Sometimes, you just want time to stand still. To take a deep breath, pause, and find that elusive calm. But do we ever truly achieve that? I have a monkey mind, constantly jumping from one thought to the next, rarely resting. Except when I’m beading. It’s the only time when I let go, put on some music, and allow the beads to guide me on a creative journey.

This necklace came together in just 45 minutes. After a long, chaotic day, I was struggling to slow down and step off the mental treadmill. My thoughts were racing, and I couldn’t find stillness. So, I forced myself to pause, set everything aside, and bring out my beads.

The beads and pendant in this piece aren’t new; they’re from older designs that I had worked on in the past. This time, I reimagined them into something shorter, lighter, and more vibrant. The earthy tones of the colorful beads combined with the gold pendant create a piece that feels grounding yet bright.

For the first time, I strung these on nylon thread instead of a traditional chain. This change makes the necklace lightweight and incredibly comfortable to wear, while still allowing the design to shine.

As I worked on this, the process itself brought me the calm I was seeking. Beading is my meditation, my moment of stillness, and this necklace is a reflection of that tranquility.