Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Color Inspiration IX

This gown was worn during the Romanov era by the Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna (Sister of Nicholas II, Russia) in 1894. The striking richness of this dress is accentuated by the blue velvet, white silk and gold thread. The dress is pictured below, along with coordinating bead ideas.

You can use any of your favorite beading suppliers. I find that Fire Mountain Gems and Beads has great variety. All of the beads I post can be found on that site. If you click the image, you will be linked to that item on the site in a new window.


I chose these white pearl Swarovski crystal beads to provide the essential, beautiful white bodice and skirt of the dress.


I chose these dark Indigo blue Swarovski bicone crystal beads to capture the Royal Blue train of this dress. 


I chose these metallic pale gold fire-polished glass beads to represent the gold embroidery color throughout the dress. 


I chose these silver-lined gold Delica seed beads to further highlight the delicate embroidery, but also the emphasize the extravagance of the dress. I try to choose a seed bead color that will "frame" the other three colors because typically that is how they are used in beading patterns.

The blue, white, and gold are powerful colors individually, but together they really make a statement. Announce your arrival through your jewelry created with this combination. Please post any pieces that you make using this combination.

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