Half-Persian 3-1 Chain Maille Bezels

 Examples of the Half-Persian 3-1 Bezel for focals. In the example below of the Autumn Jasper focal, I've turned the HP 3-1 copper chain inside out. I love how the effect is dimensional and dramatic. I included this focal in one of  Tina Holden of Beadcomber's  Pantone Bead Soups.

 The HP 3-1 brass chain bezel for the red jasper focal below is done in the traditional style, set cupping the gem. This is an excellent bezel for even the largest cabs or focal beads, because the bezel size is customized to fit the gem. Both bezels have much design possibility.

Namaste, TJ 


 Toltec Jewels is an author by day and jewelry artist by night. Her literary work is housed by the San Fransisco MOMA in a permanent collection of mixed media art and is published internationally in popular magazines, literary quarterlies, and university publications. A gemstone collector and jewelry lover, her store offers gemstone beads and she is happiest when creating handcrafted jewelry with her entire family.

She has won a number of awards for both her literary and jewelry art. She is also the creator of Jewel School Friends, a community of expert and emerging jewelry artisans taking inspiration from each other, Jewel School, and jewelry art culture by featuring jewelry designers and bead artists and supporting entrepreneurship for independent artisans. Join her at Jewel School Friends on Facebook for tutorials, community events, challenges, and fundraisers.