.00 |
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Cool and Casual- this bracelet is made of etched leather coin-shaped beads, alternating with brown seed beads. It fits an average sized wrist. The closure is copper-colored.
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Chain Necklace-2 |
$28.00 |
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The brushed silver chain of this necklace is 14 inches long, with the stone dangles, bringing it to 16 inches. There is a lobster claw closure, large enough to work with nails. Now the dangles: the 15 of them are in tones of grays and whites, with seed beads and spacers that are silver-lined, silver, or black. The stones are mostly agate. Easy to wear with neutrals and of course, black.
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Chain Necklace-3 |
$30.00 |
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This necklace is copper, with a copper lobster claw closure. The chain is 16 inches long, but the stone drops bring it to 18 inches. Half of the 13 drops are pink opals in oval shapes(they are light pink, not orange like some of the photos appear) with complimentary colored crystals. The other stones are rectangular with swirls that are brown and pinkish. Who would have thought they would work together!
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Shell Necklace |
$20.00 |
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This shell necklace is 16 inches long and has a lobster- claw clasp. The white shells have tan speckles.
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Brown Kazuri Bracelet |
$45.00 |
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These Kazuri beads are handmade in Fair Trade shops in Kenya, Africa. The beads are cream- colored, tan and dark brown, with brown rondelle spacers. The toggle closure is braided gold- tone. Fits an average sized wrist. This is a great neutral piece.
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Natural Stones |
$22.00 |
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Easy on, easy off with this stretch bracelet which fits an average wrist. Natural stones, in a "coin" shape, alternate with gold-toned spacers.
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Shiny Set |
$40.00 |
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These light-weight pieces are brushed silver-tone with a checkerboard imprint. The necklace is 20 inches long; the bracelet fits an average sized wrist. Earrings are fish-hook style. Toggle closure on the necklace and bracelet are also of a brushed finish. A very striking set.
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Embossed Bracelet |
$18.00 |
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This bracelet has a substantial weight to it because of the silver-toned embossed beads. It fits an average sized wrist and closes with a brushed silver toggle.
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Vintage Clear Crystal Bracelet |
$20.00 |
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While this gorgeous bracelet is part of the Bridal Collection, it could be worn often. The clear crystals in two sizes are reclaimed from vintage pieces. Being such old crystal beads, they have great sparkle. Toggle closure is equally shiny. Fits an average sized wrist. Wear proudly, whether at a wedding or not!
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Pearl Set |
$50.00 |
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This 17 inch necklace is made of pure white pearls and grayish/greenish pearls. The closure is sterling silver. The bracelet, which fits an average sized wrist, has the same color scheme, but with a brushed silver-tone toggle closure. The drop earrings have the grayish/greenish pearl and are on hypoallergenic fishhook wires. A very sophisticated set.
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Natural Stone Necklace |
$30.00 |
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The diagonal cubes that make up this 22 inch necklace are of wood jasper, in its many fascinating shades. Interspersed are other stone beads and gold-toned seed beads. There is a secure snap closure in a bronze tone. Wire guardians protect the wire from heavy wear and the slightly heavier weight of the stones.
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Men's Jasper Cufflinks |
$30.00 |
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These cuff pinks are the perfect neutral- toned cuff links. The light brown jasper shows the natural striations of the stone. The square stones are 5/8 inch on each size and are set on silver-toned cuff link bases. They are boxed for gift- giving.
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Men's Pink Opal Cuff Links |
$40.00 |
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Perfect cuff links for a trend- setter, these pink opal cuff links are on a silver- toned base. The rounded triangular shaped stones are large, an inch across and 3/4 inch tall. They are striking against a brown shirt. They come boxed. How daring are you, anyway?
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Shiny Lanyard |
$14.00 |
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This shiny ID lanyard, made of gold seed beads and other top-drilled seed beads which gives it some texture, is 24 inches long, plus another 2 inches for the drop of the ID clip. The clip can be removed for times when you want to wear the lanyard as a necklace. Good value for the price.
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Necklace of Mother of Pearl and Bronze |
$18.00 |
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This is a statement necklace with a large oval mother of pearl (2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches tall)center piece and bronze seed beads which have a coating producing lots of shine and various other color tones. The toggle bar slips through a white donut that looks much like the central piece. The piece is 18 inches long.
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