Lovely Leaves!

Leaves are a great design element, especially in the fall. They can be the focal of a design or an accent, either way, they add interest and texture to your creations.  Leaves can also add a pop of color, and if hung from a chain or jump ring, they can even add movement to your jewelry. 

When designing with leafy components, you have many choices. You can go for small leaf charms that are a metallic color such as silver or gold (or even mix your metals so that you have silver, gold, copper, and antiqued brass all together which looks like a wonderful leaf pile) or go for a bold bright color with a large-scale leaf pendant such as those by Gardanne Beads. Any way you choose to use a leaf in a design, it will help to bring the theme together and set the tone for the piece. 

Here are some of our favorite leaves from the Beadaholique catalog! 

Pendant, Fern Leaf 65x24mm, Enameled Brass Emerald Green, by Gardanne Beads (1 Piece)

TierraCast Copper Plated Pewter Tiny Oak Leaf Charm 10.5mm (4 Pieces)

Charm, Oval with Alder Leaf 32.4x17.4mm, Antiqued Copper, by Nunn Design (1 Piece)

Charm, Maple Leaf 20x21mm, Enameled Brass Autumn Yellow/Orange Blend, by Gardanne Beads (1 Piece)

Connector Link, Fern Focal 40mm, Antiqued Silver Plated, by TierraCast (1 Piece)

Pendant, Long Leaf with Patina Finish 31.5x12.6mm, Brass Plated (1 Piece)

Pendant Link, Leaf Cluster 52x40mm, Enameled Brass Autumn Orange, by Gardanne Beads (1 Piece)

Vintaj Natural Brass Fastenable Cherry Leaf Charms 17x26mm (2 Pieces)

Connector Link, Leaf Link 10.5mm, Antiqued Copper Plated, by TierraCast (1 Piece)

Pendant, Oak Leaf 35.5x32mm, Enameled Brass Tuscany Green Blend, by Gardanne Beads (1 Piece)

Vintaj Vogue Pendants, Patterned Leaf 35x22mm, Raw Brass (1 Piece)

Link, Leaf with Swirl Pattern 33.5x19mm, Enameled Brass Teal Blue, by Gardanne Beads (1 Piece) For even more inspiration, check out our entire collection of leaf charms and pendants! 
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Comments

Carol Guilfoyle - October 27, 2023

While I like the snowflake charm, as it not only signifies Christmas, but also can be worn throughout the winter; I really love the very cute kitty charm. I’m just partial to cats!

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